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This unforgettable new voice in contemporary YA is perfect for fans of John Green, Libba Bray, and Jennifer Niven. " " Like nothing you ve read before. " Bustle. com"" "" Darkly funny and deeply moving. An original, memorable voice. "Jennifer L. Holm, "New York Times "bestselling author" "" A wildly funny coming-of-age story about life, love, death, and everything in between. "Sarah McCarry, author of "All Our Pretty Songs"" "" Terrific. Longo had me at graveyard and then dug me in deeper with wit, dark humor, and splendid characters. "Lisa Brown, "New York Times" bestselling author" " No one is more surprised than Leigh when her father buys a graveyard. Less shocking is the fact that he s too lazy to look farther than the dinner table for employees. Working the literal graveyard shift, she becomes great at predicting headstone choice (mostly granite) and taking notes with one hand while offering Kleenex with the other. Sarcastic and smart, Leigh should be able to quit this stupid after-school job. But her world s been turned upside down by the sudden loss of her best friend and the appearance of Dario, the slightly-too-old-for-her gravedigger. Can Leigh move on, if moving on means it s time to get a life? Darkly humorous and heart-wrenchingly beautiful, Jennifer Longo s YA debut about a girl surrounded by death will change the way you look at friendship, love, and life. More Praise for "Six Feet Over It" " "" A VOYA Perfect Tens 2014 Pick"" "" An Indies Introduce New Voices Pick"" "" Equal parts poignant and humorous. . . . Superb. ""Kirkus Reviews, " Starred" "" A vibrant voice. . . . Readers will rejoice. ""The Bulletin, " Starred" " A unique book for unique teens. " BOOKLIST " " A strong heroine, "multicultural cast, " and eclectic contemporary setting make Longo s story stand out. Publishers Weekly" """ Stands out for its "unusual setting" and also the sarcasm and "caustic humor" of its protagonist. The Horn Book Review" "" Hilarious, clever, and poignant. " SLJ" "From the Hardcover edition. ""
About the Author
Jennifer Longo's third novel, WHAT I CARRY (Random House Books) publishes January 21, 2020. "The power of relationship--both those experienced and those denied--is expertly explored throughout this novel with nuance and humanity... An exceptional addition to the coming-of-age canon." --Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewd. Jen's debut novel SIX FEET OVER IT ("Superb" - Kirkus, Starred) published August 2014 (Random House Books) . UP TO THIS POINTE ("A stunning love letter to Ballet and San Francisco" - Shelf Awareness, Starred) published January 2016 (Random House Books) . A California native, Jennifer holds a BA in Acting from San Francisco State University and an MFA in Writing For Theatre from Humboldt State University. A San Francisco transplant, Jennifer lives with her husband and daughter on an island near Seattle, Washington. Join her for book talk and tour dates at www.jenlongo.com.
