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09/07/2017 12:01 AMThis book is beautifully written and full of breathtaking descriptions, harrowing action, and unique characters. Laylee, a very special girl whose job it is to wash the dead and send them to the next life, realizes she might need the help of two peculiar travelers when the burden of her destiny gets to be unbearable. Built off the background of Persian fairy tales, the novel takes us on a journey of friendship and courage. This is a great read for lovers of the Book Thief and the Mysterious Benedict Society.
Elaine, Breakwater Books, Guilford