You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel

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“A love story like no other, and this one…will have you gripped from page one.” —Vogue

“An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality.” —The New York Times Book Review

A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and “one of our greatest living writers” (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this “riveting and emotional exploration of grief and taking a second chance on love” (PopSugar).

Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again.

It’s been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and she’s almost a new person now—an artist with her own studio and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists it’s time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isn’t ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career.

She’s even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might be sabotaged before it has a chance by the overwhelming desire Feyi feels every time she locks eyes with the one person who is most definitely off-limits—his father. Can she release her past and honor her grief while still embracing her future? And, of course, there’s the biggest question of all—how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love?

“With tenderhearted characters and an immaculate balance of realistic dialogue and lyrical prose” (BuzzFeed), Akwake Emezi’s vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing. You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty is a “a love letter to the brave choices we make in the name of love, the costs we pay for it, and the glory of the reward at the end” (Marie Claire).

 
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# of Pages: 304

Book Binding: Paperback

Year of Publication: 2023

Publisher: Washington Square Press

Language: en

ISBN: 9781982188719

Akwaeke Emezi is a Nigerian-born writer and artist who has gained critical acclaim for their powerful and thought-provoking works. Emezi's writing often explores themes of identity, race, and gender, drawing from their own experiences as a non-binary person. They have published several novels, including Freshwater and Pet, which have been widely praised for their lyrical prose and unique storytelling. Emezi's writing has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, and they have been featured in publications such as the New Yorker and the New York Times. In addition to their writing, Emezi is also a visual artist and has exhibited their work in galleries around the world. They currently reside in Brooklyn, New York.

 

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