And the River Drags Her Down

Description: "A girl must deal with the consequences of resurrecting her sister"--

Review Quotes: ★ "A beautifully written, grief-filled tale that's equal parts creepy and heart-wrenching."
--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Lyrical prose renders meaningful, tear-jerking sequences and propulsive horror alongside frank examinations of the cycles of generational trauma."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "The prose has a gut-punching clarity, calibrated with precision and elegance to deliver a deeply felt meditation on the desperate things people do to keep grief at bay, holding dearly onto what they know must go."
--The Bulletin, starred review

"Yun's intent to help readers live with grief is well-executed as she reminds readers of the importance of facing it."
--School Library Journal

"The prose itself is brilliantly crafted and contributes heavily to how emotionally real the narrative feels without being overwrought. This is a nuanced, vibes-forward experience perfect for easing readers into more emotionally mature horror."
--Booklist

"Yun beautifully captures the haunting of family myths in this slow-burn horror. Eerie and poignant, And the River Drags Her Down will sweep readers into its relentless current."
--TRANG THANH TRAN, New York Times bestselling author of She Is a Haunting

"A river-stained book about sisterhood, selfishness, and the human desire to be understood and loved . . . Heart-wrenchingly beautiful." -- Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Hell Followed with Us and Compound Fracture

"Dark, taut, and perpetually stunning . . . Yun's mesmerizing debut crafts a disquieting tale of lonely creatures unraveling loss, and what it means to return to yourself."
--WEN-YI LEE, author of The Dark We Know

"Compelling. Darkly beautiful and haunting, this Gothic tale leads you on a captivating journey that will linger long after you've finished reading."
--JOSH SILVER, author of HappyHead