The Leaving Room

For fans of You've Reached Sam and If I Stay, a hauntingly beautiful, ultimately hopeful novel-in-verse about a girl in between life and death, by National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride.

Gospel is the Keeper of the Leaving Room--a place all young people must phase through when they die. The young are never ready to leave; they need a moment to remember and a Keeper to help their wispy souls along.

When a random door opens and a Keeper named Melodee arrives, their souls become entangled. Gospel's seriousness melts and Melodee's fear of connection fades, but still--are Keepers allowed to fall in love? Now they must find a way out of the Leaving Room and be unafraid of their love. In a novel that takes place over four minutes, National Book Award finalist Amber McBride explores connection, memory, and hope in ways that are unforgettable and poignant.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Published: 10/14/2025
ISBN: 9781250908087
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.38w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
Publishers Weekly 08/11/2025