{"product_id":"the-leaving-room","title":"The Leaving Room","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGospel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amber McBride","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53720347934933,"sku":"9781250908087","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/1893\/3973\/files\/9781250908087.jpg?v=1777301640","url":"https:\/\/thecrookedshelfbooksbrews.com\/products\/the-leaving-room","provider":"The Crooked Shelf, Books \u0026 Brews","version":"1.0","type":"link"}