“I’m in love with the characters in this book, with the structure of this book, with the gorgeous, surprising, poetic, intimate, riveting prose that Chris McClain Johnson seems to effortlessly unravel as if it were the telling of a beautiful dream.” —Diane Wald, award-winning author of My Famous Brain and The Bayrose Files

“Intensely clever and often laugh-out-loud funny...Johnson’s novella explores the relentless human quest for love and belonging in heartbreaking, hilarious detail, enriched by razor-sharp, often achingly beautiful prose.” —Ginger Pinholster, award-winning author of City in a Forest and Snakes of St. Augustine

“She deftly draws readers into three distinct characters’ lives, and the result is a testament not only to the power of words, but also to the healing prospect of genuine, authentic friendship. I didn’t want it to end.” —Tracey D. Buchanan, author of Toward the Corner of Mercy and Peace

“This quirky wonderful book is a paean to friendship and love and creativity. I couldn’t put it down.” —Martha Anne Toll, author of Duet for One