You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty

“[A]n unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality…and it could appeal especially to people who, living through an isolating pandemic that has accelerated loss, hunger for more joie de vivre.” — “R.O. KWON, New York Times Book Review”
“A deeply heartfelt romance novel…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”
“A riveting and emotional exploration of grief and taking a second chance on love.” — “PopSugar”
“You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty is one incredible romance you won’t want to miss!” — “BookRiot”
“This contemporary romance [is] filled with Akwaeke Emezi’s powerful and beautiful writing.” — “Business Insider”
“Emezi once again absolutely slays a new-for-them genre, with tenderhearted characters and an immaculate balance of realistic dialogue and lyrical prose.”– “Buzzfeed”
“A sharply original novel about love, friendship and the journey grief takes…For anyone who’s been feeling a little lost, let this book give you some inspiration.” — “Good Housekeeping”
“Fans of Emezi’s previous work will find comfort in the writer’s striking prose and well-layered characters but will also revel in the author’s bold first attempts at romance. At once a love story and a tale of deep grief, the novel beautifully displays the bravery of choosing love even in times of total despair.” — “Vulture”
“This is sure to tug at readers’ heartstrings.”– “Publishers Weekly”
“A scorching tale of love after loss.” — “Kirkus Reviews”
“[A] steamy and sexy read (as in, shut the book if your kids walk into the room) that also has tremendous heart.” — “Real Simple”
“Emezi is a dream of a writer. My heart soared and shook and panted. A rich, complex, beautiful love story, exquisitely told. Emezi builds worlds and characters that you just want to marinate in.” –Bolu Babalola, Sunday Times bestselling author of Love in Color and Honey & Spice
“Emezi has created a dazzling celebration of the messiness of living and feeling with their signature gift for articulating characters’ inner voices in raw and expressive detail. Couple that with a thrilling story of forbidden love, and Emezi has created a seductive and powerful novel that will make readers feel renewed.” — “Booklist (starred review)”
“[A]n elegant take on the modern love story….a stunning portrait of one woman’s search for beauty and life after trauma, and is an enjoyable read for anyone looking to pick up a book this spring.” — “The Harvard Crimson”
“Sexy, complex, and moving.”– “Library Journal”
“A once-in-a-generation voice.”– “Vulture”
“One of our greatest living writers.”– “Shondaland”
“Their talent is clearly divine.”– “Buzzfeed”
“Emezi can write a love story like no other, and this one…will have you gripped from page one.” -Vogue