"This improbably lighthearted mystery, told from Daralynn's entertainingly candid perspective, deals with death and its aftermath in a straightforward style that puts the ‘fun back in funeral.’” --Horn Book Magazine
“In the sentimental end, this salty-sweet, nut-sprinkled novel underscores the “grounding” that comes with caring for people, whether it’s flashy-trashy Aunt Josie and her boardinghouse gentlemen, senile Mamaw poignantly nurturing her dolls or, most powerfully of all, Daralynn and her mother finding their way back to each other.” --Publishers Weekly
“In the sentimental end, this salty-sweet, nut-sprinkled novel underscores the “grounding” that comes with caring for people, whether it’s flashy-trashy Aunt Josie and her boardinghouse gentlemen, senile Mamaw poignantly nurturing her dolls or, most powerfully of all, Daralynn and her mother finding their way back to each other.” --Kirkus Reviews
“This quiet story illuminates and celebrates the human need for connection beyond the grave.” --Booklist
“While her subject matter is serious, author Kate Klise brings humor and warmth to this heartfelt story of healing and hope.” --BookPage
