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Book SynopsisThis stunning debut and wholly original queer middle grade novel-in-verse retelling of “Orpheus and Eurydice” adds a new chorus to the songs of great love, perfect for fans of Other Words for Home and Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World.
Love at first sight isn’t a myth.
Trade ReviewIn this gorgeous tale, Fussner delivers what feels like…a song. Of us. Of anyone who has ever been in love. Or anyone transformed by it. An impressive debut! — Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author A tender book about first crushes, peer pressure, and parental problems in middle school. Written in glorious verse, The Song of Us is an ode to love—love that defies expectations, overcomes disappointment, and transcends grief, love that springs in our hearts like song. — Rajani LaRocca, Newbery Honor-winning author of Red, White and Whole “A stunning song of first love, heartache, and the freedom of knowing yourself. Eden and Olivia will linger in my heart.” — Lambda literary award winning author Rebecca Podos
