For fans of You’ve Reached Sam and If I Stay,a hauntingly beautifulultimately hopeful novel-in-verse about a girl in between life and deathby National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride. Gospel is the Keeper of the Leaving RoomΓÇöa 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. When a random door opens and a Keeper named Melody arrivestheir souls become entangled. Gospel seriousness melts and MelodyΓÇÖs fear of connection fadesbut stillΓÇöare 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 minutesNational Book Award finalist Amber McBride explores connectionmemoryand hope in ways that are unforgettable and poignant.