Margaret's Reviews > Death's Country

This is a lovely YA verse novel retelling the Orpheus and Eurydice myth in a contemporary Miami setting. The main character, Andres, feels constantly angry in the wake of his parents' bitter separation and constant fighting. When he drowns on a dare, he makes a deal with Death—he'll give her something he loves if she removes his anger and lets him live. She agrees to this bargain and returns him without the shadow of his anger to Miami, where he meets and falls in love with two girls, Renee and Liora. When Liora is in a car crash, she's hospitalized and in a coma. Andres and Renee are crushed, and Andres blames his deal with Death on what has happened. He and Renee travel to Death's Country to rescue Liora, but they'll have to confront and reveal their secrets if they hope to complete their quest.

I really enjoyed this! It reminded me of therapy and 'parts' work. I also really appreciate the polyamory, which is rare to find.