It’s A Wonderful Death
by Sarah J. Schmitt
Release Date: Oct 6, 2015
About the Book
Seventeen-year-old RJ always gets what she wants. So when her soul is accidentally collected by a distracted Grim Reaper, somebody in the afterlife better figure out a way to send her back from the dead or heads will roll. But in her quest for mortality, she becomes a pawn in a power struggle between an overzealous archangel and Death Himself. The tribunal presents her with two options: she can remain in the lobby, where souls wait to be processed, until her original lifeline expires, or she can replay three moments in her life in an effort to make choices that will result in a future deemed worthy of being saved. It sounds like a no-brainer. She’ll take a walk down memory lane. How hard can changing her future be?
But with each changing moment, RJ’s life begins to unravel, until this self-proclaimed queen bee is a social pariah. She begins to wonder if walking among the living is worth it if she has to spend the next sixty years as an outcast. Too quickly, RJ finds herself back in limbo, her time on Earth once again up for debate.
RJ is a snarky, unapologetic, almost unredeemable, very real girl. Her story is funny and moving, and teens will easily connect with her plight. Prepare to meet the Grim Reaper, who’s cuter than you’d expect; Hawaiian shirt–wearing Death Himself; Saint Peter (who likes to play Cornhole); and Al, the handler for the three-headed hound that guards the gates of Hell. This cast of characters accompanies RJ through her time in the afterlife and will do their best to gently shove her in the right direction.
To learn more about this book and see our review, go HERE.
About the Author
Sarah Schmitt has bachelor’s degrees in political science and psychology as well as a master’s degree in higher education administration, but she has always loved writing fiction. She is a K-8 school librarian part-time and youth service professional for teens at her public library. Sarah currently lives with her husband and two kidlets near Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Giveaway Details
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During each giveaway, we ask entrants a question pertaining to the book. Here is the question they’ll be answering in the comments below for extra entries: What do you think of the cover & synopsis?
The cover fits perfectly with the synopsis of the plot. It’s eye catching and different from other recently released books. I’m anxious to read this – it sounds funny and deep at the same time.
The cover is perfect! I love the colour scheme and the font. As for the synopsis, it’s definitely interesting and peaks my interest.
I’m really intrigued by both the cover and synopsis. I love when age-old figures are given a modern day re-imagining. I’m curious to read this book!
RJ sounds like a really fun character! I love the cover too!
Beautiful cover! Sounds interesting.
The cover is just fabulous! It’s one of my favorites of the year! As for the synopsis, it sounds SO fun and unique, I am excited to read it!
The cover is stunning and I love different take on a distracted death! This book sounds fantastic and not like something i have already heard!!
The cover is very nice and the summary seems different. I like reading books with a sarcastic main character!
The cover’s great and it sounds like I shouldn’t read it when everyone else is in bed for fear of waking them up with laughter.
I love the cover. It makes think it is a book that you cannot put down with the enticing cover.
The cover is gorgeous! I’m definitely interested in the synopsis as well. 🙂
The cover is so gorgeous! I need to read this 🙂
The cover is simply gorgeous! I love how the colors blend in together!
I’ve heard so many things about this book I can’t wait to read it!!!
I love the cover and this book sounds very interesting!
I love the cover! It sounds like a very interesting story! Hope to win!!
This sounds like nothing I have read before and it sounds very intriguing! 🙂
The book sounds really fun and I love the cover!
Michelle @ Michelle’s Minions
It’s a wonderful death sounds like an awesome book! The cover is fantastic ♡ Thank you
The cover and synopsis go well together. I’ve never read anything like this and want to read this book.
It is a witty title and cover design. The synopsis promises a unique story.
I love the cover! Can’t wait to read it!