"Anderson writes a curmudgeonly immortal protagonist and a (literally) haunting story full of heart; a delightful novel." --Library Journal starred review "Anderson's narration is rich in juxtaposition: brisk and fast-paced, except when it gives way to a tortured internal monologue or a chilling ghost attack.This heartwarming, thrilling book cleverly uses horror tropes to achieve a powerful effect, suffusing the reader with warmth and kindness." --The Washington Post "Refreshing gothic romantasy. The love story is moving and has just the right level of spice. Meanwhile, the search for the ancient ghost delivers enough horror-inflected moments to keep readers on the edge of their seats. TJ Klune fans will want to check out this heartfelt queer romp." --Publishers Weekly "A gentle, deeply human tale about love, grief, and family.
Packed with both heart and whimsy, Anderson's whip-smart writing is like a warm hug--inviting, comforting, and inclusive. This book is the coziest of havens." --Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief "This heartwarming, heartfelt cozy fantasy about an elderly immortal learning to live rather than just survive establishes the author as a powerful voice in the genre. Her expert handling of grief, queerness, moving on, and finding joy will linger with you like one of the many spirits of the book." --Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology "Anderson masterfully weaves the fears of death into a heartfelt story about having the courage to live." --J.R. Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing "A perfectly bittersweet and endearing story of compassion, loneliness, and the bonds that tie us together.
Wonderfully poignant and heartwarming. You'll fall utterly in love with these characters and never want to let them go." --Amy Avery, author of The Longest Autumn "The Keeper of Lonely Spirits crosses literary genres, making it appealing to a variety of readers." --Toledo Blade "This book is recommended for anyone interested in gentle, healing stories with light supernatural elements and happy endings." --ALA Over the Rainbow Final Bibliography 2025.