You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty: A Novel

"A deeply heartfelt romance novel." --Marie Claire

"An unabashed ode to living with, and despite, pain and mortality." --The New York Times Book Review

A New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and "one of our greatest living writers" (Shondaland) reimagines the love story in this fresh and seductive novel about a young woman seeking joy while healing from loss.

Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again.

Its been five years since the accident that killed the love of her life and shes almost a new person now--an artist with her own studio and sharing a brownstone apartment with her ride-or-die best friend, Joy, who insists its time for Feyi to ease back into the dating scene. Feyi isnt ready for anything serious, but a steamy encounter at a rooftop party cascades into a whirlwind summer she could have never imagined: a luxury trip to a tropical island, decadent meals in the glamorous home of a celebrity chef, and a major curator who wants to launch her art career.

Shes even started dating the perfect guy, but their new relationship might be sabotaged before it has a chance by the overwhelming desire Feyi feels every time she locks eyes with the one person in the house who is most definitely off-limits--his father.

This new life she asked for just got a lot more complicated, and Feyi must begin her search for real answers. Who is she ready to become? Can she release her past and honor her grief while still embracing her future? And, of course, theres the biggest question of all--how far is she willing to go for a second chance at love? Akwaeke Emezis vivid and passionate writing takes us deep into a world of possibility and healing, and the constant bravery of choosing love against all odds.

Author: Akwaeke Emezi

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 288

Publisher: Atria Books

Publication Date: 2022-05-24