A page-turner of a debut about life, death, loss, and love. Larson, award-winning author of the Pennyroyal Academy series, ' Light Years is searingly beautiful. It is beautiful story of grit and resilience, a potent reminder that when our own world seems to be crumbling, it's up to us to make something of ourselves.'-M.A.

In the midst of so much chaos and strife, Griffin's protagonist Luisa manages to feel, to hurt, to love, and, most important, to persevere. A supernatural romantic thriller that defies convention., ' Light Years couldn't be more timely. Griffin's near-future worldbuilding is stylish, immersive, and entirely plausible.

The first in what is likely to be a genre-bending series, Light Years is a well-paced read that is shockingly timely., The intersection of spiritualism, physical health, and a global community creates an evocative message that hints at the butterfly effect one person can have. The tone of Emily Ziff Griffin's novel is reminiscent of the works of Madeleine L'Engle-science meets contemporary life meets religion and faith. Suspenseful, lyrical, and thought-provoking, Light Years features a remarkable heroine on an intensely physical and emotional quest for hope and existential meaning. When Lu receives a cryptic message from someone who might hold the key to stopping the epidemic, she knows she must do something to save her family-and the world. But Luisa's life is thrust into chaos as a deadly virus sweeps across the globe, killing thousands and sending her father into quarantine. Maybe Lu will even figure out how to control the rare condition that plagues her: whenever her emotions run high, her physical senses kick into overload, with waves of color, sound, taste, and touch flooding her body. Being chosen means funding, mentorship, and most importantly, freedom from her overbearing mother. And she could be on her way, as her extraordinary coding skills have landed her a finalist spot for a fellowship sponsored by Thomas Bell, the world's most brilliant and mercurial tech entrepreneur. 'A searingly beautiful page-turner.' -Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author 'A thrilling, thoughtful meditation on life and death.' - Hello Giggles 'Gorgeously written.' -S chool Library Journal (starred review) As a mysterious virus infects the world's population, a girl embarks on a quest to find a cure in this thrilling debut from Emily Ziff Griffin.

Light Years by Emily Ziff Griffin