The Afterlife of Holly Chase [Hardcover]

Before I Fallmeets “bah, humbug” in this contemporary YA reimagining ofA Christmas CarolfromNew York Timesbestselling author Cynthia Hand.

On Christmas Eve five years ago, seventeen-year-old Holly Chase was visited by three Ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she’d become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways. She didn’t. And then she died.

Now she’s stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge—as their latest Ghost of Christmas Past. So far, Holly’s afterlife has been miserable. But this year’s Scrooge is different. This year’s Scrooge might change everything…

The Afterlife of Holly Chaseis a witty, poignant, and insightful novel about life, love, and seizing second (or third) chances, perfect for readers who lovedBefore I FallorDash & Lily’s Book of Dares.

On Christmas Eve five years ago, Holly was visited by three Ghosts who showed her how selfish and spoiled she’d become. They tried to convince her to mend her ways.

She didn’t.

And then she died.

Now she’s stuck working for the top-secret company Project Scrooge—as the latest Ghost of Christmas Past.

Every year, they save another miserly grouch. Every year, Holly stays frozen at seventeen while her family and friends go on living without her. So far, Holly’s afterlife has been miserable.

But this year, everything is about to change. . . . 

“A spunky, modern take on A Christmas Carol.”“Darkly funny. Save the coal and hand this to the Christmas spirit doubters.”“A good-spirited story from beyond the grave.”PRAISE FOR THE LAST TIME WE SAY GOODBYE: “A quietly powerful, emotionally complex novel that will echo with readers long after it is finished. Both shatteringly painful and bright with life and hope.”lÄ