“College is expensive, so part-time jobs are pretty typical. Kim’s job, however, is a far cry from the usual wage labor—she’s a reaper of souls, though she’s still in training, so her souls are mostly of the pet variety. When her cute classmate Becka follows her through her portal and interrupts a particularly challenging job, Kim goes a little too far in trying to impress her: a trip to an amusement park is the tops, but the haunted ship? Not so nice, especially when Becka is possessed by a ghoul. Can their burgeoning romance survive the demands of Kim’s otherworldly job? Thanks to some pluck (and a zombie-smashing rolling pin), yes, it can. Graley’s adorably goth comic is full of over-the-top slapstick; cute, goggle-eyed characters; a sweet lesbian romance; and, of course, lots of skeletons and trips to hell. The contrast between the macabre plot and bubbly art, in a rich palette of warm jewel tones with pops of fluorescent hues, will be utterly bewitching for the right reader.”
- Booklist

“Two girls attending university crush on each other and fight supernatural creatures in this charming graphic novel for teens.

Uni student Becka has a thing for goth girls. Brown-haired, brown-skinned, curvy, and femme, she works in a bakery and spends her art-history class daydreaming about her classmate Kim: “a 100% cutie with a booty.” Kim is pale with a purple bob and cat’s-eye eyeliner. When Becka finally works up the nerve to ask Kim out, she follows her out of class—and accidentally stumbles through a pink portal surrounded by skulls and swirling purple ghosts. Kim, casually carrying a portal-creating scythe, is on her way to reap the soul of a cat, her current assignment in her new job as a part-time grim reaper (to pay her way through uni). Becka’s arrival disrupts the process, sending them on a whirlwind adventure-turned-date to save Kim’s job and get home safely. Zombies, ghouls, and skeletal reapers all make appearances, but Graley’s humorous dialogue and cute cartoon illustrations (featuring Gravity Falls–esque oversized eyes and bubble-gum colors) keep things light.

An appealing mixture of 95 percent humor and 5 percent horror perfect for fans of John Allison’s graphic-novel series Giant Days and the web series Carmilla. (Graphic fantasy. 12-18)” - Kirkus

“After working up the courage to invite her crush Kim to the pub for a drink, university student Becka follows her into a portal, where she discovers that Kim’s goth look isn’t an act: Kim works as a part-time grim reaper, collecting the souls of animals and, eventually, humans. Becka accompanies Kim on a few missions, but she isn’t entirely comfortable with Kim’s career choice, creating a potential roadblock in their relationship. With plenty of hijinks (an amped-up bodybuilder with an army of cats, ghoul-possessed pirate treasure, a plague of zombies) and banter (“Your noodley arms pack such a punch,” gushes Becka at one point), the story has no shortage of entertaining moments. But they play second fiddle to its focus on how one goes about setting boundaries in relationships, especially in the face of trying to make a living. Graley uses a dark, purplish palette to create an atmosphere of otherworldly adventure without resorting to a full-on goth-culture black motif. Her chunky drawing style resists over-sexualizing the girls’ budding romance, and the steady stream of jokes keeps her story’s more intense emotional moments from getting too dire or serious. Ages 13–up.” - Publishers Weekly

“Gr 7 Up–Graley presents an adorable story of friendship and budding romance—and an underworld of vengeful grim reapers. College student Becka has a crush on Kim, a classmate in an art course, but Kim doesn’t even know Becka exists. When Becka accidentally follows Kim through a magical portal, she discovers that Kim works as a part-time grim reaper, helping souls make their way into the afterlife. It soon becomes evident that Kim returns Becka’s feelings, but Becka isn’t sure she approves of Kim’s dangerous profession. While the plot features plenty of ghostly close calls, the tone is more funny than frightening. Featuring soft, curved lines and plenty of visual humor, the cute artwork keeps the mood lighthearted. VERDICT An excellent addition to libraries seeking graphic novels, especially those looking for hi-lo titles for teens interested in paranormal romance.” - School Library Journal

*RECOMMENDED* “This book introduces us to the titular character, who is the first human in training to become a grim reaper. Her college classmate, Becka, follows her after class one day in the hopes of asking Kim out for drinks, but instead gets sucked into a portal and discovers Kim at work. Becka’s presence causes Kim to botch the job and lands her in hot water with the Board of Grim Reapers. Kim must then figure out how to circumvent the punishment the Board doles out, while also trying to deepen her burgeoning relationship with Becka. Graley has created an appealing world with cute characters in goth/hipster apparel and an on-trend color palette of pinks and purples all within a lighthearted, fast-paced story. Elements of death and horror are treated as if Kim’s position were any part-time job, while the emotional heft is given to Kim and Becka’s relationship and the efforts they make to understand and support each other. This is sure to be a hit with graphic novel readers that are a little punk rock but also have a sense of humor.”
- School Library Connection

“In Sarah Graley’s delightful new series, Death is not only a beautiful goth undergrad, she’s also the object of her classmate Becka’s massive crush. Becka’s infatuation, captured so wonderfully by Graley’s expressive cartooning style, takes the two on a chaotic journey, ranging from university romantic travails to hellish underworld portals. Now’s the perfect time to jump on board with this cute new series.” - Entertainment Weekly

“Sarah's silly comedic voice is on full display right here in this here book! I can't wait to see where the series goes!” - Justin Roiland, co-creator of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty

“It has the same kind of over-the-top, physical and nearly psychedelic humor as several Cartoon Network shows, and teeters just on the edge of being all-ages friendly. It’s fun and funny without rejecting serious themes, and offers Graley a great platform to hone her already impressive skills.”
- Paste Magazine

- Included in Oni Press 2017 catalog distributed at BookExpo 2017 and ALA Annual Conference 2017.

- Print adverts in Oni Press periodicals and PREVIEWS.

- ARC distribution to trade review journals, and select press, book buyers, and librarians.

- Included in the Oni Press Spring 2018 catalog for buyers.

- Creator signings at Emerald City Comiccon 2018 in Seattle, WA and C2E2 2018 in Chicago, IL.

- Local author and illustrator appearances in London and Birmingham, England.

- Targeted awards outreach.