The Art of Losing

An ABA Spring 2019 Indie Next Top 10 Book A Goodreads Best Book of the Month Praise for The Art of Losing “You'll be obsessed.” —Cosmopolitan   “The Art of Losing handles the themes of guilt and the cycle of addiction with grace and deftness.” —Entertainment Weekly “A riveting story about loss, addiction, and love, The Art of Losing is a poignant novel readers young and old will be able to relate to.” —Bustle   “A story of family and sisterhood, Lizzy Mason’s debut novel is a story that tackles grief and pain with so much heart. It’s a powerful read, so don’t miss out on this one.” —Paste Magazine   “The Art of Losing is a lyrical and moving exploration of the fraught bonds of family, the suffocating bonds of addiction, and the warm, embracing bonds of love. This is a book you won’t soon forget.” —Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King   “A brave and beautiful story about sisters, addiction, and finding your place in the world—a book that belongs on every shelf.” —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces   “An unflinchingly honest and touching dive into the ever-complex relationship between sisters, the reality of addiction, and the nature of love in all forms. I will never forget Harley or her story.” —Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Passenger   “With prose that taps into the highest of highs and lowest of lows, The Art of Losing shows exactly what it means to have a sister, to be a sister, and—the scariest of all—to possibly lose a sister. As a big sister myself, this story rang so true.” —Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of Truthwitch   “Lizzy Mason's powerful debut is about the bonds and betrayals of sisterhood and accepting flaws in those we love. Emotionally resonant and, at times, gut-wrenching, Harley's story is one that will stay with you long after turning the last page.” —Elizabeth Eulberg, bestselling author of Better Off Friends   “This is an absorbing, riveting story about addiction, family, love, and surviving. It beautifully tackles some tough issues.” —Common Sense Media “Driven by authentic and well-developed characters and relationships, this work presents a compelling exploration of responsibility and forgiveness . . . A relevant and engaging coming-of-age novel that highlights the accountability that comes with adulthood.” —Kirkus Reviews   “Carefully crafted . . . With its authentic treatment of addiction, it's an appealing cautionary tale with conviction.” —Booklist “Mason’s written an important message without coming across as preachy, and it resonated . . . It has the power to be a book that changes lives, for the better.” —Forever Young Adult ”Mason’s portrayal of a girl grappling with conflicting emotions rings true, and as a character, Harley is allowed to feel angry, heartbroken, guilty, and relieved all at once . . . Her story is an excellent reminder that it isn’t selfish to prioritize your own life and mental health. It’s the kind of message I wish I had as a teenager.” —Bookish “Real characters with real problems make Lizzy Mason's debut novel a show stopper. Harley is facing a family tragedy, a boyfriend crisis, and teen alcohol use in a nov