The Perishing

Praise for The Perishing:

"Natashia Deón’s critically acclaimed debut novel, Grace, ushered in a brand-new literary talent whose fans have been waiting five long years to see what she would do next. It’s clear within the first few pages of her new novel, The Perishing, that the wait has been well worth it . . . The Perishing is a downright masterpiece. Welcome to the world of literary stardom, Natashia Deón." —Scott Neumyer, Shondaland

"Who are we, if not the sum of our experiences? If the body keeps score, how is history written on our flesh? Natashia Deón’s time-bending novel, The Perishing, artfully considers these questions and more . . . Deón’s cultural observations are as sharp and arresting as her use of descriptive language. Physical places, like people, have character, distinct features that speak to the life (or lack thereof) within . . . The Perishing is not a novel that’s largely preoccupied with the physical mechanics of time travel. Instead, time travel is a device used to examine philosophical questions that are embedded in mankind’s search for meaning. —Vanessa Willoughby, Literary Hub

"This isn’t a book. It’s a touchstone. It’s an oracle. It’s a mirror in which you will see your authentic self, reflected on the pages. The Perishing is one part lyrical mystery, one part history lesson you didn’t learn in school, one part time machine. It’s a lush, genre-smashing, philosophical experience of a novel that blew my mind even as it broke my heart." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

“Remarkable, strange, and richly inventive, Natashia Deón’s The Perishing will keep you up all night and haunt you long afterward. Deón's newest novel is a wonder and a feat.” —R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries

“I loved traveling through Natashia Deon's haunting vision of our intertwined past and future; her gaze is both unflinching and deeply compassionate, the truest view of humanity in our everlasting present.” —Jade Chang, author of The Wangs vs. the World

"For a second time, Deón has proven herself a magnificent, artful storyteller. The Perishing is by turns mysterious, heartbreaking, and inspiring. I love this novel and its courageous protagonist." —De’Shawn Charles Winslow, author of In West Mills

Praise for Natashia Deón and Grace:

"With her debut novel, Grace, Natashia Deón has announced herself beautifully and distinctively . . . Her style is so visual it plays tricks on the imagination—did I just watch that scene? Or did I read it? . . . Ms. Deón's real and rare ability make[s] reading a felt, almost physical experience—of terror, rage, identification, sorrow." —Jennifer Senior, The New York Times

Praise for The Perishing:

"Natashia Deón’s critically acclaimed debut novel, Grace, ushered in a brand-new literary talent whose fans have been waiting five long years to see what she would do next. It’s clear within the first few pages of her new novel, The Perishing, that the wait has been well worth it . . . The Perishing is a downright masterpiece. Welcome to the world of literary stardom, Natashia Deón." —Scott Neumyer, Shondaland

"Who are we, if not the sum of our experiences? If the body keeps score, how is history written on our flesh? Natashia Deón’s time-bending novel, The Perishing, artfully considers these questions and more . . . Deón’s cultural observations are as sharp and arresting as her use of descriptive language. Physical places, like people, have character, distinct features that speak to the life (or lack thereof) within . . . The Perishing is not a novel that’s largely preoccupied with the physical mechanics of time travel. Instead, time travel is a device used to examine philosophical questions that are embedded in mankind’s search for meaning. —Vanessa Willoughby, Literary Hub

"This isn’t a book. It’s a touchstone. It’s an oracle. It’s a mirror in which you will see your authentic self, reflected on the pages. The Perishing is one part lyrical mystery, one part history lesson you didn’t learn in school, one part time machine. It’s a lush, genre-smashing, philosophical experience of a novel that blew my mind even as it broke my heart." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

“Remarkable, strange, and richly inventive, Natashia Deón’s The Perishing will keep you up all night and haunt you long afterward. Deón's newest novel is a wonder and a feat.” —R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries

“I loved traveling through Natashia Deon's haunting vision of our intertwined past and future; her gaze is both unflinching and deeply compassionate, the truest view of humanity in our everlasting present.” —Jade Chang, author of The Wangs vs. the World

"For a second time, Deón has proven herself a magnificent, artful storyteller. The Perishing is by turns mysterious, heartbreaking, and inspiring. I love this novel and its courageous protagonist." —De’Shawn Charles Winslow, author of In West Mills

Praise for Natashia Deón and Grace:

"With her debut novel, Grace, Natashia Deón has announced herself beautifully and distinctively . . . Her style is so visual it plays tricks on the imagination—did I just watch that scene? Or did I read it? . . . Ms. Deón's real and rare ability make[s] reading a felt, almost physical experience—of terror, rage, identification, sorrow." —Jennifer Senior, The New York Times

Praise for The Perishing:

"Natashia Deón’s critically acclaimed debut novel, Grace, ushered in a brand-new literary talent whose fans have been waiting five long years to see what she would do next. It’s clear within the first few pages of her new novel, The Perishing, that the wait has been well worth it . . . The Perishing is a downright masterpiece. Welcome to the world of literary stardom, Natashia Deón." —Scott Neumyer, Shondaland

"Who are we, if not the sum of our experiences? If the body keeps score, how is history written on our flesh? Natashia Deón’s time-bending novel, The Perishing, artfully considers these questions and more . . . Deón’s cultural observations are as sharp and arresting as her use of descriptive language. Physical places, like people, have character, distinct features that speak to the life (or lack thereof) within . . . The Perishing is not a novel that’s largely preoccupied with the physical mechanics of time travel. Instead, time travel is a device used to examine philosophical questions that are embedded in mankind’s search for meaning. —Vanessa Willoughby, Literary Hub

"This isn’t a book. It’s a touchstone. It’s an oracle. It’s a mirror in which you will see your authentic self, reflected on the pages. The Perishing is one part lyrical mystery, one part history lesson you didn’t learn in school, one part time machine. It’s a lush, genre-smashing, philosophical experience of a novel that blew my mind even as it broke my heart." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

“Remarkable, strange, and richly inventive, Natashia Deón’s The Perishing will keep you up all night and haunt you long afterward. Deón's newest novel is a wonder and a feat.” —R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries

“I loved traveling through Natashia Deon's haunting vision of our intertwined past and future; her gaze is both unflinching and deeply compassionate, the truest view of humanity in our everlasting present.” —Jade Chang, author of The Wangs vs. the World

"For a second time, Deón has proven herself a magnificent, artful storyteller. The Perishing is by turns mysterious, heartbreaking, and inspiring. I love this novel and its courageous protagonist." —De’Shawn Charles Winslow, author of In West Mills

Praise for Natashia Deón and Grace:

"With her debut novel, Grace, Natashia Deón has announced herself beautifully and distinctively . . . Her style is so visual it plays tricks on the imagination—did I just watch that scene? Or did I read it? . . . Ms. Deón's real and rare ability make[s] reading a felt, almost physical experience—of terror, rage, identification, sorrow." —Jennifer Senior, The New York Times