Acknowledgments

Thank you to my amazing team at Entangled: Liz Pelletier, Lydia Sharp, Jessica Turner, Bree Archer (Whee! That cover art!), Meredith Johnson, Heather Riccio, Riki Cleveland, Debbie Suzuki, Curtis Svehlak, and Katie Clapsadl—and HOLY CRAP, thanks to Hannah Lindsey, who copy edited this book while Hurricane Ida battered at her door! You are all wonderful beyond reason, super talented, and work SO hard, all while being kinder than any neurotic author deserves. Thank you for all of your hard work on my behalf. (And for putting up with me when I make up words.)

To my agent, Kevan Lyon: Thanks for your kindness and understanding. Depression is hell, but having you on my team helps a lot.

To my readers: Thank you for being part of my worlds and for loving and talking about my books for all these years. I appreciate you more than I can ever say.

To Judd, Connor, and Lauren: I love you more than the metaverse. Yeah, I went there. Can we go back to Alaska now?

To the dogs: No, not every package that arrives has bones in it. But thank you for furry cuddles when life was dark.

And, to Liz: I owe you a kidney.