Design: Emma Hardy
Every time seventeen-year-old Charlie Ford touches someone, they absorb seconds of their life . . . which adds up when Charlie has no way of giving that time back. It feels like enough of a curse without Lou—the bratty bully of a ghost who’s hung around Charlie since childhood—forcing them to hand over that stolen life for her to use.
Charlie will steal life from whomever Lou tells them to, as long as she doesn’t hurt Charlie’s twin Sam or their best friend and secret crush Ravi. So when Lou tries to force Charlie to take life from Ravi, Charlie refuses, and Lou retaliates.
When Lou goes after Sam, Charlie breaks down and finally tells Ravi about their life-stealing abilities—and after some internet sleuthing, Ravi finds out that Charlie might not be the only person born with that power. Along with Sam, they embark on a weekend road trip to meet a pair of self-proclaimed “death gods,” hoping for answers and, if they’re lucky, a solution to the whole Lou problem. But the answers about their powers only bring up more questions. With dark discoveries at every turn, Charlie must wrestle with a supernatural legacy that redefines their relationships to Sam and Ravi—and calls their very humanity into question.
Coming March 3rd, 2026 from Page Street YA
ISBN: 9798890033840 | Ages 14+
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“Fantasy buffs will appreciate the mythology built into this world, but ultimately, it’s fans of supernatural romance who will be captivated by a bond that endures insecurities, existential crises, and, on the practical side, imminent mortal danger.” —BCCB
“Beasi delivers absorbing drama, romantic tension, and a first-person narrator who balances snarky humor with vulnerable self-awareness.” —Kirkus
“[I]n debut author Beasi’s action-packed romantic dramedy…motifs of seeking—and accepting—support freely given imbue this supernatural adventure with tenderness.” —Publishers Weekly
“Wrapped in humor and hauntings, the real marrow of this story is a fierce love for queer youth. Seamlessly balancing sharp wit against a tender emotional core, Beasi holds a mirror to readers and quietly demands to know how far each of us would go to change an unfair fate. Angry but hopeful, this stunning debut is both a love letter and a call to action, and marks the beginning of a career to watch.” ― Stonewall honoree, H.E. Edgmon
“Written with so much heart, I Was A Teenage Death God brings us back to the beloved YA touchstone of sassy, fast-paced supernatural adventures―this time with an all-queer twist.”
― Andrew Joseph White, New York Times-bestselling author of The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
“I Was A Teenage Death God lives up to its incredible title: fast-paced and threaded together with an exciting plot, there was a twist I simply did not see coming. The strong characters and their relationships to one another especially shine. This is a novel that is full of heart and love, and I’m excited for every teen reader that gets to meet Charlie Ford.” – Kacen Callender, New York Times-bestselling author of Infinity Alchemist
“Darkly funny, heartfelt, and haunting, I Was a Teenage Death God is a coming-of-age story with cosmic consequences. This novel grabs you by the soul and refuses to let go, proving that death has never been so funny — or so human!” – Aiden Thomas, New York Times-bestselling author of The Sunbearer Trials duology
“Set in the rich, atmospheric region of Western Massachusetts, I Was A Teenage Death God is a high-octane, immersive read. This is an unapologetically queer story rife with dark family secrets, twists, and thrills—it’ll haunt you long after you’ve read the last page” – Louangie Bou-Montes, author of Til the Last Beat of My Heart
“A compulsively readable whirlwind of ghosts, death powers and messy family history, with a compelling T4T love story at its core, this book will steal hours of your life in the best way!” ―Elias Cold, author of The Duke Steals Hearts and Other Body Parts
March 7th, 2026: NYC Open House, New York, NY
March 13th, 2026: Boston Launch Event (Details TBA)