★ “Sharp, surreal prose depicts gory scenes of body horror while quick pacing ferries Leif’s compassionate debut horror novel, a deliciously readable ode to disabled kids fighting for survival.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Refreshing and unique.”—School Library Journal
“Horror fans will likely appreciate the mystery built in around the parasite that creates the (briefly) living dead, and romance buffs with strong stomachs will find Eric and Ian deeply likeable as a potential pair who deserve whatever happiness they can find.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Earnest and ambitious. . .”—Kirkus Reviews
“Leif writes with a fiercely keen understanding of how neurodivergent and disabled people are expected to behave and how they are treated during a crisis. With plenty of dark humor, body horror, and empathy, this queer horror love story is an excellent debut.”—Booklist
“Take All of Us is about the people left behind every day, even before the zombie apocalypse. Full of rage, heartache, and humor, this book is a welcome and much needed addition to the genre.”—Lish McBride, author of Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
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