House of Frank weaves compelling characters, evocative prose, and a touch of magic with a narrative that balances wonder at the joy of choosing to live a full life, even with the heartbreaking knowledge of what it means to have faced death. Synclaire has filled these pages with love amidst grief, showing that the pain of losing someone is not singular and is grappled with in many different ways. . . . A stunning tale of learning to let go, Synclaires House of Frank creates a space for sitting with grief that reminds readers that death is not the end and no one is truly alone and, one way or another, those we lose remain with us in different ways. Shelf Awareness
Synclaires emotional debut novel is a cozy queer fantasy . . . fans ofThe House on the Cerulean Sealooking for something to breeze through on a rainy day will find this does the trick." Publishers Weekly
Wow. Just wow. A heartbreaking, magnificent debut that offers space to sit with griefand reads like a warm hug. Rebecca Thorne, bestselling author of Cant Spell Treason Without Tea
With a colorful cast similar to Becky Chamberss The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet, a cozy feel, and a deeply emotional theme, this is a book that anyone who has lost someone needs to read. FanFiAddict
In House of Frank, Kay Synclaire balances the expansive experience of grief with the transformative impact of found family in a way that stirred me to my core. I will be thinking about this book for years to come. This heartwarming story is a gift to anyone searching for healing and home. Meg Hood (@megstearoom), book influencer
House of Frank bravely calls upon the fine line between love and grief, illustrating the complex emotions death dispenses. Kay Synclaires writing is full of hope and sorrow, creatively exhibiting the connection formed through communal grief. Brought me to tears. Deirdre Morgan (@DeirdreRoseMorgan), BookTok influencer