Cloud Nine
by Sue H. Cunningham
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Pub Date 13 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 13 Feb 2025
Humor | Romance | Teens & YA
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Description
Cloud Nine is a hilarious, heartfelt supernatural YA rom-com in which a would-be guardian angel falls in love with a living boy... Perfect for fans of The Good Place, Afterlove and The Dead Romantics.
Sixteen-year-old Evangeline has been dead for decades. Her accidentally heroic demise secured her a spot on Cloud Nine, the luxurious top tier of the Afterlife - but it turns out that even paradise can get boring. After a century of terminal niceness, Evvy volunteers to train as a celestial guide. Now it's her job to watch over people during their final hours on earth, ensuring they don't screw up their chances of a decent Afterlife. Evvy isn't averse to bending the rules, and she always gets results - until she makes the fatal mistake of falling for a living boy. Why can Tom see Evvy when he's not scheduled to depart yet? And how can she make this work when he's alive, she's dead, and fraternising with Beforelifers is absolutely forbidden? Suddenly, Evvy is facing the biggest challenge of her Afterlife...
A Note From the Publisher
Thanks so much for choosing to read Cloud Nine, my new YA supernatural romcom.
Let me introduce you to Evangeline Buckle – a sixteen-year-old Victorian pickpocket whose accidentally heroic death secures her a direct pass to Cloud Nine (the exclusive luxurious penthouse of the afterlife usually reserved for those who’ve played a blinder on their final day on Earth).
125 years later and still suffering from serious imposter syndrome, Evvy takes a job as a trainee celestial guide working in modern day Manchester. Things go pretty well until she makes the fatal mistake of falling for a living boy – cute comic book nerd, Tom, who has absolutely no clue that the girl of his dreams has been dead for decades . . .
Manchester has a rich Victorian history and many of the iconic buildings Evvy remembers from her ‘beforelife’ are still standing – Smithfield Market Hall, the Palace Theatre and the Deaf Institute (now a bar and nightclub with live music, much to her surprise!). Much of the book’s setting is contemporary but I loved weaving in some local historical detail and a few of my favourite Victorian slang words too.
I hope you enjoy reading Evvy’s story as much as I enjoyed writing it.
Let me know what you think!
Sue H. Cunningham xx
Advance Praise
“Funny, heart-warming and bittersweet – a delightfully original romcom with a memorable cast of characters. I raced through it!”
Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills
“Utterly charming and original, Cloud Nine is woven together with Sue Cunningham’s trademark heart and humour. Set across contemporary Manchester and an imaginative afterlife populated by relatable characters, this touching romance with a dash of mystery has a strong message about following your heart, even when it’s against the rules. Absolutely unforgettable.”
Louise Finch, Carnegie Medal-shortlisted author of The Eternal Return of Clara Hart
“Hilarious, poignant… A super-funny, sparky story of the triumph of love that will leave you with a lump in your throat.”
Tia Fisher, author of Crossing the Line, Carnegie Shadowers’ Choice Winner 2024
“A sharp, witty and unique ghostly tale that I absolutely f lew through! I’m not remotely romantic but somehow found myself desperate to see Evvy and Tom’s relationship work out. Sue H. Cunningham is a standout voice in YA, who skilfully blends humour with darker themes. A brilliant read.”
Tess James-Mackey, author of Someone Is Watching You and You Wouldn’t Catch Me Dead
“A plot that will make you laugh and weep in equal measure. I loved it!”
Jan Dunning, author of Mirror Me and The Last Thing You’ll Hear
“An original, heartfelt and hilarious YA romcom that will tug at your heartstrings and have you laughing out loud. Perfect for fans of BBC’s Ghosts and The Good Place, I was hooked from the very first page!”
A. J. Clack, author of Lie or Die
“A warm, funny, thoughtful take on the afterlife told through the eyes of a brilliant heroine. I love Evvy, and I love how her story navigates complicated ideas about love, death and justice in such a unique and hugely readable way. An absolute pleasure, from the first page to the last.”
Jess Popplewell, author of The Dark Within Us
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780702325861 |
| PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 416 |
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Featured Reviews
Katesabookworm �, Reviewer
This was an absolute JOY to read! I loved it so much!
It was funny, warm, tender and sweet, and for a YA, it ticked all the boxes I look for.
I've read afew books with this concept and I think this is actually the best I've ever read!
Evvy was a great FMC. She was hilarious but vulnerable and her mischievous personality was infectious. The secondary characters were great fun and I loved the idea of different 'cloud levels' when you make it to the Afterlife.
Of course, my favourite part was the love story between Evvy and Tom. HOW CUTE?! 🥹🥹
I wasn't expecting to cry reading this, but Sue got me good on more than one occasion!
I will definitely be grabbing a copy of this in paperback when it comes out in Febuary and will be highly recommending it to my book friends!
sharon h, Reviewer
This was such an original book, I was captivated by it. Evie died an accidental hero and as such she went to the top tier of the after life, cloud nine.
Only problem is she's been there for a very long time and things are getting a bit stale.
She gets herself a job a guide and this is where the story really takes off.
The idea of a heavenly reward and judgement day are all incorporated in this book as well as hauntings, young love, old love and family ties.
I won't spoil it for anyone, but I heartily recommend this book. Its an easy entertaing read.
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