And Then the Gray Heaven | 
pickThis book is on the Tournament of Books long but not shortlist. It's about a relationship that ends abruptly when B- dies, and their partner is not allowed in the hospital and then is excluded from the family's ceremonies. So they take on a way to commemorate their partner that has to do with their work/art.↘️
ReadingEnvy There is a back story of foster care that made me pick it up and I think that feeds into the "found family" element in the book as well. I think the pacing is a bit odd at times but the unevenness also feels like a part of it - the grief, the story, the good parts. It felt unique in many ways, and I'm glad I read it. 3y