Love often grows from the most unimaginable of places, and
Unparalleled
by Whitney Ivey captures a unique and alternative perspective on imaginary friends and the ways in which children have been known to interact with the spirit realm.
is a riveting fantasy love story that follows a young boy, Derek, and his vivid imagination into adulthood as he journeys through life with his best friend, Essi.
Although Essi is not seen or heard by anybody else, she is anything but imaginary.
As Derek realizes that Essi is his one true love, he also comes to the heartbreaking realization that their worlds cannot continue to collide because their friendship comes with a strict expiration date.
introduces readers to a new sci-fi concept that imaginary friends are in fact real, and come from a parallel universe.
Can Derek hold on to the hope that he will find Essi once again, or will life without her be the forever he never wanted?