About the book

“Glorious writing and brilliant characters you won’t want to leave behind.”

“Unapologetically feminist and utterly timely, this book will jump up the to-read lists of contemporary YA fans. ”

“Gale gives her characters real-life personality, quirks and charm. The story is punctuated by humour and wit…This is OzYA at its best!”

“One of the most relatable books that I have ever come across . . . I got so sucked in that my heart was literally attached to this book . . . I love it.”

“Emily Gale’s ability to create such believable and intriguing characters that make you sad to leave them is astonishing.”

“Multiple point of view novels can take time to settle into but in I Am Out With Lanterns, Gale had me emotionally invested in her characters and the narrative from the get-go. I silently cheered on Milo from start to finish, but each flawed and fabulous character was engaging and relatable, even those you were really probably meant to somewhat dislike. There is nothing better than a bunch of complex characters pulling you into their lives and allowing you, the reader, to walk in their shoes for a time.”

“What I loved most about I Am Out With Lanterns is how much of an accurate portrayal of teen life it is. We get to see it all—the quotidian, the shocking, the heart-wrenchingly beautiful—and that was what made this novel the spectacular read that it was . . . This is a book you need in your life.” 

“The book has great lessons, but it also has great warmth, humour and charm. You will fall in love with Gale’s characters and when the book ends you will wonder and muse about the characters for days…I Am Out with Lanterns is a book that will linger with you long after you read it because it is a book of hope and love.”