Enter the Body

In the room beneath a stage's trapdoor, Shakespeare's dead teenage girls-Juliet, Ophelia, Cordelia, and others-compare their experiences and retell the stories of their lives in their own terms.

A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR . Shakespeare's most tragic heroines find new voices in this compelling novel-in-verse for young adults.

"Radically creative . . . This provocative book could inspire all kinds of fresh approaches to the plays, not to mention lots of engaging writing projects for students."-The Washington Post

"A strong, powerful look at the bonds women share and the power telling stories has to unburden us all."-School Library Connection, starred review

Enter the Body gives voice to a cast of the young women who die in Shakespeare's most iconic plays. Focusing on the stories of Juliet, Ophelia, and Cordelia, bestselling author of Blood Water Paint Joy McCullough brilliantly weaves retellings of Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, and King Lear into a larger story of young women reclaiming their stories in the aftermath of trauma. Join these iconic characters on their journey as they navigate love, betrayal, and ultimately, redemption.