At the End of the River Styx.

"At the End of the River Styx" by Michelle Kulwicki is a captivating queer romance novel that explores themes of grief and the afterlife. The story follows Zan, who has been leading souls to the Styx for 499 years, and Bash, a teenager in Portland who dreams about the Styx. As they grow closer, Zan desperately tries to find a way to keep Bash alive, even if it means sacrificing everything he has worked for. The novel combines paranormal elements with gothic elements and offers a nuanced portrayal of grief. The main characters are depicted as white, and the book is recommended for readers aged 14 and up. [Extracted from the article]

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