"Afterworlds" is a unique young adult novel that intertwines two narratives: the story of a teenage author named Darcy Patel and the story within her manuscript, which features characters navigating the challenges of the afterlife. As Darcy moves to New York City to pursue her writing career, she faces the typical struggles of young adulthood while dealing with her creative process and the intricacies of the publishing world.
In parallel, the fictional characters in Darcy's book grapple with their own adventures as they confront love, loss, and existential themes in a world that explores life after death. This duality allows readers to see the connections between an author's life and the stories they create, merging the realities of writing with the escapism of fantasy.