It was self-released on September 16, 2016, on CD and made available to download digitally.

Violet listened to audiobook version while on tour after her mom said it was "one of the scariest books she’s read, and one of the most well-written.

[3] The album was produced by frequent Tessa Violet collaborator Seth Earnest.

[1][4] During Halloway's production, Violet listened to Taylor Swift's 1989, Troye Sivan's Blue Neighbourhood, and Halsey's Badlands; as well as pop playlists on Spotify.

[3] Violet released a royalty-free B sides version through her second reward tier of her Patreon.