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My Heart and Other Black Holes

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12th February 2015

Price: £8.99

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Selected: Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781444791532

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A brilliant and heartbreaking novel perfect for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why.

Aysel and Roman are practically strangers, but they’ve been drawn into an unthinkable partnership. In a month’s time, they plan to commit suicide – together.

Aysel knows why she wants to die: being the daughter of a murderer doesn’t equal normal, well-adjusted teenager. But she can’t figure out why handsome, popular Roman wants to end it all….and why he’s even more determined than she is.

With the deadline getting closer, something starts to grow between Aysel and Roman – a feeling she never thought she would experience. It seems there might be something to live for, after all – but is Aysel in so deep she can’t turn back?

Reviews

Nova Ren Suma, author of <i>Imaginary Girls</i>
'A striking new voice in YA fiction'
Chris Lynch, author of <i>Inexcusable</i>
'Kinetic and beautiful and unexpectedly life-affirming'
Kirkus Reviews
'Earnest and heartfelt . . . any teen who's ever felt like an outsider will be able to relate to Aysel's and Roman's fully realized characters'
Holly Bourne, author of <i>Soulmates</i>
'A stunning and haunting depiction of depression - you really feel Aysel's numbness. I had to take 'emotional recovery' breaks while reading it. My Heart And Other Black Holes handles the sensitive topic of suicide expertly, with absolutely no patronizing or glamorization. And yet, the book leaves you with such a warm feeling of hope. It's a remarkable achievement'
The Book Bag
'Powerful...sucked me right in'
Book Club Forum
'This book proved hard to put down - both characters had my heart aching for them'
Daily Mail
'This delicately handled and intimate portrayal of adolescent angst is an uplifting affirmation of the power of love and forgiveness to heal and restore. It's a brave and exciting debut novel that addresses an important issue with wit, compassion and authentic teenage voices'