Chemical Hearts

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In Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland, Henry Page, a hopeless romantic, meets new student Grace Town, a girl with a mysterious past. As they get to know each other through a school newspaper project, Henry finds himself drawn into Grace's complex world. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of teenage relationships.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to stories about the complexities of love and friendship in high school. It delves into the unpredictable whirlwind of first love, infused with authentic and witty dialogue, while tackling themes of heartbreak and personal growth. If you appreciate a narrative where characters evolve through emotional challenges, this might be a captivating read for you.

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Chemical Hearts

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An irresistible story of first love, broken hearts, and the golden seams that put them back together again—now an Amazon original film starring Lili Reinhart (Riverdale) and Austin Abrams (Paper Towns).

'Irresistible, romantic and heartbreaking, Sutherland's debut will have huge appeal to readers of John Green and Jennifer Niven.' The Bookseller

Now an Amazon original film starring Lili Reinhart (Riverdale) and Austin Abrams (Paper Towns).

Henry Page has never been in love. The slo-mo, can't-eat-can't-sleep kind of love he's been hoping for just hasn't been on the cards—at least not yet. Henry's too busy trying to get into a semi-decent college and become editor of his school newspaper, a dream three years in the making. The rest of his spare time he spends with his best friends, Lola and Murray, playing video games and advising them on their own sordid love lives.

Then he meets Grace Town, the elusive new girl in school, who wears oversized boys' clothing, walks with a cane, rarely seems to shower, and is hiding crushing secrets. She's hardly who Henry expected his dream girl to be, but when the two are chosen to edit the paper together, sparks fly. After all this time, Henry's about to learn firsthand just how disastrous the road to first love can be—and that sometimes it's the detours that end up mattering much more.

A brilliant novel from the author of A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares that is equal parts humour and heartbreak, Krystal Sutherland's Chemical Hearts is a potent reminder of the bittersweet bliss that is first love.

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Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland is lauded for its unique take on the teenage romance genre, with readers praising its authentic portrayal of teenage emotions and complex characters. The book blends humour with heartfelt moments, capturing the intensity and messiness of first love. However, some reviewers mention that its emotional depth might be intense for some young readers, but generally, it is appreciated for its honest and realistic approach to young adult themes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760895402

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Krystal Sutherland is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of House of Hollow, A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares and Our Chemical Hearts, which was adapted into a film by Amazon Studios. Her books have been published in more than twenty countries and nominated for the Carnegie Medal and YA Book Prize, among others. Originally from Australia, she has lived on four continents and currently calls London home.

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