{"title":"Bethany Mangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging world of Bethany Mangle, a talented voice in the Young Adult genre. Her works are celebrated for their nuanced storytelling and relatable characters, capturing the essence of teenage life and the complex emotional landscapes of young adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout novels, \u003cem\u003eConditions of a Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling tale that explores the challenges and growth that come with navigating adolescence. Mangle's writing is insightful and heartfelt, offering readers an authentic glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a teenager seeking relatable narratives or an adult who appreciates well-crafted young adult fiction, Bethany Mangle's books promise to be both entertaining and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conditions-of-a-heart-by-bethany-mangle-9781665937641","title":"Conditions of a Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo starred reviews!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Achingly touching, heartfelt, and true, Brynn’s story of reinvention and self-discovery resonates on every page. A book to savor and hold dear.” —Kathleen Glasgow, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eGirl in Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Agathas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Talia Hibbert and Lynn Painter comes an “emotionally rich” (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) and unflinchingly honest story about a teen who must come to terms with her disability and what it means for her identity, her love life, and her future.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrynn Kwan is desperate for her high school persona to be real. \u003ci\u003eThat\u003c\/i\u003e Brynn is head of the yearbook committee, the favourite for prom queen, and definitely not crumbling from a secret disability that’s rapidly wearing her down. If no one knows the truth about her condition, Brynn doesn’t have to worry about the pitying looks or accusations of being a faker that already destroyed her childhood friendships. She’s even willing to let go of her four-year relationship with her first love, Oliver, rather than reveal that a necessary surgery was the reason she ignored his existence for the entire summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut after Brynn tries to break up a fight at a pep rally and winds up barred from all her clubs \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e senior prom, she has nothing left to prop up her illusion of being just like everyone else. During a week-long suspension from school, she realizes that she doesn’t quite recognise the face in the mirror—and it’s not because of her black eye from the fight. With a healthy sister who simply doesn’t understand and a confused ex-boyfriend who won’t just \u003ci\u003etake a hint and go away like a normal human being\u003c\/i\u003e, Brynn begins to wonder if it’s possible to reinvent her world by being the person she thought no one wanted: herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016428306668,"sku":"9781665937641","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3594423482781.jpg?v=1763594020"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bethany-mangle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}