Happy Messy Scary Love

Name: Happy Messy Scary Love
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419734892
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Leah Konen

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3.55

( 780 ratings, 158 reviews)

Summary

In Happy Messy Scary Love by Leah Konen, the story centres around Olivia, an aspiring filmmaker who anonymously chats with Jake online about their shared love of horror films. When she ends up at the same summer camp as Jake, she struggles with revealing her true identity while navigating new and unexpected personal challenges. It's a heartwarming tale about love, friendship, and the courage to be yourself.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful young adult novel if you're a fan of contemporary romance with a side of comedic misadventures. It offers a charming story about embracing unexpected love and the chaos it brings, all while navigating the awkwardness and excitement of youth. Perfect for readers who appreciate a mix of humour, heartfelt moments, and a relatable coming-of-age journey.

Olivia plans to spend her summer binge-watching horror movies and chatting with her online friend Elm. After Elm sends her a selfie, Olivia--assuming they'll never meet--sends him a photo of her best friend. Things become complicated during a trip to the Catskills when Olivia runs into the one person she never thought she would see.

Description

As everyone at her Brooklyn high school announces their summer adventures, Olivia harbours a dirty secret: Her plan is to binge-watch horror movies and chat with her online friend, Elm. Olivia and Elm have never shared personal details, apart from their ages and the fact that Elm's aunt is a low-budget horror filmmaker.

Then Elm pushes Olivia to share her identity and sends her a selfie of his own. Olivia is shocked by how cute he is! In a moment of panic, assuming she and Elm will never meet in real life, she sends a photo of her gorgeous friend Katie. But things are about to get even more complicated when Olivia's parents send her to the Catskills, and she runs into the one person she never thought she would see.

This sweet and funny summertime romance is perfect for fans of Love and Gelato and The Unexpected Everything.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Leah Konen delivers a warm narrative in Happy Messy Scary Love, exploring themes of self-acceptance and first love through clever twists on genre conventions. The book is praised for its relatable summer romance, humour, and film references, making it an enjoyable read for fans of light-hearted and fluffy rom-coms.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419734892

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Leah Konen Young Adult

About the Author

Leah Konen is the author of The Romantics and Love and Other Train Wrecks. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and her dog, Farley. Find out more on leahkonen.com.

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