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OVEREMOTIONAL

your new queer YA obsession!
By David Fenne
Series: The Overemotional Series
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Overemotional by David Fenne is a young adult novel that explores the life of a teenager who experiences emotions more intensely than anyone else around him. Set in a world where such emotional extremes are rare, the protagonist grapples with how his heightened feelings impact his relationships and day-to-day experiences. The narrative is both a coming-of-age story and an exploration of the complexities of teenage life, aiming to resonate with readers who have ever felt out of place or different.
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This delightful young adult novel might appeal to you if you enjoy heartfelt stories with a supernatural twist. It explores themes of identity, friendship, and emotions, all wrapped up in a journey of self-discovery. If you're drawn to tales where fantasy meets the real world, this book offers an intriguing and emotional read.

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OVEREMOTIONAL

Whatever emotion Steven Percival experiences manifests as magical powers, with consequences ranging from the disastrous to the hilarious. When a mysterious secret agency starts hunting him down, Steven and his friends must fight back - and get him a boyfriend, of course.

Whatever emotion Steven Percival experiences manifests as a power, with consequences ranging from the hilarious to the disastrous. When a mysterious secret agency starts hunting him down, Steven and his friends must fight back - and get him a boyfriend, of course.

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Steven is one unlucky closeted sixth former. Whenever he has a strong emotion, be that happiness or sadness, weird things happen. Like, potentially dangerous things. Recently, he kissed another boy for the first time and... the boy's head literally exploded. Steven flees to the miserable town of Grunsby-on-Sea, determined not to hurt anyone else with his "Emomancy".

With a best friend as determined as Freya, it is impossible to stay hidden for long, especially when she realises Steven might be in danger after a mysterious organisation called DEMA starts asking questions about him. Where Freya goes, her boyfriend Marcus and American friend Troy soon follow. Together, they are determined to find out more about this organisation and what "neutralising" someone like Steven might mean.

By chance, Steven meets a handsome stranger who claims to share his powers and who offers to teach Steven how to control them. But who is he in relation to DEMA? What on earth happened to make Grunsby-on-Sea so lethargic a town? And can you really trust a charismatic stranger you meet in a cafe bathroom?

Perfect for fans of TJ Klune and Rainbow Rowell!

Series: The Overemotional Series

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Overemotional by David Fenne is praised as an exciting and unique debut that blends fantasy drama with extraordinary creativity. It is recognised as a wonderful queer action novel that captivates with its distinctive storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785304729

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ink Road

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational David Fenne Fiction LGBTQ+ Series: The Overemotional Series Young Adult

About the Author

David Fenne is an author, actor and improv comedian. Originally from a small village in coastal Dorset, he went to London in 2012 for drama school (studying American Theatre Arts at Rose Bruford College). He also trained abroad for half a year at Syracuse University, NY, an experience that inspired a lot of the transatlantic humour in his writing. Currently, he works as a scriptwriter for an e-learning platform and runs long-form improv theatre company Pinch Punch. From improvised musical pantos to a sell-out Agatha Christie-style improvised whodunnit, he's entertained audiences the length and breadth of the UK (in many a wig and outrageous accent).

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