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Glitterland

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In Glitterland by Alexis Hall, the story revolves around Ash, an esteemed but troubled author struggling with bipolar disorder, and his unexpected romantic connection with Darian, a vibrant and optimistic model from Essex. Their worlds couldn't be more different, but attraction and emotional resonance weave a compelling narrative of love, growth, and understanding. This romance challenges personal demons and societal expectations, ultimately exploring themes of healing and acceptance.
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You might enjoy this romantic narrative if you appreciate a deeply emotional and character-driven story that tackles issues of mental health with sensitivity and nuance. The book offers a compelling blend of heartfelt romance and witty dialogue, making it a perfect pick for readers who love seeing complex characters find connection and hope amidst their personal struggles.

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"Ash Winters was once the golden boy of the English literary scene, but mental illness has dragged him into a cycle of self-destruction. A chance meeting with brassy Essex-born Darian Taylor may be the first step Ash needs to rebuild his life-if he's able to let go of the class prejudice and dangerous negative self-image that threatens to drown them both"--

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A gorgeously complicated (and sexy) story about the many facets of the LGBT community from the author of Boyfriend Material.

From the acclaimed author of Boyfriend Material comes a deeply emotional romance about heartbreak, hope, and learning to love against all the odds.

Once the golden boy of the English literary scene, now a clinically depressed writer of pulp crime fiction, Ash Winters has given up on hope, happiness, andβ€”most of allβ€”himself. He lives his life between the cycles of his illness, haunted by the ghosts of other people's expectations.

Then a chance encounter throws him into the path of Essex-born Darian Taylor. Flashy and loud, radiant and full of life, Darian couldn't be more different... and yet he makes Ash laugh, reminding him of what it's like to step beyond the boundaries of his anxiety. But Ash has been living in his own shadow for so long that he can no longer see a way out. Can a man who doesn't trust himself ever trust in happiness? And how can someone who doesn't believe in happiness ever fight for his own?

Alexis Hall's iconic Glitterland has been revised and expanded, with extensive bonus content and a stunning new cover by Elizabeth Turner Stokes. Bonus content includes:

  • Author Annotations: Alexis Hall's insights and commentary threaded through the novel
  • Shadowland: a brand new scene exploring Niall and Max's complex relationship
  • The Glass Menagerie: an entertaining look at an in-universe Rik Glass novel
  • A Letter from the Author: discussing the experience of writing Glitterland
  • Darian's Nanny Dot's Cottage Pie and Aftermath: brought together from the original release

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728265285

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 347g

Pages: 336

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author Alexis Hall writes books in the southeast of England, where he lives entirely on a diet of tea and Jaffa Cakes. You can find him at http-//www.quicunquevult.com/, on Twitter @quicunquevult, and on Facebook at https-//www.facebook.com/quicunquevult

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