Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts)

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Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) by L. C. Rosen is a young adult novel that follows Jack, a confident and openly gay teenager known for his love advice column. As he navigates the challenges of high school, Jack begins receiving secretive and increasingly unsettling love letters. This story explores themes of identity, privacy, and the complexities of modern teenage life.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts)

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Pretty Little Liars meets Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this slick, queer high school mystery.

My first time getting it in the butt was kind of weird. I think it's going to be weird for everyone's first time, though.

Jack Rothman is seventeen. A solid student with a talent for art, he likes partying, makeup, and boys. Sometimes all at the same time. His active, unashamed sex life makes him a red-hot topic for the high school gossip machine, but Jack doesn't really care too much about what the crowd is saying about him. His mantra is, 'It could be worse.'

And then it is.

When Jack starts writing a teen sex advice column for his best friend's website, he begins to receive creepy and threatening love letters. His 'admirer' is obsessed with Jack - they know who he's hanging out with, who he's sleeping with, who his mum is dating. And while they say they love Jack, they don't love his lifestyle. They want him to curb his sexuality and personality. And if he won't, they will force him.

As his stalker starts to ratchet up the pressure, it's up to Jack and his friends to uncover their identity before their love becomes genuinely dangerous.

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Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) by L. C. Rosen is widely praised for its humane and sex-positive storytelling, blending humour and heartfelt moments. Critics laud it as an important queer novel, offering a contemporary take on sex education through a high school mystery narrative. The book is appreciated for its unapologetic depiction of gay intimacy and for providing essential advice and representation for young adults. It is described as bold, inclusive, and refreshingly frank, with a protagonist that captivates readers with his confidence and relatability.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241365014

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 259g

Pages: 368

About the Author

L. C. Rosen, also known as Lev Rosen, has written several books for adults and children, including the critically acclaimed Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts). He lives in New York City with his husband and a very small cat.

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