Description
Book Synopsis''Funny and heartfelt... fans of Sarah Dessen or Rainbow Rowell will adore this novel'' - Culturefly
''Fans of High Fidelity and Nick + Nora, get your hands on this book ASAP'' - Popsugar
Despite sending him letters ever since she was thirteen, Taliah Abdallat never thought she''d ever really meet Julian Oliver. But one day, while her mother is out of the country, the famed rock star from Staring Into the Abyss shows up on her doorstep. This makes sense - kinda - because it turns out Julian Oliver is Taliah''s father...
When Julian asks her to go with him to his hometown to meet the family she has never known, Taliah embarks on a three-day voyage of discovery - of her father, of the past her mother has never shared with her, and of herself.
From the bestselling author of MY HEART AND OTHER BLACK HOLES, this is a beautiful and heartwarming novel of music, family
Trade Review
Praise for My Heart and Other Black Holes * : *
'A striking new voice in YA fiction' -- Nova Ren Suma, author of Imaginary Girls
'Kinetic and beautiful and unexpectedly life-affirming' -- Chris Lynch, author of Inexcusable
'Earnest and heartfelt . . . any teen who's ever felt like an outsider will be able to relate to Aysel's and Roman's fully realized characters' * Kirkus Reviews *
'A stunning and haunting depiction of depression - you really feel Aysel's numbness. I had to take 'emotional recovery' breaks while reading it. My Heart And Other Black Holes handles the sensitive topic of suicide expertly, with absolutely no patronizing or glamorization. And yet, the book leaves you with such a warm feeling of hope. It's a remarkable achievement' -- Holly Bourne, author of Soulmates
'Powerful...sucked me right in' -- The Book Bag
'This book proved hard to put down - both characters had my heart aching for them' -- Book Club Forum
'This delicately handled and intimate portrayal of adolescent angst is an uplifting affirmation of the power of love and forgiveness to heal and restore. It's a brave and exciting debut novel that addresses an important issue with wit, compassion and authentic teenage voices' * Daily Mail *
A well-executed family drama of the power of romantic and parental love, secrets, regrets, and new beginnings * Kirkus Reviews *
Intriguing, romantic, and honest * Publishers Weekly *
An intense family drama that will pull readers in with poignancy, romance, and grief over lost relationships, all set to the beat of scattered song lyrics -- Booklist
This timely, multicultural novel hits all the right notes in the right ways * VOYA *
It has a plot driven by music but becomes a page turner thanks to the ultrarelatable love story contained within it. Fans of High Fidelity and Nick + Nora, get your hands on this book ASAP * Popsugar *
