Heartbreak Boys

Heartbreak Boys
Author: Simon James Green
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2020-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0702306924

Faking the best summer ever is a lot harder than it looks... At the start of summer, Jack and Nate find themselves dumped as their respective exes, Dylan and Tariq, start up a new relationship together. Not only that, their exes start posting pics on social media, showing the whole world how fabulous their new life together is! Jack and Nate are reeling. Not to be outdone, they decide to create their own 'highlights reel' and show their exes that they're having an even better time. But between the depressing motorway service station motels, damp campsites, and an ultimate showdown with the exes, something epic really is happening: Jack and Nate are learning to get over their heartache and open themselves up to new possibilities for love. A hilarious story of heartbreaks and hijinks from award-winning author Simon James Green.

Boys of Alabama: A Novel

Boys of Alabama: A Novel
Author: Genevieve Hudson
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2020-05-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1631496301

A “soul-stirring debut,” Boys of Alabama tells the “bewitching” (Michelle Hart, O, The Oprah Magazine) tale of sixteen-year-old Max’s first year in America. “Daring, unusual . . . and startlingly fresh” (Don Noble, Alabama Public Radio), Boys of Alabama announced Genevieve Hudson’s place in the canon of the southern gothic alongside Donna Tartt and Harper Lee. Newly arrived in Alabama, Max falls in love, questions his faith, and navigates a strange power. Although his German parents don’t know what to make of a South pining for the past, shy Max thrives after being taken in by the football team. But when he meets fishnet-wearing Pan in physics class, they embark on a quixotic, consuming relationship. Writing in “prose that is always imaginative and sensual” (Sarah Neilson, Believer), Hudson offers a complex portrait of masculinity, religion, immigration, and the adolescent pressures that require total conformity.

The Heartbreak Messenger

The Heartbreak Messenger
Author: Alexander Vance
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013-07-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1250042437

Breaking up is hard to do—so why not pay someone to do it for you? Twelve-year-old Quentin never asked to be the Heartbreak Messenger. It just kind of happened, and he can't let a golden opportunity pass him by. The valuable communication service he offers is simple: He delivers breakup messages. For a small fee, he will deliver that message to your soon-to-be ex. If you order the deluxe package, he'll even throw in some flowers and a box of chocolates. You know . . . to soften the blow. At first, Quentin's entrepreneurial brainchild is surprisingly successful, which is great, because he suspects his mom, who works as a car mechanic, is worried about money. But as he interacts with clients, message recipients, and his best friend, Abigail, it doesn't take long for him to wonder if his own heart will remain intact. In The Heartbreak Messenger by Alexander Vance, Quentin discovers that the game of love and the emotions that go with it are as complicated as they come—even for an almost-innocent bystander.

Noah Could Never

Noah Could Never
Author: Simon James Green
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2018-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1407186930

Noah and Harry are now officially boyfriends, but is Noah ready to go all the way? It's no help that a group of cosmopolitan French exchange students have descended on Little Fobbing - including sexy Pierre Victoire, who seems to have his eye on Harry! Will Noah ever catch a break?

Alex in Wonderland

Alex in Wonderland
Author: Simon James Green
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2019-06-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1407197177

A novel that will have you laughing out loud one minute, and swooning the next! In the town of Newsands, painfully shy Alex is abandoned by his two best friends for the summer. But he unexpectedly lands a part-time job at Wonderland, a run-down amusement arcade on the seafront, where he gets to know the other teen misfits who work there. Alex starts to come out of his shell, and even starts to develop feelings for co-worker Ben ... who, as Alex's bad luck would have it, has a girlfriend. Then as debtors close in on Wonderland and mysterious, threatening notes start to appear, Alex and his new friends take it on themselves to save their declining employer. But, like everything in Wonderland, nothing is quite what it seems...

Paper Hearts

Paper Hearts
Author: Ali Novak
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 149261260X

From beloved Wattpad sensation Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this never-before-published companion to The Heartbreakers, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Kasie West "I'm sorry," he said, slowly untying the ribbon that held his mask in place. "It's just—I didn't want you to think of me any differently." Somehow I kept my mouth from falling open. I knew his face, but my mind couldn't accept that he was the person looking down at me. "My real name is Alec." Felicity has her entire future planned. Ever since her older sister ran away, she's had the full weight of her mother's expectations on her shoulders. So she works hard to get straight As and save for college. Except sometimes the best things in life are unplanned—like when Felicity meets a handsome, masked stranger while she is volunteering at a charity masquerade ball. She never thought he'd flirt with her. And she certainly never thought he'd turn out to be a member of the world-famous Heartbreakers band, Alec. Then Felicity uncovers a shocking family secret. Suddenly, she, Alec, and her two best friends are off on a road trip to find Felicity's missing sister. And she's about to discover that unexpected turns have a peculiar way of landing her right where she needs to be... With a perfect balance of humor, heart, and romance, Paper Hearts is a great choice for readers looking for: fun contemporary romance for teens swoon-worthy Wattpad love stories romcoms that cover deeper issues like family and self-discovery binge-worthy YA novels

Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck

Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck
Author: Simon James Green
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2020-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0702304999

Riley is cursed. No, really! After a fairground incident - TOTALLY not his fault - bad luck follows Riley everywhere, causing disaster after disaster. It's got so bad that no one wants to go near Riley, including his teachers! But when new student Brad Chicago shows up, Riley quickly realizes that Brad is the human equivalent of a good luck charm. Can Brad's good luck cancel out Riley's bad luck? Or is this yet another recipe for disaster?

The Book of Broken Hearts

The Book of Broken Hearts
Author: Sarah Ockler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2013-05-21
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1442430400

When all signs point to heartbreak, can love still be a rule of the road? A “touching father-daughter story” (Kirkus Reviews) from the author of Bittersweet and Twenty Boy Summer. Jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this: The Vargas brothers are notorious heartbreakers. She’s seen the tears and disasters that dating a Vargas boy can cause, and she swore an oath—with candles and a contract and everything—to never have anything to do with one. Now Jude is the only sister still living at home, and she’s spending the summer helping her ailing father restore his vintage motorcycle—which means hiring a mechanic to help out. Is it Jude’s fault he happens to be cute? And surprisingly sweet? And a Vargas? Jude tells herself it’s strictly bike business with Emilio. Her sisters will never find out, and Jude can spot those flirty little Vargas tricks a mile away—no way would she fall for them. But Jude’s defenses are crumbling, and if history is destined to repeat itself, she’s speeding toward some serious heartbreak…unless her sisters were wrong? Jude may have taken an oath, but she’s beginning to think that when it comes to love, some promises might be worth breaking.

The Boys I've Loved & the End of the World

The Boys I've Loved & the End of the World
Author: Catarine Hancock
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2017-09-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781548053970

'the boys i've loved and the end of the world' is the long awaited poetry and prose collection by catarine hancock, popularly known by the user @evanescent.love on instagram. she has garnered an audience of nearly 100,000 people, reaching across all races, ages, and genders. known for writing unique, raw and captivating pieces on everything from love and politics, to abuse and womanhood, catarine knows how to tug at both your heartstrings and your mind. her writing ranges from simple to complex, short to long, young to mature. there is something for everybody in this collection-- be it the young teenager going through their first break up, the fiery feminist, or the regular poetry fan. this collection is comprised of pieces written from the time catarine first stepped foot onto the instagram poetry scene in 2013, to just weeks before this book was published. as the book goes on, readers can feel the growth that her writing has undergone in the five years she has spent sharing it. hailed by several as one of the best writers of her generation, catarine has learned the way of evoking all sorts of emotions and thoughts from her readers. she does not shy away from any topic or challenge, and she encourages you, reader, to not shy away from her book, either. cover art by gaylen bailey. interior art by brooke aschenbrenner.

The Code for Love and Heartbreak

The Code for Love and Heartbreak
Author: Jillian Cantor
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1488069417

In this contemporary romcom retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma by USA TODAY bestselling author Jillian Cantor, there’s nothing more complex—or unpredictable—than love. When math genius Emma and her coding club co-president, George, are tasked with brainstorming a new project, The Code for Love is born. George disapproves of Emma’s idea of creating a matchmaking app, accusing her of meddling in people’s lives. But all the happy new couples at school are proof that the app works. At least at first. Emma’s code is flawless. So why is it that perfectly matched couples start breaking up, the wrong people keep falling for each other, and Emma’s own feelings defy any algorithm?