My Heart and Other Black Holes

A BRILLIANT AND HEARTBREAKING NOVEL PERFECT FOR FANS OF THIRTEEN REASONS WHY. Aysel and Roman are practically strangers, but they ve been drawn into an unthinkable partnership. In a month s time, they plan to commit suicide together. Aysel knows why she wants to die: being the daughter of a murderer doesn t equal normal, well-adjusted teenager. But she can t figure out why handsome, popular Roman wants to end it all .and why he s even more determined than she is. With the deadline getting closer, something starts to grow between Aysel and Roman a feeling she never thought she would experience. It seems there might be something to live for, after all but is Aysel in so deep she can t turn back? > '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 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