My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga

It seems there might be something to live for, after all - but is Aysel in so deep she can't turn back?įirst published in the United States of America in 2015 by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers First published in Great Britain in 2015 by Hodder & Stoughton An Hachette UK company Copyright © Jasmine Warga 2015 The right of Jasmine Warga to be identiﬁed as the Author of the Work has been asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

With the deadline getting closer, something starts to grow between Aysel and Roman - a feeling she never thought she would experience. 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. In a month's time, they plan to commit suicide - together.Īysel knows why she wants to die: being the daughter of a murderer doesn't equal normal, well-adjusted teenager. 'You aren't allowed to die without me,' he whispers.Īysel and Roman are practically strangers, but they've been drawn into an unthinkable partnership. I'm thinking about one last push, of letting go, of flying, and of falling. 'Why?' I'm not thinking about being careful. I'm getting higher and higher and I feel the swing set creak. 'This delicately handled and intimate portrayal of adolescent angst is an uplifting affirmation of the power of love and forgiveness to heal and restore.A brilliant debut novel - heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure - from an incredibly exciting new voice. 'This book proved hard to put down - both characters had my heart aching for them' - Book Club Forum 'Powerful.sucked me right in' - The Book Bag It's a remarkable achievement' - Holly Bourne, author of Soulmates And yet, the book leaves you with such a warm feeling of hope. My Heart And Other Black Holes handles the sensitive topic of suicide expertly, with absolutely no patronizing or glamorization. I had to take 'emotional recovery' breaks while reading it. 'A stunning and haunting depiction of depression - you really feel Aysel's numbness.

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 * 'Kinetic and beautiful and unexpectedly life-affirming' - Chris Lynch, author of Inexcusable

'A striking new voice in YA fiction' - Nova Ren Suma, author of Imaginary Girls

My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga