Here We Are Now by Jasmine Warga
From the author of MY HEART AND OTHER BLACK HOLES comes an affecting novel of music, family, and friendship. Perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson, Rainbow Rowell and Sarah Dessen.
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 *
'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 *
Jasmine Warga lives in Mariemont, Ohio with her husband, Greg, a cat named Salvador Dali, and a puppy named Scout. She was born and raised just outside of Cincinnati, and spent her days making up stories, listening to emotive music, staring up at the night sky, and reading. She graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in History and Art History, and went on to teach 6th grade science at a school in Houston, Texas. In June 2013, she received a Master's in Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Lesley University. Her debut novel, My Heart and Other Black Holes, published to rave reviews from the YA community. Here We Are Now is her second novel.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444791785 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444791788 |
| Title | Here We Are Now |
| Author | Jasmine Warga |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2017-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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