My Heart and Other Black Holes
My Heart and Other Black Holes
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2015
Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
2010s
2015
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In Jasmine Warga's My Heart and Other Black Holes, sixteen-year-old Aysel, grappling with depression and societal ostracism following her father's crime, forms a suicide pact with Roman, a boy similarly burdened by guilt over his sister's death. As their bond deepens, Aysel begins to reconsider her decision, striving to convince Roman to also choose life.
Melancholic
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
64,088 ratings
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Review Roundup
My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga intricately explores themes of depression and suicide through the lens of its teenage protagonists. Praised for its compassionate and authentic portrayal of mental health struggles, the narrative resonates emotionally. Critics noted, however, that its pacing and character development could sometimes fall short, affecting overall impact.
Who Should Read My Heart and Other Black Holes?
Readers who appreciated Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher or Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell will find My Heart and Other Black Holes compelling. Ideal for those interested in emotional, introspective YA fiction dealing with mental health, resilience, and the complexities of human relationships.
64,088 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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320
Novel • Fiction
2010s
2015
YA
14-18 years
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