LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Brimming with engaging dialogue and authentic voices, James L Sutters’s Darkhearts is an entertaining, emotional YA romance with gallons of gripping will-they-won’t-they tension between two young adults.
The crucial context: David was “almost famous” after forming a poppy goth-rock band at the age of thirteen, but come freshman year he proposed taking a break, what with the new pressures of high school, and the trials competitiveness of being in an underage band. A mere two months after David left, Darkhearts landed a deal and, with their stars rising, his remaining bandmates, Chance and Eli, quit school and found major success.
Now, a couple of years on, David and Chance reunite following Eli’s tragic death, much to the fangirl delight of David’s best friend Ridley (their “mixed-gender bromance” - Ridley’s term - is an utter joy). As the guys see each other more regularly, Chance’s feelings of guilt and grief, and David’s regrets and resentment rise to the surface, along with unexpected romantic feelings.
Then there’s the question of whether the old band (almost) should get back together, complicated by the fact that David’s dad hasn’t forgiven his son’s former bandmates, and going public with a boyfriend is likely to ruin Chance’s career. Cute and true-to-life complicated, Darkhearts is a hands-down heart-stirrer for fans of Phil Stamper, Simon James Green, and YA romance.
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Darkhearts Synopsis
David used to be in a band with his best friends Chance and Eli. Now the band, Darkhearts, is super famous, with a legion of fans - and David's out of the band and back in high school, brooding over everything he lost out on.
Then tragedy throws David and Chance back together. Chance is everything David is not: a swaggeringly drop-dead gorgeous rock god. And yet spending more time alone with Chance, David has to admit he actually misses being with his old friend - and maybe he feels something more. Can you mix music with love?
An enemies-to-lovers gay romance, perfect for fans of Simon James Green, Heartstopper and Adam Silvera
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9781839133374 |
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1st June 2023 |
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James L. Sutter |
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Andersen Press Ltd |
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Paperback |
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352 pages |
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James L. Sutter Press Reviews
'Laugh-out-loud and tearful at the same time, Sutter's Darkhearts combines real characters, smart prose, and an emotional journey into one fantastically relatable read' - Charlie N. Holmberg
'A messy, joyful story about what happens when rockstars meet reality, and about finding the part of yourself that makes you whole. These boys and their love story filled up my heart - I couldn't stop reading, and I didn't want to' - Amie Kaufman
'Sutter's breezy, warm-hearted prose feels almost like a trick: blink and you'll catch yourself surprised by the more emotional moments in the book. A fantastic, slow-burn romance, both sweet and poignant, hilarious and brilliant' - Cassandra Khaw
'Characters so well-drawn you feel like you know them-and so compelling you wish that you did. Darkhearts is rad as hell' - Dan Wells
'Darkhearts is a delightful, boy-centric YA that doesn't shy away from Romance with a capital R. Chance is a soulful, ethereal mystery to the reader, and David a down-to-earth, weighty mystery to himself, but wherever your tastes lie, you'll find it in Darkhearts. Sutter has created a world that will feel starkly similar to teens, layered with exploration and an unflinchingly real glimpse into the sometimes elusive world of the teen boy. Top everything off with an insta-fave quirky best friend, and a setting steeped with musicians' culture - Sutter is an author to watch.' - Aprilynne Pike
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About James L. Sutter
James L. Sutter is the co-creator of the Pathfinder and Starfinder role-playing games, and former creative director and executive editor for Paizo Publishing. He's written adult novels, short stories, comic books and video games. When not writing, James has performed with musical acts ranging from punk and metalcore to musical theater. He lives in Seattle.
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