Just $12 for 3 months or There is controversy within the book surrounding the ethics of this procedure. A bold, inventive, raw look at male sexuality in an irresistible sci-fi package." I mean, three of us. . "—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"A gripping read—Silvera skillfully weaves together many divergent young adult themes within an engrossing, intense narrative. I know him as much for his honesty as I know Baby Freddy’s mother for her dedication to confirming the gossip that comes her way. Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. There is something else we could’ve done for him—we just never would’ve been able to afford it. —John Corey Whaley, National Book Award finalist and author of Where Things Come Back and Noggin “Adam Silvera is a voice missing in YA fiction. The award-winning Vertigo series continues with a new introduction by former DC Comics President and Adam Silvera was born and raised in the Bronx.
More Happy Than Not will leave you shaken for days, if not weeks." All rights reserved. His memories sucker punch my brother and me at every turn: the pen marks on the wall where he measured our height; the king-sized bed where he would flip us while watching the news; the stove where he cooked empanadas for our birthdays. I was wrong. Don't say we didn't warn you. © BookBrowse LLC 1997-2020. and the Illuminati Trilogy. I can get you something else.” Mom ignores this. become a member today. More Happy Than Not is an unforgettable read." So I go inside. Yeah, life is tough for our protagonist. Search: They’re throwing back quarter juices and potato chips. I should have expected it, considering the novel is clearly heavily influenced by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, but this novel still took me for ... Read full review, This book made me cry in a shopping center food court. I know grief just fine, but I can’t imagine living day by day with that—knowing the brother I shared a face and secret language with was ripped out of my life when the bullets were meant for me.
Author "—Metro US"One of the most heartrending YA reads you’ll ever pick up. Aaron tries to deal with his situation in the best way that he can, but his dilemma haunts him - so much so that he is constantly sad and anxious.
Instead, he distanced himself from me because he felt as if he had a duty to hang with the other black kids—which I thought and still think is bullshit. "—B&N Teen Blog"A dark and deeply affecting book, More Happy than Not asks young readers to reflect courageously on the value of memory and self. When Genevieve leaves for a couple of weeks, Aaron spends his time with this new guy, Thomas.
. The true beauty of this book is the way Silvera subtly reveals the plot—readers find Aaron coming out to them in a gradual way. Jun 2015, 304 pages
. His highly acclaimed debut novel, More Happy Than Not, was followed by History Is All You Left Me and the New York Times bestsellers They Both Die at … No, we’re stuck here in this place where we have to shake mouse shit out of our shoes and inspect our glasses of soda before drinking in case roaches dived in while our backs were turned.
"—Aaron Hartzler, author of Rapture Practice“Aaron is one of the most interesting, authentic teen narrators I’ve met, and his story is told with incredible courage and unflinching honesty. lives of '80s teens training in a secret academy to either become assassins or stand up and become humans.
"—YA Books Central"Revolutionary . In the end, readers are left with a gripping story about one memorable teen, and if it also leaves them pondering how his life might have been different if various elements had been improved, that is likely the exact takeaway intended.