Bella Suartini

How to Excavate a Heart

Book by Jake Maia Arlow

DETAILS

Publisher : HarperTeen (November 1, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 384 pages ISBN-10 : 0063078724 ISBN-13 : 978-0063078727 Reading age : 14 - 17 years Grade level : 9 - 12 Item Weight : 1.06 pounds , Stonewall Honor author Jake Maia Arlow delivers a sapphic Jewish twist on the classic Christmas rom-com in a read perfect for fans of Kelly Quindlen and Casey McQuiston. It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru. Attempted vehicular manslaughter was not part of Shani’s plan. She was supposed to be focusing on her monthlong paleoichthyology internship. She was going to spend all her time thinking about dead fish and not at all about how she was unceremoniously dumped days before winter break. It could be going better. But when a dog-walking gig puts her back in May’s path, the fossils she’s meant to be diligently studying are pushed to the side—along with the breakup. Then they’re snowed in together on Christmas Eve. As things start to feel more serious, though, Shani’s hurt over her ex-girlfriend’s rejection comes rushing back. Is she ready to try a committed relationship again, or is she okay with this just being a passing winter fling? Read more

REVIEW

The PERFECT queer holiday story. Made me smile, laugh, and cry. An easy read and a great tale about self discovery and growth. Highly recommend!!!

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