Don't Let It Break Your Heart

Praise for Don’t Let It Break Your Heart:

“A complicated and modern look at first queer love, finding your people, and the exhilarating risk of letting go in order to find yourself. Maggie Horne’s book immerses you in a world of humor, growing pains, and teenage drama that makes your heart burst.” –Gabriel Shane Dunn, New York Times-bestselling author of I Hate Everyone But You“A beautiful, contemporary coming-of-age story about finding one’s authentic self and learning to love and accept it … completely relatable.” –School Library Journal

“Snarky humor buoys depictions of fraught, realistic relationships in this winning story of believably flawed teenagers contending with issues of first love and first heartbreak.” –Publishers Weekly“The joyous friends-and-lovers narrative sets this romance apart. Readers will enjoy Alana’s immense growth as a character and delight in the witty dialogue between the three leads.” –Kirkus

“Full of incisive humor and heart, Don’t Let it Break Your Heart deftly embraces the complexities of queer romance and friendship, coming out, and showing up for the queer community–and for yourself. Horne gorgeously explores the nuances of emerging queer identity in this must-read romance that is sure to earn a place in readers’ hearts.” –Auriane Desombre, author of I Think I Love You“Funny, fresh, and full of feeling, Don’t Let it Break Your Heart is a thoughtful love letter to friendship and possibility. Maggie Horne’s voice shines through Alana, but each of the characters leapt off the page and into my heart.” –Jen St. Jude, author of If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come“An unflinchingly honest story about queerness and community, infused with so much heart and humor. Readers will be drawn to Alana’s exploration of comfort zones – and how beautiful it can be to outgrow them.” –Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments

“An emotionally charged queer romance that deftly unpacks the distinction between coming out and being out with nuance and heartfelt honesty. Don’t Let it Break Your Heart is a gorgeously rendered, visceral [YA]debut about a girl untangling herself from the people who have always defined her … and discovering her dreams, her desires, herself in the process.” –Marisa Kanter, author of Finally Fitz “Absolutely broke my heart! With characters whose passions are relatable and true, [this book] is sincere and moving. Horne is an undeniably fresh and welcome voice in the YA world.” –Louisa Onome, critically acclaimed author of The Melancholy of Summer“A breathtakingly poignant love letter to platonic soulmates, teenage romance, and anyone who grew up queer in a small town. Honest, heartfelt, and hopeful, Don’t Let It Break Your Heart will hold you tight and heal your soul.” –Jenna Voris, author of Every Time You Hear That Song

“Full of complex queer feelings and laugh-out-loud banter, Don’t Let It Break Your Heart sets a precedent for future coming-of-age stories. Horne skillfully balances wit and heartache while exploring themes of friendship, love, and what it takes to stand on your own. A masterful young adult debut.” –Kelsey Rodkey, author of Last Chance Books“This emotional roller coaster contains a great deal of hope and heart.” –Booklist

Maggie Horne is a writer who grew up near Toronto, Canada. She now lives in the UK with her wife, where they keep a collection of dogs and children. She is the author of Hazel Hill is Gonna Win This One (an Indies Introduce Summer/Fall 2022 Selection, Indie Next pick, and Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection) and Noah Frye Gets Crushed from Clarion Books, as well as Don’t Let It Break Your Heart, from Feiwel & Friends. She’s always trying to write the queer stories she wishes she could have read growing up.