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Black Heart Blue
Black Heart Blue
Nov 16, 2024 11:35 AM

Author:Louisa Reid

Black Heart Blue

Hephzibah

You've no idea what it's like having a freak for a sister.

Rebecca

Born first, prettier, Hephzi's always been the more popular one.

The Father

When he was busy with his bottle we were usually safe. Usually.

The Mother

Her specialist subject was misery and lessons of painful silence . . .

Hephzibah and Rebecca are twins.

One beautiful, one disfigured.

Trapped with their loveless parents, they dream of a normal life.But when one twin tragically dies, the other must find a way to escape. Because if she doesn't, she'll end up like her sister .

Reviews

Some books stay with you long after you've finished them and Reid's debut is one of them. It is a moving, gripping story

—— The Sun

Emotive, sometimes shocking story

—— The Sunday Times

Yes, yes, yes! God, this sounds absolutely wonderful

—— Bidisha, The Guardian

Stunning, shocking, sad and incredibly touching. We are pretty sure you will read it in one sitting then want to share the book with someone else

—— LoveReading

We read this in one sitting. *****

—— Teen Now

A mystery and adventure book combined

—— Newcastle Evening Chronicle

Hillarious

—— Yorkshire Evening Post

I think this book is the funniest book I've ever read!

—— Evan Jones , South Wales Argus

This book really makes you giggle

—— Brandon Nichols , School Review
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