The Heartbreakers

Ali Novak

Aug 2015 · The Heartbreak Chronicles Book 1 · Sourcebooks, Inc.

About this ebook

"When I wasn't reading this book, it was all I wanted to be doing. Adorably romantic and fun! I loved it." —Kasie West author of The Distance Between Us

From beloved Wattpad sensation Ali Novak, author of My Life with the Walter Boys, comes this swoon-worthy YA romcom about a teen who accidentally falls for the lead singer of a world-famous boy band, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Miranda Kenneally

When I met Oliver Perry, I had no clue he was the lead singer for The Heartbreakers. And he had no idea that I was the only girl in the world who hated his music.

Stella will do anything for her sick sister, Cara—even stand in line for an autographed Heartbreakers CD...for four hours. She's totally winning best birthday gift this year. At least she met a cute boy with soft brown hair and gorgeous blue eyes while getting her caffeine fix. Too bad she'll never see him again.

Except, Stella's life has suddenly turned into a cheesy love song. Because Starbucks Boy is Oliver Perry—lead singer for the Heartbreakers. And even after she calls his music crap, Oliver still gives Stella his phone number. And whispers quotes from her favorite Disney movie in her ear. OMG, what is her life?

But how can Stella even think about being with Oliver—dating and laughing and pulling pranks with the band—when her sister could be dying of cancer?

First a hit on the online community Wattpad, Ali Novak's second novel has over 38 million reads and is loved by readers around the world.

With a perfect balance of humor, heart, and romance, The Heartbreakers is a great choice for readers looking for:

• fun contemporary romance for teens
• Wattpad love stories
• romcoms that cover deeper issues like family, illness, and self-discovery
• binge-worthy YA novels

Ratings and reviews

I'm not surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. I really loved Ali's debut novel My Life With the Walter Boys. I was super excited to see how she'd follow up such a block buster debut. This book lived up to all of my expectations and then some. The story caught my interest quickly. I've always been fascinated by the bond twins have and watching Cara, Drew, and Stella interact was what I'd hoped it'd be. I loved the connection they had with each other. No matter their individual personalities, they were always there for one another. I love how both Drew and Stella were willing to sacrifice their time to do something special for Cara, especially when it was for something they didn't enjoy personally. I really liked Stella. She's down to earth and has a good head on her shoulders. She thinks rationally even if her temper sometimes gets the better of her. She's struggling to deal with Cara's illness, especially since she feels guilty and responsible for it. She's loving, kind, and talented. I liked Oliver too. He also has his own problems he's dealing with. While it was clear Stella was into him, Oliver's feelings for Stella weren't always so transparent. They had amazing chemistry though. Their meet-cute was just adorable. I really liked how they helped each other with what was bothering them. Besides the romance between them, I have to say Ali did an amazing job at showcasing all of the band members and their personalities. I really liked Xander, J.J., and Alec. I loved seeing them play pranks on each other and teaser each other. I loved how both their good times and difficult times were given equal measure. I really hope each of them will get their own story. The reality of being a celebrity wasn't glossed over and when you add in the emotional turmoil Stella was feeling about being away from Cara and her illness, and this story was surprisingly deep for a young adult novel. Ali Novak has written another great story. It's impossible to put down. There were moments when I was chuckling and laughing, and some where my chest was tight and my eyes were full of tears. It was hard for me to guess what was going to happen in the story, especially towards the end. I loved the ending. It really brought Stella and Oliver full circle. If you're like me and you love reading about first loves with a touch of hope and reality, this is one book you really need to check out!

It's intriguing, I'll give it that. You get to know the characters on a personal level, and it's a hard book to put down. The grammar errors are a bit distracting, though. It should've had another revision or two.

This was the best I. I was crieing alot during this book. I wish it lasted longer but at lest it had a good ending. Thank u. If it ever has a sequel I will read it and love it!!!!!!

About the author

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Ali Novak is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of contemporary young adult novels. She started writing her debut book, My Life with the Walter Boys, when she was only fifteen. Since then, her work has received more than 150 million reads online. When she isn't writing, Novak enjoys traveling with her husband, Jared; binding fan fiction; and reading any type of fantasy novel she can get her hands on. You can follow her on Wattpad, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @authoralinovak;