Heartstrings
Heartstrings by Ali Novak, published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated on October 7, 2025, is a contemporary young adult romance that continues the beloved Heartbreak Chronicles series. This edition marks the first time this installment has appeared in print, making it a definitive choice for both new and returning readers. The story follows Indigo, known as “Indie,” who is passionate about special effects makeup while grappling with her sister Violet’s rising fame as a TV actress. As Indie navigates her own challenges, including her music school application, she unexpectedly becomes her sister’s personal assistant, leading to a chance encounter with Xander Jones, the guitarist of the popular band the Heartbreakers.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and romance. Indie and Xander’s relationship develops against the backdrop of a hectic comic con, where they connect over their shared experiences of feeling overshadowed. As Indie contemplates stepping out of her sister’s shadow and pursuing her own path, the story delves into the dynamics of love and support within the context of family and ambition. Heartstrings combines elements of young adult fiction with topics such as music and performing arts, offering an engaging experience for fans of cute love stories. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English.
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From Ali Novak, author of the internationally bestselling novel and Netflix series My Life with the Walter Boys, comes the third book in The Heartbreak Chronicles – an adorable, contemporary young adult romance for fans of cute love stories.
This instalment in the original Wattpad series has never before appeared in print, making this edition the definitive way to enjoy this beloved YA staple for new and returning readers alike.
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Who cares about being a fan favourite when you’ve found someone who’s there just for you?
Indigo, AKA “Indie”, loves the art of special effects makeup and sometimes wonders if making monsters and zombies could be more than a hobby. But her sister, Violet, is a TV actress whose career has blown up big and become its own kind of monster. It’s affected everything: their parents have split, their dad’s too busy being Violet’s manager, and Indie’s on her own as she agonises over her music school application.
Even worse, she’s just been drafted into being her sister’s personal assistant for a weekend. Talk about being overshadowed.
But Indie is about to meet someone who can relate: Xander Jones, the boyishly sweet guitarist of the world-famous band the Heartbreakers, who constantly plays second fiddle to the band’s bigger personalities. At a hectic comic con where she’s fetching bottled water for her sister, Indie and Xander meet behind the scenes and hit it off.
Indie knows Xander deserves to step out of the shadows. What if she could find the courage to do the same, by defying others’ expectations of her and making a new path for herself? And what if she and Xander could become more than friends?
From Wattpad hit to globally adored young adult romance sensation, Heartstrings continues the delightful Heartbreak Chronicles – the binge-worthy series that perfectly balances humour, heart and romance.
Tropes
Friends to Lovers
Rockstar Romance
Coming of Age
Found Family
First Love
Also by Ali Novak:
The Heartbreakers
Paper Hearts
Heartstrings
My Life with the Walter Boys
My Return to the Walter Boys
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