Don’t Let It Break Your Heart
Don’t Let It Break Your Heart by Maggie Horne is a debut YA contemporary novel published by Square Fish on September 9, 2025. This 352-page book is written in English and explores themes of lifelong friendships and the journey of discovering queer community. The story follows Alana and Gray, who have maintained a strong friendship despite the changes in their romantic relationship after Alana comes out as a lesbian. As they navigate their evolving dynamics, Alana finds herself grappling with new feelings when a new girl, Tal, enters their lives.
Readers will find a tender exploration of identity, love, and friendship as Alana confronts her feelings for Tal while supporting Gray’s pursuit of romance. The narrative delves into social and family issues, highlighting the complexities of coming of age and the nuances of LGBTQ+ experiences. Through Alana’s journey, the book challenges traditional romance tropes and emphasizes the importance of embracing one’s true self amidst societal expectations.
Official synopsis Publisher
Perfect for fans of The Half of It, Maggie Horne’s debut YA contemporary novel is an ode to lifelong friendships and discovering queer community.
You only get one soulmate, and I’m not throwing mine away.
Alana and Gray have been the perfect couple ever since they got together before high school – and neither of them thinks that should have to change just because Alana came out as a lesbian.
Sure, things are a little different now: their romantic relationship is over, but their best-friends-since-forever relationship is stronger than ever. And yeah, Alana sees how her other friends now exclude her in tiny, almost unnoticeable ways, but she still has Gray, and that’s all that’s ever mattered to her. Really, the only difference is that instead of kissing Gray herself, Alana sets him up with other girls to do that.
But when the new girl Tal arrives, she stops both Alana and Gray in their tracks.
Suddenly, Gray’s all-in on his plan to get Tal to fall in love with him, and, for the first time, Alana’s reluctant to help. As Alana and Tal grow closer, and Alana begins to think Tal might share her feelings, she has to decide whether to embrace her queerness and risk losing the life she thought she was building, or continue hiding parts of herself and maintain the status quo.
Don’t Let It Break Your Heart is a tender and romantic exploration of identity, love, and friendship that turns the friends to lovers romance trope on its head.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart” about?
Who is the author of “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart”?
When was “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart” published?
What is the ISBN for “Don’t Let It Break Your Heart”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
