Every Borrowed Beat
Every Borrowed Beat by Erin Stewart, published by Random House on March 11, 2025, is a poignant narrative that follows 17-year-old Sydney Wells as she navigates life after receiving a heart transplant. This 352-page novel explores themes of hope, identity, and connection, as Sydney grapples with the implications of her new lease on life while uncovering the secrets of her donor, Mia. The story intertwines elements of romance and social issues, providing a rich backdrop for Sydney’s journey of self-discovery.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of chronic illness and mental health as Sydney delves into Mia’s world and develops feelings for Mia’s best friend, Clayton. The narrative also addresses the complexities of relationships, as Sydney confronts hidden truths and the challenges of her own past. With its focus on emotional depth and the intertwining lives of its characters, this edition of Every Borrowed Beat offers a thoughtful reflection on love, loss, and the bonds that connect us all.
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A 17-year-old girl receives a life-changing heart transplant–and uncovers the truth about her donor all while falling in love in a novel that’s “alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming” (Kirkus). A touching read for anyone seeking a story filled with hope and emotional depth.
What if the heart that saved your life also held the secrets of another’s?
* “With its perfect blend of chronic illness representation, mental health exploration, and romance, this is sure to appeal to fans of books like John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars . . . a standout addition to the genre.”–SLJ, starred review
Sydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die.
She never expected, after years of waiting, to receive a heart transplant. Now, seventeen-year-old Sydney doesn’t know what to do with her life. Her daily routine consisted of staying indoors, eating heart-healthy foods, and posting about her transplant list experiences on TheWaitingList with her long-distance BFF (and heart failure buddy) Chloe.
Now, Sydney latches onto the one thing that gives her meaning: learning as much as she can about the person whose heart she inherited. After finding the family of her likely-donor, Mia, Sydney falls deep into her world—and may also be falling for Mia’s best friend, Clayton.
But Sydney isn’t the only one hiding something. Mia’s brother Tanner won’t talk to Clayton, and Clayton won’t tell Sydney why. And hundreds of miles away, Chloe’s health has taken a turn for the worse. Sydney needs to face what’s in her heart—the truth, the guilt, and the future—before it’s too late.
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