Where the Heart Should Be
Where the Heart Should Be by Sarah Crossan is a historical novel-in-verse published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2025. This 400-page book presents a poignant narrative set in 1847 Ireland, where sixteen-year-old Nell navigates the complexities of love and family amidst a devastating famine. The story intertwines personal and societal struggles, highlighting the challenges faced by those living in a time of crisis.
Readers will find a suspenseful and heartbreaking exploration of romance and resilience as Nell falls in love with the British heir to the land while grappling with the harsh realities of her environment. The narrative delves into themes of class differences and the impact of emigration and immigration, offering a rich backdrop against which Nell’s story unfolds. This edition invites readers to reflect on the forces that can either destroy or bind us, making it a significant addition to the landscape of young adult fiction.
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“I hold my breath while reading Sarah Crossan’s books. Every word is filled with so much love, the book is practically throbbing. A beautiful, perfect, moving read.” –Cecelia Ahern, bestselling author of P. S. I Love You
In 1847, everything in Ireland was falling apart–but sixteen-year-old Nell was falling in love. Carnegie Medal winner Sarah Crossan’s first historical novel-in-verse is a suspenseful and heartbreaking story of love, family, and the forces that can destroy us or bind us forever. For fans of Joy McCullough, Elizabeth Acevedo, Malinda Lo, and Ruta Sepetys.
Ireland is starving, and a poor Irish scullery maid falls in love with the British heir to the land. Can their romance stay hidden during the devastating famine? The potatoes are black, people are dying, and in the midst of it all, Nell must do everything she can to keep her family together and everyone she loves alive.
It is hard to tell a love story
and also the story of a people
being torn apart.
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