Heartbreak Boys

Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 And Up

A road trip rom-com about heartbreak, social media hijinks, and learning to be happy with who you are, perfect for fans of the Heartstopper series, Becky Albertalli, and Phil Stamper.

When their ex-boyfriends get together and start Instagramming a disgustingly perfect summer of love, Jack and Nate decide to concoct a mutual Insta-worthy summer adventure of their own to prove they’re just fine and everything’s great. Of course, it’s hard to have an epic summer road trip when they’re stuck in a van with Nate's midlife crisis–bound parents and his annoying younger sister. And it’s been years since Jack and Nate have said more than a few sentences to each other. But their followers don’t have to know any of that. How hard could faking the high life be? Posting as @TheHeartBreakBoys, the duo stumbles into one hilarious situation after another—and each discover that maybe the cure for heartbreak has been the boy riding next to him all along.

About the Author

Simon James Green is the Carnegie-nominated author of the young adult novels You’re the One That I Want, Alex in Wonderland, Noah Can't Even, and Noah Could Never. Before becoming an author, Simon worked in theater and film in the UK. He lives in London. Find out more at simonjamesgreen.com, and find him on Twitter at @simonjamesgreen and on Instagram at @simonjamesgreen.