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Publisher
Flatiron Books
ISBN-10
1250819091
ISBN-13
9781250819093
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26050433344
Product Key Features
Book Title
Beating Heart Baby
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Social Themes / Friendship, Performing Arts / Music, Romance / Lgbt
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Format
Hardcover
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Item Height
1.5 in
Item Weight
14.5 Oz
Item Length
8.7 in
Item Width
5.8 in
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Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2021-056812
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23
Reviews
Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly , BookPage , Kirkus Reviews , Chicago Public Library, and more! "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "An artful debut about the joys and heartaches that come with existing as your own self." -- Booklist , starred review "[A] gorgeous debut . . . a must-have for all collections serving older teens--especially those looking to add more high-quality realistic queer fiction to their shelves." -- SLJ , starred review "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." --Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." --Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." --Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." --Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." --Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." --Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." --Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." --Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year ( Entertainment Weekly , Publishers Weekly , Goodreads, Shondaland , LGBTQ Reads and more)! "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop. Min's personal-feeling prose epitomizes the current age, in which lifelong bonds are forged through computer screens and group chats, emphasizing connection in its myriad forms." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl, "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed (Best Book of the Summer) "There''s a magic to this book I just can''t put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh, and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever!" -- TheNerdDaily.com "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now, "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." --Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." --Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." --Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." --Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within it's diverse and compassionate cast." --Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." --Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." --Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." --Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now, "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "[A] gorgeous debut . . . a must-have for all collections serving older teens--especially those looking to add more high-quality realistic queer fiction to their shelves." -- School Library Journal , starred review "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed (Best Book of the Summer) "There''s a magic to this book I just can''t put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh, and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever!" -- TheNerdDaily.com "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly , BookPage , and more! FIVE starred reviews! "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "An artful debut about the joys and heartaches that come with existing as your own self." -- Booklist , starred review "[A] gorgeous debut . . . a must-have for all collections serving older teens--especially those looking to add more high-quality realistic queer fiction to their shelves." -- SLJ , starred review "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed (Best Book of the Summer) "There''s a magic to this book I just can''t put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh, and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever!" -- TheNerdDaily.com "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year ( Entertainment Weekly , Publishers Weekly , Goodreads, BuzzFeed , Shondaland , Book Riot, LGBTQReads.com, and more)! "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop. Min's personal-feeling prose epitomizes the current age, in which lifelong bonds are forged through computer screens and group chats, emphasizing connection in its myriad forms." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "You love having your heart simultaneously inflated to gargantuan proportions and then also shredded into the tiniest bits, don't you? Of course, you do, and Min's debut is the best kind of devastating." -- BuzzFeed (Best Book of July) "There's a magic to this book I just can't put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh, and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever after this summer!" -- The Nerd Daily "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year ( Entertainment Weekly , Publishers Weekly , Goodreads, Shondaland , LGBTQReads.com, and more)! "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop. Min's personal-feeling prose epitomizes the current age, in which lifelong bonds are forged through computer screens and group chats, emphasizing connection in its myriad forms." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl, "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl, "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." --Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now, "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." --Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." --Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." --Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." --Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." --Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." --Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." --Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." --Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now, "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now, "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl, "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop. Min's personal-feeling prose epitomizes the current age, in which lifelong bonds are forged through computer screens and group chats, emphasizing connection in its myriad forms." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl, Named a best book of the year by Publishers Weekly , BookPage , Chicago Public Library, and more! "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "An artful debut about the joys and heartaches that come with existing as your own self." -- Booklist , starred review "[A] gorgeous debut . . . a must-have for all collections serving older teens--especially those looking to add more high-quality realistic queer fiction to their shelves." -- SLJ , starred review "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year ( Entertainment Weekly , Publishers Weekly , Goodreads, BuzzFeed , Shondaland , Book Riot, LGBTQReads.com, and more)! "Remarkable. . . Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed (Best Book of the Summer) "There''s a magic to this book I just can''t put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh, and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever after this summer!" -- The Nerd Daily "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "[A] gorgeous debut . . . a must-have for all collections serving older teens--especially those looking to add more high-quality realistic queer fiction to their shelves." -- SLJ , starred review "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed "There''s a magic to this book I just can''t put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh, and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever!" -- TheNerdDaily.com "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year ( Entertainment Weekly , Publishers Weekly , Goodreads, Shondaland , LGBTQReads.com, and more)! "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop. Min's personal-feeling prose epitomizes the current age, in which lifelong bonds are forged through computer screens and group chats, emphasizing connection in its myriad forms." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "There's a magic to this book I just can't put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever after this summer!" -- The Nerd Daily "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year ( Entertainment Weekly , Publishers Weekly , Goodreads, Shondaland , Book Riot, LGBTQReads.com, and more)! "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop. Min's personal-feeling prose epitomizes the current age, in which lifelong bonds are forged through computer screens and group chats, emphasizing connection in its myriad forms." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "There's a magic to this book I just can't put into words. . . . If you like angst, pining, anime, music and found family, Beating Heart Baby is the book that will make you cheer, weep, laugh and pine for your own internet friendship transforming into a happily ever after this summer!" -- The Nerd Daily "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn't put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo's dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, Named a best book of the year by BuzzFeed , Publishers Weekly , BookPage , Kirkus Reviews , Chicago Public Library, and more! "This book is alive with ache, grief, hunger, love, pain and awe. . . . It should be read for the reasons all good books should be read: because it''s beautiful and moving, nuanced and humane. Most of all, because it''s fun ." -- Los Angeles Times "An artful debut about the joys and heartaches that come with existing as your own self." -- Booklist , starred review "[A] gorgeous debut . . . a must-have for all collections serving older teens--especially those looking to add more high-quality realistic queer fiction to their shelves." -- SLJ , starred review "Min''s exploration of coming out and owning your story as an artist is particularly exhilarating and nuanced. . . It''s an epic tale of queer validation, filtered through the light of the California sun and Sailor Moon, and an essential read for anyone searching for a blueprint of their soul." -- BookPage , starred review "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A luminous homage to music, art, and the power of found family. . . This achingly romantic novel features racially diverse and variously queer characters, each of whom is given ample space to develop." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "At times incredibly romantic, at times wildly devastating, this debut about identity, belonging, kinship, fandom, and starting over is one of the best books you''ll read all year." -- BuzzFeed "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min''s debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." -- Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A stunning heartbreak of a novel that will mean so much to so many. I couldn''t put it down--following the always tender and often romantic journeys of these beautiful boys. A story about how love can shape you and open up the entire world. Lio Min is a superstar to watch." -- Maurene Goo, author of Somewhere Only We Know "A beautiful story about finding family, messy first loves, and the power of music. Beating Heart Baby will break your heart in the best way." -- Emiko Jean, author of Tokyo Ever After "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I''d be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won''t know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren''t this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don''t Read the Comments "A vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now " Beating Heart Baby creates the eclectic, stylish world of every teen weirdo''s dreams. Readers will connect to the struggle and yearning of young queer love while finding warmth and acceptance within its diverse and compassionate cast." -- Jen Wang, author of The Prince and the Dressmaker, "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "A peek into the white-hot moment of a musical star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." --Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now, "Blistering, deeply emo, and shimmering with the messiness of intimacy, Beating Heart Baby is a dizzying, occasionally infuriating, gleefully sexy, and utterly heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and finding home within your art and in yourself. Brimming with music, profoundly specific internet, and the magic of cooked food with chosen family, Lio Min's debut is as much a salve as it is nourishment." --Mary H. K. Choi, author of Yolk "A lyrical, rhythmic, and promising debut, this queer romance is a hit." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "You know that feeling, when you hear your favorite song for the first time? Lio Min has captured it in electrifying prose. Beating Heart Baby reached deep inside me and healed wounds I always assumed I'd be carrying forever." -- Adib Khorram, award-winning author of Darius the Great Is Not Okay "Beating Heart Baby combines an anime-addled queer coming-of-age with a luxurious, sensual love story. You won't know whether to swoon or seethe with jealousy that you weren't this cool in high school." -- Meredith Russo, author of If I Was Your Girl "An altogether wildly moving story of finding yourself while chasing down dreams, Beating Heart Baby reads like the best kind of love song and leaves you wanting to hit repeat, with chapter after chapter positively humming in your head. And the beating heart of this beautiful novel? A story of love and forgiveness like no other." -- Eric Smith, author of Don't Read the Comments "A peek into the white-hot moment of a music star's birth, written by a seasoned pro who knows this world down to the most intimate gesture. You'll fall hard for this absolute nightmare and his devoted sweaterboy. What a vivid and vital gift to queer teens everywhere." -- Peyton Thomas, author of Both Sides Now
Dewey Decimal
813.6
Synopsis
From debut author Lio Min comes BEATING HEART BABY , a tender love letter to internet friendships, anime, and indie rock, perfect for fans of HEARTSTOPPER When Santi arrives in Los Angeles, he hopes he can move past the loss of the childhood internet friend he'd known only as Memo. And in his new high school's marching band, Santi gets a taste of the community he's always longed for. Even the clashes with his section leader, Suwa, lead to Suwa opening up to Santi first as a friend, then something more. But when Suwa gets a shot at the rock star life he's always dreamed of, the very thing that drew them to each other--a shared devotion to art--tests their budding relationship. Over years, Santi and Suwa glide and soar, crash and fall, together and apart. This twinned tale about the transitions between boyhood and manhood, internet confidants and IRL friends, the face in the crowd and the star on the stage, stakes and succeeds in making the bold claim: that Santi and Suwa's fantastic dreams are as essential as art and love and life itself.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.M638Be 2022
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