Genevieve Wheeler

Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler: A Heartbreakingly Relatable Debut Novel of Young Love, Paperback, 400 Pages, Published 07-11-2024

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Experience the poignant and deeply resonant debut novel, Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler, a heartbreakingly relatable story of young love that has captured the attention of critics and readers alike. Named one of the Most Anticipated reads by Bustle, Popsugar, Goodreads, Zibby Magazine, SheReads, and Book Riot, and featured in Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, this novel is a testament to Wheeler's emerging talent. It has been nominated for the 2023 Goodreads Best Debut Novel award and longlisted for the Book of the Year award by Book of the Month. Praised as achingly beautiful and heartbreakingly relatable by Dana Schwartz, and a beautiful and raw, visceral portrayal of love and loss by Ella Berman, author of a Reese's Book Club Pick, Adelaide promises an immersive reading experience. The narrative follows 26-year-old American expat Adelaide Williams as she navigates her life in London. On an otherwise ordinary day, she seeks help from a hospital, feeling that something is fundamentally not right and that she no longer feels like herself. For the past year, Adelaide has been involved with Rory Hughes, a charming man she met unexpectedly. However, their relationship is marked by inconsistency; Rory rarely responds to texts, honors commitments, or makes advance plans. Despite these shortcomings, Adelaide remains convinced he is the one. The story takes a turn when tragedy strikes unexpectedly, causing their relationship to crumble. Adelaide finds herself unwilling to move on, questioning how one can recover from a love that has profoundly changed them. This emotional and relatable debut from a fresh voice masterfully captures the timeless essence of being young and in love with friends, with a city, and with someone who may not reciprocate that love. The writing is described as open-hearted and tender, with characters so vivid that readers feel they could converse with them off the page. Adelaide is consistently lauded as an eternally relatable tale of longing, loss, and love, simultaneously heart-breaking and heart-warming. It is a beautifully written, deeply felt exploration of love and being loved, earning its status as a remarkable debut. Kirkus Raving, it is called searingly raw, with the author pouring her whole soul onto the pages, creating an experience that makes the reader's heart crack and stomach turn, making it vulnerable, tender, and impossible to put down. Booklist describes it as heartfelt, while Carola Lovering notes it as a fearless portrayal of unrequited love, engrossing and poignant, full of grit and vulnerability. Publishers Weekly highlights the complex heroine who animates every page. My Weekly calls it an incredible debut exploring mental illness, grief, and the importance of prioritizing oneself. Serendipity states that if you've ever loved the wrong person or the right person at the wrong time, your heart will ache. This paperback edition has 400 pages and dimensions of 196mm in height, 128mm in width, and 30mm in length. It is published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. The ISBN for this book is 9781035912742. Find this compelling novel on sale for €6.00, originally priced at €12.49, offering a 52% discount. Enjoy free fast and tracked delivery on orders over €10 within Ireland.

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