Holding Up the Universe

SKU: 9780141357058
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Teen 13+

Holding Up the Universe

SKU: 9780141357058
Author: Jennifer Niven
Paperback·Ages 13+
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At a glance

💥 Tone
Emotional, hopeful, deeply relatable
⚡ Pace
Steady, character-driven
🖤 Vibes
High school, outsiders, unexpected connection
👑 Themes
Self-acceptance, mental health, love, identity
🧠 Mind Game
Emotional, introspective
🔥 Hook
When two outsiders meet, they discover they might be exactly what the other needs.
👀 Perfect For
Fans of All the Bright Places, emotional YA
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Teens who enjoy heartfelt stories about self-worth, connection, and finding where they belong
🎯 Recommended Age
13+
Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, the girl once dubbed 'America's Fattest Teen'. But no one's taken the time to look past her weight to get to see who she really is. Since her mum's death, she's been picking up the pieces in the privacy of her home, dealing with her heartbroken father and her own grief. Now, Libby's ready- for high school, for new friends, for love, and for EVERY POSSIBILITY LIFE HAS TO OFFER. I know the part I want to play here at MVB High. I want to be the girl who can do anything. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin too. Yes, he's got swagger, but he's also mastered the art of fitting in. What no one knows is that Jack has a secret- he can't recognize faces. Even his own brothers are strangers to him. He's the guy who can re-engineer and rebuild anything, but he can't understand what's going on with the inner workings of his own brain. So he tells himself to play it cool- Be charming. Be hilarious. Don't get too close to anyone. Until he meets Libby. When the two get tangled up in a cruel high school game which lands them in group counseling, Libby and Jack are both angry, and then surprised. Because the more time they spend together, the less alone they feel. Because sometimes when you meet someone, it changes the world - theirs and yours. Jennifer Niven delivers another poignant, exhilarating love story about finding that person who sees you for who you are - and seeing them right back.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
13+
Pages
432
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Language
English
ISBN
9780141357058

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ABOUT JENNIFER NIVEN

Jennifer Niven is a bestselling writer known for her powerful young adult and contemporary fiction that explores mental health, love, and identity. Her acclaimed novel All the Bright Places has resonated with readers worldwide for its emotional depth and relatable characters. Jennifer Niven is a top choice for readers searching for heartfelt YA fiction, coming-of-age stories, and thought-provoking contemporary novels.