Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts)

Humane, sex-positive writing of the funniest, filthiest and most heartening kind.

The Guardian

Jack of Hearts might be the most important queer novel of the decade

Gay Times

Contemporary sex advice meets mystery in this high school story of bullying and being true to oneself . . . an essential addition to library collections that serve teens.

School Library Journal starred review

Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) is the sex ed class you didn't get in high school - positive, frank and inclusive, but also hilarious, heartfelt and impossibly fun. This book is like a hug that also slaps you on the ass (in the consensual flirtatious sexy way).

Mackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue

A fierce, frank high school thriller which depicts gay intimacy in a sex positive and unapologetic way.

The Bookseller

This book is filth

Julian Clary

It's the book about high school that gives you the sex ed class desperately lacking from high school education.

Courtney Act

The affirming, sex-positive, brilliant new book that puts the "adult" into young adult literature

Attitude Magazine

Readers will be talking about Jack for years to come

Diva Magazine

I know that when I was coming out I would have loved to have been able to pick up a book that did not ignore or demonise gay sex

Queen and Country Magazine

Jack of Hearts' is a confidently queer story that breaks away from the stereotypes to create refreshing and relatable characters

QWEERIST

The book I needed growing up as an isolated gay teen in a straight boy's world

Riyadh Khalaf, Presenter of Radio 1's Unexpected Fluids

A joyously sex positive exploration through teenage life with an unashamedly unapologetic queer hero

Calum McSwiggan, LGBTQ+ advocate and radio presenter

Dispenses sex advice that could be vital to young adult readers

Matt Cain, author of The Madonna of Bolton

Tackles subjects that many would rather bury and pretend teens don't want (or need) to talk about

Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't Even and Noah Would Never

A sex-positive and thoughtful romp with humour and heart

Kirkus Reviews

A bold, inclusive exploration of teen sexuality that, propelled by Jack's brazen voice, never feels preachy

Booklist, starred review

Rosen (The Memory Wall) creates memorable protagonists and brings a fresh, frank voice to his YA debut

Publishers Weekly

Unapologetically honest, refreshingly bold and gloriously celebratory, Jack of Hearts tackles subjects that many would rather bury and pretend teens don't want (or need) to talk about.

Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even and Noah Couldn’t Ever

Never before have I seen a representation of my sexuality and identity so holistic, so genuine, and yet so educational and down to earth at the same time.

Bradley Birkholz, LGBTQ+ Activist, Vlogger and Gay Star News and BBC Sesh contributor

Jack of Hearts (And Other Parts) is a joyously sex positive exploration through teenage life with an unashamedly unapologetic queer hero and a page turningly sinister twist. Not only did the story keep me hooked, but it served as an inclusive guide to navigating the world of modern day sex as an adolescent. My horny teenage self would have loved this book, and I'm sure it would have helped him too.'

Calum McSwiggan, LGBTQ+ advocate and Radio Presenter

This book is filth.

Julian Clary

It tells stories of diversity, queerness, sexuality, gender, and is very sex positive. It's the book about high school that gives you the sex ed class desperately lacking from high school education.

Courtney Act

Jack of Hearts is the book I needed growing up as an isolated gay teen in a straight boy's world.

Riyadh Khalaf, Presenter of Radio 1’s Unexpected Fluids

A well-crafted and riveting thriller populated by an engaging cast of characters. If this is what teenagers are like today, I want to go back to school!

Matt Cain, author of The Madonna of Bolton