Suicide Notes by Michael Thomas Ford

Suicide Notes

Michael Thomas Ford

HarperCollins · Paperback · March 12, 2019

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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Who it’s for
A brisk, darkly playful read with teen-angst tension and a contemporary feel.
Genres
Teen Suicide, Mental Illness for Teens, YA LGBTQ+
Published
HarperCollins, March 12, 2019

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An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It’s Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Don't miss the sequel, Every Star That Falls—available now! Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year’s Day to find himself in the hospital—specifically, in the psychiatric ward. Despite the bandages on his wrists, he’s positive this is all some huge mistake.

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Jeff is perfectly fine, perfectly normal; not like the other kids in the hospital with him. But over the course of the next forty-five days, Jeff begins to understand why he ended up here—and realizes he has more in common with the other kids than he thought. “With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.” —Ellen Hopkins, author of The You I’ve Never Known and Love Lies Beneath “Like the very best teen novels, Suicide Notes is both classic and edgy, timeless and provocative.” —Brent Hartinger, author of Geography Club “Makes a powerful emotional impact.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Jeff’s wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.” —School Library Journal

Darkly Playful

A brisk, darkly playful read with teen-angst tension and a contemporary feel.

Come here for

  • playful YA edge
  • contemporary friendship-and-mental-health angle

Expect

  • realistic teen dynamics
  • serious subject matter handled in an easy read

Where it sits

Teen Suicide73%
YA LGBTQ+51%
Mental Illness for Teens37%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Coming of Age
  • YA Family Stories
  • YA LGBTQ+
  • Contemporary YA Romance
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  • YA Romance - LGBTQ+
  • Depression for Teens
  • Friendship for Teens
  • Mental Illness for Teens
Authors
Michael Thomas Ford
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 12, 2019
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Coming of Age