Dogs Don’t Break Hearts
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers · Paperback · May 20, 2025
A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids & Teens, starred selection A gentle romance about a teen, gaslit by his former boyfriend, who takes solace in volunteering at pet rescue—where he finds his life brightened both by a special dog and a promising new relationship.
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- Who it’s for
- A teen finds solace volunteering at a pet rescue, with a special dog.
- Themes
- Healing after emotional manipulation, Learning to trust again, Connection with animals
- Genres
- YA Romance - LGBTQ+, YA Pet Stories, Gay YA Fiction
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A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids & Teens, starred selection A gentle romance about a teen, gaslit by his former boyfriend, who takes solace in volunteering at pet rescue—where he finds his life brightened both by a special dog and a promising new relationship. With the help of his loyal canine friend, he learns to trust again and open his heart to love.
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This gentle romance is a journey of healing, friendship, and the transformative power of connection—both with animals and with someone who sees him for who he truly is.
Pet Rescue Volunteering
A teen finds solace volunteering at a pet rescue, with a special dog.
Come here for
- Pet-rescue volunteering and a special dog
- A promising new relationship
Expect
- A romance shaped by healing, friendship, and learning to trust again
- A teen recovering after being gaslit by his former boyfriend
Where it sits
| YA Romance - LGBTQ+ | 74% |
|---|---|
| YA Pet Stories | 55% |
| Gay YA Fiction | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Pet Stories
- Gay YA Fiction
- Dating & Sex for Teens
- Emotions & Feelings for Teens
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- Friendship for Teens
- Authors
- ’Nathan Burgoine
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Published
- May 20, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Healing after emotional manipulation · Learning to trust again · Connection with animals
- Reading lane
- YA Pet Stories