{"product_id":"every-star-that-falls-isbn-9780063256354","title":"Every Star That Falls","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel \u003cem\u003eSuicide Notes\u003c\/em\u003e is a funny, touching look at what happens when you give up trying to be someone people want you to be and become exactly who you are.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeff spent forty-five days in the psych ward of a hospital after a suicide attempt. Now that he’s home and has accepted that he’s gay, he’s ready to reenter his life feeling stronger and more comfortable being his true self than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it’s hard to come back to an old life when you have a new perspective on it. Returning to school is complicated, and his mother’s anxiety isn’t helping. Jeff will also have to figure out how to reconnect with his best friend, Allie, whose boyfriend he kissed before he went to the hospital. To make things even more complicated, a fellow patient from the ward suddenly appears at school, which brings up all kinds of mixed emotions for Jeff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuckily, he’s got new friends from a local community center for queer youths to help him through it all. And some may turn out to be more than just friends…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Generous, wry, and big-hearted. A touching and riotous journey through the legacies of pain and the wonders of connection.\"—Eliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Michael Thomas Ford \u003cem\u003eput me through it \u003c\/em\u003ewith this stunning sequel. A touching, funny, and thoughtful exploration of how we move on from our toughest choices and embrace what makes us unique, even if we're imperfect.\"—Jason June, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eOut of the Blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls\u003c\/em\u003e, Ford examines with heart and compassion not just what it is to be queer, but the ways in which queerness changes relationships and frees us.”—LC Rosen, author of \u003cem\u003eJack of Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCamp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinarily fun and wild ride that will make you laugh and cry on numerous occasions. There is no way to tell what happens next but each chapter comes with a wonderful surprise that keeps you hooked into the moment. The book brings you a lot of things—complex characters, intricate relationships and a beautiful message for the new generation. It’s the kind of story that genuinely reflects the growing complexity of life for young people.”—Vincent Tirado, author of the Pura Belpré Award–winning \u003cem\u003eBurn Down, Rise Up\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweet, loving, joyful celebration of queer identity! Queer joy is real, and we deserve happy endings, too!\"—Bill Konigsberg, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eThe Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDestination Unknown\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Packed with charming characters and witty narration, \u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving story about boldly—and proudly—becoming your true self. We've waited fifteen long years for this sequel, and it was \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e worth the wait!“—Phil Stamper, national bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gravity of Us\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGolden Boys\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brimming with humor and refreshing boldness, \u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls \u003c\/em\u003eis a modern yet timeless exploration of what it means to exist authentically in the world. These characters will grab you by the heart and remain with you long after the last page is turned.\"—Brian D. Kennedy, author of \u003cem\u003eA Little Bit Country\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Brimming with humor and refreshing boldness, \u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls \u003c\/em\u003eis a modern yet timeless exploration of what it means to exist authentically in the world. These characters will grab you by the heart and remain with you long after the last page is turned.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrian D. Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent sequel. There is much to love in this plot-rich novel. Depictions of polyamory are still few and far between in YA, and happily, Ford handles his material deftly and populates the book with fully realized, empathic characters. For readers who have been around since the beginning as well as those new to Jeff's story, this is a splendid sequel that dramatically answers the question: What happened to Jeff?\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The queer joy throughout is the highlight.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Michael Thomas Ford has created an intense, complex exploration of family, love, and gender \u0026amp; sexual identity. I learned, I laughed, I got inspired.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeff Garvin, author of Symptoms of Being Human\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Make(s) a powerful emotional impact.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Generous, wry, and big-hearted. A touching and riotous journey through the legacies of pain and the wonders of connection.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEliot Schrefer, two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Michael Thomas Ford \u003cem\u003eput me through it \u003c\/em\u003ewith this stunning sequel. A touching, funny, and thoughtful exploration of how we move on from our toughest choices and embrace what makes us unique, even if we're imperfect.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJason June, New York Times bestselling author of Out of the Blue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A sweet, loving, joyful celebration of queer identity! Queer joy is real, and we deserve happy endings, too!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBill Konigsberg, award-winning author of The Bridge and Destination Unknown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Packed with charming characters and witty narration, \u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving story about boldly—and proudly—becoming your true self. We've waited fifteen long years for this sequel, and it was \u003cem\u003eso\u003c\/em\u003e worth the wait!“ - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhil Stamper, national bestselling author of The Gravity of Us and Golden Boys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Intriguing. A solid exploration of the meanings of love.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Suicide Notes: “With a sprinkling of dark humor and a full measure of humanness, Suicide Notes is quirky, surprising, and a riveting read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEllen Hopkins, New York Times bestselling author of Fallout and Crank\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jeff’s journey is wittily unique, balancing a fresh voice and a uniquely realistic character with comedy and seriousness.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKLIATT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jeff’s wit and self-discovery are refreshing, poignant, and, at times, laugh-out-loud funny.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eLOVE \u0026amp; OTHER CURSES: \u003c\/em\u003e  “Funny, heartfelt, and magnificently unexpected, Michael Thomas Ford’s \u003cem\u003eLove \u0026amp; Other Curses\u003c\/em\u003e is a gritty, glittery triumph that broke my heart, put it back together again, and left me with a new, much needed sway in my sashay.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBennett Madison, author of September Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eLove \u0026amp; Other Curses\u003c\/em\u003e is a book with heart—a big, generous, loving heart. Anyone looking for a deep, thoughtful story about love and life and coming of age will enjoy the relationships, the search, and the lovely magic that may or may not be a part of every person’s life.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Journal of Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls\u003c\/em\u003e, Ford examines with heart and compassion not just what it is to be queer, but the ways in which queerness changes relationships and frees us.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLC Rosen, author of Jack of Hearts and Camp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eEvery Star That Falls\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinarily fun and wild ride that will make you laugh and cry on numerous occasions. There is no way to tell what happens next but each chapter comes with a wonderful surprise that keeps you hooked into the moment. 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