The book of heartbreak

lyrical · magical · emotional · romantic

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What is The book of heartbreak about?

Sare Silverbirch has survived four heartbreaks, but the fifth will stop her heart forever. When her mother dies, Sare travels to Istanbul to uncover the origin of the curse that has controlled her life. There, she meets Leon, a mysterious seer who helps her investigate her mother’s past. As their feelings grow, Sare must risk the very thing she has been forbidden to feel. But powerful celestial beings are watching, and they will do anything to keep her fate unchanged.

About the author

Ova Ceren is a writer who loves mixing magic, folklore and wonderful ideas from Türkiye and the Ottoman world. She grew up in Izmir and now lives in Cambridge, where she enjoys books, cosy reading spaces and caring for her ducks and chickens. Ova also creates popular book videos online, sharing her love of stories with readers everywhere. Her well-known debut novel, The Book of Heartbreak, takes readers on a magical adventure filled with mystery, courage and hope.