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With an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, and perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Becky Albertalli, Lover Birds is a beautifully-written, inclusive and heart-pounding LGBT+ romance.
* Shortlisted for the 2025 Waterstones Children's Book Prize – Older Readers category *
* Shortlisted for the 2025 YA Book Prize *
When Isabel Williams moves to Liverpool, she criticises seemingly everything in Eloise Byrne’s life – her city, her accent, her trademark boldness – so if, when she catches Isabel staring, Eloise feels her pulse race, it must be because they hate each other. It surely couldn’t be for any other reason, could it? Eloise needs to get her ADHD under control in time for A-Levels, but when she meets Isabel, school becomes the least of her concerns. What begins as outright contempt turns into an oddly satisfactory rivalry, but for their rivalry to shift further into romance, their relationship must withstand Isabel's classism, Eloise’s distrust, and whatever secrets their friends are hiding from them.
With a wonderful cast of characters, an irresistible enemies to lovers, Queer romance, and an incredibly moving and powerful portrayal of ADHD and neurodivergence, Lover Birds is an unmissable debut from an extraordinary new voice in YA fiction.
Critics Review
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"An outstanding, incredibly well written and gripping book which is not only a beautiful and unique romance, but also explores many bigger themes." – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
"A perfectly executed enemies-to-lovers romance that has so much heart" – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
"A love letter to Liverpool, queerness, friendship, & the things that make us who we are." – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
"I absolutely loved this book. Amazing queer representation and even some representation of a character with ADHD- a first for me. This was wonderfully written and gives you all the feels. Would recommend to anyone!" – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
"The perfect book for both teenagers and adults in their 20s, especially those who are queer or questioning their sexuality." – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
"If you're looking for a gay awakening, ADHD main character, and a happy ending – this is perfect for you." – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
"A love song to Liverpool, to finding your people and finding yourself." – ★★★★★ NetGalley review
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Details
- Author
- Leon Egan
- Duration
- 7 hours 40 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 July 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008626594
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: LGBTQIA+, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love
Synopsis
With an irresistible enemies-to-lovers romance, and perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Becky Albertalli, Lover Birds is a beautifully-written, inclusive and heart-pounding LGBT+ romance. * Shortlisted for the 2025 Waterstones Children's Book Prize – Older Readers category * * Shortlisted for the 2025 YA Book Prize * When Isabel Williams moves to Liverpool, she criticises seemingly everything in Eloise Byrne’s life – her city, her accent, her trademark boldness – so if, when she catches Isabel staring, Eloise feels her pulse race, it must be because they hate each other. It surely couldn’t be for any other reason, could it? Eloise needs to get her ADHD under control in time for A-Levels, but when she meets Isabel, school becomes the least of her concerns. What begins as outright contempt turns into an oddly satisfactory rivalry, but for their rivalry to shift further into romance, their relationship must withstand Isabel's classism, Eloise’s distrust, and whatever secrets their friends are hiding from them. With a wonderful cast of characters, an irresistible enemies to lovers, Queer romance, and an incredibly moving and powerful portrayal of ADHD and neurodivergence, Lover Birds is an unmissable debut from an extraordinary new voice in YA fiction.
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