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OVEREMOTIONAL

The Overemotional Series (Related to this series)

Publisher
Ink Road
Publish Date
6 July 2023
Run Time
9 hours 24 minutes
Format
x-book®
Rating
5.0 (1 review)

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What to expect

"An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed." - William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts

"The fantasy drama of dreams. " - Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World

A Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.

Sometimes, emotions can be a little too powerful...

Seventeen-year-old Steven has a big problem... Whenever he feels intense emotions, weird things happen. Like when he kissed a boy for the first time, and the boy's head literally exploded.

Fleeing to the miserable town of Grunsby-on-Sea, Steven is determined to not hurt anyone else - but he doesn't count on his best friend Freya, her boyfriend Marcus and American friend Troy following him. And when agents from the mysterious DEMA organisation show up talking about "neutralisation", Steven realises that Grunsby-on-Sea might not be the safe haven he'd hoped for...

The first in a queer YA fantasy trilogy packed with magic, loveable characters and big plot twists from debut author DAVID FENNE. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Rainbow Rowell and Adam Silvera.

"A refreshing debut by an exciting new voice - David Fenne is a YA talent to look out for." - Benjamin Dean, The King Is Dead

"A wonderful queer action novel, with as many unexpected twists and turns as there is laughter and love!" - Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up

"Tender-hearted, witty and exciting . . . a twisty thrill-ride that had me on the edge of my seat. A race-to-the-end mystery, full of surprises. I simply adored it." Jennifer Bell, author of Wonderscape

"Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. I too was overly emotional by the end." - Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies

(OVEREMOTIONAL by David Fenne was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/07/23)

Critics Review

  • An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed.

    William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts

  • The fantasy drama of dreams.

    Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the World

  • A wonderful, queer action novel.

    Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up: An Uplifting Guide to LGBTQ+ Love, Life and Mental Health

  • "Zany and heartwarming"

    The Irish Times

User Reviews

Book 5.0

Narration 5.0

  • 5.0 5.0

    Fabulous story - excellent imagery and some totally adorable characters! Audiobook was well put together and narration added to the experience. ๐Ÿ™‚

    simon1123581321 2025-04-07

Details

Author
David Fenne
Narrator
Alix Dunmore, David Fenne
Duration
9 hours 24 minutes
Release Date
6 July 2023
ISBN
9781785304873
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Ink Road
Genre
Contemporary fantasy / Low fantasy, Childrenโ€™s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy, Childrenโ€™s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy, Childrenโ€™s / Teenage: LGBTQIA+: Coming out, Childrenโ€™s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Narrative theme: identity / belonging
Rating
5.0(1 review)
Narration
5.0(1 review)

Synopsis

"An epically exciting, utterly unique debut. Not to be missed." - William Hussey, author of Broken Hearts & Zombie Parts"The fantasy drama of dreams. " - Lauren James, author of The Quiet at the End of the WorldA Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.Sometimes, emotions can be a little too powerful...Seventeen-year-old Steven has a big problem... Whenever he feels intense emotions, weird things happen. Like when he kissed a boy for the first time, and the boy's head literally exploded.Fleeing to the miserable town of Grunsby-on-Sea, Steven is determined to not hurt anyone else - but he doesn't count on his best friend Freya, her boyfriend Marcus and American friend Troy following him. And when agents from the mysterious DEMA organisation show up talking about "neutralisation", Steven realises that Grunsby-on-Sea might not be the safe haven he'd hoped for...The first in a queer YA fantasy trilogy packed with magic, loveable characters and big plot twists from debut author DAVID FENNE. Perfect for fans of TJ Klune, Rainbow Rowell and Adam Silvera."A refreshing debut by an exciting new voice - David Fenne is a YA talent to look out for." - Benjamin Dean, The King Is Dead"A wonderful queer action novel, with as many unexpected twists and turns as there is laughter and love!" - Alexis Caught, author of Queer Up"Tender-hearted, witty and exciting . . . a twisty thrill-ride that had me on the edge of my seat. A race-to-the-end mystery, full of surprises. I simply adored it." Jennifer Bell, author of Wonderscape"Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. I too was overly emotional by the end." - Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies(OVEREMOTIONAL by David Fenne was a Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week on 16/07/23)

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