Jesse Spark has a broken heart and in a few short weeks he'll require major surgery to repair it - which means he only has a month to accomplish two almost-impossible tasks.

I love how nowadays a cover with two cute gay boys on it is seen as a major selling point rather than an obstacle. But Hussey skillfully weaves in a more serious undercurrent, while still keeping the overall tone light, and doesn't overlook the challenges faced by young LGBTQ+ people today. My one gripe is that there is some miscommunication which went on for too long and I found a bit annoying, but it didn't take too much away from my enjoyment.The way that this book addresses the fears of both survival and self-esteem afterwards are so amazing that I was left wondering who read my diary. But more than that, it's also incredibly moving, dealing deftly with body dysmorphia and fears when approaching a major surgery/life-changing medical event. is one of my favourite authors, and I have loved all of his books, especially The Outrage and Killing Jericho. The English audiobook picked up the mood of the story perfectly and Chris Nelson gave Jesse and everyone else so much character that I fell a little in love with his voice.

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts is more common and mainstream, but the open heart operation and the personal story of William made this book special in a different way. Sex Education meets Love, Simon – with fake zombies – in this savagely funny gay YA romance about body image, self-acceptance and falling in love, all while shooting a low-budget zombie flick! Ich weiß nicht, was ich noch sagen soll, außer, dass meine Erwartungen bei weitem übertroffen wurden. A Big Gay Rom-Zom-Com with HeartJesse Spark has a broken heart and in a few short weeks he’ll require major surgery to repair it – which means he only has a month to accomplish two almost-impossible tasks.The pop culture references are fab as are the nods to his fellow British authors throughout the novel.

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The book definitely captured the fears of being a teenager and how certain things lose their importance when you are facing open heart surgery. Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts is a very personal story, and if you follow William on social media, you probably know why. He's clearly a fan of cinema, which is demonstrated in the main thrust of the plot, but the main character also has the same heart condition as the author, which gives us a great insight into what it must be like and the worries and concerns that someone living with this condition must experience.

I don’t care if some situations/scenes are a little over the top because everything is so matching and cute. I would recommend this for fans of Simon James Green, because it's so funny, and especially the main character is hilarious. Before filming even begins Jesse has heart complications after witnessing his best friend Cas kissing someone that isn’t his girlfriend, being caught and then threatened by the girlfriends brother. I've read plenty of books with bumbling, awkward MC's that start babbling in serious situations but this one hit all the wrong notes for me.Not only does this book cover some important issues such as body image, bullying, internalised homophobia, bereavement of a parent, and heart problems/surgery (to name a few), but it handles them in a sensitive and relatable way. His queer YA Hideous Beauty is a gem about love and loss, and The Outrage, a dystopian YA story, is chest-tightening and incredibly scary. This is such a great read and deals with important issues about body image issues, medical conditions and general teen anxieties but handled in a sensitive way and keeping the humour throughout. I've only read books by Simon James Green that can tackle emotionally upsetting moments with hilarious comedic moments and not feel like emotional whiplash.