I loved this. Beautifully written and deeply moving. I was gripped from the opening pages and rooted for Sare throughout. Highly recommended.

Stunning and imaginative. This is a universal story of heartbreak, forgiveness, and love. This is a story beautifully told thanks to Ova’s sleight of hand. Can’t wait to see more from her.

This book wasn’t what I expected but in a good way. Everything Sare goes through truly tugged at my heart, and uncovering the origins of the curse was satisfying. I don’t want to give anything away, but I found the villain especially fun.

I simply adored this story. The style is sublime - so many sentences I highlighted; Ova is a poet! - and the story touched my soul. Oh, and the writing is so witty too! Munu made me laugh out loud so often.

There are stories that you know will stay with you forever - so few of all the 1,000s I've ever read - and The Book of Heartbreak is such a one. The love between Sara and Leon is deep and abiding. I was gripped from first to last. This book will break your heart then piece it back together again! Unforgettable.

The Book of Heartbreak is a blend of myth, mystery, and magic, set against the evocative backdrop of Istanbul. It's full of emotions.

Sare is a compelling protagonist, one I could easily relate to. She's haunted by heartbreaks because they kill her. Her mother dies, and she moves to Istanbul with her newly found grandfather who is very cold to her. She gradually unravels family secrets, and the story weaves past and present, folklore and reality. I loved the myth of the Maiden's Tower. I didn't see that last twist coming!

I loved how love posed like a danger to Sare, but it was also inescapable.

For readers who enjoy books with a strong emotional foundation, The Book of Heartbreak will be the right choice. A thoughtful exploration of love and loss, but still manages to be very funny. I absolutely adored the emails between the angels.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy!