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Adelaide

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Adelaide

By: Genevieve Wheeler
Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly
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“A beautifully-written, deeply felt exploration of what it means to love and be loved.”–Jill Santopolo, New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost

In love . . .

For twenty-six-year-old Adelaide Williams, an American living in dreamy London, meeting Rory Hughes was like a lightning bolt out of the blue: this charming Englishman was The One she wasn’t even looking for.

Is it enough?

Does he respond to texts? Honor his commitments? Make advance plans? Sometimes, rarely, and no, not at all. But when he shines his light on her, the world makes sense, and Adelaide is convinced that, in his heart, he’s fallen just as deeply as she has. Then, when Rory is rocked by an unexpected tragedy, Adelaide does everything in her power to hold him together—even if it means losing herself in the process.

When love asks too much of us, how do we find the strength to put ourselves first?

With unflinching honesty and heart, this relatable debut from a fresh new voice explores grief and mental health while capturing the timeless nature of what it’s like to be young and in love—with your friends, with your city, and with a person who cannot, will not, love you back.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

©2023 Genevieve Wheeler (P)2023 Macmillan Audio Coming of Age Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

"Wheeler’s debut is searingly raw...Her whole soul is poured out onto the pages, and you’ll find it hard not to feel your own heart crack and stomach turn as Adelaide tries without avail to win the love of someone who simply can’t give it. Wheeler deftly relates Adelaide's journey of unbending friendship, grief, and passion, and for many readers, her tale will strike a resonant chord. Vulnerable, tender, and impossible to put down."–Kirkus (starred)

"Heartfelt...This is a portrait of a woman struggling with her empathic desire to be all things to all people and realizing that she is allowed to put herself first...Fans of The Midnight Library will identify with Adelaide's journey."–Booklist

"Wheeler perfectly captures her protagonist’s depression, anxiety, and negative self-talk—not to mention her keen agony of unrequited love—and a solid supporting cast provides Adelaide with ample emotional support. The complex heroine animates every page."–Publishers Weekly
Relatable Characters • Emotional Depth • Beautiful Storytelling • Authentic Dialogue • Realistic Plot
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It was a good story. It was told very conversationally. I loved that! However, I feel the ending took away from the entire message of the story, which was disappointing!

Good story, hated ending

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I’m so glad this book was written. It speaks to the deep part of my soul. A must read

Everything about this book…

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Although heartbreaking and frustrating at times, Adelaide is a beautiful story about what lies on the other side of trauma and grief if you decide to keep pushing. It’s also a reminder that it pays to have good friends and a even better therapist as you navigate through life.

All women should read this book

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I loved that it touches on mental health and that it does not end like a fairy tale but real life situations!!

A realistic love story

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A relatable story for those who have suffered abuse, grief, mental illness, and have experienced the depths of depression and heartache. And who still have hope and goals of a bright bright future.

A touching story

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Adelaide was so pathetic and Rory was just awful. It was hard to care about either of them.

Hard to care about the characters

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Nice book, very relatable and nice to hear. Not my favorite story or plot, a bit slow at times.

Relatable

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This book is so, so good. It’s the perfect read if you want to enjoy a toxic relationship similar to normal people.

Wheeler shares wisdom in a monumental, only those with bleeding hearts will understand, quote: “There are parts of our hearts we give away. Not lend, but sacrifice entirely. And there are some people to whom we give these pieces, knowing we’ll never really get them back”

Perfect toxic relationship

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If you liked Normal People by Sally Rooney, you’ll love this! A story of character development so raw and real it breaks your heart but by the end, makes it whole again.

Heartbreaking & Beautiful

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I purchased the book since my daughter is named Adelaide. I enjoyed the story and found myself worrying like a true mother would for her young daughter. I’m thankful for the ending and the storyline was very believable.

Sweet Adelaide

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