Monday, October 16, 2023

BBNYA 2023 Spotlight ~ Are You Okay, Elliot Hart?


You keep it on the inside because it's the safest place to hide.


Fifteen-year-old Elliot ‘Matchstick’ Hart spends his days caring for his mum and hiding from the school bully.


Fifteen-year-old Josh McBride spends his days tormenting Elliot and avoiding his abusive stepdad.


Inspired by a picture in an old newspaper, Elliot embarks on an adventure to the city. Little does he know that Josh has decided to join him. On their journey, strangers and surprises force them to look at each other in a different light.


As secrets are uncovered, can the boys bury their differences or will it tear them further apart?



This year, the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award (BBNYA) is celebrating the books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 finalists and one overall winner.

BBNYA is brought to you in association with the Folio Society (if you love beautiful books, you NEED to check out their website!) and the book blogger support group The Write Reads.


Are You Okay, Elliot Hart?
Kate S. Martin
YA | Contemporary
22 March 2022
253 Pages




Kate S. Martin is a high school English teacher and Young Adult author. She likes to write 'gritty' stories that tackle tough issues whilst also encouraging empathy and hope. When she isn't spending time her family, she can often be found going on long dog walks with Jessie, the miniature schnauzer.





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