Monday, 31 October 2016

Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland


Hello Everyone,

Today I'm bringing you another book review, Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland.

As always, this review will NOT CONTAIN ANY SPOILERS, so feel free to go on.


So if you follow me on YouTube (Shameless self promo), you'll have been me talk about this fantastic read as part of the HotKey books Book Tour at the beginning of this month, if not, then you should really be following my YouTube channel... Just kidding.... maybe.

Our Chemical Hearts is a newly released Young Adult fiction that tells the classic 'Boy Meets Girl' story in a way that is anything but classic.

The story follows a very likable young man called Henry Page, a film buff (that comes out in some excellent movie quotes thrown into his dialogue) with a hugely romantic heart. Henry is on the search for that heart stopping moment of first love, just like you see in Hollywood.

Enter, stage right, Grace Town.

Grace isn't your usual teen love interest, for a start, she walks with a limp and a cane, smells a little, shall we say... ripe, and she wears oversized men's clothing and yet Henry is inexplicably drawn into her complicated world.

Henry can see Grace is a collection of broken pieces and he can't resist the compelling urge he has to discover what caused the fracturing of Grace's soul and then put her back together again, the question is, does Grace want to be saved?

Filled with mystery, heartbreaking emotion, raw feelings and a scattering of hilarious conversation, Our Chemical Hearts was a fantastic read for me, and I can't recommend this story enough for people of all ages (hell I'm definitely not a teenager anymore but I can still really enjoy a good book set with teen characters), if you'd like a more in depth look at the book (and yes, still spoiler free) have a little look at the Video I recorded below.



Have any of you read Our Chemical Hearts? Would you?

Till next time,

Rosy xx
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  1. This sounds like a lovely read! I'll add it to my list for when I'm finished what I'm currently reading :) x

    Always, Alice

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  2. I love the sound of this! Definitely adding it to the Christmas list (if I don't cave and buy it myself first!) :)

    Kate x

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    1. Let me know if and when you pick it up :)

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  3. I love boy meets girl stories. This one sounds interesting!

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  4. Your book pic is really beautiful :D I have add it to my TBR :D

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  5. Sounds great

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  6. This is such a lovely review! I don't often read much YA but I really like the sound of Our Chemical Hearts! If only I didn't have such a towering block of books to read by my bed and I'd definitely go and buy it. I love the sound of Henry, and I like that the characters are original and not the typical cliches. 100% sounds like an intriguing read for sure :) Also throughly enjoyed your YT video; you're so friendly on camera and likeable! Will deffo be subscribing lovely! <3

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    1. Thank you so much for this Sophie. I wasn't a huge YA fan either but I've read quite a bit of it this year and I've been really enjoying some of the books that the genre has to offer :)

      Rosy xx

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  7. LOVE how this sounds! Definitely intrigued. Always in the mood for good, new books. Also, the cover of that book is so cool, I keep on staring at it.

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    1. It's really pretty isn't it :)

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  8. This sounds so interesting! I'm really drawn to the cover as well!

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    1. I love the cover, it's so pretty :)

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  9. You always share some great books to read. This is another great read for sure and I must say you're beautiful. :)

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  10. I'm always on the hunt for a good read. I'll have to check this out. Thanks for sharing!

    Love, Lindsey
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    1. let me know if you pick it up :)

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  11. I love the cover! I am actually looking for a book to read! I will definitely check it out!
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  12. Thanks for the review! I really like it how the involved persons are seem to be :)
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  13. This book sounds really interesting, personally I also like teen characters in books, even so I'm not teenager anymore :) I'll keep in mind this title, thanks for sharing :)

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  14. This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Looking for a few new reads to pop onto my Christmas list so will definitely add this.

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  15. Sounds interesting! I should look this up next time I hit the bookstore. :)

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  16. Its definitely intriguing and something i would read for sure ;) xx

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  17. Sounds like a great read, adding it to my list!
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  18. This sounds so good, I'll definitely have to add it to my list!

    Lauren Ashleigh xx

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  19. I would love to read this, I wish I had time to read books but sadly, I don't. I have 2 or 3 books waiting in my living room, hopefully on xmas holidays!

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    1. I hope you get round to it :)

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  20. You made me curious ;)
    Nati xx
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  21. I like the sound of this! It doesn't seem to matter how old I get, I still enjoy a YA read! x

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    1. Same here, I do love a good YA :)

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  22. Sounds like my kind of book!

    Gemma x
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  23. I always enjoy your book reviews! It inspires me to read more! I would totally read this if I didn't already have a long list of books to get to. Loved your review! Keep them coming!

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    1. Thank you, maybe one day you'll get chance to read it :)

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  24. I like the fact he looked past her inadequacies. LOL Sounds like a great read.
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  25. really nice

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  26. Definitely need to read this book!

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  27. Definitely a story right up my alley. Adding it to my pathetic, every growing list of books to read.

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  28. Ooh looks like an interesting read! Thanks for sharing :)

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  30. for one I really like its cover (not that I'm judging it by its cover). thanks for the review, I will try to see if we have that here.

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    1. It's such a nice cover isn't it :)

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  31. After this review, I have to add it to my reading list
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  32. I was looking for a new book to read. Might have to try this one out. It seems like an interesting read.

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  34. I'm always looking for new books and this one sounds great! Adding it to my reading list!

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  35. Great review! I always associate the colder month with knitted jumpers, hot chocolate and a good book to read :-)

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  36. Looks like a great book. Love the review! :) Hope to hear from you soon!

    Love, Airish
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  37. This sounds like something I would totally read, thank you for always reccomending great books Rosy xx

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  38. Wow that sounds really intriguing and you're right, definitely different from a lot of YA stories! It also reminds me a tad of Eleanor and Park from the way you described it. Great post!
    Julia || Julia in Bluhm

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    1. Thank you Julia, I really enjoyed the different dynamic in this one :)

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  39. This sounds amazing! I would love to read this♥

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  41. It sounds so interesting, thank you so much for sharing!

    Love,

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  42. That sounds like such a good plot. Need to try it out. Have a lovely day! <3

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  43. We haven't heard of this one but it sounds so good! Romantic stories with a twist are always fun, we'll have to add this one to our very long list!

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    1. Haha, my list is really long now too :)

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  44. It sounds so interesting! I'll need to try it.


    xo, Maryam
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  45. Haven´t heard about it until yet but now i want to try the book !:) Thanks for that <3

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  46. hahaha...there's nothing wrong with promoting your channel ,its normal. I haven't read this book before,i'm more a crime novel fan,but it does sound interesting. Great review.

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    1. I also love a good crime novel :)

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  48. This sounds right up my street. I'm not a major book worm but I've been wanted to have a little read before bed instead of going on my phone, so I defo will check this out. Have a lovely day :)

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    1. Reading before bed rather than using a phone really helps me sleep! I used to find dropping off really hard when I used a phone before bed.

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  49. sounds like a good read
    will definitely keep an eye out when I'm in a bookstore

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  52. Sounds like an interesting read. I might have to suggest it to my book club!

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  53. I've never read this book...it sounds really interesting! I'm definitely going to add this to my reading list! Thanks for sharing!

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  54. This sounds great! I'm always for good books.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  55. sounds sooo good! loved reading x

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  56. Wow this book sounds very intriguing Rosy! Thank you for bringing it to my attention! I really enjoyed reading your review, and watching your charming video! You express yourself very eloquently, and it's a pleasure to visit your blog.

    Lots of love Saba xx

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  57. I wish I have time for leisure reading but for now, I just have to live through your book reviews. I've been reading only blogs for the past few months.

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    1. I always have to have a book or two on the go or I feel miserable :)

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  58. Ohh...thanks Rosy! I'll have to write this down for book club! It sounds fabulous!
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  59. I never heard of this, but now I want to add it to my long list of books I want to read! Maybe this will be my next one once I finish the one I am reading now.

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  60. This definitely sounds like my kind of book.
    I have a long comute to work and I´m always looking for new books to kill the time with.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  61. This sounds intriguing, I love YA books still too, they are just heartmeltingly awesome. Need to give this one a read even if it is just to add some movie quotes to my own dialogue. Thanks for sharing xxx

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  62. Love your blog! Check out mine: FernandaZorzal.com <3

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  63. This is the first I'm learning of this book, but it sounds genuinely lovely! I've got to add it to my list of books to read. Thanks for the recommendation!

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  64. This sounds great! I don't read anymore, but maybe I should start again!

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  65. I'll have to read this book, I'm always drawn to romantic stories that are told in a different way. This one sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing x

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    1. This is definitely one for you.

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  66. This sounds like such a lovely read.

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  67. Oooh great review! I've been looking for a new book to read! xx

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  68. I want to read this now!! You are beautiful, loved your video review and thanks for doing one without spoilers.

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  69. I love the sound of this book. Great review.

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  70. I love the sound of this! Always looking for new recommendations (and ones without spoilers are even better)

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  71. Amazing post!
    Have a nice week-end!
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  72. Lovely, thanks for sharing! I'll definitely check it out.

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  73. Amazing post, thanks for sharing babe!

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  74. Lovely review! I'm definitely putting this book on my Reading list!

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  75. I have not read the book before and I would definitely put this on my list of books to read. First need to finish 2 other books, haha.

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    1. Haha, my reading lost is out of control too :)

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  76. I'm in the market for some new books for my trip on Sunday so I'll definitely be looking into this as it sounds great and right up my street - thanks for sharing lady!

    Hayley xo
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    1. Yey, I hope you manage to pick it up, it's been a great read.

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  77. What an interesting book cover - fish look 3D and as though they're leaping off the cover! I like anything that mixes up the classic 'boy meets girl' tale; so long as it's a happy ending ;)

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    1. Haha well I can't give away the ending but I'll agree that the cover is great :)

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  79. Ah this actually sounds really interesting, thanks a mill for sharing! x

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  80. Love the book cover! And it seems so interesting...thank you for sharing!
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  81. How gorgeous to find a love story that is anything but typical! I love when the characters are flawed too, it makes the book even more appealing to me!

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    1. And more realistic in my point of view :)

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  83. I've heard a lot of great things about this book! Next time I'm in chapters, I'll have to pick it up!

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  84. Awh this book sounds super interesting - I'm in ned of a good book for holiday so I might pick this up!
    Also, I LOVE the image you put together for this post - stunning styling <3

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  86. I found this book on sale in the shop the other day and I was so tempted to buy it. This is a great review!

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  87. I really like the sound of this because Grace doesn't seem like a typical love interest! x

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  88. This does sound like a fun engaging read. And I love the cover design. I work as a designer for a publisher of magazines but always thought book cover designer would be a lot of fun.

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  89. I like discovering new books. This one sounds really interesting. i still haven't read the last one you shared but I'm adding this to my list too. Thank you for sharing Rosy :)
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  90. Interesting!

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  91. Sounds exactly something I would like and the cover is gorgeous x

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  93. This sounds interesting. I am definitely gonna look into it!!:)

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  94. Great post and love the neat concept.
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  95. Love the description you've given. I enjoy a good romance. Sounds like Henry is on a mission to save Grace from herself.

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  96. For a second, I thought you had little toy sharks placed on top of the book! Talk about some fantastic and 3d cover art!

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  97. This book sounds amazing, I love a good romance
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  98. Completely judging that book by it's cover and I'm loving it already, so cool! Seriously love the sound of this though, it's nice that the female love interest isn't a Cheryl Cole lookalike and has something a little different!

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    1. Exactly, female leads in romance style books are usually all just clones of one another, but not Grace, she's really out there.

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  99. Sounds like a good read, will check it out.
    xox
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  100. Sounds really intresting! Thanks for sharing:)

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  101. Been looking for new books to read, will have to add this one to my list :) xx

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