"My Heartbeat" by Garret Freymann-Weyr is a coming-of-age story centered around the complexities of identity, friendship, and love. The narrative follows Ellen, a teenager navigating her feelings for her best friend, the enigmatic and charming Sebastian. As Ellen grapples with her emotions, she becomes increasingly aware of her own desires and the societal expectations surrounding gender and relationships. The story delves into the nuances of adolescent life, exploring themes of self-discovery and the intricate bonds that form during this pivotal time. Ultimately, it highlights the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself amidst confusion and change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2003 by Turtleback Books .

Garret Freymann-Weyr grew up in New York City with three sisters and two excessively interesting parents. She now lives in Baltimore, USA with her husband, who plays the piano every night. Her first young adult novel, When I Was Older, received rave reviews in America.