
Rebel Hearts
An LGBTQ+ enemies to lovers romance about climate activism and influence
Tanya Byrne(Author)
Hodder Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 17. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-4449-7222-1 (ISBN)
Description
We can't wait for someone to save us. I guess this is what happens when the world's burning and it feels like you're the only one pointing at it yelling, FIRE . . .
An irresistible 'enemies to lovers' LGBTQ+ romance set against activism and influence by the highly acclaimed author of TikTok made-me-buy-it, Afterlove.
'Rebel Hearts is sure to be your new queer fave' DIVA
'[a] passionate, addictive 14+ love story about fighting for the future while living meaningfully in the present' Guardian
'Highly relevant and addictive reading' Armadillo Magazine
For Ren Barbosa (5 million followers) and Pearl Newman (GreenGirlPearl) the feeling's mutual - deep, undeniable loathing. Ren hates Pearl's calmly righteous perfectionism just as Pearl can't stand the 'burn it down' disruption Ren carries out with her wildly popular climate crisis activists, Out of Time and her former situationship, Tab. A loathing that's complicated further by Renee's prickly mother being an OG eco-activist turned government influence and Pearl's idol. Plus Renee being only one arrest away from serious trouble.
But when fate brings the rivals together for a sweltering summer under the guidance of vivacious rebranded influencer, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Increasingly cut off from the outside world, tensions rise as activism and personal lives collide. . .
Praise for Afterlove:
'I want everyone to read Ash and Poppy's love story.' Holly Bourne
'A book to make you feel and think' Teri Terry
An irresistible 'enemies to lovers' LGBTQ+ romance set against activism and influence by the highly acclaimed author of TikTok made-me-buy-it, Afterlove.
'Rebel Hearts is sure to be your new queer fave' DIVA
'[a] passionate, addictive 14+ love story about fighting for the future while living meaningfully in the present' Guardian
'Highly relevant and addictive reading' Armadillo Magazine
For Ren Barbosa (5 million followers) and Pearl Newman (GreenGirlPearl) the feeling's mutual - deep, undeniable loathing. Ren hates Pearl's calmly righteous perfectionism just as Pearl can't stand the 'burn it down' disruption Ren carries out with her wildly popular climate crisis activists, Out of Time and her former situationship, Tab. A loathing that's complicated further by Renee's prickly mother being an OG eco-activist turned government influence and Pearl's idol. Plus Renee being only one arrest away from serious trouble.
But when fate brings the rivals together for a sweltering summer under the guidance of vivacious rebranded influencer, unexpected sparks begin to fly. Increasingly cut off from the outside world, tensions rise as activism and personal lives collide. . .
Praise for Afterlove:
'I want everyone to read Ash and Poppy's love story.' Holly Bourne
'A book to make you feel and think' Teri Terry
Reviews / Votes
Rebel Hearts is sure to be your new queer fave. * Diva Magazine * Passionate, addictive 14+ love story about fighting for the future while living meaningfully in the present. * The Guardian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 15 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
247 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4449-7222-1 (9781444972221)
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E-Book
07/2025
Hodder Children's Books
€5.99
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Person
Tanya Byrne is an award-winning author and freelance journalist who lives in Brighton. She has written many highly acclaimed young adult novels, the first of which earned her a nomination for New Writer of the Year at the National Book Awards. She has also written for The Guardian and The Pool.