Absolutely love it. It really surprised me. This was a lot better I thought it was going to be. Recomendable for everyone to read. Great story, great characters

Henry Hamlet's heart is everything I personally wish for in a YA book. There is heartbreak, longing, unrequited (?) Feelings, a lot of kissing, getting to know each other and so many great question about feelings, sexuality and identity.

Even though one could argue that the pacing takes it's time and the middlepart of the book could be shorter, I felt like Henry and I needed the time to sort things out and get there, to his deserved happy ending.

Bonus points for the great representation if neurodiversity!

WOWOWOW! This is what I call a good book. The writing was so gorgeously written and so deeply relatable. The characters were eloquently written and felt so real. Wilde needs to keep writing how they are writing, because I will buy every one of their books. I legit cried while reading.

I may just be a bit burnt out on coming of age stories personally or I might just be too old for them at the moment, but this book was a bit of a let down to me. I would still recommend it to younger/teen readers, but I just don't think it was for me. It might be a book I come back to at a later date to see if it was just YA burn out

If you need a quick queer pick me up story, this is the perfect book for you! You'll enjoy the friendship dynamics in this one and the characters are easy to love and relate to. I'd recommend this to anyone who likes lighthearted queer books!

Fantastic friendship dynamics. Relatable. Overall a good slice-of-life type book. I love a good friends to lovers plot line and it hooks me on every single time.

Henry Hamlet's Heart is a sweet, queer, coming of age story. Divided into three separate sections, Wilde takes us from Hamlet's first acceptance of his sexuality through his first love.

In her debut novel, Wilde paints a rich and vivid world set in an all boys school in Australia. Henry Hamlet and his family and absolutely charming and I just wanted to spend more time with them.

I feel like the reader was left to fill in a lot of gaps with Len and got a more superficial overview of his life, which definitely left me wanting more.

very cute, well writen gay coming of age story! henry is likable enough

thank you netgalley for the arc !

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I liked the book. It was a fun, teen romance. The story had nothing new but it still kept me entertained. This was a lighthearted book. The characters were fun. In conclusion, I had fun reading this book and I'm sure anyone else who reads this will like it too.

A queer YA romance set in Australia, Henry Hamlet’s Heart follows Henry Hamlet as he realizes that he's into his best friend and his love story begins.

Henry Hamlet has no clue what he wants to do after school ends and he's at the end of his year twelve, as he goes from one awkward situation to the next. Thankfully, he always has Len, his best friend, who can help him as Len is effortlessly cool. As the school year winds down, Henry finds himself in a situation he never thought he'd be in, falling in love with the last person he expected.

Henry Hamlet is clumsy, awkward, and overthinks everything(!!) which I loved since I do the same thing. Len is effortlessly cool and a friend anyone (especially us awkward people) would want to help them out of any social situation. This book is a super slow burn, which made me take longer to read it, but the writing was great and I enjoyed the plot! The story all ties together and I ended loving the story and every minute of it.

I rate this book as 4.5 🌟!

I'd like to say a huge thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a fun, relatively fast, straight-forward take on that first highschool love. It's not revolutionary, but it is well-written and a solid palate cleanser. Sometimes the writing got repetitive and the plot was predictable, but overall it was an enjoyable read.

Henry Hamlet’s Heart is a sweet, cute and easy read that needs to make its way onto everyone’s reading list. I loved reading about Henry and all of his friends. Henry and I have many similarities, including being in our final year of school and having next to no idea on what to do in the future.

The queer relationships never felt forced, or like they had to happen so that the author could tick off another box, which I loved. And a bisexual grandma? Count me in. There is also a theme of self discovery, which is one that is rarely seen in YA books.

Thank you to NetGalley, Charlesbridge Publishing and the author for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I didn't know how to feel about this one. There was just something about Henry and Len that didn't sit right with me. They're best friends, but there's so much about Len that Henry doesn't know. It didn't feel like a friends-to-lovers story, but more of a in-love-with-the-mystery-bad-boy plot line. This book just felt a little all over the place and wasn't quite what I was expecting.

I have rather mixed feelings about YA books since I haven't really connected with them all as of lately but I absolutely love Hamlet and just for that this is such a win.


Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the chance of reading the e-arc in exchange of an honest opinion.

I honestly had a hard time reading this It was cute in parts but it was painfully slow and I couldn't focus throughout most of it.

I really loved this book. I went into it blind and was pleasantly surprised by this tale! I had a great time reading it!

i started reading this book in september and i am yet to finish it. the cover and description grasped my interest but i am having trouble staying hooked to the characters and the writing. i am 18% in and i found Henry to be likable, there were some descriptions that made me smile and commended the author for the relatability. i don’t want to say i didn’t finish this book but i am not in any rush to complete it.

This is a very sweet YA romance from Australia. I really enjoyed the setting and learning some of the ways that Australian schools and culture are different from what I'm used to in the US.

As for the actual story, it's about two long-term friends, who are high school seniors, who realize that they like each other as more than friends. They face many obstacles such as not being out, family trouble, and not wanting to ruin their friendship by changing the dynamic of their relationship. I enjoyed the 1st person voice as Henry Hamlet told his story and the way that he dealt with all of the obstacles he and Lennon faced.

“The only downside is that it kind of felt rushed at times. I wish we'd see more of Henry's and Len's close friendship and have it gradually flourish into something romantic, as well as having Len's family problem and how it affected him be explored more.” - Sophia

Oh how I adored this book! And not because it was easy, but because it perfectly portrayed the awkwardness of becoming an adult, falling in love and just generally navigating life at that age. I loved how real and genuinely imperfect the characters were, and how supportive most of their family and friends were. It is definitely a feel-good novel, but the kind that seems so familiar to your own life that makes it all the much easier to relate to.

This is my favourite queer YA romance book that I‘ve read so far with an everyday setting and I think it will become a cherished book for many teens out there.

4.5/5 stars.