Loved this book! Cute YA read 🥰 Nice mix of romance and and adventure. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a cute YA story.

Thank you to Penguin Young Readers for the advanced reader copy of Heartsick by Kristina Forest!

High school seniors, Margot and Isaac, recently broke up and both haven't gotten over it. Margot, with the help of her sister, gets an internship working for Healing Hearts Inc., a company which developed a pill that can erase a person’s heartbreak. Margot, heartbroken over the breakup, contemplates taking the pill but doesn’t. She then witnesses Isaac showing up to Healing Hearts. Both of them end up overhearing Healing Hearts leaders discussing harmful secrets about the pill. This forces both of them to flee and work together so people know the truth about the pill.

I love Kristina Forest and am so excited to read her upcoming YA release! I was immediately drawn in by the premise of this story - I loved the creativity and originality to it! Margot and Isaac were a lovely pair. I enjoyed their growth throughout the story and was engaged throughout as they sought to reveal what was going on at Healing Hearts.

If you enjoy a YA second chance romance, this is one to check out!

Thanks a lot to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC!

I’m a huge fan of Kristina Forest’s adult books, particularly “The Neighbor Favor,” “The Partner Plot,” and “The Love Lyric.” This was my first YA book by her, but I have several more on my TBR list that I’ll be reading soon.

This book exceeded my expectations. It’s a perfect blend of a love story and a true crime mystery. I was completely engrossed in two separate stories that seamlessly came together, almost as if they were destined to meet.

The title is spot-on for several reasons, and now that I’ve read the book, I can see the clever play on words. This YA novel was both sweet and hard-hitting, with a touch of suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment with Margot and Isiah. I wouldn’t change a thing about their story. These are the types of books I wish I had had growing up to show that high school romance for black girls and boys is not just a Disney movie fantasy but something that can happen in real life. I can’t express how much I appreciate this story.

I love books written by Kristina Forest and have a designated area on my bookshelf specifically for her books. As such, I was excited to receive this e-ARC and eagerly anticipated the genius she’d display with this YA novel. She didn’t disappoint! This was such a delightful read for teens, young adults, and those who are young at heart.

The second-chance romance for high schoolers was a bit amusing to me. It flashed me back to my high school days when I thought I’d found the love of my life and experienced all the emotions that came with it. Both Margot and Isaac were cute characters and very relatable youngsters. The storyline was a little far fetched for me. But in the age of innovation, anything can happen.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book, the characters and the theme. It was really sweet to read. Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Teens for the e-ARC!!

“In the end, Healing Hearts did get one thing right. Heartbreak doesn’t have to last forever.”

YA Romance turns into YA Thriller. Reminded me a lot like A Good Girls Guide to Murder vibes without the murder. Love the concept and the open communication in the end is what pulled me through. It was really reflective with the “would you take a pill to heal your broken heart?”
I thought it was going to be turned into like a fantasy concept so that took me in through a mind loop.

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📚 Book: Heartsick
🗓️ Release Date: October 7, 2025
⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Omg, y’all... I just finished an early copy of Heartsick by Kristina Forest, and it was the cutest read ever! I flew through it in less than two days! Like seriously, from page one I was hooked. It gave off major The Series Forever vibes on Netflix — and if you know, you know. That mix of complicated emotions, swoony moments, and just the right amount of teen drama?? YES.

The characters felt real and relatable, the dialogue was sharp and funny, and the chemistry?? Off the charts! Kristina Forest never misses, but this one right here — this one stole my heart in the best way. If you're looking for a feel-good love story that also tugs at your heartstrings, this is it.

I love Kristina Forrest! I’m 29, and eat up all her YA books! This was no different! She does YA very well and this was so cute! The banter!

So stinking cute!! I love Kristina Forest’s writing and Heartsick was no different. This is a YA romance my younger self would have truly enjoyed. Two highschool students planning for their futures realize they are moving at a different pace. They break up and attempt to move on. Enter Healing Hearts , a shady company where Margot is interning. The company claims to make a pill that can heal a broken heart. After overhearing some shady admissions Margot and Isaac have to work together to get to the bottom of what’s really going on at Healing Hearts.

I loved the mystery element of this book. I think it will really capture younger readers and keep them beyond just the romance element. Margot’s desire to be a journalist and Isaac’s talent for comic books was endearing and I loved hearing about their hobbies/passions. Also, the fact finders? Hilarious and I love what their conspiracy theories added to the story. Perfect for readers ages 13-17 or for anyone who enjoys a sweet YA romance.

Note: I received an uncorrected proof via netgalley.

When Kristina first posted about the plot of her upcoming YA book, I was very intrigued and felt it held up to my expectations. I liked the dual pov and felt she captured the essence of the teen voice well. I had to ignore some miscommunications as teenage behavior. And had to suspend my disbelief for elements of the plot that seemed to be extraordinary circumstances but overall I liked the plot and felt the pacing worked.

This was really cute! I’ve been a big fan of Kristina Forest’s books, and while I like her adult romances more this one was nice. Margot and Issac’s second chance romance was sweet and I loved seeing them go for each other again while thinking of their futures. While the main plot about the power hungry organization was a little out there it fit the theme of heart break and put a spotlight on power hungry organizations. I liked Margot and Issac fighting for their love and dreams but I do wish there was a bit more of a conversation on why things like heartbreak are ok to feel. Overall it was a quick but satisfying read. Cute and fun 4/5=7/10 Thank you Net Galley