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Heartbreak Blog

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Pub Date Jun 15 2026 | Archive Date Jun 11 2026


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Description

Marina has been surviving on half‑measures ever since her father died: an hour‑long commute, shifts at Delia’s, and a longterm boyfriend who’s stopped trying. When a drunken night and a brutally honest blog post open a door to something new, Marina finally tastes possibility. But the comfort is fragile. She's just discovering who she is and falling head over heels for her new friend, when her ex comes back into the picture to ruin everything. 

This is a story of messy tries and small triumphs; a coming‑of‑age for the late teen/new adult who learned to love safety before they knew how to want. It asks one stubborn question: is safety worth sacrificing the life that would set you free?

Marina has been surviving on half‑measures ever since her father died: an hour‑long commute, shifts at Delia’s, and a longterm boyfriend who’s stopped trying. When a drunken night and a brutally...


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Heartbreak Blog - Kate Bulter

Thank you to the author and publisher (Victory Editing on NetGalley) for the ARC this book was super cute!

I loved how authentic the story felt and how relatable it could be for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The raw emotion and the deep trust within the friendships were beautifully portrayed. One of my favourite aspects was seeing the queer community come together to support and love the main character.

I did feel that the story could have explored the relationship with her mum in more depth, as this would have added even more emotional impact. I also would have loved to see more focus on the blog, which was such a sweet and charming part of the story. The way she wrote about everything was really endearing.

At times, the pacing felt a little jumpy as the story moved quickly from date to date, but overall this was a heartwarming and enjoyable read.

A very cute read that I would definitely recommend. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Thank you to NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for am honest review.

This is honestly such a beautiful book!!! It's very short, but the writing is beautiful and the characters are so real and tender and I fell in love with them from the start. The raw emotion and the trust between Beth and Marina were so beautifully written!

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Kate Butler's Heartbreak Blog offers a concise yet powerful exploration of LGBTQIA+ identity and personal growth. It intimately unpacks the complexities of first love and friendship, spotlighting the remarkable resilience of chosen families and the queer community. This atory is a deeply moving testament to finding strength, acceptance, and true belonging.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

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This was beautiful. I feel like so many can relate to this story, falling in love with the same sex for the first time, and/or your best friend. My heart swelled and broke and swelled again.

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Thank you NetGalley! Beautiful. Relatable. Nostalgic. Everything I could have ever asked for! I loved this book with my whole heart, it was perfect 😍

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LGBT Young Adult/New Adult
Marina pov
Marina is a college freshman who is dating the safe choice Daniel.. She thought her life was fine until she fell into the lap of Beth which makes her question her entire life. Could she also like girls as well as boys? What do you do when you meet someone who changes everything? I wish it was longer, I wanted more of this story.

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