Beating Heart Baby -- Lio Min, Hardcover

Lio Min's Beating Heart Baby is an "achingly romantic" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) love letter to internet friendships, anime, and indie rock

When artistic and sensitive Santi arrives at his new high school, everyone in the wildly talented marching band welcomes him with open arms. Everyone except for the prickly, proud musical prodigy Suwa, who doesn't think Santi has what it takes to be in the band.

But Santi and Suwa share painful pasts, and when they open up to each other, a tentative friendship begins. And soon, that friendship turns into something more. . . .

Will their fresh start rip at the seams as Suwa seeks out a solo spotlight, and both boys come to terms with what it'll take, and what they'll have to let go, to realize their dreams?

Author: Lio Min
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Published: 07/26/2022
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 8.38h x 5.73w x 1.15d
ISBN: 9781250819093
Age Range: 14-18

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 05/30/2022