May All Your Skies Be Blue

An unforgettable and heartbreaking novel perfect for fans of David Nicholls and Marian Keyes

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Pub Date 13 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 20 Feb 2025

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From the author of the beloved debut Boys Don't Cry comes a story of love, loss, regret and the indelible marks one person can make on your life.

He's leaning in. I'm leaning in. 'The future is ours to make, Shauns,' he says, lips almost touching.

Summer, 1991.

Dean: sun-stung and sticky with cool ice-pop juice, walks to the middle of The Green to get a good gawk at the new salon. And at the owner's kid. Hands deep in his pockets, his jet-black mop of hair hides the tension in his face and shoulders at the thought of going back home.

Shauna: stands well hid behind her ma - her eyes dark and haunted like the rest of her. The salon is theirs, a fresh start. The smell of her ma's Body Shop perfume clings to her jumper - Shauna can't be anywhere else other than here.

Instantly inseparable, their friendship blooms. But as time passes and tell-tale blushes and school fights develop into something deeper, conflicting responsibilities threaten to pull Shauna and Dean apart.

When all seems lost, will they find each other under the same blue sky?

From the author of the beloved debut Boys Don't Cry comes a story of love, loss, regret and the indelible marks one person can make on your life.

He's leaning in. I'm leaning in. 'The future is ours...


Advance Praise

'Poignant . . . a novel about love's enduring power, friendship, and the devastating impact of loss. I loved it!' Elaine Feeney

'Hugely compelling and utterly persuasive . . . a very major literary talent.' Joseph O'Connor

'Poignant . . . a novel about love's enduring power, friendship, and the devastating impact of loss. I loved it!' Elaine Feeney

'Hugely compelling and utterly persuasive . . . a very major literary...


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Just finished this amazing book this morning. Really couldn't stop reading. Such beautiful writing and so realistic. I highly recommend. I will be picking up another copy on release day in Feb. Thank you to publisher and Netgalley for advanced copy.

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Ever read a book and have a little bit of a "this feels like home" feeling? That's what this book did to me. Very, VERY sad from time to time. But there was always hope on the horizon. Even if it was thousands of miles away.

All the places in the book made this feel so nostalgic to me (I spend a lot of time in Ireland myself) and even the way the characters speak, and the slang! Fiona, you nailed it!

If you like authors such as David Nichols or even Sally Rooney, this will be the one for you. Highly recommend it!

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This book is a beautifully poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of growing up. From the very first moment, I was drawn into it and the summer of 1991, feeling the warmth of the sun and the innocence of youth that Dean and Shauna embody. Their friendship is a delicate blossom that transforms into something deeper, capturing the bittersweet essence of first love. Their connection is tender yet fraught with tension, reminding us how love can sometimes clash with the weight of reality. The writing is vibrant and evocative, painting vivid pictures of their world. I loved how their interactions are laced with both humor and heartbreak, showcasing the innocence of youth while hinting at the challenges that lie ahead. The climax of the story left me breathless, as the characters confront their fears and desires under that same blue sky. It’s a powerful reminder that love can leave indelible marks on our lives, shaping us long after the moments have passed. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the complexities of young love and the choices that define us. I can’t recommend it enough.

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