When Things Don't Go Your Way

by Haemin Sunim

First published 2023

When shy Yumi enrolls at the mysterious School for Broken Hearts, she finds solace in the company of fellow students, each nursing their own wounds. As they navigate the school's unorthodox curriculum, Yumi discovers the power of vulnerability and the courage to confront her past. But as dark secrets surface, the students must band together to protect the fragile sanctuary they've built. Can they heal their hearts before it's too late?

Genres: coming-of-age, school-stories, contemporary, academic

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, second-chance

Setting: School for Broken Hearts

Period: 21st-century

296 pages · Hardcover · Penguin Life

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