Sad Girl Hours

This story follows Nell and Saffron, two characters with the vibrancy and chemistry the book’s cover illustration perfectly encapsulates. Both in college, they meet at a faux New Year’s Eve party and have an instant connection. Nell is autumn and winter personified, proudly Autistic with a penchant for poetry and the blank page; If only she could pen the mystery that is her own heart. Meanwhile Saffron, enamoured with the sky, is set on becoming the astrophysicist of her dreams and dedicates her spare time making the subject accessible to audiences online. But as the dark months descend, Saffron must make the decision to confide in Nell about her Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or to weather the storm alone …

Fans of Something To Be Proud Of will delight in another unabashedly queer and witty book featuring a supportive network of friends where romance blooms. It peers into a number of thorny subject matters without losing the essence of a light-hearted novel. Through dual points of view paired with a cosy list of autumnal activities, readers will discover how our characters navigate their sexualities, friendships, online personas, complex family dynamics and the positive outcomes of receiving a diagnosis. The author gently juxtaposes Nell’s forthright attitude towards her own health journey with PoTS alongside Saffron’s fear of beginning her health journey with SAD, shedding light on how our shared experiences have the power to dispel shame and stigma in our communities. 

An empowering, brilliant narrative suited to young adults and beyond!