An earnest and big-hearted novel about finding love and connection in this brutal world, from a rising literary star.

'Empathetic, honest, compelling. I'll read anything Paddy Crewe writes.' Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry

'True Love had me from its gorgeous, lyrical opening to its transcendent final pages. Paddy Crewe is an exceptionally gifted writer.' Louise Kennedy, author of Trespasses

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What does it mean to love and be loved?

It is the 1980s and Finn and Keely are growing up in the North East of England.

Keely is a fighter. Even in the face of loss she strives to seek connection, but finds that she's not always searching in the right places.

Finn is quiet, sensitive, distant. He spends much of his time alone, yet deep down he wants to discover the thrill of relating to others.

When the two finally meet, everything is changed. Love - with all of its attendant joys and costs - is thrust upon them, and each must decide if they will bend or break under its pressure. True Love is a story of the trials of youth, the bonds of family and friendship, and of how much we are willing to risk to have ourselves be seen.