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In “The Museum of Heartbreak”, 17‑year‑old Penelope Marx curates a miniature collection of her own poignant memories. With teenage romance, friendship dynamics and the trials of adolescence as its backdrop, the story traces how Penelope learns to process loss, celebrate love and embrace the cycles of growing up.
Through her inventive mini‑museum, Penelope shares the tangible and intangible artifacts of heartbreak, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of youthful love, loyalty, and the resilience that emerges from journeying through loss and renewal.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Meg Leder
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