Reviewed by Kylie Buckley
Set in Brisbane in 2008, Henry Hamlet is in his final year of high school. He
spends his time between school captain duties, debate team responsibilities,
studying and hanging out with his small group of friends – Len, Ged, Harrison
and Vince - otherwise known as ‘The Boiyss’. Henry is socially awkward, an
overthinker, and unsure about many things. In contrast, his childhood best friend
Len is confident, charming, and popular with the ladies.
Henry is just trying to get through an already big year when a game of ‘truth
or dare’ changes everything. It becomes the catalyst for big change in his life
and big feelings to emerge… feelings he is not sure how to deal with.
Henry Hamlet’s Heart is a coming-of-age novel written in the first
person. The light-hearted narrative encapsulates LGBTQIA+ teenage love, friendship
dynamics, family diversity and embracing who you are. The ‘friends to lovers’
tale also includes an intriguing list of supporting characters and interesting side
stories.
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