“Kate Martin continues to take my breath away.”
Josh and Elliot have been living in the shadows of their inner demons for far too long.
If life had dealt them a different hand, they could have reached their potential. Elliot should have been a confident performer and Josh should have been able to perform in his courses to go on to joinery school.
Will these two be able to rise above their pasts and create their own destinies, or will their demons win in the end?
“This book doesn’t read like a debut at all.”
Fifteen-year-old Elliot ‘Matchstick’ Hart spends his days caring for his mum and hiding from the school bully.
Fifteen-year-old Josh McBride spends his days tormenting Elliot and avoiding his abusive stepdad.
Inspired by a picture in an old newspaper, Elliot embarks on an adventure to the city. Little does he know that Josh has decided to join him. On their journey, strangers and surprises force them to look at each other in a different light. As secrets are uncovered, can the boys bury their differences or will it tear them further apart?
Kate S. Martin is a YA novelist who writes stories that show empathy, hope and understanding for readers.
Her debut novel, Are You Okay, Elliot Hart?, is a YA contemporary dual narrative written from the voices of two teenage boys: Elliot Hart and Josh McBride. Elliot spends his days caring for his agoraphobic mum and hiding from the school bully, Josh. Josh spends his days tormenting Elliot and dreaming of a life away from his abusive stepdad.
Are You Okay, Elliot Hart? was published in March 2022 and is now available for order in the UK and the US.
What about you, Josh McBride? Martin’s celebrated sequel is now available for order in the UK and US.
Praise
Are You Okay, Elliot Hart? is a Book Bloggers Novel of the Year semi-finalist for 2023!
‘Are You Okay, Elliot Hart?’ has been shortlisted for the 2022 Write Blend Awards in the Young Adult Category.
"Elliot and Josh's voices are distinct, compelling and surprisingly funny, and the reader winds up rooting for both of them"
- Aislinn O’Loughlin, Author of 'Big Bad Me'Cheshire School Book Awards finalist 2022
Book Bloggers Novel of the Year semi-finalist 2023
About Kate
Kate grew up in a small town in Lancashire, England. She studied English at Reading University and gained a teaching qualification at Manchester.
Nowadays, Kate spends her days teaching English at a local high school and her evenings writing stories close to her heart.
Kate’s debut YA novel, Are You Okay, Elliot Hart? is out now. Order your copy today.
Kate’s celebrated sequel, What about you, Josh McBride? is also available now! Order your copy here!
