on March 14, 2023
Genres: Fiction, Historical, Romance
Pages: 416
Format: eBook
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"Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano is a poignant and deeply moving exploration of family, love, and the enduring power of loyalty. Set against the backdrop of a family silenced by tragedy, the novel follows the intertwined lives of William Waters and the Padavano sisters as they navigate the complexities of their pasts and futures.
William Waters, burdened by the weight of his childhood trauma, finds solace on the basketball court and a sense of belonging with Julia Padavano and her vibrant family. The Padavano sisters—Julia, Sylvie, Cecelia, and Emeline—each possess their own unique dreams and aspirations, yet their unshakeable loyalty to one another binds them together through life's trials and tribulations.
Napolitano's prose is both lyrical and evocative, drawing readers into a richly textured world filled with heartache and hope. As darkness from William's past resurfaces, threatening to unravel the carefully constructed fabric of their lives, the bonds of loyalty and love are put to the ultimate test.
What sets "Hello Beautiful" apart is its nuanced exploration of character and emotion. Napolitano deftly portrays the intricacies of human relationships, delving into the depths of love, forgiveness, and redemption. Through the lens of the Padavano sisters and William Waters, the novel celebrates the beauty of embracing one another's flaws and vulnerabilities, and the transformative power of unconditional acceptance.
At its heart, "Hello Beautiful" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the capacity for healing and reconciliation. Vibrant with tenderness and brimming with emotion, this novel is a gorgeous portrayal of the extraordinary bonds that connect us all. Ann Napolitano has crafted a masterful and profoundly moving portrait of what it means to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.
About Ann Napolitano
Ann Napolitano’s new novel, Hello Beautiful, has been named one of the most anticipated books of 2023 by Elle, Books-A-Million, Today, The Week, Apartment Therapy, Goodreads, Lit Hub and more. It will be published by Dial Press on March 14th, 2023. Her novel, Dear Edward, was published in January 2020 and was an instant New York Times bestseller. She is the author of the novels A Good Hard Look and Within Arm’s Reach. She was the Associate Editor of One Story literary magazine from 2014-2020. She received an MFA from New York University; she has taught fiction writing for Brooklyn College’s MFA program, New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and for Gotham Writers’ Workshop. In November 2019, Ann was long-listed for the Simpson/Joyce Carol Oates Literary Prize.