More Happy Than Not

The reading experience is story-led and immersive, blending a gritty, plausible near-future Bronx with a provocative premise about memory. The narrative centers on a sixteen-year-old navigating a shift from grief toward what might be happiness, balancing love and risk in a world where memories can be changed. The prose feels intimate and cinematic, with brisk pacing that lets readers feel the weight of every choice.

Readers will find a distinctive voice here: a raw, honest, and compassionate look at identity and belonging under pressure. The book invites you to question what memory is for, how far you’d go to protect happiness, and where true courage lies when love and ethics collide.

• Character-driven coming-of-age journey in a near-future Bronx
• Explores grief, sexuality, identity, and the ethics of memory alteration
• Lyrical, cinematic writing with fast-paced, emotionally honest narration
• Intimate portrayal of friendship, love, and resilience that invites reflection

After finishing, readers gain empathy, a deeper understanding of identity, and a sense of resilience that lingers long after the last page.