Jesse's Wish

A General Fiction Novel by Heather Morris

Subgenres:

Contemporary Fiction,
Found Family,
Terminal Illness

Published 2025

Length 288 pages

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Heart-tugging stories about unlikely friendships across generations
Video games woven into emotional family drama
Characters finding hope and connection in tough circumstances

Publisher Description

From the bestselling author of THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel of a dying teenager's final wish, a lonely young man's journey towards connection, and the unexpected friendship they find together. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and John Green.

Jesse is 15. She loves her friends, her little brother and her parents - even when they're arguing, which feels like constantly these days. But most of all, she loves playing video games. Even from her hospital bed.

Alex is 29. He doesn't love a lot of things. To be honest, he's not really sure he knows how to. His desk at work, as VR games designer, is empty, much like his life feels sometimes.

Then Jesse makes a wish. A simple one: a video experience made of her life, something to be there, just in case she isn't.

One loving teenager. One lonely adult. Which one will get the happy ending?

This brand-new novel is a fresh direction for Heather Morris but speaks to all the themes that you know and love her for: hope in the darkest of places, family, love and courage.

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