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Elephant On My Chest
The young adult romance, Elephant On My Chest, follows the story of Elena Hererra who grapples with the struggles of anxiety after witnessing her parents succumb to the difficulties of mental health. After a sudden panic attack, running Elena out of class, Kane Crawford, captain of the Maplewood Chargers hockey team, childhood best friend, and crush, follows her into the washroom to ensure she is okay. The two of them rekindle a friendship, bonding the rest of their Carter, Fynn, and Vanessa, while Kane and Elena also begin to develop romantic feelings for each other. However, a new addition to the Liam, starts to grow close to Elena and must deal with the fact that she is off-limits and belongs to his best friend, Kane. Various secrets and personal struggles threaten to tear each character apart, but the strength of their friendships supports them through navigating these hardships.
510 pages, Paperback
Published December 13, 2023
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December 25, 2023
This was one of the best books that i have read in awhile. The characters were very relatable and i enjoyed learning about each charaters backstory. There were so many plot twists and unexpected events that I just couldnt put down the book. The main two love male interests were both amazing but so hard to choose between. i loved them both. The male characters had me laughing, the plot events had me crying, and unable to sleep from needing to read anothr chapter to know what will happen next. i cannot wait for the sequel!
May 1, 2024
In this stunning debut novel, “Elephant on my Chest” tells story about young love and mental health that will have you laughing one moment and crying the next. Fans of “The Deal” and “Playing for Keeps” definitely don’t want to miss this new release.
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Wow, where to start? This book follows a group of six friends in their last year of high school. It predominantly focuses on Elena and Kane, childhood best friends, as their relationship starts to become something more. Not only are these friends facing the typical challenges of graduating high school and going to University, we discover more about their personal lives and struggles. It deals with relationships, family, trauma, and mental health in a real and relatable way.
I love this book so much! I loved getting to know the characters and their interconnected lives. Without giving away too much, it will keep you on your toes wondering what will happen next. I definitely recommend you read this book!
*＊✿❀ ❀✿＊*
Wow, where to start? This book follows a group of six friends in their last year of high school. It predominantly focuses on Elena and Kane, childhood best friends, as their relationship starts to become something more. Not only are these friends facing the typical challenges of graduating high school and going to University, we discover more about their personal lives and struggles. It deals with relationships, family, trauma, and mental health in a real and relatable way.
I love this book so much! I loved getting to know the characters and their interconnected lives. Without giving away too much, it will keep you on your toes wondering what will happen next. I definitely recommend you read this book!
January 30, 2024
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING
I haven’t felt so connected to a book in a while and the way that Sabrina writes about all the 6 characters and the things they’re going through is astonishing. We all deserve to be loved the way that Kane loves Elena and i will forever hold him and Liam as a standard 😭
I haven’t felt so connected to a book in a while and the way that Sabrina writes about all the 6 characters and the things they’re going through is astonishing. We all deserve to be loved the way that Kane loves Elena and i will forever hold him and Liam as a standard 😭
August 23, 2024
I can't believe that I finally read this book only for it to end in a cliffhanger. I have no idea how I'm supposed to wait for the second one but all I know is that I'm going to be severely disappointed if Elena doesn't end up with Liam.
December 28, 2023
What an amazing book.
Can't wait to read more; written by Sabrina Moussa.
Can't wait to read more; written by Sabrina Moussa.
April 21, 2024
Kane all the way ❤️Liam, have a life away from them please!!
August 14, 2024
Don't like the way she left me on a cliff hanger but it was sooooo gooddddddd
April 23, 2024
I flew through this book! It was fast paced, engaging, and I think the title, “Elephant On My Chest”, was so fitting. Each character had a heaviness in their life and I loved getting to know each character and see how their ending was resolved. Usually, open ended stories leave me wondering, but knowing what happened in the story, I can piece together my own version of final events. This was a fun book to read despite the heartbreak and I’d recommend to anyone who loves a good romance!
January 27, 2025
One of the best written books I’ve read by a new author.
Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
So many great characters and so many amazing stories within the plot of the book!
The book was recommended by my daughter who loves hockey drama and romance❤️
Can’t wait to read the next book in the series
So many great characters and so many amazing stories within the plot of the book!
The book was recommended by my daughter who loves hockey drama and romance❤️
April 14, 2024
Fantastic first book by the author
The book has a lot going on among the group of friends and discuss many different aspects of life struggles
The book has a lot going on among the group of friends and discuss many different aspects of life struggles
April 14, 2024
One of my favourite young authors ❤️this book is amazing
February 24, 2024
Want to read a great story about young love, family and friendship you must read Elephant on my chest
The beginning is about so much grieve and loss but it explains the heart behind the leading female character in the book I have to say I cried so much when I read the beginning because it touched my heart and the book is so full of love, loss, struggles and life
Loved it so much and looking forward to read more from the author as she leaves us on a cliffhanger and anticipation for what is coming next
The beginning is about so much grieve and loss but it explains the heart behind the leading female character in the book I have to say I cried so much when I read the beginning because it touched my heart and the book is so full of love, loss, struggles and life
Loved it so much and looking forward to read more from the author as she leaves us on a cliffhanger and anticipation for what is coming next
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 22, 2024
Wow for such a young author and for a first book, I have to applaud her work and her dedication and her ability to write beautifully.
It starts with a very meaningful heartache background to the female character and it goes up from there
Six different friends from different backgrounds in life
Loved the way she displayed the way the two main characters were in love and knew each other for so long and then came the other new friend to the group who eventually develops strong feeling for the female character
I don’t want to spoil the book because I want you all to enjoy it
It starts off slow to give you the background story of the main two characters Elana and Kane but then it goes on and have their love story continues to develop and grow within the interactions of life situations with other characters and friends
Such an amazing first book which leaves you thirsty for more
I can not wait to read the second book
As a busy professional woman who loves to read books in my downtime I recommend you all to read this book
I couldn’t help but read it all in two days and if I can give it 10 stars I would
It starts with a very meaningful heartache background to the female character and it goes up from there
Six different friends from different backgrounds in life
Loved the way she displayed the way the two main characters were in love and knew each other for so long and then came the other new friend to the group who eventually develops strong feeling for the female character
I don’t want to spoil the book because I want you all to enjoy it
It starts off slow to give you the background story of the main two characters Elana and Kane but then it goes on and have their love story continues to develop and grow within the interactions of life situations with other characters and friends
Such an amazing first book which leaves you thirsty for more
I can not wait to read the second book
As a busy professional woman who loves to read books in my downtime I recommend you all to read this book
I couldn’t help but read it all in two days and if I can give it 10 stars I would
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2024
I don’t know where to start but I seriously was taken by this book as it is so well written and well detailed
The beginning contained so much heartache and loss (a fact of everyone’s life at some point) and it gives you the insight of the female character and how her life at a young age has been
The book goes from there to explore the stories of 6 friends and their love life and their relationships with each other and with their families
As you read the book you can not help but fall in love with each character and feel for them
As a man I appreciate the depth of the stories also
I appreciate that the author can express love scenes without so much explicit sex details which is most commonly used nowadays
The ending is unique and leaves you wanting more
For a new author the book is excellent and I am glad to become a huge fan now of Sabrina Moussa
The beginning contained so much heartache and loss (a fact of everyone’s life at some point) and it gives you the insight of the female character and how her life at a young age has been
The book goes from there to explore the stories of 6 friends and their love life and their relationships with each other and with their families
As you read the book you can not help but fall in love with each character and feel for them
As a man I appreciate the depth of the stories also
I appreciate that the author can express love scenes without so much explicit sex details which is most commonly used nowadays
The ending is unique and leaves you wanting more
For a new author the book is excellent and I am glad to become a huge fan now of Sabrina Moussa
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2024
Hockey, friends and love are the best combination in a book which elephant on my chest got!!
Loved it so much that I am going to read it again and again and looking forward to the sequel
I am seriously waiting patiently for the sequel
Loved it so much that I am going to read it again and again and looking forward to the sequel
I am seriously waiting patiently for the sequel
December 3, 2025
Vulnerable, fun, and filled with drama. There were moments that shocked me and twists that were unexpected. The characters are full of personality and embody friendship so well. This is such a fun read. Love Love Love
December 15, 2023
Awesome book. could not put it down
Great characters and the story line is captivating
10000% love the author and the book
Great characters and the story line is captivating
10000% love the author and the book
February 26, 2024
Loved it ❤️
February 26, 2024
Some authors definitely have it and Sabrina is one of them!
Not too much smut and concentrates on the actual stories of the 6 friends which is amazing for young people to read and enjoy
Not too much smut and concentrates on the actual stories of the 6 friends which is amazing for young people to read and enjoy
February 26, 2024
So much heart ❤️
March 1, 2024
Fantastic with heartbreak beginning
March 2, 2024
Great book❤️ recommend to everyone who likes great content!!
March 5, 2024
Fantastic read!
Waiting for the next book!!!
Waiting for the next book!!!
April 18, 2024
Excellent book 📕 wow the ending 🫣come on I need more!
April 30, 2024
Couldn’t put it down
May 6, 2024
The book has so many great stories and discuss so many life issues
Great book considering it is a hockey romance
Great book considering it is a hockey romance
September 16, 2024
Amazing book!!!
Sabrina really captured so many people’s point of views, and I was so invested in all of their individual stories. It was so interesting to see each person’s life and how they ended up where they are. So excited to read more in the future!!
Sabrina really captured so many people’s point of views, and I was so invested in all of their individual stories. It was so interesting to see each person’s life and how they ended up where they are. So excited to read more in the future!!
February 27, 2024
Ohhhhh dear god so much heartache at the beginning of the book but I loved it
The ending so so clever
The ending so so clever
August 26, 2024
THIS BOOK WAS SOOO INSANEEE! I WANT LIAM WITH ELENA
April 1, 2024
Loved the plot and waiting for more
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