Shark Heart: A Love Story

A sweeping love story that is at once lyrical and funny, airy and visceral, Shark Heart is an unforgettable, gorgeous novel about life’s perennial questions, the fragility of memories, finding joy amidst grief, and creating a meaningful life. This daring debut marks the arrival of a wildly talented new writer abounding with originality, humor, and heart.

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Published Aug 8, 2023

432 pages

Average rating: 7.12

574 RATINGS

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Readers say *Shark Heart: A Love Story* by Emily Habeck features beautiful, poetic prose and deeply emotional characters, making it a unique and heart...

MandiCole11
Oct 29, 2025
10/10 stars
This book is weird. And beautiful. I can't wait to read it again and highlight all my favorite lines.
Erinlester
Oct 05, 2025
7/10 stars
I honestly thought this book was too weird and far-fetched for me, but it completely surprised me. I ended up feeling so invested and empathetic toward the characters. It’s such an unusual story, but there’s a lot of heart in it. Not an absolute must-read, but definitely worth the experience.
AR74
Jul 07, 2025
10/10 stars
10/10 hardly seems adequate to rate this masterpiece. it reads like the most gorgeous poem you could ever read. forget the animal mutation analogy and just enjoy the ride. it’s the most perfectly imperfect journey of your life.
Anne-Marie Eberhardt
Jul 02, 2025
10/10 stars
A truly beautiful story!
SarahA94
May 06, 2025
3/10 stars
This book was okay. Very odd. I did love how the author used life lessons in this book. I’m only giving it four stars because the plot could have been so much better.

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