In a poetry collection written at 16 years old, John Colacarro shares his journey through 6 chapters. Dealing with different parts of growing up, mountains discusses themes such as heartbreak, loss, nostalgia, and self-hate. It takes the reader through a journey, hoping that they find themselves somewhere in it.

When John Colacarro published his first poetry and prose collection mountains before he graduated high school, he knew that the book was going to be dedicated to people who, similarly to him, were going through a difficult time. However, in his new collection, he dedicates his book to the kid who needed to hear these words.

Set in Cleveland, this novel tells a story containing many themes. When Matty’s beautiful mother passes away from cancer, he is forced to navigate both the city and his own coming of age all by himself. We follow him and his partner Jack through the progression of their own friendship along with the experiences that both of them live through.

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