'The title of this book is incredibly fitting. Julian Winters, author of Running with Lions Henstra's words are a universe I never want to escape.' A true love letter to the way family, friendships, and first loves slowly peel away our carefully constructed walls to the layers beneath. ' We Contain Multitudes is an emotional journey, both heartbreaking and healing. ' We Contain Multitudes is a heartbreaker in many ways, but it's ultimately a beautiful story about how love (and poetry) are sometimes enough to carry the day.'- Bookpage This exploration of self and sexuality is sure to be quickly embraced by fans of Love, Simon, They Both Die in the End and The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue' '.her skill lies in painstakingly depicting each boy's slow move toward vulnerability until a smoldering, secret romance begins. '.as a medium for reporting day-to-day occurrences and conveying intimate feelings and classic themes-love, lust, and betrayal, among others-the letters shine.'- Publishers Weekly Their quotidian lives are riveting and their story unforgettable.not to be missed.'- Booklist, starred review

Kurl and Jo are characters to die for, emotionally compelling and empathetic. *'This is an absolutely extraordinary work of fiction that proves the epistolary novel is an art form. *'A love story, a therapy session, a reason to read Whitman-the sweetness of unexpected amour is here, as is the saline of sadness.Your reason to root for love-and the power of the pen.'

We contain multitudes by sarah henstra