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Longlisted for the 2025 Carnegie Medal, this unflinching LGBTQIA+ verse novel explores a teenage boy who is sexually assaulted in an attack he struggles to remember.
Jay wakes in a park, beaten and bruised. He can’t remember what happened the night before. But he has suspicions. Jay realises he has been raped — and that his ex-boyfriend may have been involved. Counselling sessions cause Jay to question everything. His new friend Rain encourages his pursuit of justice. Jay wants answers, but his search will lead him down a perilous path.
Once the trigger is touched you can't tell who to trust.
"So emotional and immersive" Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper (for Gut Feelings by C.G. Moore)
"A clever and important story." – Shirley-Anne McMillan, author of Grapefruit Moon
"C.G. Moore has already proven himself to be an author who is not afraid to tackle stories that demand the most sympathetic and caring retellings ... Bravery and sensitivity are required to write about the topics that the author touches on, and Moore has demonstrated that he is capable of both ...The conciseness of the poems that form the narrative sits in contrast with the weight of the content, allowing plenty of space for the reader to contemplate and reflect ... Another important book by a talented young author." – Inis Magazine
"Absolutely adored this verse novel by C.G. Moore. Moving, beautiful, filled with pain but also so much hope." – Emma Finlayson-Palmer, UK Teen Chat
"A breathtaking story ... The poems are just incredible ...You won't be able to put this down. I was worried the tough subject matter would be hard to read, but the writing is sensitive and skilled ... This book will stay with me for a long time." – Karla's Bookish Life
"Powerful and raw ... I am in awe with how C.G. Moore writes ... Truly amazing." – Leanne Reads
Praise for Gut Feelings
"A raw and powerful exploration of chronic illness. Moore's writing is so emotional and immersive - I couldn't put this book down!" –Alice Oseman, author of Heartstopper
"Gut Feelings is a deeply moving YA novel in verse about medical intervention and family dynamics. With every page you turn, you’ll be gripped by the story and blown away by the page design." – Dean Atta, author of The Black Flamingo