--- product_id: 166081520 title: "More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition)" price: "414 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/166081520-more-happy-than-not-deluxe-edition store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition) **Price:** 414 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition) - **How much does it cost?** 414 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/166081520-more-happy-than-not-deluxe-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A special Deluxe Edition of Adam Silvera’s groundbreaking debut featuring an introduction by Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give ; a new final chapter, "More Happy Ending"; and an afterword about where it all began. In his twisty, heartbreaking, profoundly moving New York Times bestselling debut, Adam Silvera brings to life a charged, dangerous near-future summer in the Bronx. In the months following his father's suicide, sixteen-year-old Aaron Soto can’t seem to find happiness again, despite the support of his girlfriend, Genevieve, and his overworked mom. Grief and the smile-shaped scar on his wrist won’t let him forget the pain. But when Aaron meets Thomas, a new kid in the neighborhood, something starts to shift inside him. Aaron can't deny his unexpected feelings for Thomas despite the tensions their friendship has created with Genevieve and his tight-knit crew. Since Aaron can't stay away from Thomas or turn off his newfound happiness, he considers taking drastic actions. The Leteo Institute’s revolutionary memory-altering procedure will straighten him out, even if it means forgetting who he truly is. Why does happiness have to be so hard? Review: An Absolutely Gut-Wrenching Story - This is one of few books I have read almost completely in one sitting. It was that captivating. It left me an emotional mess feeling heartbroken, which lasted for days after finishing the book. The reading experience felt as if my heart was ripped from my chest, stomped on, lit on fire, and then put back with the expectation it would function the same as before. Needless to say, tears were shed multiple times, and the book left me in a very contemplative state by the time I had finished it. It started out innocuous enough following Aaron Soto as he navigated his day to day life in the Bronx after losing his father to suicide. It was definitely already sad because of that but not devastatingly so. The story followed Aaron as his summer began and he met a new friend. Their blossoming relationship led to him beginning to have feelings for said friend, which upends his relationships with his girlfriend and his group of friends. He decided that using a new procedure to remove memories of that part of him would solve his problems and allow him to live a 'normal' straight life. Then the twist happened and my heart absolutely shattered. The rest of the book just twisted the knife over and over again, and the original ending left me speechless. The supplemental ending was a nice touch that provided an update on the main characters and left things on a slightly happier note. The characters and environment were both brilliantly executed. It felt like I was dropped on the streets of the Bronx, and all of the main characters behaved like I would imagine real teens would act in a similar situation. Many of the characters exhibited the identity confusion so common in this age range, and I particularly enjoyed reading about how Thomas approached this iconic conflict of adolescence. The somewhat sci fi element of the memory-altering procedure was also interesting and added an intriguing mechanism by which to explore some deep themes. However, the author was able to use it skillfully without needing to include drawn out technical explanations, which I appreciated as I think it would have just distracted from the overall narrative. So many interesting themes and ideas were explored in this book, it will be impossible to go over them all here. Ultimately, it was a book about learning to accept oneself despite the opinions of others and the necessity of finding happiness within the bad things that may happen in life. One of the key takeaways of this book was the message that bad things will inevitably happen to every single person but how we respond to them is the determining factor in our happiness. It also illustrated that attempting to erase, change, or bury who we are or the bad things that happen to us does nothing to help us move forward but instead keeps us trapped in the past. Furthermore, this story pointed out the healing power of acceptance, friendship, and love while also demonstrating the devastating psychological impacts of toxic masculinity, homophobia, and poverty. More Happy Than Not was a book that broke my heart but also gave me a great deal of hope. If the main character could not only survive his ordeals but find happiness within them, there is no reason I, or anyone else, cannot do the same. I recommend it for everyone as it teaches an important lesson, but I think anyone who has trouble reading about death, suicide, or extreme homophobia should approach this book with caution. The impact of this book on me is hard to put into words, but I can't think of another book that made me feel so much in such a short period of time. It was a book I will never be able to forget, and I foresee reading it again multiple times in the future. Therefore, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Review: More Happy Than Not was incredibly heartbreaking... - More Happy Than Not was incredibly heartbreaking and truly transformative. The story follows a Aaron Soto, a young teenager trying to maneuver a life after the death of his father, a death of a close friend, and the fact that he has feelings for guys. The story unravels from there and we see Aaron trying to navigate these complex emotions. More Happy Than Not is a true insight into life not always being happily ever after. It was so easy to read and I definitely felt like I was reading a story with a character who has sort of been through what I have been through. My one complaint is that the ending felt a little too rushed for my liking and since this is the deluxe edition, I almost found the new ending a little unnecessary. Please be aware before going into this book that there are a plethora of trigger warnings. I appreciated the original ending way more, even if it was MORE HAPPY THAN NOT. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #141,126 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Gay Fiction for Young Adults #220 in Teen & Young Adult LGBTQ+ Romance #742 in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,891 Reviews | ## Images ![More Happy Than Not (Deluxe Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817wneE8xEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Gut-Wrenching Story *by C***X on October 17, 2021* This is one of few books I have read almost completely in one sitting. It was that captivating. It left me an emotional mess feeling heartbroken, which lasted for days after finishing the book. The reading experience felt as if my heart was ripped from my chest, stomped on, lit on fire, and then put back with the expectation it would function the same as before. Needless to say, tears were shed multiple times, and the book left me in a very contemplative state by the time I had finished it. It started out innocuous enough following Aaron Soto as he navigated his day to day life in the Bronx after losing his father to suicide. It was definitely already sad because of that but not devastatingly so. The story followed Aaron as his summer began and he met a new friend. Their blossoming relationship led to him beginning to have feelings for said friend, which upends his relationships with his girlfriend and his group of friends. He decided that using a new procedure to remove memories of that part of him would solve his problems and allow him to live a 'normal' straight life. Then the twist happened and my heart absolutely shattered. The rest of the book just twisted the knife over and over again, and the original ending left me speechless. The supplemental ending was a nice touch that provided an update on the main characters and left things on a slightly happier note. The characters and environment were both brilliantly executed. It felt like I was dropped on the streets of the Bronx, and all of the main characters behaved like I would imagine real teens would act in a similar situation. Many of the characters exhibited the identity confusion so common in this age range, and I particularly enjoyed reading about how Thomas approached this iconic conflict of adolescence. The somewhat sci fi element of the memory-altering procedure was also interesting and added an intriguing mechanism by which to explore some deep themes. However, the author was able to use it skillfully without needing to include drawn out technical explanations, which I appreciated as I think it would have just distracted from the overall narrative. So many interesting themes and ideas were explored in this book, it will be impossible to go over them all here. Ultimately, it was a book about learning to accept oneself despite the opinions of others and the necessity of finding happiness within the bad things that may happen in life. One of the key takeaways of this book was the message that bad things will inevitably happen to every single person but how we respond to them is the determining factor in our happiness. It also illustrated that attempting to erase, change, or bury who we are or the bad things that happen to us does nothing to help us move forward but instead keeps us trapped in the past. Furthermore, this story pointed out the healing power of acceptance, friendship, and love while also demonstrating the devastating psychological impacts of toxic masculinity, homophobia, and poverty. More Happy Than Not was a book that broke my heart but also gave me a great deal of hope. If the main character could not only survive his ordeals but find happiness within them, there is no reason I, or anyone else, cannot do the same. I recommend it for everyone as it teaches an important lesson, but I think anyone who has trouble reading about death, suicide, or extreme homophobia should approach this book with caution. The impact of this book on me is hard to put into words, but I can't think of another book that made me feel so much in such a short period of time. It was a book I will never be able to forget, and I foresee reading it again multiple times in the future. Therefore, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More Happy Than Not was incredibly heartbreaking... *by T***N on June 9, 2024* More Happy Than Not was incredibly heartbreaking and truly transformative. The story follows a Aaron Soto, a young teenager trying to maneuver a life after the death of his father, a death of a close friend, and the fact that he has feelings for guys. The story unravels from there and we see Aaron trying to navigate these complex emotions. More Happy Than Not is a true insight into life not always being happily ever after. It was so easy to read and I definitely felt like I was reading a story with a character who has sort of been through what I have been through. My one complaint is that the ending felt a little too rushed for my liking and since this is the deluxe edition, I almost found the new ending a little unnecessary. Please be aware before going into this book that there are a plethora of trigger warnings. I appreciated the original ending way more, even if it was MORE HAPPY THAN NOT. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Deceptively Light Tale that Turns Very Dark *by J***R on July 30, 2026* I'd read other teenage "gay" books by Adam Silvera and enjoyed them. This one packed more of a punch than the others though it started as light and almost shallow reading. Aaron (the protagonist) is a low income urban teenager hanging out with a circle of friends. They are not the best kids but they don't seem to be really bad, albeit one is mentally ill and he has an aura of danger even amid the light-hearted games the boys are playing. And Aaron's budding romance with Genevieve also seems on the road to happiness. There are a couple hints that not all is well here-- Aaron's father has committed suicide and Aaron himself attempted suicide, but we are given those facts without any depth or detail. The whole first part of the book seems to not really go anywhere serious and I almost got bored with it. Oh, there's also a SciFi element due to a technology called Leteo which enables traumatic memories to be eliminated and Aaron does seem curious about it hinting that maybe the things that the story does not explain might lead him toward that technology. But then due to Aaron's new friendship with Thomas things start to unravel a thread at a time. "The truth will out" as the old saying goes. And abruptly the story turns serious and increasingly dark. There's a breakthrough event (both literally and figuratively) and we-- and Aaron-- discover that things are not what they seemed to be, affecting every aspect of his life and relationships. No spoilers, but I will say that the story spirals downward and becomes emotionally wrenching. I am very glad the author decided to add an additional chapter to original story rescuing us from an original and utterly devastating ending. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/166081520-more-happy-than-not-deluxe-edition](https://www.desertcart.no/products/166081520-more-happy-than-not-deluxe-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*