HappyHead Series 2 Books Collection Set by Josh Silver - Young Adult - Paperback

Titles in This Set
HappyHead
Dead Happy

Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780861545537 (HappyHead) / 9780861547821 (Dead Happy)
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Age Range: 14+

Overview
This two-book paperback set brings together Josh Silver's acclaimed HappyHead duology, a dark, twisty YA thriller that blends dystopian suspense with a tender queer love story. Following teenager Seb through a sinister "happiness" retreat and its terrifying aftermath on the island of Elmhallow, these two novels have earned award nominations and glowing reviews for their gripping plotting and emotional depth. A must-have set for fans of high-concept YA thrillers.

About the Book(s)
HappyHead opens on an epidemic of unhappiness. When Seb is offered a place on a radical retreat designed to solve the national crisis of teenage misery, he sees it as a chance to change how people see him and finally make his parents proud. But as he's drawn to the enigmatic Finn, Seb begins to question the true nature of the retreat's challenges. The deeper into the programme the boys go, the more disturbing the assessments become, until escape starts to feel impossible.

Dead Happy picks up the story as Seb, having somehow survived the HappyHead programme, finds himself stranded on the remote island of Elmhallow with nine other "chosen" survivors, under the watch of a freakishly beautiful couple. Reluctantly teaming up with Eleanor once again, Seb is forced through a series of ever-stranger trials designed to test their bond, all while desperately searching for Finn. What he uncovers is an even darker reality than the one he escaped, in a nail-biting conclusion that ties the duology together.

Together, these two novels form a complete, self-contained story arc, ideal for teen and adult readers who enjoy suspenseful, socially conscious YA fiction with genuine emotional stakes.

• Complete 2-book HappyHead duology in one set
• Gripping YA dystopian thriller with a heartfelt LGBTQ+ love story
• Award-nominated: shortlisted for the YA Book Prize and nominated for the Carnegie Medal
• Brand new paperback copies, perfect for gifting
• Ideal for fans of dystopian thrillers and mental-health-themed YA fiction
• Great value way to own the full series in matching paperback editions

About the Author
Josh Silver was born on a farm in the Lake District and now lives in Manchester. In his twenties he trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), performing in the West End and on Broadway, before retraining as a mental health nurse working with teenagers. Drawing on that experience, his debut novel HappyHead was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and the YA Book Prize. His writing continues to explore mental health and identity through gripping, high-concept storytelling for young adults.

Why You'll Love This Set
A tense, thought-provoking duology that tackles mental health with real heart, wrapped in a page-turning dystopian thriller. Perfect for teen readers and YA fans who love a slow-burn romance with high stakes.

Please Note: The individual books in this set will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover shown in the images.