Heather O'Neill

2 summariesLiterary Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy

Heather O'Neill is a Canadian author known for her fiction that often explores themes of childhood and resilience. Her notable works include "Lullabies for Little Criminals," which tells the story of a young girl navigating a troubled upbringing, and "The Lonely Hearts Hotel," a tale of love and ambition set in a fantastical version of 1930s Montreal.

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Books by Heather O'Neill

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Lullabies for Little Criminals
Heather O'Neill
4.0 (20k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
Thirteen-year-old Baby navigates the perilous, drug-addled streets of Montreal, clinging to doll-filled suitcases and her own vivid imagination, as she fends off a charismatic pimp and her neglectful father in a desperate search for belonging and self-preservation.
The Lonely Hearts Hotel
Heather O'Neill
3.8 (12k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In 1930s Montreal, two orphaned prodigies navigate a theatrical underworld of charismatic pianos and radicalized chorus girls, fighting to reunite and create their dream circus against all odds.