{"product_id":"cherophobia-jada-lasha-hollingsworth-9781964531908","title":"Cherophobia: Confessions of a Lovesick Young Adult","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCherophobia: Confessions of a Lovesick Young Adult\u003c\/b\u003e follows Jada, a young adult grappling with the complex and often contradictory emotions that come with love and happiness. Cherophobia, the fear of happiness, serves as a metaphor for Jada's internal struggle as she navigates her journey through love, self-discovery, and the pressures that shape her understanding of joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of poems shares raw and honest confessions, laying bare Jada's fears, hopes, and moments of bittersweet joy that define her experiences with finding her soulmate. From the thrill of first love to the heartache of unfulfilled expectations, Jada ponders if she has the strength to give up her soulmate and put herself first, to become the person she was always meant to be-even if it means embracing heartbreak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelving into the nuances of human emotion, this book captures the essence of what it means to love and be loved, all while fearing the inevitable pain that happiness might bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCherophobia: Confessions of a Lovesick Young Adult\u003c\/b\u003e is a deeply moving exploration of the human condition, resonating with anyone who has ever felt the sting of vulnerability and the desire for connection. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Lovesick Series follows Jada Hollingsworth, the Lovesick Liaison, as she navigates the different stages of love throughout her life. The series begins with Limerence and continues throughInfatuation, Monophobia, Cherophobia, and Emophila. Throughout the series, the author explores how various experiences shape our growth, transformation, and understanding of life and love.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes the Lovesick Series unique is that each book was written during the corresponding time period in the author's life, starting from middle school and progressing through high school, college, young adulthood, and parenthood. This approach makes each book a time capsule, providing an authentic glimpse into the emotions, experiences, and relatability of love at each stage. Each book covers a significant phase of existence and self-discovery, from crushes and relationships to trauma, heartbreak, loneliness, true love, and self-love.\u003cbr\u003eThe Lovesick Series invites readers to revisit and unpack their own life experiences by exploring the relatable and diverse ways in which they, too, have experienced love and loss. Through beautifully crafted poems, the series offers true transparency and vulnerability, providing chronological storytelling that resonates with readers.\u003cbr\u003ePrevious volumes: \u003cbr\u003eLimerence: Confessions of a Lovesick Middle Schooler\u003cbr\u003eInfatuation: Confessions of a Lovesick High School Girl\u003cbr\u003eMonophobia: Confessions of a lovesick College Girl\u003cbr\u003eLook for \u003ci\u003eEmophilia\u003c\/i\u003e in 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jada Lasha Hollingsworth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 196453190X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964531908\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wider Perspectives Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.36lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d","brand":"Jada Lasha Hollingsworth","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440592892159,"sku":"9781964531908","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0bf3df31-5941-4874-8e07-053ade7c6a25.jpg?v=1777183479","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cherophobia-jada-lasha-hollingsworth-9781964531908","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}