We normally use “more” or “most” for comparative and superlative adjectives, respectively, that cannot take a suffix, especially for an adjective with three or more syllables. Two-syllable adjectives are more flexible, but they almost always take a suffix when they end in a “y,” like “happy.” When You Might Use “More Happy” But I did like the characters. Aaron had an interesting mind to delve into. Gen wasn't two-demensional like one might expect a side character like her to be. I loved Thomas. I loved (?) Collin. maybe you've never done it before, this badass slide down a thirty foot rail at a forty-five degree angle, and maybe you think it's probably a bad idea—but you've seen other kids do it, and it looks awesome. I'm not going to tell you a whole lot about More Happy Than Not. Basically, this is the story of 16-year old Aaron - a boy whose father committed suicide a few months ago and now lives in the projects with his family. It's about choosing a different path for himself . . .

Without giving anything away, later in the book Aaron decides he wants a Leteo procedure, and is determined to get one, whatever it takes. The twist provided in the book I thought was very good, Aaron is beaten up after being seen hugging Thomas. His ‘friends’ are massive homophobes and they nearly kill him. This act of violence causes Thomas’ memories to unwind – meaning he has actually had the Leteo procedure in the past, but can’t remember it (obviously). He unwinds to memories of another relationship – with a boy called Collin; of being punched the shit out of by his dad when he comes out to him; of Collin breaking things off with him, and finally with Aaron’s dad committing suicide, for which Aaron blames himself. The novel takes an unexpected, complex turn . . . In the end, readers are left with a gripping story about one memorable teen, and if it also leaves them pondering how his life might have been different if various elements had been improved, that is likely the exact takeaway intended.” Adam Silvera explores the inner workings of a painful world and he delivers this with heartfelt honesty and a courageous, confident hand. Combine these with a one-of-a-kind voice and a genius idea, and what you have is a mesmerizing, unforgettable tour de force.” If you’re using the nominative case, “than” is a conjunction. If you’re using the objective case, “than” is a preposition, and what follows is the object of the preposition. Aaron is one of the most interesting, authentic teen narrators I’ve met, and his story is told with incredible courage and unflinching honesty. Silvera managed to leave me smiling after totally breaking my heart. Unforgettable.”

Beyond the Book

Adjectivesalso have comparative and superlative forms that either take words such as “more” and “most” or accept suffixes at the end. In our case, the comparative form for “happy” is usually “happier.” Durand, E. Sybil; Jiménez-García, Marilisa (2018-06-01). "Unsettling Representations of Identities: A Critical Review of Diverse Youth Literature". Research on Diversity in Youth Literature. 1 (1). Browne, Katelyn R. (January 2020). "Reimagining Queer Death in Young Adult Fiction" (PDF). Research on Diversity in Youth Literature. 2 (2). This is not like any story you’ve ever read about self-discovery and acceptance. This is t he story about self-discovery and acceptance.” Cremonini, Alise (January 2017). "More Happy Than Not". English Journal. 106 (3): 97–99 – via ProQuest.

Batchelor, Katherine E.; Ramos, Maria; Neiswander, Samantha (2018-01-02). "Opening Doors: Teaching LGBTQ-themed Young Adult Literature for an Inclusive Curriculum". The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas. 91 (1): 29–36. doi: 10.1080/00098655.2017.1366183. ISSN 0009-8655. S2CID 149118163– via Taylor & Francis Online. Notice in the above examples that we’re comparing a person’s happiness to anyone else or comparing the same person’s happiness over time.Adam Silvera is a voice missing in YA fiction. The honesty of his words and his ability to tell a story make you realize that we’ve been waiting for him. I’m blown away.” Happiness is an emotion everybody experiences and compares amongst themselves. However, just like every other word in the English language, there are rules for using variants of the adjective “happy”— for instance, is it “happier” or “more happy”?