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To All the Boys I've Loved Before

A Todos los Chicos de los que me Enamoré

At the insistence of her mother, Hazel Grace Lancaster, a seventeen-year-old with cancer, frequents a support group where she meets a boy, Augustus Waters, who is there for their mutual friend Isaac. Hazel, who has thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs, and Augustus, who had osteosarcoma but is now cancer-free after losing his leg, share a bond over their experiences. They exchange favorite books and Hazel introduces Augustus to "An Imperial Affliction," a novel about a girl with cancer that she finds relatable. The book abruptly ends leaving its characters' fates unknown, intriguing Hazel. Soon after, Augustus manages to get in touch with the book's reclusive author, Peter Van Houten, and they start corresponding via email. Van Houten alludes he could only answer Hazel's inquiries about the book's ending in person.

Subsequently, during a Dutch-themed picnic, Augustus surprises Hazel with news that a cancer charity is fulfilling his wish of taking them both to Amsterdam to meet Van Houten. Despite her initial excitement, Hazel is hesitant about her growing feelings for Augustus, likening herself to a grenade that could hurt him when she dies. But after a health scare lands her in the ICU, she learns that Augustus never left her side and is even more determined to go to Amsterdam. Her parents and doctors are initially against her traveling due to her health, but they finally agree after persuasion from her familiar physician, Dr. Maria. However, their meeting with Van Houten is disappointing as they find him to be a bitter drunk. Despite the setback, they visit Anne Frank's house, share a romantic moment, and make love for the first time. The next day, Augustus reveals that his cancer has returned and spread.

Heading back home, Hazel witnesses Augustus's health deteriorating rapidly, and she shifts from calling him Augustus to Gus, as his parents do. Gus arranges a prefuneral for himself where Hazel and Isaac give heartfelt eulogies, expressing their love for him. Gus passes away eight days later, and to Hazel's surprise, Van Houten attends the funeral. She learns that Gus and Van Houten had kept in touch, and that Gus had been working on a sequel to "An Imperial Affliction" for her. Van Houten, under the influence of alcohol, confesses that the story was his way of dealing with his daughter Anna's death from cancer. Hazel encourages him to get sober and write another book. Later, she discovers that Gus had wanted Van Houten to use the pages he'd written to create a eulogy for her. Reading Gus's words, she agrees with his sentiment that while pain is inevitable, we can choose whom we allow to hurt us, and he was happy with his choice. The story ends with Hazel affirming that she too is content with her choice.

The Fault in Our Stars

Bajo la Misma Estrella

Anna and the French Kiss

Anna y el beso francés

A Novel

Una Novela

The story revolves around Alex Claremont-Diaz, a 21-year-old college student and the son of America's first female president. Alex, driven by his ambition for a political career, is living in the White House with his family. The narrative begins with Alex and his sister June about to attend a British royal wedding. Alex harbors a deep-seated dislike for Prince Henry, the younger brother of the groom, due to a past unpleasant encounter. During the wedding, Alex's confrontational antics with Henry, fueled by alcohol, leads to a scandalous incident that forces him into a public display of friendship with Henry to maintain US-UK relations.

As Alex and Henry spend more time together, Alex begins to see a different side of Henry, particularly when Henry shows compassion towards a young cancer patient. An incident involving a loud noise and a forced retreat into a supply closet leads to an emotional confession from Henry about his past and a subsequent exchange of contact details between the two. Later, at their annual New Year's Eve party, a midnight kiss from Henry confuses Alex, who has had relationships with men but never identified as bisexual. This marks the beginning of a clandestine relationship between the two, full of secret meet-ups, flirtatious exchanges, and growing feelings.

However, given the high public profiles of both Alex and Henry, the relationship needs to remain secret. The political landscape is further complicated when Senator Rafael Luna, a close family friend and mentor to Alex, switches sides to join the opposition against Alex's mother's reelection campaign. Despite the turmoil, Alex comes out to his parents and admits his love for Henry. As their relationship intensifies, a leak exposing them to the press throws them into crisis. Following accusations, confrontations, and an emotional rollercoaster, they eventually manage to gain public support and acceptance. In the final scenes, Alex's mother wins the election, and Alex and Henry celebrate their love openly, marking a new chapter in their lives.

Red, White & Royal Blue

Rojo, Blanco y Azul Real

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Simon vs. la Agenda de los Homo Sapiens

When Dimple Met Rishi

Cuando Dimple Conoció a Rishi

A Fangirl Fairy Tale

Un Cuento de Hadas para Fanáticas

Geekerella

Everything, Everything

Todo, Todo

Simon Snow, Book 1

Simon Snow, Libro 1

Carry On

Continúa

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristóteles y Dante descubren los secretos del universo

I'll Give You the Sun

Te Daré el Sol

Stella Grant, a high school senior, faces a life-threatening situation due to cystic fibrosis when she gets a fever and a sore throat. Stella, who was diagnosed at six, is disciplined about her treatment and medication routine to maintain her spot on the lung transplant list. This resolve comes from her fear of causing her parents, who divorced after her sister Abby's death, more pain. She meets a young man named Will Newman, another cystic fibrosis patient at her hospital, with the lethal B. cepacia. Although initially drawn to him, Stella is turned off by his rebellion against hospital rules and his plan to halt treatment to travel when he turns 18.

Despite her initial wariness, Stella finds herself bothered by Will's neglect of his regimen and offers to help him. They start taking their medications together via Skype and forming a bond. After learning about Stella's deceased sister, Will tries to discuss it with her, causing Stella to pull away. Stella's first surgical procedure without Abby stirs up emotions and gives Will an opportunity to support her, leading her to fall in love with him. However, the risk of cross-contamination forces them apart. 

Despite the barriers, Stella decides to reclaim some control over their lives and proposes maintaining a distance of only five feet instead of six. However, the sudden death of their friend Poe and the arrival of Stella's new lungs create new complications. Stella falls through ice on a frozen pond while arguing with Will about receiving the lungs, and he saves her. However, realizing his presence is a threat to Stella's health, Will steps back. Months later, both are traveling, with Stella's health improving due to her new lungs and Will sticking to his regimen. They share a poignant moment at the airport, consciously standing five feet apart.

22 Best Young Adult Romance Books of All Time

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

The Fault in Our Stars

Anna and the French Kiss

Red, White & Royal Blue

A Novel

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

When Dimple Met Rishi

Geekerella

A Fangirl Fairy Tale

Everything, Everything

Carry On

Simon Snow, Book 1

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

I'll Give You the Sun

Five Feet Apart

Eleanor & Park

Autoboyography

Tweet Cute

A Novel

The Truth About Forever

Saint Anything

Pushing the Limits

Only Mostly Devastated

A Novel

My Life Next Door

Love from A to Z

Counting Down with You

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22 Best Young Adult Romance Books of All Time

To All the Boys I've Loved Before

The Fault in Our Stars

Anna and the French Kiss

Red, White & Royal Blue

A Novel

Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

When Dimple Met Rishi

Geekerella

A Fangirl Fairy Tale

Everything, Everything

Carry On

Simon Snow, Book 1

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

I'll Give You the Sun

Five Feet Apart

Eleanor & Park

Autoboyography

Tweet Cute

A Novel

The Truth About Forever

Saint Anything

Pushing the Limits

Only Mostly Devastated

A Novel

My Life Next Door

Love from A to Z

Counting Down with You

Sources

What To Read Next

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