Letters to the Lost by Brigid Kemmerer is about Juliet, whose mother passed away, and Declan, who works at a cemetery for required community service. Juliet writes letters to her mother as a way to feel connected to her, and Juliet leaves these letters at her mother’s grave. Though she never received any response, she returns to her mother’s grave one day to find a response to one of the letters. The response was written by Declan, although neither knows who the other is.
The Fault in our Stars by John Green follows a 16-year-old named Hazel Lancaster who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Thyroid Cancer and has accepted her terminal diagnosis. However, she meets a boy named Augustus (Gus) in her cancer support group who opens her eyes to the meaning of life, love, and death. It is through these reflections that a work of art known as this book is born. The writing helps reveal to the reader the harsh realities of cancer, as well as the struggle cancer patients go through on a daily basis.
The Fault in our Stars by John Green follows a 16-year-old named Hazel Lancaster who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Thyroid Cancer and has accepted her terminal diagnosis. However, she meets a boy named Augustus (Gus) in her cancer support group who opens her eyes to the meaning of life, love, and death. It is through these reflections that a work of art known as this book is born.
When reading It Ends With Us, the book had many emotional twists. From having happy moments like when she got her flower shop to more disturbing moments with Ryle. This book is a very easy read for those who want to start reading more.
Twilight is a supernatural romance novel that follows Bella Swan as she moves to a rainy town called Forks. She finds herself sitting next to Edward Cullen in Junior Biology. Now, Edward isn’t any normal boy, he has pale skin and a perfect face. But, Bella can’t seem to connect with him. Had she done something wrong?
Summary: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas follows the story of Celaena Sardothien, a skilled assassin who is serving a life sentence in the salt mines of Endovier. However, her fate takes an unexpected turn when she is offered a chance at freedom by the Crown Prince Dorian Havilliard. The catch: she must compete in a deadly tournament to become the King's Champion, risking her life against other criminals and warriors.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is an intricate literary fiction novel by Gabrielle Zevin that centers on old friends Sadie Green and Sam Masur and Marx Wantanabe, Sam’s college roommate. Sadie, Sam, and Marx create a gaming company together and face the complexities of love, relationships, and evolving life in this poignant, long story. I personally enjoyed the level of depth Sadie Green and Sam Masur contained.
The book Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren, is a beautifully written book about how love will always be left in your heart, no matter how much time goes by. Macy was just ten years old when she met Elliot, and after eleven years they are reunited. In what feels like a lifetime of memories since they last saw each other, they must deal with the heartache of childhood, while also learning how to be a part of each other's adult lives.
You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao is a realistic fiction with a bittersweet story. The story starts with 17-year-old Julie Clarke who’s recently been through a tragedy, her boyfriend Sam died in an accident. All she wants is to go back in time so that everything will be okay again. She decides that to move on she needs to forget him entirely and that’s the only way she can be okay. One day, when she’s at her lowest she calls his phone not expecting him to pick up, but he does.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover is a powerful contemporary romance novel that explores complex themes of love, resilience, and domestic abuse. The story revolves around Lily Bloom, who faces a challenging relationship with Ryle Kincaid, a successful neurosurgeon with a troubled past. As their love story unfolds, Lily must confront painful secrets and make difficult choices, ultimately finding the strength to break the cycle of abuse and redefine her own path.
