"Five Feet Apart" is about a young girl named Stella and a young guy named Will. They both have cystic fibrosis. It is a disease where your lungs build up with mucus and slowly decreases its function. It switches off between Stella and Will's perspective every chapter. It is one of my favorite aspects of the book because it lets us into the thoughts, feelings, and reactions of each character. These two have been going to hospitals their whole lives and now this time they end up in the same one. Stella and Will meet and the rest is history. I can't and won't give anything away because this book is too good to give absolutely one thing away. I really want you guys to experience this book. It is immensely heart wrenching, beautiful, and exquisite. I am in love with this book, it has definitely moved its way to my top 10. I finished this book before one of my classes in my car. I was sobbing at the end in a parking lot and had to walk into class looking like a clown because of my tears. I'm not saying the books ending was bad/sad, but it hurt my heart just enough. Please go pick up this book and read it before you go see the movie in March. In the trailer, the movie looks pretty well adapted from the book, so I'm excited to go see it. I even saw direct lines used which excites me so much. I love the book and I'm expected to love the movie.
Favorite Characters: I can't choose between Stella and Will it is impossible. I love them both in different ways. Stella is so brave, strong, and powerful. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to be vulnerable. I love her. Will is fearless, exciting, and funny. He is living for himself and no one else. I love him.
Favorite Quotes: "If I'm going to die, I'd like to actually live first."
"I know what it's like to have that fear. But the fear didn't stop the scary shit from happening."
"The pain reminds me that they were here, that I'm alive."
