A review by kmdahlgran
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

My girls love this book, so I read it as well. I had a hard time with the story. I think the basic story was sweet. But, I like my stories to be realistic and I’m not sure how real the CF was in this story. Would someone with 35% lung function be able to do all the things Stella was doing? I also read from a mom’s perspective and struggled with the teens’ seemingly reckless behavior. I have read enough YA lit to see the appeal for my teens. For me, this one is liked but not loved.
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