Five Feet Apart

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Now a major motion picture starring Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson! This #1 New York Times bestselling novel, a Goodreads Choice Winner for Best Young Adult Fiction of 2019, explores the love between two teens who face a unique challenge—they can't get within a few feet of each other without risking their lives. Stella Grant has always sought control, but her fragile lungs have kept her in and out of hospitals. To secure her chance for a lung transplant, she must avoid anything that could lead to infection, adhering strictly to a six-foot distance rule. Will Newman, on the other hand, is desperate to escape the confines of the hospital and has little interest in his treatment or a new clinical trial. He dreams of freedom once he turns eighteen, ready to leave the hospital behind. Yet, he poses a significant risk to Stella; even a breath could jeopardize her health and transplant eligibility. The necessity of staying apart feels like a harsh punishment, but as they navigate their feelings, they begin to question whether a little closeness could be worth the risk. Can they reclaim some of the intimacy their conditions have stolen from them, or will the distance prove too great?