ROMANCE

Better Than The Movies

https://www.juniorlibraryguild.com/better-than-the-movies-9781534467620j

Review: Such a sweet, innocent, uplifting rom-com! Lynn Painter is a master at these kinds of stories, and Better than the Movies is one of her best! With lots of cute scenes that make your heart do flips and moments where genuine, deep connections are built, this book is my number one recommendation for romance lovers!

Description: "Better Than the Movies," written by Lynn Painter follows Liz Buxbaum, a high school senior and hopeless romantic. Liz has always dreamed of having a perfect rom-com-worthy love story, and when her childhood crush, Michael, moves back to town, she sees her chance. To get closer to Michael, she reluctantly teams up with her charming yet irritating neighbor, Wes Bennett. As they work together, Liz finds herself rethinking her ideas about love and romance.

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/to-all-the-boys-ive-loved-before-jenny-han/1115553213

Review: This book is very relatable and has a unique story line - all of Lara Jean's crushes mysteriously get her old love letters. Super fun to read, and lots of cute moments in here as well!

Description: "To All the Boys I've Loved Before," written by Jenny Han, follows the life of Lara Jean Covey, a shy and introverted high school girl. Lara Jean writes secret love letters to all her past crushes, never intending to send them. However, her life turns upside down when the letters are mysteriously mailed out, revealing her feelings to her former crushes. As Lara Jean navigates the fallout, she deals with complex emotions, unexpected relationships, and learns about love.

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Five Feet Apart

https://www.simonandschuster.net/books/Five-Feet-Apart/Rachael-Lippincott/9781665904964

Review: Be prepared to cry by the end of this novel! This story explores the pain behind a romantic connection between two teens with CF. This book allows you to experience love in a much different way than other stories out there. Must read - but you might get your heart broken!

Description: "Five Feet Apart," written by Rachael Lippincott, follows Stella and Will, two teenagers living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Stella is organized and determined to follow her treatment regimen, while Will is rebellious and skeptical of the medical system. Despite their different approaches to managing their illness, they are drawn to each other but have to maintain a distance of six feet apart to protect their health. As their feelings for each other deepen, Stella and Will struggle with the limitations of their condition and the desire for connection.

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