This was a decently enjoyable book, one I picked up on a whim to have on in the background. The story and its characters were well fleshed out and entertaining to follow, but I didn't find myself getting as emotionally invested in their lives as I have for other YA-insta-love stories.

(Although, I will say Poe's death killed me a bit inside.)

 

I also want to mention that for a book published in 2018, it did feel weirdly relevant to the pandemic lifestyle, not only through its smaller details (i.e. the main characters having to wear masks, stay six feet apart, etc.) but also its larger themes of isolation and what their illness has taken away from them. Maybe I would have enjoyed this book a bit more if I read it in a pre-pandemic time, but having read this in 2021, I couldn't bring myself to empathize with characters who disregarded important medical advice because they were "in love."  

Read before you watch the film, both are great - but the book is more raw and emotional before you watch the film

Rated: /4.5 stars/ It got the job done and delivered everything it promised. A great book. 

I thought this was a nice read. Something simple and fast. Will, Stella and Poe are all relatable characters and the book really explores their individual problems. I know some may consider this insta-love, but I feel it worked within this book. All throughout the book Stella and Will are explaining how life for people who have cystic fibrosis is short and unpredictable. So it makes sense for them to form attachments quickly as well as lose them.

Major Spoilers!

I love the way Will figured out he was projecting onto his mom at the end that was one of my favorite parts. I was very upset when Poe died he definitely one of my favorites.

 

Own Voices Reviews for the Book:

1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIhd3uLSW3Q

2.http://www.gunnaresiason.com/five-feet-apart-book-review/

Own Voices Reviews for the Movie

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtE_Or9XlAQ

2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbsbQ0k5yH4