In this book the main character is called Hazel. Hazel has cancer, that's what defines her. Her whole life is based around the one fact that she has cancer. However, she is on a drug that will stop her life-threatening tumour from growing, but it cannot be removed. Whilst attending her Cancer Kid Support Group one week, a gorgeous-looking boy won't stop staring at her. And this 'gorgeous-looking' boy starts defining Hazel, as more than just having cancer.
I would rate this book a 10/10 as I can't put it down and just read it again and again. I love the plot because you think the story is heading one way and then all of a sudden it changes. My favourite character in this book has to be Isaac as he goes through something so traumatic (you have to read it to find out what!) yet he still manages to keep smiling and carry on with his life. The way this book is written is perfect, as there is a good balance of description, thoughts and speech, making you read on and on and on. The ending to this book made me cry and still brings tears to my eyes as I read it for the fifth time. As I've said, once you start reading this book you will never be able to put it down, it will change your life forever.
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