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“Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.”
I really enjoyed this book. I had been warned to read it with a box of tissues next to me, as it was a really sad book. Yes, I got teary eyed for a bit, but it was all justified, I mean, the sad scenes were there for a reason, not just to make readers cry.
Hazel is a girl who refuses to mope. Just like that. She refuses to be labeled as ‘depressed’. She’s like: I’m basically dying, I have a right to feel down sometimes. This disease might kill her in the end, but it sure as hell wouldn’t prevent her from living her life. She doesn’t feel really comfortable during the support group meetings until Augustus appears.
Augustus is in remission, which as far as I understood means that for now he is cancer-free. He drives like a maniac. I loved this character. He is funny and puts others before himself. Hazel is wary of him at first, but when she gets to know him she falls for him hard and fast.
Hazel has this book she has read thousands of times and finishes in an open ending. With the help of Augustus she flies to Amsterdam, but what she finds is not what she was expecting. I won’t tell you guys any more so I don’t spoil the ending for you, but believe me, you should really read it.
The characters are lovable, strong, and don’t demand your pity as a reader. I really enjoyed reading this book.
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