Life threatening cancer brings two teens together in this "story about moving
through the trajectory of illness and loss and then beyond it" (Bulletin,
starred review) in the bestselling tradition of John Green's The Fault in Our
Stars.
Francis is determined to forge his own way in school and life despite his loony,
awkward, broken family...and noticeable lack of friends. Then he is diagnosed
with leukemia. It wasn't part of his strategy, but there are moments when he can
see the upside. After all, people are nice to you when you're sick.
While in the hospital, Francis meets Amber. She's outspoken and sarcastic, and
Francis falls for her