37 pages • 1 hour read
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In Lancali's debut young adult novel I Fell in Love with Hope, Sam, heartbroken after his lover's suicide, vows never to love again until he meets Hikari, who challenges his understanding of love and loss. Alongside friends with chronic illnesses, they navigate life in a hospital, grappling with their conditions and learning what it means to truly live. The book includes discussions of mental health, domestic abuse, abortion, self-harm, and suicide.
Readers describe I Fell in Love with Hope by Lancali as an emotionally poignant narrative that delves deeply into themes of love, loss, and resilience. The characters are well-developed and relatable, crafting an engaging and heartfelt story. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.
Readers who relish dramatic, heartfelt narratives will find much to appreciate in Lancali’s I Fell in Love with Hope. Fans of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars and Jandy Nelson’s I’ll Give You the Sun will likely connect with this poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring human spirit.
Love / Sexuality
Mental Illness
LGBTQ
Modern Classic Fiction
Fantasy
Romance
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Life/Time: Coming of Age