37 pages 1 hour read

Lancali

I Fell in Love with Hope

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

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.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read I Fell in Love with Hope?

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.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Love / Sexuality

Mental Illness

LGBTQ

Genre

Modern Classic Fiction

Fantasy

Romance

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Life/Time: Coming of Age