Five Feet Apart by Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott, and Tobias Iaconis

“Five Feet Apart” by Mikki Daughtry, Rachael Lippincott, and Tobias Iaconis is a young adult romance novel that tells the story of Stella Grant and Will Newman, two teenagers with cystic fibrosis who meet and fall in love in a hospital. Due to their condition, they must maintain a certain distance (at least six feet) from each other to avoid cross-infection, making physical closeness dangerous. Despite this distance, their connection deepens, and they find ways to support and understand each other’s struggles. The novel explores themes of love, illness, friendship, and the importance of human connection, offering a heartfelt and emotional narrative that resonates with readers of all ages.