This is competent YA tearjerker territory—not groundbreaking, but emotionally effective if your teen is ready for it. The cystic fibrosis angle adds real stakes and educational value beyond typical teen romance, and the medical details are respectful and accurate.

That said, it's heavy. Really heavy. Death, dying, medical trauma, the whole package. The language is saltier than some parents expect from a 'medical romance,' and there are enough references to teen sex to warrant a conversation first.

If your 14+ kid is a confident reader who likes emotional stories and can handle serious themes, this delivers. It's the kind of book that builds empathy and sparks real conversations about mortality, autonomy, and what makes life meaningful. Just don't hand it to a 12-year-old and expect sunshine—this one's designed to wreck you.