4.5/5 I really enjoyed this book for many reasons. Yoon does a great job of mediating the genre--taking risks but still adhering to certain YA aspects. The casual diversity in the text is gorgeous. Personally, I loved Maddy's fixation with Hawaii and their trip because I was there less than a year ago. I could see Black Rock, Kaanapali, and Lahaina (the deleted scene). My only critique of the novel is that Maddy and Olly both seem a little too perfect. This seems to be a feature of the genre but I would have loved to have seen Maddy struggle with her illness via a blog or another platform. I think it was a little far fetched to believe that Maddy had zero internet friends or support in this day and age. I also wanted to know more about Olly's journey after their return/the move. What happened? Why did they go back to New York? But other than those minor issues, I'm so glad this book exists. I'm so happy that this isn't another text that romanticized young death and serious illness *cough* John Green *cough* I'm so thrilled to see a YA novel by, about, and for WOC gaining so much positive attention as a successful YA text. Planning to check out more of Yoon's work very soon!