Books like Just breathe by Cammie McGovern
David Scheinman, the high‑school senior class president and wrestling star, grapples with cystic fibrosis while Jamie Turner, a sophomore with depression, struggles to find her voice. Their initial connection grows into a profound friendship that allows both to be their true selves. As they share moments of joy and sorrow, they begin to hope for healing and happiness together. Yet, both carry heavy secrets, and their time to be honest with one another may be slipping away.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Cammie McGovern
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