About the book
“A unique and unforgettable love.” —Teen Vogue
John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel.
Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how we can all feel lost until we find someone who loves us because of our faults, not in spite of them.
Born with cerebral palsy, Amy can't walk without a walker, talk without a voice box, or even fully control her facial expressions. Plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, Matthew is consumed with repeated thoughts, neurotic rituals, and crippling fear.
Both in desperate need of someone to help them reach out to the world, Amy and Matthew are more alike than either ever realized.
When Amy decides to hire student aides to help her in her senior year at Coral Hills High School, these two teens are thrust into each other's lives. As they begin to spend time with each other, what started as a blossoming friendship eventually grows into something neither expected.
One girl who can’t speak. One boy who can’t stop the thoughts in his head.
- A Powerful Friends to Lovers Story: She needs help navigating the halls of high school; he needs a reason to get out of his own head. Neither of them expects to fall in love.
- Honest Disability Representation: Told from the dual perspectives of Amy, who has cerebral palsy, and Matthew, who is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- YA Mental Health Focus: A compassionate and unflinching look at life with OCD, anxiety, and the courage it takes to reach out for help.
- For Fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell: A perfect read for anyone who loves heartfelt, character-driven stories that are equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful.
Editions of Say What You Will
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062271112
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062271129
Read an Excerpt
“A unique and unforgettable love.” —Teen Vogue
John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel.
Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how we can all feel lost until we find someone who loves us because of our faults, not in spite of them.
Born with cerebral palsy, Amy can't walk without a walker, talk without a voice box, or even fully control her facial expressions. Plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, Matthew is consumed with repeated thoughts, neurotic rituals, and crippling fear.
Both in desperate need of someone to help them reach out to the world, Amy and Matthew are more alike than either ever realized.
When Amy decides to hire student aides to help her in her senior year at Coral Hills High School, these two teens are thrust into each other's lives. As they begin to spend time with each other, what started as a blossoming friendship eventually grows into something neither expected.
One girl who can’t speak. One boy who can’t stop the thoughts in his head.
- A Powerful Friends to Lovers Story: She needs help navigating the halls of high school; he needs a reason to get out of his own head. Neither of them expects to fall in love.
- Honest Disability Representation: Told from the dual perspectives of Amy, who has cerebral palsy, and Matthew, who is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- YA Mental Health Focus: A compassionate and unflinching look at life with OCD, anxiety, and the courage it takes to reach out for help.
- For Fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell: A perfect read for anyone who loves heartfelt, character-driven stories that are equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Say What You Will about?
“A unique and unforgettable love.” —Teen Vogue
John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel.
Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how we can all feel lost until we find someone who loves us because of our faults, not in spite of them.
Born with cerebral palsy, Amy can't walk without a walker, talk without a voice box, or even fully control her facial expressions. Plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, Matthew is consumed with repeated thoughts, neurotic rituals, and crippling fear.
Both in desperate need of someone to help them reach out to the world, Amy and Matthew are more alike than either ever realized.
When Amy decides to hire student aides to help her in her senior year at Coral Hills High School, these two teens are thrust into each other's lives. As they begin to spend time with each other, what started as a blossoming friendship eventually grows into something neither expected.
One girl who can’t speak. One boy who can’t stop the thoughts in his head.
- A Powerful Friends to Lovers Story: She needs help navigating the halls of high school; he needs a reason to get out of his own head. Neither of them expects to fall in love.
- Honest Disability Representation: Told from the dual perspectives of Amy, who has cerebral palsy, and Matthew, who is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
- YA Mental Health Focus: A compassionate and unflinching look at life with OCD, anxiety, and the courage it takes to reach out for help.
- For Fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell: A perfect read for anyone who loves heartfelt, character-driven stories that are equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Say What You Will?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics > Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
Where can I read a sample of Say What You Will?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062271112
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Say What You Will?
Cammie McGovern
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Say What You Will is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062271112) and ebook(ISBN 9780062271129)
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