This was such a moving read and definitely the first of many I will be reading by this author. I found all the characters relatable in their own way. The romance aspect was written so well.

SICK KIDS OF LOVE broke my heart, patched it back together, and then shattered it again.

Moskowitz has written such a powerful, resonant story, filled with lots of laughs, swoons, and a rollercoaster of heart-tugging emotion. Sasha and Isabel simply leap off the page, and their relationship has honestly become one of my favourite YA pairings. Not to mention, the portrayal of chronic illness was beautifully depicted; having an #ownvoices author truly does make such a difference.

Please, don't be turned off by the title -- you'll be missing out. Between its rich authenticity, well-developed characters, easy-to-root-for romance and beautiful emotional arcs, SICK KIDS IN LOVE really is one of the best books of the year!

I admit, I was hesitant to read this because of the title. Sick kids could be really heavy and tough topic to read. But I thought this was handled very well and discussed chronic illness in a very mature but not overwhelming way. I am glad there is some rep out there for teens and adults alike who are living with chronic illness, as well as those who aren't but may gain a new understanding and empathy for those who are.

Aahhh my heart is just so full right now. This book is magic and beautiful and god it's everything I needed at this point in life. I cried lots.

Alright so. Sasha and Isabel are the actual cutest. They feel like real, flawed people who make mistakes and learn from them. Their romance was everything and I love this book so much.

Also, I felt so seen when I read this. So much of this book resonated with me. So much so it actually made me cry several times. I just... I can't even with this book. It's everything. Go read it!

4/5 Stars. Thank you to Entangled publishing and netgalley for sending me this arc. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

I was very wary when requesting this because the title ‘Sick kids in Love’ which obviously you assume both parties would not have a happy ending. But I do not regret diving into this story at all.

I love these characters, they caught my eye instantly and were so loveable. They are funny and made me laugh and had me rooting for them because they were so enjoyable.

Them navigating their lives amidst the pain and suffering they were going through made it so enjoyable, heartbreaking and captivating.

I was sent this arc by Entangled publishing and Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

DNF. Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this early copy! I decided to not keep reading this one, it was not for me. Thanks!

Honestly, I was wary on starting this book because the protagonists are, well, sick and I know that that would not end well for both parties. But diving into Isabel and Sasha's story was not a mistake. I can't even begin to express how emotionally attached I am to them both. Plus points because Moskowitz made sure that there weren't any stereotypes about chronic illness.

Let's talk about the characters. I adore them. I'm devoted to them. They made me laugh, giggle, tear up, and had me rooting for them because they are just that likable. We have Isabel, the protagonist, who is not a risk-taker because she's dying and cautious about life. She's achingly real with herself but there are times she doesn't admit something. Then there's Sasha who's inarguably the cutest contemporary mc I've read in a while. He's such a soft boy and I love soft boys they made me want to protect them. Their banters never fail to put a smile to my face.

The whole process of them navigating their lives amidst the pain and suffering they're enduring was captured really well. I loved every moment of it.

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Isabel’s got rheumatoid arthritis and because of that (and the fact her dad is a doctor) she spends time at the hospital for infusions and volunteer work. She’s a columnist in her school newspaper too and has a strict no-dating rule. Until she meets Sasha, another sick kid. Sasha, who is the friend she needed slowly breaks down those walls... but between their own illnesses and life experiences, what will happen?
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As someone who has chronic illnesses, I could really relate to some of the inner battles Isabel has. Do you live life, push yourself and pay for it later or do you say no and disappoint friends who don’t necessarily understand? There’s a lot of deep inner turmoil discussions and figuring out life stuff. And that deep stuff is really what brought the book to life for me because it makes you think and feel.
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Overall, this one is getting 4🌟. A lot of deep stuff, strong character work and real-life issues - I highly recommend this book if you’re into that!
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I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. Thank you to @entangledteen and @netgalley for the opportunity!

I read a lot of emotional books and when I first saw this title, I'll be the first to admit I was afraid. That was the case until I saw the tagline "They don't die in this one.". I needed that, because even though I knew they were sick, my heart wasn't going to be ripped into pieces. I have to say even though that's the case, Sick Kids in Love was still a very emotional story.

Our two main characters both have chronic illnesses. Isabel has rheumatoid arthritis and Sasha has Gaucher Disease. What I loved is that the author really talked about those illnesses head on. Yes, they are still both able to do a lot of things, but it also showed us the harder side of these illnesses and the struggles. Sasha getting sick can land him in the hospital and isn't invisible. Isabel's illness is invisible. On the outside there's nothing to see and I can't imagine having to explain that to people.

Isabel is such a strong character though and I adored her as a main character. She looks healthy when she can be in excruciating pain. Her friends make this harder by asking her to do things that will leave her in pain days after. Part of Isabel wants to be "normal", but the other side needs to be able to say no. She just needs to hear that she's going through something and it's not nothing. All of this while being a teenager isn't easy. Isabel tries to do the best she can with the hand she's been dealt.

The romance in this story was really cute. I loved how they met and it slowly grew into more. It didn't feel like the instalove a lot of stories get, but more of a meet-cute that slowly develops. Also, hats off to the author for not having their relationship be perfect. Between their illnesses and just being teenagers, not everything goes smoothly and we got to see those moments. To me that made the moments of the communicating and trying even more special. I loved them together!

There were a lot of heartwarming moments in this story, but also moments I just wanted to hug both characters. Even though I'm grateful I can't relate to having this struggle, I think it's important books like this are published with disabilities and chronic illnesses. I'm happy I read Sick Kids and Love and really hope we see more and more books like this are published in the future!

It's hard to articulate exactly how much I loved this book. The characters are so vivid, and they have such a realistic and healthy (no pun intended) relationship. I mean, they are not healthy separately, but their relationship is the opposite of abusive - they are so supportive and loving of each other. They make mistakes, because they're 16, and this is their first relationship. But they always try to do better for each other. And the author gets it - what it's like to be chronically ill. Gosh, this was just such a good read and I can't recommend it enough.

When I enjoy a book as much as I enjoyed this one, I struggle to find the words to express just how much I liked it. I find that I stumble over my words because I want to convey just how much I want everyone to run out for a copy. While this was not a light hearted rom-com (because it does deal with serious topics of divorce, chronic health and mental health), it did give me warm fuzzy feelings at the end. I am thrilled to say that the author did not include these topics just for the sake of including them. They were handled with the care and respect that they deserved. The author clearly did the research so while I was deeply connecting to the characters, I was learning more about the illnesses. That felt refreshing.

I devoured this book in one sitting so in a way, it checked all of the boxes when it came to a YA contemporary read that swept me off of my feet. The characters had wonderful arcs that proved they could grow by the end of the story. Not to mention there was messy family drama that made this feel like a more believable and relatable story. It gave me all of the feels.

I am making this short and sweet because I really want everyone to get their hands on a copy of this book. Either borrow it from the library, from a friend, or buy a copy. Whatever needs to be done, everyone needs to give this one a chance.

I enjoyed reading several aspects of this book! The pacing was wonderful, characters were well drawn, and the reading experience on the whole was delightful.

This book was so adorable! Even though it dealt with heavy topics like chronic illness, dysfunctional families, betrayal and ablest friends, it wasn't depressing! It was actually really cute and uplifting, and I loved it!

I'm always a bit afraid of reading a book like this because they're often Too emotional for me. But the synopsis just looked so good and I couldn't pass up on the opportunity of reading it. I'm so glad I took that chance because this was such a fantastic and beautiful read that I wouldn't have wanted to miss out on.

I absolutely loved how the characters were written down; they felt so real and relatable and made this story so beautiful. The author did a truly marvelous job with them. The writing was enthralling and had me truly engaged and connected from the start.

I do think that some plottwists were just a bit too much and not necessary, but in general this was a really good read for me!

I really enjoyed this book and found myself not wanting to put it down. I thought the characters were cute and well portrayed as well as the events they experienced. With that said, I cannot believe they story stopped where it did. Will there be a sequel? I fill like so many questions were left unanswered. If it hadn’t been for the part of the audiobook that said “this concludes Sick Kids in Love” I would have though that Hoopla jipped me.

Please tell me I’m not the only one left feeling this way?

I had my daughte read this, and she enjoyed it. She was hoping it was similiar to 5 feet apart. She read though it quickly and would recommend it to her friends.

This was an incredibly simple, feel good novel. I particularly liked the tagline on the front cover: 'They don't die in this one', alongside the white text and blue background.

We have a novel here about chronically ill kids who first meet in a hospital. Isabel is the daughter of one of the doctors there, and she also volunteers at the hospital each Wednesday. We find out very quickly that she's got a bit of a complex about not being 'as sick' as other kids who have it worse. Regardless of this, she has rheumatoid arthritis, is commonly incredibly sore, unable to do a lot of things able bodied people take for granted, and is friends with only healthy kids at her school.

Sasha is a kid who has Gaucher Disease. The only friend he reports is someone else who is ill. His illness is also visible, while Isabel's is not. Nonetheless, Sasha in his laid back way manages to teach Isabel a lot about accepting herself and her capabilities, especially when they are less than what she or others around her thinks she could be.

There is a lot of change and growth for both characters in this novel, and it's basically a slow, cozy read that allows the reader to take the time to get to know the characters and the struggles in their every day lives. It's about the relationships people have with their families, and how you can love someone even though their attitude towards you can be a little problematic. It shows both people who are willing to learn to be less ableist, and those who aren't.

The story skipped around a bit timewise, not really landing in any particular time for too long, and I sometimes felt that emotional things were left a bit up in the air because of it, but that would probably be my only complaint for this very easy read.

This book was utterly amazing and so not the tearjerker I was expecting!! Even though it dealt with heavy topics like chronic illness, dysfunctional families, betrayal and ablest friends, it wasn't depressing! It was actually really cute and uplifting, and I loved it!

As someone with chronic pain due to cancer, I felt like I could really connect with the characters in this book. I loved the dynamic between the two and the story was just all around very well written. I would absolutely read more by this author!

This was a beautiful and refreshing love story, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone and anyone.

I found this book slow in paces and it could've been more detailed. The characters were likeable but not really relatable and I felt that there needed to be more information on their illnesses to really understand what they were going through. The story was interesting and it was a pleasant read but not a book I would reread again.