Anna and the French Kiss
400
Novel • Fiction
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Realistic Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionParis, France • Contemporary
2010
YA
14-18 years
HL580L
In Stephanie Perkins’s young adult contemporary romance Anna and the French Kiss (2010), American student Anna Oliphant is reluctantly sent to a boarding school in Paris for her senior year. Initially homesick, Anna befriends her neighbor Meredith and falls for the charming Étienne St. Clair, who is already in a relationship. As Anna navigates friendship, heartache, and self-discovery in a new city, she ultimately finds love and personal growth.
Romantic
Humorous
Heartwarming
Emotional
Hopeful
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Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins is praised for its charming romance, engaging characters, and vivid Parisian setting. Reviewers appreciate the authentic teen voice and emotional depth, though some criticize predictable plot elements and occasional clichés. Overall, it’s seen as a delightful, heartfelt read for young adults.
Perfect for young adult readers who savor romantic, coming-of-age tales set against a picturesque backdrop, fans of Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins will also enjoy the charm and emotional depth found in Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Gayle Forman's If I Stay.
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Anna and the French Kiss was Stephanie Perkins's debut novel and has garnered a strong fan base since its release in 2010, establishing her as a popular author in young adult contemporary romance.
The book's setting, Paris, plays a significant role in the story, and Stephanie Perkins has mentioned that she has a personal love for the city, which inspired her to write a novel set there.
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Stephanie Perkins initially wrote the novel as part of the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a challenge to write a novel of 50,000 words in the span of a month.
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400
Novel • Fiction
•
Realistic Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionParis, France • Contemporary
2010
YA
14-18 years
HL580L
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