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Anna and the French Kiss

Stephanie Perkins
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Anna and the French Kiss

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Stephanie Perkins

Anna and the French Kiss

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL580L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

464,141 ratings

71%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Anna and the French Kiss?

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.

4.2

464,141 ratings

71%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL580L

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