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Say What You Will

Cammie McGovern
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Say What You Will

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Cammie McGovern

Say What You Will

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL660L

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Super Short Summary

Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern follows Amy, a high school senior with cerebral palsy, and Matthew, who has OCD, as they navigate their disabilities and form a meaningful friendship that deepens into love. Amy hires student aides, including Matthew, to increase her socialization, and they support each other through various challenges, ultimately realizing their feelings for one another. The book includes themes of pregnancy, adoption, and the complexities of living with a disability.

Emotional

Inspirational

Challenging

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

3.9

17,314 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern has garnered praise for its authentic portrayal of disabilities and the depth of its characters, Amy and Matthew. However, some readers felt the narrative was predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a touching exploration of friendship and self-discovery, despite minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Say What You Will?

Readers who enjoy intimate, emotionally driven young adult novels exploring themes of disability and first love will find Say What You Will captivating. Fans of John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate the nuanced character development and heartfelt narrative.

3.9

17,314 ratings

58%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL660L

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