Book description
For fans of Talia Hibbert and Lynn Painter comes a funny and unflinchingly honest story about a teen who must come to terms with her disability and what it means for her identity, her love life, and her future.
Brynn Kwan is desperate for her high school persona to be…
Why read it?
1 author picked Conditions of a Heart as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I adored the raw, genuine, and fantastic disability rep, but the charming second-chance romance was another highlight!
This book is impactful and educational as it is comforting. The protagonist has hEDS, POTS, and MCAS. I loved how these conditions were depicted with great compassion while also realistically portraying everyday life when chronically ill.
From Sydney's list on YA with disability and/or mental health rep.
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