Nicola Yoon
Nicola Yoon is a Jamaican-American author best known for her young adult novels. Her debut novel, 'Everything, Everything,' was published in 2015 and became a New York Times bestseller. Her second book, 'The Sun Is Also a Star,' has received critical acclaim and was also turned into a major motion picture. Yoon's work often explores themes of love, identity, and fate.
Books
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1. Everything, Everything
The novel centers around a teenage girl who has spent her entire life confined to her home due to a rare disease that makes her allergic to virtually everything. Her world is small and meticulously controlled until a new family moves in next door, and she begins a complicated romance with the teenage boy who becomes her window to the outside world. As their relationship deepens, she becomes willing to risk everything to experience life and love, leading to revelations that will change her understanding of the illness that has defined her existence. The story is a poignant exploration of the desire for connection and the lengths we go to for the people we care about.
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2. The Sun Is Also A Star
The book is a young adult romance that explores themes of fate, love, and the interconnectedness of lives. It follows Natasha, a Jamaican-American girl who is trying to prevent her family's deportation from the United States, and Daniel, a Korean-American boy who is struggling with his parents' expectations for him to become a doctor. Over the course of a single day in New York City, their paths cross in a serendipitous encounter, leading them to spend the day together. As they share their dreams, fears, and stories, they develop a deep connection that challenges their beliefs about destiny and the power of their choices amidst the ticking clock of Natasha's impending deportation.
The 8634th Greatest Book of All Time
