Anna and the French Kiss is a book full of adventures and romance written by the New York Times bestselling author: Stephanie Perkins. This book was published on December 2, 2010, and has since taken the genre of young adult romance by storm. Anna and the French Kiss is the perfect read for teenagers and young adults.
Anna and the French Kiss is a story of a teenage girl named Anna who is told that she will be spending her senior year in Paris. She is devastated that she will have to leave her friends and crush behind at home. Her parents fly her to Paris and bring her to the School of America in Paris (SOAP). This school is filled with English-speaking students who are learning how to speak French.
Anna is miserable and terrified of being left alone in a country where she can’t tell what everyone is saying. However, Anna quickly makes a new friend, Meredith, who introduces her to her other friends which makes her feel more at home. One of Meredith’s friends is Étienne. Anna and Étienne instantly become friends and lab partners at their school.
Over time, Anna and Étienne become closer friends. They have their ups and downs, yet they always end up back together as friends. Anna starts to realize that she is falling for Étienne. However, Meredith also has a crush on him. Anna has to decide whether to follow her heart and risk the consequences of ruined friendships to be with the person she loves or take the safe route and stay friends with Étienne while keeping her old and new ones in the process.
“I’m saying I’m in love with you! I’ve been in love with you this whole bleeding year!”
Étienne St. Clair
The overall mood of this book is enthralling and makes the reader want to continue turning the pages. Anna is a main character with a personality that everyone can relate to. This book is truly inspiring and helps people see the world in a new light.
Anna and the French Kiss is a must-read for all teenagers and young adults who like romance novels. This book is guaranteed to keep you engrossed in the pages and savor every one of them. Anna and the French Kiss deserves a five out of five stars rating. This book can be found at many libraries or on various websites.
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