Althea & Oliver
Althea & Oliver by Cristina Moracho is a poignant exploration of friendship and love, published by Penguin Young Readers Group on March 8, 2016. This reprint edition spans 400 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Althea Carter and Oliver McKinley, who have been best friends since childhood. As they approach the end of their junior year in high school, Althea grapples with her feelings for Oliver, while he faces a serious health crisis that disrupts their lives.
Readers will find an intricate story that delves into themes of identity, illness, and the complexities of growing up. The plot centers on Althea’s determination to mend her relationship with Oliver after a pivotal decision leads to a rift between them. As Oliver embarks on a clinical study in New York, Althea’s journey to reconcile her actions takes her up the coast, highlighting the challenges of adolescence and the impact of choices on personal connections. This edition offers a thoughtful narrative that resonates with young adult fiction enthusiasts.
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“The bittersweet romance, Oliver’s battle with his illness, and Althea’s coming-of-age struggle should appeal to fans of John Green and Sarah Dessen who are looking for something new.” —VOYA
Althea Carter and Oliver McKinley have been best friends since they were six. Now, as their junior year of high school comes to a close, Althea has begun to want something more. Oliver simply wants life to go back to normal, but when he wakes up one morning with no memory of the past three weeks, he can’t deny any longer that something is seriously wrong with him. Then Althea makes the worst decision ever, and her relationship with Oliver is shattered. When he leaves town for a clinical study in New York, she drives up the coast after him, determined to make up for what she’s done.
Cristina Moracho’s extraordinary debut is an achingly real story about identity, illness, and love—and how one decision can change everything.
A TIME Magazine Top 10 YA of 2014 ~ An SLJ Best Books of the Year ~ A Booklist Editor’s Choice 2014 ~ A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2014
“Fans of Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor and Park will enjoy debut author Cristina Moracho’s trip back to the 1990s in Althea and Oliver.” —CNN.com
“A gut-wrenching tale.” —People
* “Moracho’s coming-of-age story carries rare insight and a keen understanding of those verging on adulthood.” —Booklist, starred review
* “Mesmerizing.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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