SICK KIDS IN LOVE by Hannah Moskowitz

SPOILER ALERT: (Right on the front of the dust jacket) "They don't die in this one."

Isabel is a junior in high school. At around the age of 8, she was diagnosed with RA - rheumatoid arthritis. With the help of routine infusions, she lives a fairly normal life. Pain is a familiar part of that life, but having a doctor for a father means she is given the advantage of the latest treatment options.

On thing Isabel has decided is that dating is not for her. She believes it is easier, safer, and just plan better that way. It has never even been an issue until the day she meets Sasha. Isabel is sitting in the hospital as her medication dips through the IV into her arm when a pale, yet handsome, young man enters. He is soon hooked up to a similar IV and conversation begins.

Sasha was sick the moment he was born. When it was discovered that he suffered from Gaucher disease, his life became a battle to keep things on an even keel. Fortunately, his version of the disease is the one that allows its victims to live a normal span, but that doesn't mean there aren't complications along the way. 

Long story short, Isabel and Sasha connect again at the hospital and quickly become friends. Their friendship isn't exactly focused on their individual illnesses, but their health issues provide a common ground that neither of them can ignore. Now Isabel must decide if it is time to end her pact to never date. Sasha makes it very tempting to just jump right into a relationship, but relationships are always easy, safe, or better.

SICK KIDS IN LOVE by Hannah Moskowitz is a refreshing tale of two teens exploring what it means to take a chance with love and all the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. Moskowitz crafts realistic characters and true to life situations that are captivating and inspiring.