Rachael Lippincott's 'Five Feet Apart' is a poignant and heartbreaking young adult novel that explores the challenges of love under extraordinary circumstances. It follows Stella Grant, a meticulous cystic fibrosis patient, and Will Newman, a rebellious peer with the same condition, who must maintain a strict six-foot distance to prevent cross-infection. Their undeniable connection defies medical protocols, leading them to question the rules and yearn for a touch they cannot have. The novel delves into themes of hope, mortality, and the difficult choices faced when love conflicts with survival, ultimately painting a powerful picture of resilience and the human spirit's capacity for connection.