This a great book for teens who struggle with out of the norm medical issues. I loved the addiction of a 'fairy tale' curse being upon the teens that brought them bad luck but didn't take away the factual message of disease. One of the main characters has type 1 diabetes and her struggles to grow up and accept this fact is nicely documented without being over dramatic. The other main character has a 'mysterious' illness that no one can figure out or actually believe. He is eventually diagnosed and the two end up helping save each other when the need arises. It is a wonderful, coming of age friendship book between a girl and boy while shedding light on two diseases. A great addition to any classroom or middle schooler library!

This was such a cute book! I loved the interesting storyline and the characters were great! Highly recommend!

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Liam and Aliana are kids with unique health issues. Falling asleep at random times beyond his control leads to many frustrating moments for Liam in both his school work and soccer. For Aliana, low blood sugar in the form of diabetes forces her to be mindful of sugar levels on a daily basis.
Their assignment pairs them to evaluate and rewrite a fairy tale that reflects their lives. Liam is skeptical and believes there is no link with his random sleeping episodes. Aliana believes the opposite that Fairy Tales may have some truth in them. Through their assignment, they learn about one another's illness and its link to the world of Fairy Tales.

This well written story alternates between Liam and Aliana. We feel Liams frustration of knowing something isn't right with his random sleepiness but not having a diagnosis. Aliana is well aware of being on top of her sugar count. In her own right, she is a warrior living life to the fullest. The dialogue flows nicely between characters and chapters.

A recommended read.