Breathless by Jennifer Niven

From the bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes a moving, romantic, and unforgettable story about first love, heartbreak, and finding yourself.
In Breathless, Jennifer Niven takes readers on an emotional journey with Claude Henry, whose carefully planned life is upended when her parents announce they are separating. Whisked away to a remote island with her mother, Claude feels angry, betrayed, and more alone than ever—until she meets Jeremiah.
What begins as a summer romance quickly transforms into a life-changing connection that will test Claude’s ideas about love, loss, and her own future. Honest, tender, and deeply relatable, Breathless is a celebration of first love, the bittersweetness of growing up, and the importance of discovering who you are when everything else falls apart.
Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, Gayle Forman, and Sarah Dessen, this novel is both heartwarming and heartbreaking—a story that lingers long after the last page.
 
🎯 Perfect For
Teen readers ages 14+ who love romance and coming-of-age stories
Fans of Sarah Dessen, Nicola Yoon, and Gayle Forman
Anyone who enjoyed All the Bright Places or Holding Up the Universe
Readers who want a heartfelt summer read with both romance and substance
 
💡 Why You’ll Love It
From the author of the bestselling YA classic All the Bright Places
A bittersweet summer romance filled with passion and self-discovery
Explores themes of family, identity, and independence
A perfect mix of romance and emotional depth