Say What You Will

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“A unique and unforgettable love.” —Teen Vogue

John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel.

Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how we can all feel lost until we find someone who loves us because of our faults, not in spite of them.

Born with cerebral palsy, Amy can't walk without a walker, talk without a voice box, or even fully control her facial expressions. Plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, Matthew is consumed with repeated thoughts, neurotic rituals, and crippling fear.

Both in desperate need of someone to help them reach out to the world, Amy and Matthew are more alike than either ever realized.

When Amy decides to hire student aides to help her in her senior year at Coral Hills High School, these two teens are thrust into each other's lives. As they begin to spend time with each other, what started as a blossoming friendship eventually grows into something neither expected.


One girl who can’t speak. One boy who can’t stop the thoughts in his head.


  • A Powerful Friends to Lovers Story: She needs help navigating the halls of high school; he needs a reason to get out of his own head. Neither of them expects to fall in love.
  • Honest Disability Representation: Told from the dual perspectives of Amy, who has cerebral palsy, and Matthew, who is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • YA Mental Health Focus: A compassionate and unflinching look at life with OCD, anxiety, and the courage it takes to reach out for help.
  • For Fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell: A perfect read for anyone who loves heartfelt, character-driven stories that are equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful.
“A unique and unforgettable love.” —Teen Vogue John Green's The Fault in Our Stars meets Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park in this beautifully written, incredibly honest, and emotionally poignant novel. Cammie McGovern's insightful young adult debut is a heartfelt and heartbreaking story about how ...

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39 reviews
Ananya Damodare
October 6, 2014
Wondeful book.... Awesome..The story is nice , but the first half is more pleasant and slow than the second half which includes things which young adults don't prefer reading. The book is no where near the fault in our stars.
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Brenda Sanchez
February 17, 2015
This book is amazing. A love story with alot of ups and downs. The ending left me wanting more so maybe a second book?? Very different from Eleanor and Park. But it is a great book in its own way.
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Blanca Saucedo
December 27, 2014
I like the story it's nothing like Eleanor and parks but still a good read
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About the author

Cammie McGovern is the author of Say What You Will as well as the adult novels Neighborhood Watch, Eye Contact, and The Art of Seeing. Cammie is also one of the founders of Whole Children, a resource center that runs after-school classes and programs for children with special needs. She lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with her husband and three children.

Cammie McGovern is the author of Say What You Will as well as the adult novels Neighborhood Watch, Eye Contact, and The Art of Seeing. Cammie is also one of the founders of Whole Children, a resource center that runs after-school classes and programs for children with special needs. She lives in ...

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