And Both Were Young

by Madeleine L'Engle

First published 2010

Flip is a misfit at her Swiss boarding school, still grieving her mother's death and struggling to connect with the other girls. But everything changes when she meets Paul, a mysterious French boy. As their secret romance blossoms, Flip starts to heal and find her voice. With Paul's support and her art teacher's guidance, Flip must confront her troubled past to build a brighter future.

Genres: romance, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family

Setting: France, Switzerland

152 pages · Paperback · Impact

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