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Sharing Sam — Katherine Applegate

Alison believes that everyone finds their "Mr./Mrs. Right" eventually, but until their times come, she and her best friend Isabella are focusing on their studies, their bright futures, and their families. Of course, a wrench gets thrown in that plan when Alison's "Mr. Right" turns out to be the motorcycle-riding new kid at school that Izzy is crushing on... and the plan is completely thrown out the window when Izzy tells Alison she's been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

In a last-ditch attempt to make her best friend's last days as joyful as she can, Alison begs Sam to leave her behind and to spend time with Isabella, just until everything is over. Romantic feelings are unpredictable things, though, and aren't meant to be toyed with.

A Darker Shade of Magic — V.E. Schwab

Despite the fact that the four Londons share a name, they have little else in common; one is brimming with life, one is held captive by wicked rulers, one has no magic at all, and one is dead. While there used to be traversing between the Londons, now the doors have been sealed to all except the Antari: magicians with the ability to command blood itself, allowing them to travel between the parallels.