The question of miracles

This iconic YA novel similarly explores the lives of teenagers grappling with terminal illness, first love, and profound existential questions. Fans of Iris's introspective journey and her search for meaning amidst her condition will connect with Hazel and Augustus's poignant story and their quest for a meaningful existence.

Maddy, like Iris, lives in a meticulously controlled environment due to a rare illness (SCID) that keeps her confined indoors. Readers will resonate with her yearning for the outside world, her journey of self-discovery, and the powerful, transformative experience of first love that challenges her isolated existence.

This book centers on two teenagers with cystic fibrosis who must maintain a strict distance from each other, mirroring Iris's own physical limitations and the challenges of connection. It's a deeply emotional story about love, sacrifice, and finding connection despite life-threatening conditions.

Conor, like Iris, faces the impending loss of a loved one due to illness and grapples with complex emotions, grief, and the search for truth. This powerful and imaginative story delves into the difficult questions of mortality and acceptance through a unique narrative voice and a blend of realism and magical elements.

This classic features Colin, a boy confined indoors due to perceived illness, whose journey to health and happiness is sparked by friendship and the healing power of nature. Fans will appreciate the themes of isolation, personal transformation, and the 'miracle' of recovery and connection.

This adult novel explores the profound impact of a life-altering disability on both the individual and those around them, delving into complex questions of quality of life and personal choice. Readers who appreciated the emotional depth and difficult ethical considerations in Iris's story will find a similar resonance here.

This poignant memoir, written by a neurosurgeon facing a terminal cancer diagnosis, offers a deeply introspective and philosophical examination of life, death, and meaning. It will appeal to readers who appreciated Iris's contemplation of mortality and the search for purpose in the face of illness.

While not about physical illness, Eleanor's story explores profound social isolation and the journey to overcome past trauma and find genuine connection, much like Iris's struggle to connect with the world. Readers will appreciate the character's unique voice and her path to self-discovery and belonging.

This classic explores the ethical implications of scientific intervention to alter intelligence, delving into themes of identity, human potential, and the fleeting nature of 'miracles.' Fans of Iris's introspective journey and the profound questions surrounding her condition will find a powerful, thought-provoking narrative here.

Auggie Pullman, a boy with a severe facial difference, navigates the challenges of school and social acceptance, offering a powerful narrative about empathy, resilience, and finding your place. Readers will connect with the themes of overcoming adversity and the importance of inner strength, mirroring Iris's own journey.