The Fault In Our Stars by John Green.
This is such an emotional book. Funny and sad. Simple and so completely complex. I laughed and with the next sentence I cried. I loved that.
I also liked the characters. I found them believable. They didn't have school every day, like normal children who aren't dying, so they had more time to read and learn big words-which a lot of people have a problem with.
The trip to Amsterdam was significant because it shows what tragedy can do to your life of you let it. It's also significant for the relationship progression of Gus and Hazel. I did think it was strange that there was no awkwardness with the sex, it was the first time for them both.
I think the author added the graphic scenes because that's the reality of the disease. To sugar coat it would be insulting to those who've gone through it.
Hazel's grieving process seemed very realistic, I can't imagine how hard it must be to lose someone you love and to know they suffered. I think it's important for young adults to read books like this, that contain deep realistic issues. While tragic, it's also uplifting. It makes you think and realize what you have. Too often we focus on what we don't have and what we want to change, when we should really be grateful.
I definitely recommend this book. 
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