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A Thousand Boy Kisses

by Tillie Cole · 286 pages · Published September 2016
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4.33 / 5 across 95K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A devastating, romantic Adult new adult romance built around childhood sweethearts, terminal illness, bucket list. 286 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

Terminal Illness Death Grief
Childhood Sweethearts
Terminal Illness
Bucket List
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
New Adult Romance
Contemporary
Moods
Devastating
Romantic
Beautiful
Key Tropes
Childhood Sweethearts
Terminal Illness
Bucket List
Ending
Satisfying
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Is A Thousand Boy Kisses spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy A Thousand Boy Kisses?

Readers who love devastating and romantic stories with childhood sweethearts and terminal illness. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is A Thousand Boy Kisses?

A devastating, romantic Adult new adult romance built around childhood sweethearts, terminal illness, bucket list. 286 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for A Thousand Boy Kisses?

Content notes include: terminal illness, death, grief. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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