Stay Awake, Agatha leads you to the unpredictable love story of Agatha and Cooper where they go against time and the inevitable fate due to their illness. A battle that led together and, at times, further apart but the ultimate question is will they hold it til the end? Get ready for a roller coaster as you journey with Agatha and Cooper with only a string of love and faith that bounds them together.

What is Stay Awake, Agatha?

The story revolves around Agatha and Cooper, who spent most of their lives confined in the hospital battling against their illnesses. Two star-crossed lovers bound in an institution that doesn't give them a guarantee of what life awaits them. Their friends and guardians witnessed how the two risked it all in the name of love with an enemy they don't have control of - death.

The novel explores the extent of how much you can sacrifice for the person you love, in this case, Agatha and Cooper. Written with a mixture of a first and third person depending on which perspective is highlighted per chapter. Serialsleeper's Stay Awake, Agatha is a Filipino web novel that has made its way to traditional publication because of its popularity on online platforms.

The Characters of Stay Awake, Agatha

Agatha Grace Tanya

Agatha has Narcolepsy, a sleeping disorder, that has robbed her of a normal life like kids her age. She has a chronic case of this disease, causing her to snooze for days, even years. Not knowing what to do, her parents sent her to the hospital to get the necessary treatment. This is where she met new people who were meant to change her life, including Cooper.

Cooper Alvarez

Hospital-ridden since his childhood because of Myeloma, Cooper has lived a lifestyle different from the rest of his peers. Cancer took a toll on his health and he had to hide his almost bald head with a beanie. But as sick as he was, he was still playful, running away from his nurse aide until he stumbled at Agatha. Since then, he has changed from a naughty boy to a cheerful one in the company of a sleeping beauty. The two grew up together in the small space, Zero Ward, where they await their fate.

Reema San Jose

Reema is a fangirl Agatha met when she played a song from her favorite K-pop band, EXO. She was assigned to the same ward as Cooper, Javi, and Agatha, albeit confined earlier compared to the latter. The two hit off and became close friends after learning that she and Agatha shared the same interest in music. It was she who discovered that Agatha was taking the experimental medicine to stop her from sleeping to spend more time with Cooper and her friends. She knew that doing so put her life at risk.

Javi

Javi was the fourth patient in Zero Ward who was tied to his wheelchair due to an accident.

Kuya Leo

The nursing resident who was in charge of Zero Ward since the day Cooper was confined was fondly called Kuya (older brother) Leo. Bearing witness to everything, he became a second father to the four patients under his stead. However, Leo grew old and suffered a stroke. Despite this, he went back to the hospital after he recovered to watch over his "adopted" children. It was Kuya Leo who played cupid to bring Agatha and Cooper together.

The Characters and their relationships

As most of the setting took place in the hospital, the relationship between the characters evolved. Cooper has lost the desire to live due to his illness but Agatha was able to influence him to treat each day as a blessing. Spending time with each other from sunrise to sunset to whenever one of them fell ill.

Agatha fell into a sleep coma, waking up a few months after, which had taken a toll on her relationship with Cooper. He was devastated at the thought that she might not wake up to see him alive. Their utter desperation to stay together had led them to decisions that only put their life at risk. Agatha signed a waiver to take the experimental medicine while Cooper staged a car accident so he can be sent back to the hospital after recovering from cancer.

 

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Themes of Acceptance and Unconditional Love

The lifestyle of the four patients in Zero Ward was anything but normal where they spent more time with doctors and nurses, rather than with classmates and friends. Agatha and Cooper faced the inevitable question of death or recovery day in and out. It took their love for each other to accept what is and make each moment count until their last heartbeat.

Accepting their fate that each passing day may be the last is a hard pill to swallow. But with the help of their family and friends, they were able to cross the bridge of love.

The romantic trope may seem like a cliche but the twist and turns plus cultural nuances made Stay Awake, Agatha a novel that is close to the heart.

In conclusion, the web novel Stay Awake, Agatha is a romantic story with a slice of life that shows the dynamics of family, friends, and lovers, True love transcends illness and even death. If you want something that will let you sit at the edge of your seat while being swept in whirling romance, Stay Awake, Agatha is a must-read.

FAQs

Q: Who is the author?

A: The author is Serialsleeper, a pen name, with the real name Maureen Apdian, previously known as serialkiller. She had been writing online since 2012 and would often write while listening to a certain playlist.

Q: Is Stay Awake, Agatha based on a true story?

A: No, it's fictional and not based on any true story. According to the author, Stay Awake, Agatha is a "spin-off" from her previous story called Chasing Hurricane. Reading the first novel isn't necessary as it has a completely different plot from the former. The author retorted that Stay Awake was a feat to complete due to the emotional roller coaster she had to go through to finish the story.