Anna and the French Kiss is a 2010 novel by Stephanie Perkins. It's about Anna, who is unexpectedly sent to a boarding school in Paris for her senior year. There, she meets Etienne St. Clair, a handsome and charismatic boy who quickly becomes her close friend. The book has been praised for its Parisian setting, charming narrator, tantalizing pacing, sparkling repartee, vibrant supporting characters, smart dialogue, and fresh characters.