Thursday, February 11, 2016

Everything, Everything
By Nicola Yoon
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Personal Rating: 8/10

This book is about a Madeline--a girl who hasn't been able to leave her house for the past seventeen-years. Madeline had SKID, also known as Bubble Baby Disease. She is allergic to the entire world. Madeline has never interacted with anyone besides her mother, her online tutors, and her nurse. Then one day a moving van pulls up next door. Her new neighbors have a son her age. His name is Olly, and Madeline knows from the moment she sees him that he was going to be very important to her . But seeing the untouchable world outside can be more harmful than Madeline ever imagined.

I read this book in one day, it is a very quick read. I really liked the writing and the voice of the main character. There have been a lot of books coming out lately about sick teens--Falt In Our Stars knockoffs--but this one felt very genuine and sweet. The romance was sort of cheesy and unrealistic, but I felt like the focus was really on Madeline and her sickness. My favorite part of this book was the visual aspects. There are lots of sketches and funny lists that really add to the story. Also, I liked the twist at the end, it was pretty unexpected. Overall, I think this is a wonderful thing to read when you're looking for a quick, entertaining, and heartwarming read.

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