Everything, Everything

 

Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Pages: 310

Rating: 5/5

Summary:

            Madeline has lived the past 17 years of her life from the safety of her decontaminated house due to a rare disease that has made her allergic to almost everything. All she has is her mom and Carla, her nurse that stays with her every day. Her life gets a bit more complicated when Olly moves in next door and stares at her through the window. The encounter is the beginning of a friendship and journey they embark on together. This book illustrates how to live life when you don’t have much of a life to live.

Pros:

·       The format of the book was visually appealing; there were a lot of illustrations that cleverly gave more insight into the main character.

·       Very interesting plot that moved quickly and have unexpected turns.

·       Great character development; although this was a quick read, I felt like I really got to connect with the characters.

Cons:

·       As someone who does not usually enjoy romance in books, there were a few parts I found to be cheesy.

Final Thoughts:

            A very interesting story of a girl with a disease who must decide how to live her life despite her restrictions. The author was able to craft a story that kept me wanting to know more; I finished this in one afternoon! Definitely a great read for any fan of YA fiction. As someone who is not a stranger to the medical world, it gives an interesting perspective on how to live life but also manage an illness.