Title: Everything, Everything
Author: Nicola Yoon
ISBN: 9780553496642
No. of Pages: 320
Genre: Young Adult; Romance
Origins: Random House Children’s Books
Release Date: 1 September 2015
“My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.
Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.”
I loved everything about this book. Sure, it is a bit simple and formulaic. Yes, it may trivialize children’s health issues. However, it is truly a special story. The illustrations are amazing. Ms. Yoon never tries to lighten Olly’s family situation or the seriousness of Maddy’s illness. Rather, she presents them both very matter-of-factly. To that end, the voices are authentic. Speaking of the end, it was just about perfect. I immediately ran out and bought a permanent copy for my library and cannot wait to share it with my daughter.
I have heard about this one and it does sound enticing. I like what you have to say about it. I’m curious and will add it to my TBR list. thanks!
It is a great book! You are going to love it.
I’m v curious to read this! I have a theory about how the story comes out & am interested to see if I am correct. :p
It is such a great story. I will be curious if your theory proves to be correct or not.
Omg! I loved this book and then shared it with my 13 year old daughter. She loved it too and read it in one day!!
I cannot wait for my daughter to read it. I know she is going to love it!
This seems like a sweet book, I did have interest until I realized it was a YA. My daughter is 8 so maybe I will start reading them again when she is a little older.
There is nothing wrong with reading YA for the pure pleasure of reading a good story. There are some fantastic books out there. You should give it a go if it sounds interesting to you.
I still haven’t gotten to this book, but I very much want to read it. I’m glad to see you enjoyed it so much, especially enough to buy a copy!
Oh, you really need to read it. You are going to love it!