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susanneverreads's review against another edition
4.0
I love this book! I would have loved it even more if I didn't already know the twist of the story (note to self: don't read reviews before hand).
I have thoughts about Everything, Everything but I can't but them into actual words. Maybe I will do an actual review later, but for now, I have nothing else to say.
I have thoughts about Everything, Everything but I can't but them into actual words. Maybe I will do an actual review later, but for now, I have nothing else to say.
adelle_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
Bylo to krásné. To bezpochyby. Culila jsem se a smála a chtěla vědět, jak to bude pokračovat. Madeline mě místy neskutečně iritovala a její máma pak ke konci naprosto brutálně, ale jsem s tím spokojenější, než jsem čekala.
A bacha, je to plný spoilerů. (Třeba jak skončí Malý Princ. Grr.)
A bacha, je to plný spoilerů. (Třeba jak skončí Malý Princ. Grr.)
saritablu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
meggie82461's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars!
“Everything’s a risk. Not doing anything is a risk."
“Just because you can’t experience everything doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experience anything."
Anyone who has been my GR friend for any length of time knows that I love YA books. The reason for this is simple- I love first love (see [b:Eleanor & Park|15745753|Eleanor & Park|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1341952742l/15745753._SX50_.jpg|17225055], probably my favoritest book ever). There really is nothing like it; the naiveté, the depth at which an emotional teenager can fall... I mean, there are no past experiences to stop you, right? First love is completely unfiltered and totally genuine. It's so ugly it's beautiful. It spans class, generation, race, socioeconomic status... it is literally universal. So really, the only shock was that I hadn't read this one sooner- but I am actually really glad I waited. At first I wasn't, because I really thought being a parent would ruin some of the magic of these kinds of stories. I've noticed that the closer my son gets to being a teenager, the more I identify with the parents in YA novels, and at first I really hated that. But I've come to appreciate it, because I still have yet to discount the experiences of these characters, even though I know they realistically would never last. Because it doesn't matter, does it? Sixteen-year-old you thought your first love would last forever, and at the time, that is really all that matters. It feels real because it is real.
“Why do I feel like I’ve always known you?”
The main reason I loved this story so much is because it really relied on one of the principles I've already highlighted, and that's how with first love, there are no past experiences to shape your behavior. In this book, the characters fall hard, and that's because one of them literally has barely lived a life. Our heroine, Madeline, is immunocompromised to the point that she cannot leave her house. Visitors have to go through extreme protocols to even be in the same room as her, and even that rarely happens. She is home-schooled (obviously), and her life revolves around her nurse (Carla) and her mother (who is a doctor). Still, she begins to communicate with her next-door neighbor Olly, first through gestures and finally through email and online chat. Madeline falls hard for Olly, which is to be expected, but the truth is that I believed that Olly loved Maddy just as much. He may be able to leave the house and go to school, but his home life is a mess, and communicating with Maddy is the silver lining on the cloud of his life.
I dream that the house breathes with me. I exhale and the walls contract like a pinpricked balloon, crushing me as it deflates. I inhale and the walls expand. A single breath more and my life will finally, finally explode.
Okay, now that I've gushed about first love, I'll get into some quick details. The story is told 100% from Madi's POV. The book gets extra points for originality because there were a LOT of cool formatting and conversation techniques (email, pictures, drawings, etc.) that really set it apart. The writing is stellar. So, you're probably wondering: since this is my favorite genre and I really loved the writing, why not five stars? Well, I figured out early exactly how this story was going to end, and unlike other people, it did kind of take some excitement away from the conclusion. Also, my standards for YA are super high because the genre is FULL of excellent stories that I've read for the majority of my life. Nonetheless, this is an excellent story that I would highly recommend to anyone that wants to remember what it's like to live (and love) like it's the first and last day of your life.
Madeline: I’m not a princess.
Madeline: And I don’t need rescuing.
Olly: that’s ok. i’m no prince
“Everything’s a risk. Not doing anything is a risk."
“Just because you can’t experience everything doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experience anything."
Anyone who has been my GR friend for any length of time knows that I love YA books. The reason for this is simple- I love first love (see [b:Eleanor & Park|15745753|Eleanor & Park|Rainbow Rowell|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1341952742l/15745753._SX50_.jpg|17225055], probably my favoritest book ever). There really is nothing like it; the naiveté, the depth at which an emotional teenager can fall... I mean, there are no past experiences to stop you, right? First love is completely unfiltered and totally genuine. It's so ugly it's beautiful. It spans class, generation, race, socioeconomic status... it is literally universal. So really, the only shock was that I hadn't read this one sooner- but I am actually really glad I waited. At first I wasn't, because I really thought being a parent would ruin some of the magic of these kinds of stories. I've noticed that the closer my son gets to being a teenager, the more I identify with the parents in YA novels, and at first I really hated that. But I've come to appreciate it, because I still have yet to discount the experiences of these characters, even though I know they realistically would never last. Because it doesn't matter, does it? Sixteen-year-old you thought your first love would last forever, and at the time, that is really all that matters. It feels real because it is real.
“Why do I feel like I’ve always known you?”
The main reason I loved this story so much is because it really relied on one of the principles I've already highlighted, and that's how with first love, there are no past experiences to shape your behavior. In this book, the characters fall hard, and that's because one of them literally has barely lived a life. Our heroine, Madeline, is immunocompromised to the point that she cannot leave her house. Visitors have to go through extreme protocols to even be in the same room as her, and even that rarely happens. She is home-schooled (obviously), and her life revolves around her nurse (Carla) and her mother (who is a doctor). Still, she begins to communicate with her next-door neighbor Olly, first through gestures and finally through email and online chat. Madeline falls hard for Olly, which is to be expected, but the truth is that I believed that Olly loved Maddy just as much. He may be able to leave the house and go to school, but his home life is a mess, and communicating with Maddy is the silver lining on the cloud of his life.
I dream that the house breathes with me. I exhale and the walls contract like a pinpricked balloon, crushing me as it deflates. I inhale and the walls expand. A single breath more and my life will finally, finally explode.
Okay, now that I've gushed about first love, I'll get into some quick details. The story is told 100% from Madi's POV. The book gets extra points for originality because there were a LOT of cool formatting and conversation techniques (email, pictures, drawings, etc.) that really set it apart. The writing is stellar. So, you're probably wondering: since this is my favorite genre and I really loved the writing, why not five stars? Well, I figured out early exactly how this story was going to end, and unlike other people, it did kind of take some excitement away from the conclusion. Also, my standards for YA are super high because the genre is FULL of excellent stories that I've read for the majority of my life. Nonetheless, this is an excellent story that I would highly recommend to anyone that wants to remember what it's like to live (and love) like it's the first and last day of your life.
Madeline: I’m not a princess.
Madeline: And I don’t need rescuing.
Olly: that’s ok. i’m no prince
alayna_bryant1's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reaganomck's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
aediger2's review against another edition
3.0
This book is cheesy. Really cheesy. The romance is over the top, it's predictable, and many of the descriptions are silly. That being said, if you're looking for a cheesy romance novel then this is the book for you. It's an easy read with a fun style. I also appreciated the chaos theory motif and the discussion about determinism.
lotteleendertse's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stuckinafictionaluniverse's review
3.0
3 1/2 stars
What I liked:
* This is a sweet romance. It took a while to get attached to the characters, but once they were in my heart they stuck. Olly and Maddy fit so well together.
* The visual elements add so much to the book and keep you reading. There are lots of drawings, letters and graphs. It made it so much fun.
* Maddy is half African American, half Japanese. YES!! Applause for writing a biracial main character.
* Likable characters and a very interesting concept.
What I didn’t like:
* It's silly how Maddy is a stranger to the outside world up until Olly becomes her whole world. This whole concept about how ONE BOY WHO CHANGES EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING didn’t sit well with me.
She’s pretty much obsessed with Olly. I see how she wants to know about the world, but Olly is the most important, Olly is all she cares about. What could have been a book exploring a very unique topic turned into a romance without plot.
* I just think it was a bit superficial about how Maddy wanted a relationship that could be physical than a relationship at all. She obviously loves Olly but there are other ways to express love than touching.
* Lastly, the most disappointing part of this was the ending, which came completely out of the blue, and the more I think about it, the more I want to lower my rating. It felt like sloppy plotting. I wish it had made more sense or at least been hinted at earlier.
It was a cute, quick read but not as amazing as I expected.
What I liked:
* This is a sweet romance. It took a while to get attached to the characters, but once they were in my heart they stuck. Olly and Maddy fit so well together.
* The visual elements add so much to the book and keep you reading. There are lots of drawings, letters and graphs. It made it so much fun.
* Maddy is half African American, half Japanese. YES!! Applause for writing a biracial main character.
* Likable characters and a very interesting concept.
What I didn’t like:
* It's silly how Maddy is a stranger to the outside world up until Olly becomes her whole world. This whole concept about how ONE BOY WHO CHANGES EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING didn’t sit well with me.
She’s pretty much obsessed with Olly. I see how she wants to know about the world, but Olly is the most important, Olly is all she cares about. What could have been a book exploring a very unique topic turned into a romance without plot.
* I just think it was a bit superficial about how Maddy wanted a relationship that could be physical than a relationship at all. She obviously loves Olly but there are other ways to express love than touching.
* Lastly, the most disappointing part of this was the ending, which came completely out of the blue, and the more I think about it, the more I want to lower my rating. It felt like sloppy plotting. I wish it had made more sense or at least been hinted at earlier.
It was a cute, quick read but not as amazing as I expected.
louureadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I gave Everything Everything ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars! This was actually such an interesting book. Everything thing about it was sooo incredibly unique: the storyline, the writing style, the characters, the emotions that it evoked. This was such a lovely quick read about a girl who believes she’s sick her whole life and finally decides to take risks. It was inspirational and I actually enjoyed it so much!!