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Everything, Everything
by Nicola Yoon
“In the beginning there was nothing. And then there was everything.”
Stars (Out of 10): 8/10 Stars
Overall Thoughts: I really, really liked this book. Most of that is because of the fantastic twist at the end, since it made the entire book a tad more realistic, and I was having trouble at points with that. I also just love Nicola Yoon’s way of writing, and even though I can’t explain it well, it connects me “emotionally” to the characters more. And while this book wasn’t perfect, and it had it’s fault, I enjoyed every second I spent reading it!
The Good: It was a fast read. I ended up really liking the characters, but my favorite part has to be that ending (mainly because I didn’t expect it at all). I also just like how this author writes, and the humor used in the conversations between Olly and Maddy.
The Bad: It was almost too fast of a read. And while I liked the romance in the book, it felt way too fast. One month, and only like a few “visitations,” and they were in love. Maybe they talked a lot more over IM that we didn’t see, and that’s what is missing. But from what we were given, it was pretty fast.
SPOILERS BEGIN HERE
The Characters: I really liked the cast of characters, especially Olly. In addition, most of the main side characters had their own developed stories (even the friend in Hawaii had a life (you guys know I suck at names, I’m sorry)). It gave the overall story much more depth, and made side characters less “dispensable.” In addition, I’m happy they all showed realistic emotions, but romantic/relationship problems weren’t created out of nothing (like that lab partner incident. Tension, but not an annoying amount.)
The Plot: While it felt super fast in the beginning, and unrealistic at points, the ending made the whole book better. It was not a twist I saw coming at all, and the fact that I’ve heard a ton about this book without being spoiled is surprising. The whole time she wasn’t sick? Her mom is the messed up/sick one? It came out of nowhere, and saved the book in my opinion. (Okay the situation is super messed up, but it helped explain the extreme mother/daughter “bond,” and crazy amount of time spent together.)
The Favorite Character: Olly
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Stars (Out of 10): 8/10 Stars
Overall Thoughts: I really, really liked this book. Most of that is because of the fantastic twist at the end, since it made the entire book a tad more realistic, and I was having trouble at points with that. I also just love Nicola Yoon’s way of writing, and even though I can’t explain it well, it connects me “emotionally” to the characters more. And while this book wasn’t perfect, and it had it’s fault, I enjoyed every second I spent reading it!
The Good: It was a fast read. I ended up really liking the characters, but my favorite part has to be that ending (mainly because I didn’t expect it at all). I also just like how this author writes, and the humor used in the conversations between Olly and Maddy.
The Bad: It was almost too fast of a read. And while I liked the romance in the book, it felt way too fast. One month, and only like a few “visitations,” and they were in love. Maybe they talked a lot more over IM that we didn’t see, and that’s what is missing. But from what we were given, it was pretty fast.
SPOILERS BEGIN HERE
The Characters: I really liked the cast of characters, especially Olly. In addition, most of the main side characters had their own developed stories (even the friend in Hawaii had a life (you guys know I suck at names, I’m sorry)). It gave the overall story much more depth, and made side characters less “dispensable.” In addition, I’m happy they all showed realistic emotions, but romantic/relationship problems weren’t created out of nothing (like that lab partner incident. Tension, but not an annoying amount.)
The Plot: While it felt super fast in the beginning, and unrealistic at points, the ending made the whole book better. It was not a twist I saw coming at all, and the fact that I’ve heard a ton about this book without being spoiled is surprising. The whole time she wasn’t sick? Her mom is the messed up/sick one? It came out of nowhere, and saved the book in my opinion. (Okay the situation is super messed up, but it helped explain the extreme mother/daughter “bond,” and crazy amount of time spent together.)
The Favorite Character: Olly
This review can also be found on my blog: https://paragraphsandpages.wordpress.com/