This book! ALL the emotions! I'm still reeling!

It's hard to even imagine what the main character's life has been like with her illness. Not going to public school, not having friends over, I just can't even imagine the loneliness! But she doesn't seem lonely. She seems content with her life...she's known no different... until Ollie!

Oh Oliver, what a character. I think I fell in love with him! Also, I've BEEN Ollie... there's just no words to describe growing up like that. I'm so proud of him for stepping up and helping to get done what needed to be done.

Carla, I love this nurse. She's strong, big on family, a huge heart. I think is wonderful how Madeline can count on her and lean on her in spite of not being actually related to her. There is definitely a motherly or grandmotherly bond between them.

I find it very difficult to not be angry with the mother. I've literally just finished, so perhaps after I've had time to marinate on the situation, but be prepared to be overwhelmingly angry with her mother.

The ending is... well... Everything! I know this has been vague, but I refuse to ruin this book for anyone who might choose to read it. Just know it was wonderful, it touched my heart, and it will definitely have you rethinking how you live your life and how you relate to others.