Everything Everything | Book Review

This book... oh my goodness... let me just gather my thoughts for a second. 

Plot Summary

Madeline is a teenage girl who excels in school, is loved by everyone she knows, and has an amazingly witty sense of humour. Pretty typical right? Not so much. Madeline hasn't left her house since she was a baby thanks to a disease that goes by the name of SCID. She's a bubble child- everything white, everything sterilized, no triggers in sight. She doesn't remember the outside world and as such has no desire to experience it; she's comfortable in her bubble with her mom and her nurse, Carla. That is until Olly moves into the house next door. He's dark, mysterious, and captivating. For the first time in her life, Madeline craves more than what she has. Their love story is beautifully spontaneous and unexpected. With a twist ending that will leave you on the edge of your couch cushions, this novel is a stunning coming of age novel. With every page Maddy grows more into herself and blossoms into a gorgeous young woman.

GoodReads Reviews

1/5 stars

"So disappointing on so many levels. Cop out ending- which was predictable. Insta-love which came about after she has the ability to see and hear through walls. Generic doctors who never questions anything. There were so many things wrong with the plot on this one. The fact that it's being touted as this GIRL WITH A SICKNESS is ridiculous. The fact that anyone could EVER compare this to TFIOS is ridiculous, too. Not a fan."

2/5 stars

"Wow. This novel is severely messed up. I'm still trying to figure out if I'm pleased or if I loathed it. Yup it's that kind of book. GOSH. It's just 100% opposite to what I expected. What even haaaappened."

3/5 stars

"After some thought, I can honestly say that this book had the potential to be amazeballs, but the ending was that of a bird flying into a glass door"

4/5 stars

"3.5 stars rounded up. Because it was a cute story dammit."

4.5/5 stars

"Pretty damned close to perfect. And this one is going to make a lot of top 10 lists this year, including mine"

5/5 stars

"I loved everything, everything about this book. *hugs book closely*"

My Opinion

I personally enjoyed this book. I would agree with the mixed feelings that some people are having in regards to the ending. In my opinion it was typical and predictable- is that a reason to write off how great it was? I'm not sure yet. It was one of those books that I devoured in just a few days and while I was reading it, I loved it. However, once I finished all I wanted was more. It wasn't enough. 

The beginning was beautiful. There were so many different levels to Maddy as a character and I found myself relating to her in a few different ways. Enter: Olly. The love story is where the novel fell flat in my opinion. It was far too predictable and cliché for me to fully immerse myself in the story. 

The relationship between Maddy and her mother was beautiful until it wasn't.

The relationship between Maddy and Carla was beautiful until it wasn't. 

The relationship between Maddy and Olly was beautiful until it wasn't.

The relationship between Maddy and herself was beautiful until it wasn't.

I think the whole novel was perfect... until it wasn't. The end was just too typical, too cliché and too unfulfilling for me to label this book as a winner. I would still, certainly, recommend it but I think there are much better YA romance novels out there. 

Have you read Everything Everything? What did you think? Let me know in a comment!

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10. Christmas Wish List | Blogmas

Putting together a Christmas wish list has proven to be a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. I don't actually really want anything other than to be home for the holidays with everyone I love, and that's happening! In ten days time I'll be on the plane travelling home.

I was able, however, to put together a few little bits and bobs that I would like to receive this Christmas- nothing crazy or over the top. Enjoy my Christmas wish list!

1. Coasters

As a morning tea drinker, coasters are a must have to protect tables and such from the heat of the mug. Buying coasters is not something you think of straight away when you're moving out, but they're something I'm in serious need of!

2. Pyjamas

I always love getting pyjamas for Christmas- its the one thing that I always ask for without fail. I don't like wide legged pyjamas or sleeping in long sleeves so this set would be something I'd love to receive. Legging style bottoms with a t-shirt is definitely my favourite pyjama style!

3. Book

As a self-proclaimed book worm, I'm always excited to receive a novel at Christmas time (or any time for that matter). Nicholas Sparks has written some of my favourite books of all time so his newest work had to make my wish list!

4. Journal

I'm always writing so a new journal is something I'm looking for. I love these inspiring quote journals at Chapters so much! This had to make my wish list.

5. 2016 Calendar

Everybody needs a new calendar at Christmas time so it's something that's always on my wish list. When I came across this particular calendar I was immediately smitten! I actually almost ordered it for myself but decided to send the link to my Grandma who had asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I've been obsessed with New York for as long as I can remember and seeing the photographs displayed in this calendar- gosh they're beautiful!

I hope you all enjoyed this little wish list that I put together. I know it's a lot different than the extravagant wish lists that other bloggers throw out there, but I seriously don't want anything this Christmas- just to be with my family. What's on your Christmas wish list?

Thanks for reading, xo, Katelyn

24. A Book You Learned From | 52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

As someone who really enjoys reading, it's really hard for me to narrow down the list of books I've read and choose just one that I learned from to discuss. That being said, I have indeed managed to do it! 

Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert taught me uncountable lessons and actually helped me to find my faith; I owe a lot to this novel. I highly recommend checking it out and buying it. It's a perfect read for anyone really, but especially for young to middle aged women. 

I hope you all will check out this novel, it really is a good'un! What is a book you've learned from? Do let me know as I'm always up for a new book!

Thanks for reading, xo, Katelyn