The book was quite short, with easy-to-read large writing, short chapters and even pictures and diagrams scattered throughout. This made it fun and light to read on holiday. However, in some sense it was also quite a heavy read due to its emotional story. Brief Summary: 17-year-old Maddy is allergic to the world, and has spent almost her whole life living indoors, with every element of each day being strictly monitored. She just lives with her mother, who is a doctor, as her father and brother were killed in an accident when she was only a baby. However, when a new family move in next door, everything changes. Their teenage son Olly with his complicated home life and quirky personality gives Maddy a glimpse of something that finally makes her want to go outside more than ever before. Can the pair be friends? Or more? As the story unfolds, we discover the consequences of taking risks, both negative and positive, and what happens when you let fear win.
Due to the book's very accessible narration and format, I was quickly drawn to both of the lead characters, and even felt invested in the storylines of secondary characters, such as Maddy's nurse Clara or Olly's sister Rebecca. It was a very emotional read, particularly in the middle/towards the end. While the ending was ultimately a little bit predictable, there was a twist in the middle that kept up a high level of excitement and engaged me as a reader.
A real coming of age story, but with a twist, 'Everything Everything' deals excellently with concepts such as disabilities, being comfortable being yourself, the fact that we all have secrets and hardships, and the importance of working through challenges. This was Yoon's debut novel and I loved her style- I will certainly be looking out for her name in the future. For a pretty basic concept and storyline, it really is a lovely quick read which I would highly recommend.
Reading Challenge: 8/21
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