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A Bookworm's Review: 'Everything Everything' by Nicola Yoon

"In the beginning there was nothing. And then there was everything."

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A Bookworm's Review: 'Everything Everything' by Nicola Yoon
Rachel O'Shaughnessy

For as long as I could remember, I have always loved books. As a child, I would sit down with a book and devour them. Picture books, fairy tales, biographies. It has been an continuous love affair that I know will last my entire life. And as a self-proclaimed lover of books, I would like to share some reviews of my favorite books that I would like you, (yes you, you reading this article) to read. The first one I would like to talk about is young-adult novel Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon, in celebration of her upcoming book, The Sun Is Also A Star.

The story revolves around 18-year-old Madeline Whitter, who lives with her mother in Los Angeles. She loves to read, putting spoiler reviews on Tumblr, would like to be an architect, and wonders what it's like outside her house. She can't leave home because she is allergic to the world. One inhale of unfiltered air, and she could potentially die. Still she leads a happy, normal life, but all of that changes when a family moves next door, bringing Olly Bright all dressed in black.

Now I know what you're thinking: Oh, this is just another boy meets girl, boy next door kind of story. Yes, it is, but what makes the story compelling is that

Hopefully you enjoyed this review. Have a good day and I wish you happy reading!




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