Risk everything . . . for love with this #1 New York Times bestseller. What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face . . . or kiss the boy next door? In Everything, Everything, Maddy is a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly is the boy who moves in next door . . . and becomes the greatest risk she’s … . . and becomes the greatest risk she’s ever taken.
My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.
Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.
Everything, Everything will make you laugh, cry, and feel everything in between. It’s an innovative, inspiring, and heartbreakingly romantic debut novel that unfolds via vignettes, diary entries, illustrations, and more.
And don’t miss Nicola Yoon’s The Sun Is Also A Star, the #1 New York Times bestseller in which two teens are brought together just when it seems like the universe is sending them in opposite directions.
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Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything has a great concept that absolutely hooks you — a girl with “bubble boy syndrome” who can’t leave her sterile house or she will become extremely sick. A new family moves in next door and Madeline is drawn to him, but their friendship leads to revelations which shake up her whole world.
This story is really fresh and fascinating, with lovely writing and a fun mixed media format. I look forward to seeing the movie come out next year, starring the girl who played Rue in The Hunger Games!
Grab your beach bag and relax outdoors this summer with Everything, Everything. Reading a book about a girl who isn’t allowed to go outside makes you appreciate the simple pleasures of a great book and great weather. It’s the perfect Summer Read to fall in love with.
This was one of my most anticipated books of the year! I am so glad to say that this book exceeded my expectations! This was a wonderfully unique novel!
Madeline never leaves her house. She dreams of it, but Madeline has a rare disease in which she is allergic to everything and going outside can kill her. Madeline is used to staying indoors with only books, movies, and board games to keep her company, even if she wishes she could go outside. It’s when a new family moves next door that her small world changes. She falls for the son, Olly, and they keep contact with each other, despite the fact that she much never leaves her home. But meeting Olly makes Madeline realize that she’s not living and more than anything, Madeline wants to live.
I really don’t know how to talk about this book without full-on gushing! Everything (ha-ha) was perfect! I started this book late at night, I only meant to start it, but I had to keep going! I adored the writing, the characters, the story, everything. I picked up this book originally after reading the intriguing synopsis! A girl who is allergic to everything is certainly a new idea in the book and a perspective I wanted to see. Add the complicated relationship and I was curious to see how things would work out. The premise was very well-incorporated! It was precisely what I expected and more. The story was enormously realistic, in a new environment. I know I’m just gushing and repeating myself a lot, and I’m sorry for that.
I would also like to mention a nice surprise in the book. There are illustration, notes, and whatnot all throughout the pages. I’m a sucker for these things, so they made me very happy.
Now, Madeline is a fabulous MC. Also, she’s a POC, which I feel weird mentioning, but it’s so rare in YA and books in general that this just made me very happy. Anyway, Madeline is a very realistic character. Yeah, she has a rare disease, but she felt so real, as with her thoughts and actions. She also has her own flaws, like a normal human being. She makes many mistakes, but all of them are understandable is that makes any sense. It’s interesting too, how this book is also a coming of age tale. She has lived a very sheltered life and the introduction to Olly gives her the realization that there’s more to life and she’s not really living it. I’m having a hard time describing more about her, but she’s really a fabulous and strong character, and I love how real she is, while still being a character that stands out from other YA MCs.
As for romance, some people have described it as insta-love, but it’s not. Keep in mind that Madeline hardly ever sees anyone and she’s immediately interested in this odd boy moving in next door. This only escalates when Olly actually begins communicating with her and doesn’t judge her for her disease. Also, their relationship starts as a friendship and then the feelings grow and instead of being cheesy, it’s just real (there’s that word again). Olly was also kind of adorable and just a fantastic guy!
The ending, though, was a bit odd. There was a twist that I wasn’t expecting, but it still made sense and gave the book a very satisfactory ending.
Overall, I strongly recommend this book! Everything is amazing about this book! If you want to read a new contemporary that is wonderfully unique, then pick up this book! As for me, I’m looking forward to more books by Nicola Yoon!
I agree with @danielle that the concept and mix media format makes this a more unique read than most YA novels I pick up. I really liked the short chapters and didn’t find the protagonist to be too dumb, too wise, or too angsty, which is always a plus with contemporary YA. The ending felt a bit rushed to me, but otherwise was strong all the way through. #shortread
I need to share a quote in Everything Everything for just like Madeline, “My.Heart. Stops”. My heart stops just capturing the feelings from this story. I was torn from wanting to cry to smiling in joy throughout this book. The story is about Madeline, who must stay in a sterile environment due to severe combined immunodeficiency and the growing relationship with Olly, the new boy next door. The ritual to enter Madeline’s home after the airlock front door environment is rigorous and visitors must share all health records. Thus there are no visitors in Madeline’s world except her mother, her nurse and an occasional Skype homeschool teacher. This is the world where friendship develops through notes to each other written on Madeline’s and Olly’s windows then upgraded to IM messages. This is a world where the impossible will become the possible. Without taking away from the story which is a combination of family dynamics in both homes along with teen angst you will just want to hug the book when you are done.
“Everything’s a risk. Not doing anything is a risk. It’s up to you.
Definitely have not expected all the plot twists. Loves it and hated it all at once.
This book made me cry and laugh all together. A very good companion for traveling.
Nicola Yoon is my new favorite writer, WHY DID I WAITED FOR SO LONG TO READ THIS???
“He says I’m like a baby who runs headlong into things, not knowing enough to be afraid.” Love this line from the book because its really sums up what the book is about. Life experiences give us fear and limit us in our future experiences when we should just be out living the life we want to. The story was great and may be difficult to relate too but the underlying message is great.
I really enjoyed this book, I loved the story line and how in the beginning we didn’t really know what to expect. Madeline and Olly how their friendship just blossoms into a once in lifetime love. I mean with the issues she faces with her mother and how it is hard to deal those problems. I loved it!
Heartbreaking but wonderful…
I freaking loveeeeddddd this book. It was so interesting if you haven’t already watched the movie I’d advise you yo wait until you read the book because it want make it as interesting because you know the ending. So I would read the book first, then watch the movie. <3 <3 :)))))))
I felt for Maddy being treated with a rare disease that has her living like a prisoner in her own home, deeply understood her wanting to really live, and cheered her and Olly on. I loved that she’d disappeared into books to survive (I can relate to that), and I loved that she had Rosa as a supportive figure in her life. Then I got to the twist which I did NOT see coming, which made me love the book. Recommended.
This book is absolutely amazing. It is romantic and super entertaining if you are into that stuff but the movie is also absolutely incredible.
Just finished this book. Really enjoyed this book. Heck I couldn’t put this book down. I liked the writing style. I would recommend this book. It is a quick read and actioned packed.
About book- Madeline is young girl who never gone outside at all. Due to a disease that she suffers from. She meets or sees a new neighbor and what’s to get to know this new neighbor. Things get even crazy for. Madeline and her new friend.
Best book ever!!! It even made me cry and that NEVER happens!!!
Book Reviewed: Everything, Everything
Author: Nicola Yoon
Book Setting: 2015, Los Angeles, California, America
Genre: YA/Romance
Reviewer: Javelyn Bond
Other Books and Films adapted, of Nicola Yoon: The Sun is also a Star (Book), The Sun is also a Star (Film in 2019), Everything, Everything (Film 2017)
PS: Go watch the film everything everything guys, if you still haven’t seen it! I have yet to see the film (yeah I know I am a delayed train) but the trailer is pretty amazing (despite spoilers, watch out for them) so really, go watch it!
PPS: I might post the movie review as well. I don’t know if I will be able to, but let’s see.
Summary (Official): “My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.
Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.”
Characters (A Simple Outline):
The Whittier Family:
Madeline: The only child of Mrs Whittier. A girl who is living at home with the disease SCID. She has never gone outside due to fear of dying to be allergic to the outside world. She lives with her mom and her nurse Carla.
Mrs Whittier: Mom to Madeline Whittier. A doctor and a mom, she cares for Madeline and her health and takes care of Madeline alongside the nurse, Carla.
Mr Whittier: Dad of Madeline Whittier. Husband to Mrs Whittier. Died alongside his son in a drunk truck driver’s mistake.
Madeline’s brother: Child of Mr and Mrs Whittier. Dies alongside Mr Whittier due to a drunk truck driver’s mistake.
The Bright Family (Irony at its finest):
Olly (Oliver): Son to Mr and Mrs Bright, brother to Kara Bright. Is the boy who moves next door to the Whittier household. Is a sweet, charming, funny guy (I think he’s also a gymnast since he does crazy moves, oops spoiler…) and also has a troubled life.
Kara: Sister of Olly and daughter to Mr and Mrs Bright. Is often seen to smoke and the more determined one.
Mr Bright: Husband to Mrs Bright, father to Olly and Kara. Is a drunk and abuser, he takes out his anger on his family when life does not go well for him.
Mrs Bright: Wife to Mr Bright. Mother to Olly and Kara. Is a quiet, protective mother and wife, and will do anything to have a proper family, even take the side of her husband.
Other:
Carla: Is the nurse of Madeline Whittier. Has been taking care of Madeline since Madeline was 6 years old. Is often a second mother to Madeline when Madeline’s mom is busy at work.
Zach: Olly’s friend and a talented musician, helping Olly when needed.
Dr Melissa Francis: Was the doctor of Madeline’s when Madeline was in Hawaii and suffered some serious pain and had to go the hospital. Was the doctor to clarify everything for Madeline in the end.
Dr Chase: Is the doctor Madeline goes to after she finds out the truth about her disease, with the help of Carla, the nurse.
Mr Waterman: The architect teacher, who is often seen throughout the book.
My Opinion:
What I Liked: There was everything, everything in the book you could almost wish for when you read a YA novel. There was romance, betrayal, a chance to risk everything in order to gain everything by the harness and love from family and friends, being brave and to risk everything if you want to find the truth and redefine the moments of everything you wished for.
As told through Madeline’s eyes, she is not a usual teenager. But then again, her circumstances don’t make her usual, either. She’s upbeat, cheerful, loveable, and sweet as well, by caring for her mom, her nurse and her overall life. But she does not shy away from a challenge when she first meets Olly who is Outside, whereas she is Inside. She is not afraid to reach out for tiny moments that are unlike her usual life moments, and she is also not afraid to love someone else as well, like Olly. She tries to adjust her life to her sort-of-new circumstances but she also discovers many things in the process, like her disease and what really is everything for her in life. She is not afraid to risk everything in order to gain the truth which makes her a model to people who would in normal circumstances shy away from the truth and of course there’s some loving, because what we all need now and then is loving and supporting people beside us in our tough moments, which we see with Madeline and her mom, Madeline and her nurse Carla, and of course Madeline and Olly.
Truly, she is ready to risk everything in order to gain everything or even a tiny plate, just to live life far from the usual.
And for us, we truly loved seeing a brave heroine like Madeline be an inspiration to us.
What I would have Liked to See: Well there is not a lot of suggesting or preferences I would have seen but a few do exist. Like there was not a lot of talk about what Madeline’s actual disease was and what effects existed. Another thing was explaining why her mom didn’t explain the facts of her brother and dad being dead and her part in being taken away to live for a disease she might not ever had. And I felt like maybe Olly and Madeline’s chemistry in the later chapters was focused on a lot, ignoring other aspects in the book, which was okay at first but then it felt like the entire book was centered on their romance. So maybe a little more explanation on Madeline’s mom and her reasons to keep Madeline from the world, Madeline’s disease to be explained a bit more perhaps, and a little less attention on Olly and Madeline’s chemistry (though I enjoyed it but still), I am only suggesting, that’s all.
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommendation: I would definitely recommend it to people who enjoy YA, a bit of a heart-wrenching, and sappy romances in some cases. But yes, I wholeheartedly recommend as it has everything, everything to be found in a YA book that we all at some point would have loved to see in other YA books.
Thank you all for reading.
-J.B
Everything, Everything
I absolutely loved this book. It was a heartwarming story about the value of life. It really gets you thinking about all that you have and how grateful you should be fort, because some people, like Maddie, don’t have it. It brings out all the feels and hardships of relationships and ultimately life itself. This book for making cry, it will make you laugh, and it will make you cry again. However, Nichola Yoon makes all the pain worthwhile. The ending is definitely the best part of this book. Even with it being so short it was able to be wrapped up nice and clean. This whole book is nice and clean, never dragged out and get straight to the point. Don’t worry, even though it is short, it still contains all the details you need. I very highly recommend this book to anyone, even if you don’t like romance, it is still a great read.
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.
I loved this book all the way up till the ending.. I HATED the ending. I won’t spoil anything if you haven’t read it, but it was an awesome story, I tore through it in 2 days, but it could have ended way better with much less questions unanswered. It’s definitely worth a read though.
When I saw the trailer for this movie, I wanted to see it so badly. I didn’t get to, but I found out there was a book and decided I’d “watch it” that way. I LOVED this book! I laughed and cried and I just wanted to know what would happen next. I hope that someday I have an Olly in my life.
I read this book many times it’s make me feel happy and loved