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Everything, Everything
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bookshelves: is-this-a-kissing-book, netgalley, read-2015, young-adult
May 06, 2015
bookshelves: is-this-a-kissing-book, netgalley, read-2015, young-adult
3.5 stars rounded up. Because it was a cute story dammit.
My disease is as rare as it is famous. It's a form of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, but you know it as "bubble baby disease".
Madeline is allergic to the world. Just about anything can make her sick and that would be the end for her.
Her world exists of her doctor mom, her nurse Carla and her books. Her books have to come to her vacuum sealed so that no contaminants can get to her. She has never been inside a used book store, Madeline has never left her house.
It's never really bothered her though. She has books to read and adventures in them to escape too.
"Flowers for Algernon again?" she asks. "Doesn't that book always make you cry?"
"One day it won't," I say. "I want to be sure to be reading it on that day."
Then one day new neighbors move in next door. Madeline looks out the window and sees Olly. That boy next door. He and his family become interesting and she starts watching them.
Olly and Madeline take small steps, they begin IM'ing each other.
Ever since Olly came into my life there've been two Maddy's: the one who lives through books and doesn't want to die, and the one who LIVES and suspects that death will be a small price to pay for it.
So begins the romance with that boy that lives next door but that she can't touch. Or even breathe the same air as.
This little book is not bad. Not bad at all. I loved the writing style and the story was just what I needed right now. Fun, sweet and hopeful.
I did have a few problems with it. The mom and Maddy. Maddy being eighteen and never having an argument with her mom just felt weird. Even for someone as sheltered as she had been.
The ending kinda was blah for me too. I wanted a little bit more but I'll over-look it because I did like the book.
In the beginning there was nothing. And then there was everything.
Chaos theory says that even a small change in initial conditions can lead to wildly unpredictable results. A butterfly flaps her wings now and a hurricane forms in the future.
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.
My disease is as rare as it is famous. It's a form of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, but you know it as "bubble baby disease".
Madeline is allergic to the world. Just about anything can make her sick and that would be the end for her.
Her world exists of her doctor mom, her nurse Carla and her books. Her books have to come to her vacuum sealed so that no contaminants can get to her. She has never been inside a used book store, Madeline has never left her house.
It's never really bothered her though. She has books to read and adventures in them to escape too.
"Flowers for Algernon again?" she asks. "Doesn't that book always make you cry?"
"One day it won't," I say. "I want to be sure to be reading it on that day."
Then one day new neighbors move in next door. Madeline looks out the window and sees Olly. That boy next door. He and his family become interesting and she starts watching them.
Olly and Madeline take small steps, they begin IM'ing each other.
Ever since Olly came into my life there've been two Maddy's: the one who lives through books and doesn't want to die, and the one who LIVES and suspects that death will be a small price to pay for it.
So begins the romance with that boy that lives next door but that she can't touch. Or even breathe the same air as.
This little book is not bad. Not bad at all. I loved the writing style and the story was just what I needed right now. Fun, sweet and hopeful.
I did have a few problems with it. The mom and Maddy. Maddy being eighteen and never having an argument with her mom just felt weird. Even for someone as sheltered as she had been.
The ending kinda was blah for me too. I wanted a little bit more but I'll over-look it because I did like the book.
In the beginning there was nothing. And then there was everything.
Chaos theory says that even a small change in initial conditions can lead to wildly unpredictable results. A butterfly flaps her wings now and a hurricane forms in the future.
Booksource: Netgalley in exchange for review.
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Sep 07, 2015 09:30AM
Yoon was at the festival, along with some other YA authors. It was super cute. :)
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Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's not the book of the year but it was cute :)
Heather L wrote: "Yoon was at the festival, along with some other YA authors. It was super cute. :)"I saw that she was going to be. I'm hating this sickness right now really bad. I hate I missed it.
Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's not the book of the year but it was cute :)"It was. I would love to read more from her.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's not the book of the year but it was cute :)"It was. I would love to read more from her."
Yeah me too actually! I'll have to stalk her releases :D Also, what are you waiting for Bubba?
Okay, I stop.
But come on, he's the star of book 5!
Sigh. Sorry.
Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's not the book of the year but it was cute :)"It was. I would love to read more..."
Is he really?! Bubba is the man. You never have to stop fangirling him to me. I'm so in book love with him.
There is a similar character in one of Joe Lansdale's books Leather Maiden. I bet you would like him too.
LOL! I want to finish the Kenzie series so bad but I'm trying to get caught up on Netgalley. I want that damn 80% thing that they taunt me with.
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's not the book of the year but it was cute :)"..."HE IS. Through and through. He even gets a girlfriend! (and has no idea how to deal with her, because it didn't happen since '85 - or something). The team's back and even if the storyline wasn't the best of the bunch, it made me so happy :D
Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's n..."Umm does he not realize that we are his girlfriends? LOL
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, g..."I'm pretty sure he doesn't. I keep Patrick too, though.
LOL I read reviews about the last one and as it was released only recently, some readers read it without knowing the characters. Result : They say things like, "who is this crazy psycho as a friend? It's not believable" >.<
Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Haa, glad you liked it :) I agree, it's not the book of the year but it was cute :)"..."Oooh I need to look at this O__O
Terrific review for this book Shelly <3
Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote:..."LOL! Really? I haven't looked at the reviews for the others yet.
Jennifer wrote: "Terrific review for this book Shelly <3"Thanks Jennifer :)
I loved your review Shelby!
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Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby..."Yeah, but I only looked at this one because I was curious^^ and I saw Bubba, and my eyes were attracted, ya know :P
I'm completely hopeless with this series though. Can't even finish my reread of my favorite because I'm thinking about it. Ridiculous >.<
Have you read something else by him? I wanted to try his historical but I don't know, quite afraid actually.
Ps. Sorry for the spamming on this thread guys <3
Jennifer wrote: "I loved your review Shelby!"Thanks Jennifer :)
Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote: "Alienor ✘ French frowner ✘ wrote: "Shelby *wants some flying monkeys* wrote:..."LOL! My threads always go off topic and everywhere so no problem. Then Dan 2.0 comes on and tells me I read stuff wrong.
I read Shutter Island by him. I liked it but not Kenzie/Angie level of liked. I'm gonna try the historicals and see how it goes.
I just loved this book!!!
Susan wrote: "I just loved this book!!!"It was so much fun wasn't it? <3
Yes and quick and it helped my number on NG too! Lol I don't know if I will ever see 80........
Susan wrote: "Yes and quick and it helped my number on NG too! Lol I don't know if I will ever see 80........"Me either. It taunts me still. I am at 76% and everytime i think I am getting ahead i go and request more.
76 is so awesome! I graduated today from 41 to 42 and I havent browsed all last week! Im afraid!!I have 19 books to get done for NG that come out in September! Ive made a promise to myself to get them done this month! I've gotten six done so far!!!
Susan wrote: "76 is so awesome! I graduated today from 41 to 42 and I havent browsed all last week! Im afraid!!I have 19 books to get done for NG that come out in September! Ive made a promise to myself to get..."
That is pretty good! I am trying to stay out of the library this month so i don't feel so behind on there. I am never going to be caught up but maybe not so much guilt.
Lol we are so sad......but isnt it great??
Susan wrote: "Lol we are so sad......but isnt it great??"It is! I always smile everytime i am approved.
Me too and i still get mad when they say no!! Like im going to run out of stuff to read!! Haha
This review is exactly what I needed. There have been conflicting review on this one, I'm not sure which ones to side but after reading your review, I think I'm going to like this. Thanks, Shelby. <3
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "This review is exactly what I needed. There have been conflicting review on this one, I'm not sure which ones to side but after reading your review, I think I'm going to like this. Thanks, Shelby. <3"I think it is one you would like AJ. It's just a light sweet book.
Susan wrote: "Me too and i still get mad when they say no!! Like im going to run out of stuff to read!! Haha"YES! Even if it's one I forgot I requested. LOL
Yay! I'm glad you liked it. At this point I just appreciate a fresh idea and can overlook stuff like the "twist" that I saw coming a mile-and-a-half before it happened.
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "Yay! I'm glad you liked it. At this point I just appreciate a fresh idea and can overlook stuff like the "twist" that I saw coming a mile-and-a-half before it happened."I did too. I kept hoping that was not where it was going to go just because of the predictability but I still liked it enough to overlook it and not get too ragey. LOL
I try to remind myself that I'm not the target demographic, but sometimes it's haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard.
Kelly (and the Book Boar) wrote: "I try to remind myself that I'm not the target demographic, but sometimes it's haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaard."We are young aren't we? I keep lying about my age so much that I get confused.
Dying to read this book. Awesome review Shelby! Glad you enjoyed :)
Rachel ♥Reads Ravenously♥ wrote: "Dying to read this book. Awesome review Shelby! Glad you enjoyed :)"Thanks Rachel. I hope you have fun with it when you get to it. :)
