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Everything, Everything is the story of a girl named Madeline who has spent her life living in a bubble. When she was a baby, it was discovered that she has SCID, a rare allergy to practically everything. Because of this Maddy is not able to leave the sanctity of her home. In order for people to come see her they have to go through rigorous medical examinations and a decontamination upon entering the house. Maddy lives with her mother, who just so happens to be her doctor, and a nurse named Carla. Maddy is content with her life of books and game nights with her mom, until the day that a new family moves in next door and a boy catches her eye.
At first, Madeline is nothing more than a voyeur, watching Olly through her window. Once he takes notice of her, they exchange email addresses and it isn't long before they are IMing late into the night. Eventually, Maddy tells Olly about her illness and they arrange, through Carla, for him to visit. Her world turns upside down with the touch of the hands. This is a story that has been told many times before. What makes Yoon's version so unique is her incredible character development, attention to detail and her accessible writing style. This is a really quick and absorbing read - I finished it in less than two days and couldn't put it down! Maddy and Olly are both flawed, but accept each other completely. They are characters I was cheering for from chapter 1. They have huge obstacles to overcome, a champion on their side, and strength of character to further their dreams. It's a sweet love story and will soon be on the big screen (May 19th, to be exact). If you get the chance, read the book before you see the movie. It's fantastic!
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