I loved everything everything about this book. It has been compared to TFIOS, and while its fans will most likely enjoy this story, it is also unique in its own right. Eighteen-year-old Madeline Whittier only knows the sterile, contained environment inside her home because she is allergic to the world due to a rare immune disease called SCID. The only two people that Madeline has regular contact with are her mother and her nurse, Carla. Until the day Olly moves in next door--and Madeline's entire world changes. The characters in this book are so likable and relatable; they will linger with readers long after the last page. I adored this book and recommend it to readers who like books about relationships, taking chances, fighting illness, and exploring independence. As mentioned, fans of TFIOS, E&P, and If I Stay will likely fall in love with this book.
Artists and those who appreciate art will fall in love with this book--the author's description and use of metaphor is nothing short of stunning. Her talent makes me both appreciative and extremely envious. The book tells the story of twins Jude and Noah, who are so close when the story opens that they are known as JudeandNoah. However, in the span of three years, tragedy and misunderstanding build an unfathomable wall between the two siblings. The story skillfully alternates point of view and time periods between Jude and Noah, and the years when they are 13 and 16 years old. I recommend this book to sophisticated readers who have knowledge or appreciation of art/artists, and who enjoy reading about relationships--both within a family and with the people in life whom we are destined to meet, and as a result, feel like family.
