Is it cheesy if I say that this book is everything, everything? You know what? I don't even care, because it is okay? This is absolutely one of my favorites of the year so far. First, it is unique- everything about it, really. Even though it was a contemporary, and could have ended up being "just another", the author did such an amazing job of making it unlike anything I've read before.
I don't want to say much about it, because you need to figure it out for yourself. I want to post all the quotes, but again, I will let you discover the specialness that is this book yourself. There's health issues of course, a love story, yes, but there was so much more. There was such a focus on family, on relationships in general, and maybe most importantly, growing up and finding out who you are. A lot of readers were angry with some of Maddy's decisions, but I feel like they were decisions we've all made from time to time. We don't always make good, selfless decisions, we're human, and so is Maddy.
“Everything's a risk. Not doing anything is a risk. It's up to you.”
The writing is lovely and sets the perfect tone, but even better are the little details: the messages between Olly and Maddy, "Madeline's Dictionary", drawings, and so much more- basically all special touches that give a glimpse into Maddy and Olly that made me fall in love with them.
I leave you with this, and my absolute recommendation to find this book and read it as soon as possible:
“Spoiler alert: Love is worth everything. Everything.”
*Quotes taken from uncorrected proof, subject to change*
**Copy provided by publisher for review**