YA reviews - January 2016
Since I've basically read nothing but middle grade fiction since October, I'm glad to be reading something else. I fell with a thump into the YA books that have made all the "awesome" lists for this year and lucky for me they were all available at my local library! I lead a charmed life. The first one I read was called "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon. It's about 18 year old Madeline who leads a very sheltered life because she has a rare immune deficiency which leaves her vulnerable to air and food borne pathogens. Picture Bubble Boy as a girl. Madeline is a kind, thoughtful, smart girl who is mostly obedient and makes the best of her situation (no whining or complaining for our girl!). Madeline's mom is Japanese and her dad was African American but there aren't too many cultural references (other than to her hair) there so I'm not sure that it matters. Madeline's world is rocked when a new family moves in next door. The...