REVIEW: The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Review  by Tamika.

"I do not think this is how normal people mourn..."

Lennie Walker is mourning the loss of her sister Bailey. Lennie has always been protected by Bailey, the older sister, and once she is gone, feels that her life is completely different; she now has to do things for herself. Never having any boy experience before in her life, two boys suddenly come into Lennie's view. First of all, there is Toby, Bailey's (ex)boyfriend. Then, there is Joe, the new boy in town. He is desperate to be with her, but Lennie has a hard choice. 

Get ready for a very emotional book. Because Bailey is already dead when the book starts, the poems Lennie writes throughout describe their relationship. It shows how close they were, and gives the reader more empathy. The poems are more like stories and conversations between the sisters.

I felt sorry for Lennie, as she has recently lost her loved one, and is suddenly thrust into a new world, feeling like a different person. You understand her, want to be there for her. I love the characters in this book, and some are quite funny - eccentric Uncle Big, caring Gram.  

The book unveils many secrets, making you not want to put it down. I LOVE this book, couldn't stop reading it!

5/5!

Review by Tamika, aged 13

Comments

[Sammee]

Great review - I can't wait for this book! It sounds ace:)

[Sophie]

Great review, Tamika! You've made me want to read this right now!

[Carly]

Absolutely brilliant book - one of my favourites of the year. I just finished reading it about an hour ago :). Thanks for the review x

[Ria]

The cover on this is so simple, it makes it so affective!

[Lauren]

This book sounds lovely. I'm looking forward to it even more after this glowing review. Thanks!

[Solange]

Just won this book from this site so I'm looking forward to reading it. Great review for a 13 year old. Very impressed.