Book Review: The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

The Sky Is Everywhere

by Jandy Nelson

Synopsis:

Adrift after her sister Bailey's sudden death, Lennie finds herself torn between quiet, seductive Toby—Bailey's boyfriend who shares her grief—and Joe, the new boy in town who bursts with life and musical genius. Each offers Lennie something she desperately needs... though she knows if the two of them collide her whole world will explode.

Join Lennie on this heartbreaking and hilarious journey of profound sorrow and mad love, as she makes colossal mistakes and colossal discoveries, as she traipses through band rooms and forest bedrooms and ultimately right into your heart.

As much a celebration of love as a poignant portrait of loss, Lennie's struggle to sort her own melody out of the noise around her is always honest, often uproarious, and absolutely unforgettable.

Review:

The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson is a beautifully written and emotionally captivating narrative about love, tragedy, and self-discovery. Lennie Walker, a high school student, is suffering with the death of her cherished elder sister. Lennie falls for two very different boys who help her understand and appreciate distinct elements of herself as she works through her loss and seeks to find her place in the world.

One of the book's strongest qualities is the author's ability to create fully formed and relatable characters. Lennie is a strong protagonist, and the reader can't help but root for her as she struggles to accept her sister's murder and find out how to move on. The other characters in the novel are also well-developed and provide depth and complexity to the storyline.

The author's style is very impressive, with exquisite and realistic details that assist to bring the narrative to life. The book dives into complex and nuanced subjects, but it never comes across as preachy or overly didactic. Instead, the author portrays the emotional weight of the narrative in a way that feels both honest and genuine.

The Sky Is Everywhere is a thought-provoking and emotionally moving novella about mourning, love, and self-discovery. It's a must-read for everyone who like contemporary YA fiction, and it's suitable for readers of all ages.

It's a novel that will make you laugh, cry, and feel all of your feelings. It's a novel you'll remember long after you've finished it.

That’s all for now ~

- Jay xx

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