The Sky Is Everywhere - A Review By Jandy Nelson

What is it about?

Grieving for her sister, Bailey, John Lennon aka Lennie meets Joe, both are musically talented. Will they make beautiful music together.

Who is it for?

Young adults and adults who are young at heart.

Genre?

Teenage Angst/Romance

Is it any good?  

This is a sweet story, written from Lennies perspective. Beautifully written, she is battling with herself over whether she should be grieving or falling in love. Enter her sisters ex-boyfriend, Toby; being there for eachother, both are misplacing their feelings and emotions. New boy Joe is caught in the middle and love blossoms. Very angst book, but I loved it.

There is also a sub-plot involving Lennie an her bereavd family: Uncle Big and Grams. They brought the two sisters up, after their mum left and with no sign of a father; relations have become strained. Sweet Joe with his dead bugs and croissants helps to heal this broken family. 

The missing mum also features in a very absent role, but it is an element that was required in order for their lives to move forward.

This is a very sweet sincere first book by Jandy Nelson, dealing with grief and first loves. This is a love quadrangle narrative, which pulls on the heart strings.

Was the ending satisfactory?

Yes it was the ending I hoped for. I won't spoil it for you, but this book needs a sequel. I want to learn more about the missing parents and everything. Still loved it though.

Would I recommend the book? 

Yes of course I want your heart strings pulled.

Read it if you like: 

After You by Jojo Moyes

Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven