(Summary from Goodreads). My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.
But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.
Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.
This book though. Everyone needs to go pick up a copy when it comes out or add it to their TBR list. When I first got it on my Kindle I was a little hesitant because there are so many chapters, but it is such a quick read. The chapters are 2-3 pages max and they go by fast. There are drawings and pictures of medical papers and IMs incorporated into the book and it makes it so much more believable! It is honestly one of my favorite books that I've read this year.
You meet Maddy who has SCID. She hasn't had any friends her whole life (except her mom and nurse) until she meets Olly. They quickly fall in love and it is amazing. I can't give much away because that wouldn't be fun, but the ending makes my heart jump. :)
The storyline of this book is so different. I haven't read anything like it before... I feel like I have read something (like a Gillian Flynn novel) that was similar in story, but this is definitely for a younger audience than Flynn's novels audience. Just reading the summary on Netgalley drew me in. I was so intrigued to read about someone with a disease that made them stay inside or they would die.
LOVED everything about this book! Add it to your TBR list.
Five out of five stars.
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