Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon Ages 12+ 336 pages Delacorte September 2015 Hardcover     Madeline Whittier, the main character in Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything is allergic to, well, everything. She has what is technically called Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. Basically a bubble girl, Madeline copes cheerfully (thanks in large part to her wonderful caregiver, Carla). But when a new family moves in next door with both a teenage girl and boy in tow, things start to change. Suddenly Madeline becomes a more typical teenager -- spying, lying to her mom, sneaking messages to a boy, plotting forbidden activities, and acting impulsively even when it endangers her life. As Maddy reveals details about her peculiar life to Olly, the boy next door, she learns that he, too, has secrets and troublesome constraints. Events beyond Maddy and Olly’s control bring their relationship to the attention of Maddy’s mom, who also happens to be her doctor. In the interest of her daughter’s health, Maddy’s mother shuts down the growing friendship, forcing Maddy back into isolation. But what was once bearable becomes tough to tolerate. This book is illustrated with graphs, drawings, doodles, emails, diary entries, book reviews, and cartoons that help readers get to know both Maddy and Olly. While Maddy’s health concerns are unique, many of the story’s themes will be familiar to readers. One caution: toward the end of this book, there is a tastefully-written account of Maddy and Olly’s relationship moving to a new, more adult level. While this book is a fast and enjoyable read, it is probably not appropriate for very young teen readers.     web reviews   Leslie Nichols Raith/2016 for curled up with a good kid's book   For grown-up fiction, nonfiction and speculative fiction book reviews, visit our sister site Curled Up With a Good Book (www.curledup.com)