The Sky is Everywhere
The Sky is Everywhere
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2010
Book Brief
320
Novel • Fiction
Northern California • Contemporary
2010
YA
13-18 years
860L
Super Short Summary
The Sky is Everywhere, a young adult novel by Jandy Nelson, centers on Lennon as she navigates the overwhelming grief following the sudden death of her beloved sister, Bailey. As Lennon tries to find solace, she becomes entangled in complex emotional relationships with Joe, a new classmate, and Toby, Bailey's former boyfriend, ultimately learning that love and loss are intertwined aspects of life. The book includes themes of death and grief.
Emotional
Bittersweet
Romantic
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
110,760 ratings
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Review Roundup
The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson captures readers with its lyrical prose and emotional depth, celebrating love and grief. Fans admire its heartfelt portrayal of loss and healing. However, some critics find the narrative occasionally overwrought and melodramatic. Overall, it's a poignant and beautifully written novel, resonating deeply with those who appreciate character-driven stories.
Who Should Read The Sky is Everywhere?
Fans of poignant, character-driven YA novels with themes of love, loss, and finding one's voice will relish The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson. Similar to John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Gayle Forman's If I Stay, it appeals to those who appreciate emotional depth and poetic prose in stories of personal growth.
110,760 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
320
Novel • Fiction
Northern California • Contemporary
2010
YA
13-18 years
860L
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