The Sky is Everywhere

Do you have a book that you have read over and over again? It is your "go-to" book where there is a guarantee that you will not be disappointed? For me, I have two: the ever popular "The fault in our stars" by John Green- which I am planning to write about when the movie comes out next month- and "The Sky is Everywhere" by Jandy Nelson. It is one of those stories that you could never get tired of reading, because the emotions that are told through the protagonist, is so real and raw; that you truly believe the events that are occurring in her life. You are able to hear her in each word you read, can imagine and see through her eyes, being able to feel her confusion, her anger, her guilt and her moments of joy and love. It is truly a beautiful read that I highly recommend. 

I have read Nelson's book eight times since I first picked it up when I was sixteen and on a road trip with my parents. And I loved it so much that I read it again as soon as I finished, reading it again like it was the first time. I was moved, stepping into the life of the protagonist, Lennie and her journey with coping with the sudden death of her sister, while finding comfort and love with the people around her. I sound really cliched when I say it is predominately a story of self-discovery, of finding yourself in an unimaginable situation, like losing a sister, but the story itself is so moving.

All the characters are loveable, especially Lennie: she is poetic, and through her ability of constructing lyrical phrases, it allows for the reader to see right inside her mind. As I said before, this novel is so raw, revealing all of the vulnerabilities that every person has, but instead of hiding these vulnerabilities like a lot of stories do, everything is said out in the open. And that honesty is what really attracts me, along with other readers, to Jandy Nelson's piece.
The format of the book itself is unique, with each chapter featuring a poem written by Lennie, found on random objects that have been photographed to be included in the story. This adds a new texture to the story, which makes it more compelling to read, but the quotes themselves are just so beautiful: from tragic, to completely happy and at peace.

"The sky is everywhere, it begins at your feet..."