This book blew me away. This is such a small book and I picked it up because it had a pretty cover and I love a good quick contemporary read. I had no idea this book would have such an impact on me. I honestly was concerned I would even like it because the premise seemed like it might be a bit boring. This book was NOT boring. This book is beautifully written and original. The story is told with a mix of prose, poetry, drawings, IMs, and lists. I've never read another book quite like this one. There were lines that completely blew me away and left me breathless upon finishing. I can't believe this is a debut novel. I almost finished this in one day because I couldn't put it down. The only thing I would change is that I desperately wish it was longer. The book is just barely 300 pages and it could easily be 100 more. I think it would have been interesting to have Madeline developed a bit more in the beginning before she meets Olly. Obviously she can't leave the house to meet friends but I just kept thinking there has to be an online community she could've been a part, like a support group for other people with the disease. I also felt like there were a lot of things that we barely skimmed the surface of, but could've been expanded upon a lot more.