3.5/5 stars. Read my full review (with book photography!) on Lauren Reads YA. 
 I have mixed feelings about All the Bright Places. I was really enjoying it (like, 4-stars enjoying it) up until a certain point at around the 300 page mark. The ending was a little disappointing. It came too quickly and too suddenly (or maybe I just wasn't paying attention) that to me, it felt like the author was like, "Oh, right... This book has to end at some point. Better do it now before it's over 500 pages." 
 No, wait, I feel like this isn't really getting the point across... Here's the thing: The start and middle of the book were 4 stars for me, the last bit 3 stars, I'd say. 
 The best part about this book was the settings! Our main characters Violet and Finch explore their home state Indiana for a school project, and visit the most wonderful, unique places. Violet acts like where they live isn't all that interesting, but I don't think we have a trailer park bookstore or a shoefiti forest or a homemade rollercoaster or a small bottomless bright blue lake here. They were described so perfectly and I loved the aspect of exploration and adventure. 
 Important to mention: All the Bright Places isn't just an all-sad cry fest. There are moments, especially in the beginning and middle of the book, that are almost laugh-out-loud funny. Playful dialogue and romantic moments that make you feel all warm inside are also included. 
 I loved that this book focused on bipolar disorder rather than (just) depression. I haven't read much about bipolar and it's one of the things that makes this book unique. Other than that and the vivid descriptions of the amazing places explored in this book, I have to say it's not that original. The characters didn't particularly stand out to me, and Finch sometimes reminded me a little of Augustus Waters (The Fault in Our Stars, John Green). Actually, quite a lot about this book reminded me of John Green's work. Not sure yet if that's a bad thing. 
 Recommended if you like sad contemporary YA or anything focusing on depression/suicide/grief. It's not the new Fault in Our Stars or Eleanor & Park, but it's definitely worth reading if you like these kinds of books.