Everyone has been raving about ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES, especially Bec, I think she threatened me, and it was even announced as a Goodreads Choice 2015 Winner. Obviously, I had to read it. So I did. But now, HOW DO I REVIEW THIS. 
 "The thing I realize is, that it's not what you take, it's what you leave." 
 This novel is full of perfectly imperfect characters. Even the side characters who seem to have it all are struggling with something on the inside. Although I wish said side characters had been given a little more depth, I'm okay with this because this novel really focused on developing the two main characters, Violet and Finch. They were just so authentic, their thoughts and actions are easy to relate to and feel for. 
 The pacing in this book was also great, I kept turning the pages and wanting to return to this story whenever I put the book down. 
 "No more winter at all. Finch, you brought me spring." 
 When I finally picked this up, all I knew was that it was going to be sad, based on the reactions. I didn't even really know the synopsis. Halfway through reading it, when updating Goodreads, I saw that it was toted as "The Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park," and I really couldn't/didn't see why. Boy, was I surprised. Until the last 20% or so. Still, this book can definitely hold its own and deserves to be known as more than a "TFIOS copy." 
 ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES depicts raw, real emotions. It is unflinchingly honest and heartbreaking yet hopeful at the same time. It has an important message, and I would definitely recommend checking this one out. 
 "You are all the colors in one, at full brightness."