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 2.5/5 stars 
 Review: Personally, I don't really feel sorry for myself for reading this book so late because the movie is coming out. I had no intention reading this book. I didn't want to, I heard good things, but it wasn't enough. Until I saw the movie trailer. I was so skeptical about it, but I was very curious how it turned out to be before actually getting my hands on the books. So basically, I expected the worst for this book and I'm glad it's not too bad. I didn't dislike it, but I don't love it either. 
 So, from what you've seen in the premise, this book is about a girl named Madeline, who has a disease called SCID which is really famous and rare; it's when you are allergic to the world and you can't go outside because of all the bacteria and infections. Until one day, she sees a family moved in next door and sets eye on a boy named Olly. For the first time in 18 years, she is tempted to get to know him and wants to go out of her sterile house. 
 This time, let's make it clear, we'll start from what is okay about the book. 
 I cannot tell you enough that I actually enjoyed the writing so much. It's a really easy to read book and it's even got some nice new vocabularies introduced that I've never read before. I truly think that it's helpful to know them and also know what SCID and myocarditis are. I also loved how funny it is sometimes because of the back and forth conversations between Madeline and Olly, although I thought they were a bit flirtatious. Besides that, the book is a quick read if you don't fall asleep reading at all, this book could be read in one sitting. I adore that the author for having Madeline as a half Japanese half African American protagonist. I think Olly is such a smart ass, wise, nice guy. He doesn't push too hard or force Madeline to tell him anything, he was just a cool guy. I also think he's a bit of John Green's character because I found the resemblance of him and Augustus Waters. 
 Pretty much. Let's move on to what I dislike, but I can't promise I keep anything secrets. 
 To be honest, I thought the first half of the book was funny, but the romance felt like insta-love to me. Madeline seemed to be attached to Olly ever since the first time she saw him; after that she liked him of course, but the lies she told was cringeworthy. The decisions Madeline made seemed really selfish and immature because the girl always seemed to want more and more. I bet you didn't see it coming but there was also a twist that felt kind of predictable and it was not important. I guess I would have liked the book better without the twist because it didn't feel right or realistic. I wasn't shocked or surprised because I didn't care about it. Truthfully, I don't like Madeline. I got into the first page and thought that she wastoo self-centered and pretentious. Not a complex character but I admit she's gentle yet stubborn. Did I mention that she's a bad liar and selfish? Yeah, I guess I just dislike her as a protagonist. 
 Overall: I thought the book was okay. I mean I don't hate it because I expected to. Nice writing for a one sitting book, although terrible twist and protagonist. Not recommending this to anyone, but those who like romance.