I was interested in this book after reading Will Grayson, Will Grayson.
The idea caught my attention, the idea of someone waking up as a completely different person every day and how that affects them (A) as their own person.
I felt that I really did start to get attached to the characters and was heartbroken by the end but it was a refreshing change from true love conquers all

Okay I loved A and this concept is so so so unique! I haven't seen the film, but this was a lot of fun. I loved the diverse relationships and the writing was fab!

I see why people like this, I do. But there are things in here that make me feel uncomfortable.

The main issue is consent. Yes, there are other things that need to be address but consent is a huge shadow over the book and, because of this, affect the romance I was meant to be rooting for.

Because of this, this didn't sit right with me and, because of that, I never warmed to the characters, the romance, the story as a whole.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

This book has been around for years and never really appealed but I fancied something light and easy last night. It fits that brief but left a bit of a bad taste. A. is incredibly pressuring of Rhiannon throughout, the final act of forcing her into a new relationship is awful, and this offset all the LGBT+ positive work that Levithan put in in my overall enjoyment of the book.

Every Day was a book that wasn't really on my radar until the film was announced, but it really should've been.

Sure, there is an extreme case of insta love here, but it's actually somewhat believable and definitely drives the plot of the book, which was ultimately wonderful. A feels like a real person, because that's what they are. Just because they change bodies daily doesn't mean that they don't have a sense of identity and I thought that was wonderful It's also great that Every Day works as a standalone but that it's also set up to be returned to.

The language is gorgeous and immersive and is there anything better than a book that transports you to within its world?

I would firstly like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book for free in exchange for an honest review.

This book follows A, who, every morning, wakes up in a different body. There's never any warning about who it will be, but A is used to that. Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.
And that's fine - until A wakes up in the body Justin and meets Justin's girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone he wants to be with - every day.

I really enjoyed this book. David Levithan has really delivered a pure heartwarming story that is addictive and beautiful.

The plot itself was very interesting to read. I found imagining what it would be like to not have a body, soul or identity of my own; while being in love. I felt like I could imagine this through the excellent writing that was on every page. I was really rooting for A the whole time. His journey and his experiences were captivating and moving to read. .

Although I thought that A and Rhiannnon fell in love too quickly to be 100% believeable; the words and concept of this story are what made it great. A must read!

This novel was built for being on screen and it is the one time I feel the movie might be better than the book. however that is just speculation (I have yet to actually see the movie!)

However that being said I did enjoy reading the novel. The unique plot line I loved getting to grips with the life of the protagonist and his background. I loved that each time he moved to a new body it would explore the background of these different lives. It was a truly great way to show how everyone is different but they are also the same.

While I enjoyed the characters - and the way that they were all able to interconnect I did find some parts of it difficult to move along with.
I did have some issues with the writing style - this is something I have found I always struggle with when I read David Levithan so I don't feel like I can say much more than that about it. I have always loved the unique ideas that David comes up with but the writing style has always put me off which is such a shame!

Any fan of David, however, would love this novel! It is unique, fun and quirky.

David Levithan's YA fantasy-romance is a difficult book to review for me. I chose to read it because the concept really interested to me. With the topic of gender identity and sexuality so high on everyone's radar currently it seemed like a timely read. And on the surface, it deals with the topic well - there's never any doubts in A's mind as to whether what they are doing is incorrect or wrong - they just act in a way that seems natural to them. I found that incredibly refreshing, and can imagine that this book would be useful to anyone feeling in flux with their gender or sexuality.

The moral of the story seems to be acceptance and love - no matter your gender or sexuality. However the strength of Every Day also seems to be it's failing. I have noted a number of reviews criticising how judgemental A is when they are discussing the bodies that they are inhabiting. I didn't have a problem with that, A is a teenage narrator and as such I would expect certain flaws in their developing personality, and a judgement nature is certainly common in many teens. However I feel like this book tried to tackle too many teen issues in one short book and as such we were handed important issues like depression, substance abuse, obesity and illegal immigration with no real depth behind them. I understand that A only had one day in each of the bodies, but I still feel like they were glossed over a little, leaving it more like a checklist of problems teens deal with rather than story-shaping. So, what could have been an important book for teens exploring gender identity became a little bloated with superficial views on serious issues.

And so we get to the root of why I find this book so problematic - as a light, romantic read it was adequate, good even. I really admire Levithan's unique and magical slant on topical issues, and I still think the concept is a good one, however I feel it could have been handled a little better. The times the book did cover the main issues it did so with sensitivity and warmth, but throwing in the other issues for A to deal with means the book lacked overall emotional depth for me.

As expected, this book was very good. But one of the things I didn't expect was just how good it would be! Every thing was thought out really well and I loved how each time A switched lives, they became someone completely different. Levithan pretty much covered every kind and type of teenager/ young adult which definitely added to the whole plot. From their strengths to their struggles. Also I can't get over how clever the plot is. It literally covered every kind of emotion and just seeing the simplicity of the world through a fresh set of eyes each time was beautiful. I really couldn't put this book down!

Everyday by David Levithan is an amazing book. Our story follows a main character known as A. A lives a different life everyday. One day it could be a girl who is suicidal or a boy who is a jockey. They jump bodies every single day of their life. A thought this was normal for everybody until one day, they found out it wasn’t. It isn’t until they go into the body of Justin that everything changes for them. They meets Rhiannon, Justin’s girlfriend and they fall in love with her. This story follows the love story between A and Rhiannon as they both navigate something that shouldn’t be possible.
This book was gifted to me through netgalley in celebration of the movie release. And I will say this book griped me right into the story of A. When I looked into the plot of this book, it intrigued me in such a way. I could not wait to read it. Since I have read Will Grayson, Will Grayson by both David Levithan and John Green, I was eager to see what Levithan could do by his self and I was so glad that I could enjoy this masterpiece by him.

4 out of 5 stars.

Every Day is a thought-provoking story that leaves readers with a lot of questions about life. Because of the nature of the story (jumping into a different body each day), there are a lot of different topics explored and I felt most were handled carefully with no judgement attached.

The story is about acceptance, that people come in all shapes, sizes, colour, orientation, which includes a refreshing approach about the importance of gender (or lack of) by treating it as a secondary trait of what a person is.

Because of all the above I believe the book deserves a high rating, however I did have some problems with it.

Depsite the message of acceptance, I felt that the author actually pushed his own viewpoint on this matter and became quite negative of a character that didn't fit his beliefs. Rhiannon wasn't attracted to every person that A was, and it became clear that A (and the author) thought this was wrong.
Sure, discuss the idea that we should care more about what a person is like rather than a persons looks or what gender they are. However I didn't like the judgmental vibes I was getting from the story.

Additionally, the topic of religion is brought into the story and not in a favorable light. I'm an atheist but even I know that a lot of people find peace and strength from religion. However this portrayal was only the 'bat shit crazy' religion and definitely protrayed as the bad guy. It was also a bit confusing as to why it was introduced for most of the story, until right at the end and then wasn't explored enough for me. Of course the third book of this series will probably explore this more, however at the time of publication (in 2012) this was very much a standalone.

Lastly, there is no explanation for the paranormal aspect. Why does this happen? Why does A only wake up in bodies in the same area and around the same age? So many questions that I would have liked some answering.

Overall though, it was a powerful and interesting book that still has me thinking a few days after I've finished. I'll be interested to see how the film deals with the ending because it's not your typical Hollywood experience at all.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s so different from any other book I’ve read. The whole story had me glued right from the beginning. I can’t wait to read the next book. Loved it.

This book is written very well and the plot is very interesting and made me unable to put down the book because I was so invested, especially in the characters. I can't wait to watch the movie and would recommend making the book.

Albeit it a very old reference, there was a lot of the ‘Quantum Leap’ idea in this novel, merged with ‘The Time-traveller’s Wife’. The writer introduced an impossible conundrum - a character who lived his/her life by inhabiting the body of another for just one day. It was interesting to see how initially the protagonist tried to make as little a mark on the host’s life as possible while wanting more. You could understand how this could not be enough. You could also see how this could lead to a more selfish way of behaving to actually live. And the fact I am considering these options shows just how well the writer convinces you of the ambitious plot. I read most of the novel questioning how there could possibly be a resolution and was both satisfied and disappointing with the ending, for reasons that I can’t go into without spoiling it.

I’d love to hear more of the after effects on some of the host characters we met, there are stories here to be told. I am interested in reading the stories of the other characters, though maybe less so reading the alternative perspective of Rhiannon than in some of the other, minor characters (a TV series on its own?) as most of her story has been told.

I love this book so much. The character of A is so unique, but also relate-able that they make a rather obscure concept seem normal. I think the dynamics between Rhiannon and A will do a lot to help represent the Bisexual, Pansexual, and Agender communities. Overall a delightful read. I also enjoy the new film cover- it truly captures the essence of emotion that the book (and I hope film) puts across.

*Declaimer I received a copy of this book through netgalley in return for an honest review*
This novel is based upon a character named A who has no gender whatsoever. A doesn’t know how it happens and doesn’t know why things happen but it claims only his self. Every day he inhabits a different body, a different life. And out of the blue, he falls in love with the girlfriend of one of the souls he’s taken over. His life is never the same again because as we all know love is complicated and timeless.
This book is written very well. And is Straight to the point It starts off beautifully. David writes with a clearly skilled hand and an originally idea that makes his writing one to watch. He writes with abandon and I can’t help but feel his published works are written with experience.
I loved the simplicity and the depth of emotion the characters feel on a day to day basis. Ultimately, I also had such love for A. I almost pitied the poor character because all it wanted was love.
This book made me feel grateful for who I am! It was a tale that tells you to be happy with who you are, what you have and for the people who surround you. Be thankful that tonight when you sleep, you are the same person tomorrow- that you’ll have today, tomorrow and many more tomorrows with the ones you love because there is this teeny tiniest possibility that somewhere out there, someone’s life is as ephemeral as that of A’s.
Overall though, this book is worth all the hype, worth all your time and money and I really want to see the upcoming film adaptation of this book! and I want to read the sequel. A great read and I’m sure this book won’t be my last David Levithan book!
5/5 stars!

Ever since I first heard about Every Day, I've wanted to read it. And it may just be the most incredible book I have ever read.

I don't think this book needs much of a summary. A wakes up in the body of a different person each and every day. He spends each day living their lives as best as he can, as they would, without too much disruption. He has no family or friends of his own, and lives a mostly lonely existence, never able to make any attachments. But when A meets Rhiannon in the body of her boyfriend, Justin, everything changes. He falls in love.

I cannot tell you what a fantastic book this is. It's unbelievable! It's beautiful, it's heartbreaking, it's simply amazing! Seeing A go from body to body, life to life, not have one of his own, but trying so hard not to screw up the lives of the people whose bodies he inhabits each day is just so hard. It's all A has known, so he's now more philosophical about it than depressed. But every now and then something will happen where he wishes that this was his life, these were his friends, this was his family, this was his body, and he has a hard time. Yet we can learn so much from A! Having lived every day of his life in a different body, he's had first hand experience of so many different cultures, religions, sexualities, races, and of course genders. He's been in the bodies of drug addicts and in the bodies of the depressed. He's seen the dynamic between different families. He's seen the hardships people go through, and the trivial in comparison to the worries of others. He's seen and experienced so much, he simply cannot judge anyone. Because he understands. He's also very intelligent, and talks about how, despite our differences, we're all pretty much just the same.

Watching A try to form some kind of relationship with Rhiannon when he's in a new body and new location every day is just so hard, but his determination to try something, simply because he can't bear to not be near her, is really the most wonderful thing. It really makes you think and question yourself. How far will you go for love? What would you do? What would you sacrifice? How hard are you willing to work? And at the same time, it shows us how the outsides, our looks, aren't really important at all. Who we are surpasses what we look like, and this is who we love. It's what's inside that counts. Or is it? Again, the question of how far will you go for love doesn't just come from A's perspective, but Rhiannon's too. This is such a beautiful love story!

You'll notice that I've been referring to A as "he". This isn't correct. A doesn't have a gender. I will be using the generic "he" as "it" and "they" seem kind of rude. But yes, A doesn't have a gender. He's never had his own body, and spends time in the bodies of both girls and boys, he's just never thought that he has his own specific gender.

'I didn't think of myself as a boy or a girl--I never have. I would just think of myself as a boy or a girl for the day. It was like another set of clothes.' (p155)*

This is something Rhiannon has some trouble with. When she knows about A's life, she struggles with being around him when he's in the body of a girl. That this person she's getting to know and starting to have feelings for... is a girl today. But as he explains, this is just who he is.

'She takes a sip of coffee, and I can tell another question's coming. "I know this is weird, but... I keep wondering. Are you really not a boy or a girl? I mean, when you were in [a girl's] body, did you feel more... at home than you would in the body of a boy?"
It's interesting to me that this is the thing she's hung up on.
"It's just me," I tell her. "I always feel at home and I never feel at home. That's just the way it is." (p205)*

This comes into play more when he finds himself in the body of a transgendered boy, and finds himself empathising to a certain degree.

'Even before I open my eyes, I like Vic. Biologically female, gendered male. Living within the definition of his own truth, just like me. He knows who he wants to be. Most people our age don't have to do that. They stay within the realm of the easy. If you want to live within the definition of your own truth, you have to choose to go through the initially painful and ultimately comforting process of finding it.' (p253)*

A understands what Vic has gone through, and by "accessing" - looking at the memories of the body he inhabits - he's able to tell us a bit of Vic's own story.

'[His parents] knew that their daughter liked girls. But it took a while for him to articulate--even to himself--that he liked them as a boy. That he was meant to be a boy, or at least to live as a boy, to live in the blur between a boyish girl and a girlish boy.' (p254)*

'[Dawn] had no idea what she was attracted to--the boyish girl, the girlish boy--and eventually she decided it didn't really matter. She was attracted to Vic. ...
When Dawn looked at Vic, she saw Vic exactly as he wanted to be seen. Whereas Vic's parents couldn't help seeing who he used to be, and so many friends and strangers couldn't help seeing who he didn't want to be anymore, Dawn only saw him. Call it a blur if you want, but Dawn didn't see a blur. She saw a very distinct, very clear person.' (p255-256)*

Because of being in Vic's body, he is reminded of his own gender issues, and shares with us the problems he once had. Where Vic was born as a girl when he should have been a boy, A has struggled with not having a fixed gender in a world that says you have to fit into one of the two boxes. Accepting his genderfluidity took time.

'There are few things harder than being born into the wrong body. I had to deal with a lot when I was growing up, but only for a day. Before I became so adaptable--so acquiescent to the way my life worked--I would resist some of the transitions. I loved having long hair, and would resent it when I woke up to find my long hair was gone. There were days I felt like a girl and days I felt like a boy, and those days wouldn't always correspond with the body I was in. I still believed everyone when they said I had to be one or the other. Nobody was telling me a different story, and I was too young to think for myself. I had yet to learn that when it came to gender, I was both and neither.
It is an awful thing to be betrayed by your body. And it's lonely, because you feel you can't talk about it. You feel it's something between you and the body. You feel it's a battle you will never win . . . and yet you fight it day after day, and it wears you down. Even if you try to ignore it, the energy it takes to ignore it will exhaust you.' (p254)*

As well as genderfluidity and transgender topics, Every Day also looks at sexuality. A has been in the bodies of straight males and females, but also in the bodies of homosexual males and females, and has not had a problem. A himself is pansexual. The term "pansexual" isn't mentioned in the book, but I had heard of it before. Giving the extraordinary life A has, it's made understanding pansexuality easier; A doesn't see the gender of other people, he just sees people. He isn't attracted to girls and boys, but people. We discover more about how he thinks of his sexuality at a Gay Pride event.

'We come to the corner where there are a few people protesting the festivities. I don't understand this at all. It's like protesting the fact that some people are red-haired.
In my experience, desire is desire, love is love. I have never fallen in love with a gender. I have fallen for individuals. I know this is hard for people to do, but I don't understand why it's so hard, when it's so obvious.' (p142)*

As A is genderfluid, has no gender of his own, understanding his character and seeing him as someone without gender made it easier for me to understand pansexuality, because gender absolutely does not come into it. Bisexuality is attraction to males and females, pansexuality is attraction to "all"; gender doesn't come into consideration, and at the same time, the "pan" (meaning "all") includes, according to Wikipedia, those "who are intersex and/or fall outside the gender binary", like himself.

I could go on about this book for ages, but I think my review is long enough. Every Day is so thought-provoking and so wonderful! There were passages in this book I had page-marked for myself rather than for this review, it's just so eye-opening and enlightening! Levithan is awesome with words, and through A, expresses emotions and feeling so beautifully, and filled me with such awe! The ending near killed me! I'm so glad to hear there is a follow on from Every Day coming out this August, Two Boys Kissing - it's one I am now eagerly awaiting! Every Day really is incredible. The best book I have ever read to this date. I couldn't recommend it enough!

*All quotes have been checked against a final copy of the 9780307931887 edition.

David Levithan has never been one to write simplistic love stories. This book in particular is one of those where the ending left me screaming in frustration (much to my mum’s surprise). The premise is interesting and unique — this is true — but the execution felt mildly sloppy and, although I can see why people are playing it up as something more of a love story, to me the added aspects fall flat.

It twisted the idea a lot of us have of wishing to be someone else. Leviathan did this through the creation of ‘A’, a genderless spirit(?), who is thrown into a new body every day. Therefore, ‘A’ has no family, no friends and no home, and is simply existing through the people they inhabit.

A wakes up every day in a new body and has moments to find out who they are and how they’re going to fit into that person's life for the one day. The different snippets of other lives were enjoyable from a reader’s perspective, but probably pretty miserable for theirs.

This is how A meets Rhiannon and has a perfect day; Rhiannon’s boyfriend’s body has been taken over, and, for the first time, her boyfriend is nice to her (go figure). The girlfriend falls for him deeper and cannot understand the next day why he's back to normal. A is then stuck in the future trying to find her, every day.

On one of these days, A meets a girl. Here’s my issue — it’s the same in every YA book I've read recently — ‘instalove’. Whatever you try and dress it up as, this is the main focus of this book: the love affair which started in a day… *sighs*. It’s then carried on through A’s many faces, but it's started by this one day.

This is a fabulous book. I’m not saying that it’s not, and the aspects not following the romance are genuinely very good. The only issue I have is that it’s being dressed up as something it’s not. That being said, I am very excited to see the film and I will be going to see it next month.