No One Here Is Lonely by Sarah Everett
Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers on February 5th 2019
ISBN: 0553538683
Pages: 352
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No One Here is Lonely

 

Eden is in a pit of sadness.  Her potential, possible boyfriend, Will, has died in a car accident and her best friend, Lacey, wants her own space and not to always be doing everything together with Eden.  But, when Eden talks to Will’s mom, she learns that she has found a website to which Will has uploaded his emails, texts, and his voice just in case something were to happen to him.  Eden feels like she has Will back.  She calls Will all the time and leaves the phone on for hours to feel like they are together. Finally, Eden gets a job as a grocery cashier and meets new people, as well as reuniting with Lacey’s twin, Oliver, who has always had a crush on Eden.  She finally learns that Will’s real girlfriend was Lacey, Eden’s mother had an affair, and that Eden can go on by herself.

This book seemed odd with what appeared to be a realistic fiction plot with a science fiction element plopped down in the middle with the words from those who have died.  Why, also, was not everyone else using the site?  The intended audience is grades 9-12.

 

Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland