This constructs layers of grief in satisfyingly unexpected ways, while adding the suspense of a whodunit. While there are many similarly beautifully crafted tales of grief in YA, such as Claire Zorn’s The Protected and Jandy Nelson’s The Sky is Everywhere, what makes Everything is Changed unique is that events are told in reverse. Weetman explores theories of cause and effect, and chance, and demonstrates just how many lives can be torn apart by a single action, without ever resorting to didacticism. The story follows the devastating unravelling of the lifelong friendship between James and Alex following a tragedy. Weetman established her ability to portray complex friendships with Frankie and Joely, and with Everything is Changed, she takes it to the next level.
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