As soon as my eyes focused on the page, emotion and colors exploded across my vision. In every class, I would rush through work just so I could lose myself once again in the thrilling lives of Noah and Jude, the main characters of I’ll Give You the Sun. To say that this book is good, is an extreme litote. A story like this deserves to be at the top of your book list with a massive yellow smiley face and two stars behind it. This countless award winning novel  not only gives you something to look forward to, but also makes you think about what life is really about.
Even though the ending was the typical happily-ever-after finale, the storyline will definitely keep you guessing until the very end. I enjoyed every word and would absolutely recommend this book. This heart-warming adventure will leave you smiling, tearful, and suddenly craving an orange.
Jandy Nelson, the author, takes us through the world of Noah and Jude, twins, who have completely opposite personalities. This epic tale flips between Noah and Jude at different ages: Noah as a 13-year-old and  Jude as a 16-year-old. Nelson takes us through the pain and regret of the twins and what lead them to do what they did. From acrylic paint to superstitious bibles, this book will keep you on your toes.
I am in love with the way Nelson uses her love for art and poetry to paint a very vivid picture with only her words. Her use of imagery and metaphors immerses the reader into many new perspectives. Nelson paints her aberrant personality into each character, sculpting with such exceptional intensity that they practically dance off the page.
I could take many quotes from this book to share with you and make some philosophical lesson at the end, but that would ruin the joy of discovering them for yourself. Instead I’m going to leave with these final words. No matter how hard they try, ghosts can’t break stone.