Someday by David Levithan is a sequel to his book, Every Day; the final book in the trilogy. This book varies perspectives from each character, some being familiar ones and others being body-switchers. A and Rhiannon have officially distanced themselves from each other, but Reverend Poole continues to blackmail Nathan in order to contact A. We learn for certain that there are other people like A in this book, of all ages, who share their experiences as an entity who doesn’t live in an individual life. Their insightful stories are inspiring as one chapter follows the final moments of a character named Mona, who explains the trace she will never make in the world, but ultimately believes there was a reason she was given this lifestyle. As the book progresses, Nathan desperately needs Rhiannon to somehow re-contact A to halt the abuse he’s going through with Reverend Poole.
I would definitely recommend this book because this book provides an even greater insight to life than the first. Having access to numerous perspectives allows the reader to learn how characters like Rhiannon and Nathan, who do live their own lives, react to people like A and Mona. The contrasting reactions of Rhiannon and Nathan convey the differences in perspective in the real world. Rhiannon certainly has a greater emotional connection than Nathan, and he was definitely more traumatized of the loss of control of his body than Rhiannon was. This book works through several meaningful themes, like the meaning of life and the power of an everlasting love. Furthermore, the pacing of this book is enjoyable because the changing point of views allows the reader to be continuously introduced to different thoughts and personalities that most books don’t offer.
-Ella
