Every Day

Every Day follows an entity called A who wakes up each morning in a different 16-year-old's body, experiencing life through their temporary host while retaining their own consciousness and memories. A has accepted this unusual existence as normal until meeting Rhiannon, which sparks an unprecedented desire for connection and continuity. The novel explores the practical and emotional challenges as A navigates a growing relationship with Rhiannon while inhabiting a new person each day. The bodies A occupies span all genders, backgrounds, and circumstances within the same geographical area, creating constant shifts in how A and Rhiannon must relate to each other. This young adult fantasy novel by David Levithan became a New York Times bestseller following its 2012 release and spawned multiple companion books including a prequel and sequel. The story examines fundamental questions about identity, love, and human connection by removing physical constancy from the equation of relationships. It challenges assumptions about how personality, gender, and appearance shape who we are and how we connect with others.

Readers connect with the book's exploration of identity, love, and the nature of self. Many reviews highlight how the premise makes them question their own concepts of personality and relationships. Positive reviews focus on: - Fresh take on body-swapping concept - LGBTQ+ representation and gender fluidity themes - Philosophical questions about consciousness - Writing style that balances complex ideas with accessibility Common criticisms: - Ethics of protagonist's actions toward host bodies - Romance feels rushed/unrealistic - Ending leaves too many questions unanswered - Some side characters lack depth Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: 3.9/5 (229,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.5/5 (1,900+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (800+ ratings) One frequent reader comment notes: "Made me think about identity in ways I never considered before." Critics often cite concerns like: "The main character's behavior seems selfish and problematic when you really think about it."

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue follows a woman who lives forever but is forgotten by everyone she meets, creating a unique exploration of identity and human connection similar to A's daily transformations.

More Than This by Patrick Ness features a protagonist who wakes up in different versions of reality, echoing the disorienting daily experiences of A while questioning the nature of existence.

Middlesex byJeffrey Eugenides chronicles a character's journey through different gender identities and bodies, resonating with A's experiences of inhabiting various physical forms.

The Time Traveler's Wife presents a love story complicated by involuntary time displacement, mirroring the logistical and emotional challenges faced by A and Rhiannon.

The Sudden Appearance of Hope tells of a woman whom no one can remember, forcing her to navigate relationships and identity in ways that parallel A's daily struggles with impermanence.

★ The novel was adapted into a film titled "Every Day" in 2018, starring Angourie Rice and Justice Smith. ★ David Levithan wrote this book without planning it first - he started with the first sentence and let the story develop organically as he wrote. ★ The author drew inspiration for the concept from Virginia Woolf's "Orlando," which also explores fluid identity through a character who changes gender across centuries. ★ A companion novel titled "Another Day" was published in 2015, telling the same story from Rhiannon's perspective. ★ Beyond writing novels, David Levithan works as an editorial director at Scholastic and helped edit "The Hunger Games" series.