Entertaining and intellectually stimulating, the novel invites discussion about how much of a person’s life is determined by events and whether some tendencies are inborn. — Publishers Weekly
McStay’s debut explores the theme of choices and how those choices become the framework for the person who makes them. — School Library Journal
It’s impressive that McStay makes readers invest in both Fi and Fiona simultaneously; teens who have ever wondered what it might be like to live a totally different life will appreciate this experiment. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Everything That Makes You is an inspiring exploration of destiny, strength, and the power of human connection. I loved Moriah McStay’s spot-on dialogue and strong characters. A striking debut! — Susane Colasanti, bestselling author of Something Like Fate
The amazing dual stories of Fi and Fiona dare us to consider what it means to be driven by our passions, and how a twist of fate can alter our lives forever. A winning debut. — Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and The Things You Kiss Goodbye