This was such a delightful, engrossing and beautiful read.

The story is told from multiple view points which initially feel almost overwhelmingly disparate but come together in a beautiful symphony as the connections between the characters unfold. I loved the epic, multigenerational reach of the narrative, and the almost fairytale quality of the early story.

The characters were rich and intriguing with unique perspectives and experiences. The prose had a lyrical, poetic quality and I really enjoyed getting lost in this story. It’s the first book I have read by Jandy Nelson, and I look forward to picking up their others.

Thank you Penguin Group for an early copy of this book. Opinions expressed are my own.

when the world tips over by jandy nelson is a captivating, thought-provoking novel that blends romance, family dynamics, and the search for identity. the story follows its protagonist as they navigate complex relationships, personal growth, and the challenges of being caught between different worlds. nelson’s writing is poetic and filled with emotional nuance, capturing the delicate balance between longing and self-discovery. while the book touches on heavy themes, it does so with a sense of tenderness, allowing the reader to connect deeply with the characters' journeys. it's a beautifully written exploration of love, loss, and finding your place in a changing world.

3.5 rounded to 4

A hard book to review. While I adored Jandy Nelson's writing, and the warm-hearted generosity that shines through the magic, this book seemed too long, and a bit like a kaleidoscope that never quite comes together. The entire middle section seemed almost incoherent, breathlessly at high pitch At! All! Times! with all the superlatives, and very wordy for a story about a family that never talks to one another, then (like a Victorian novel) suddenly spills everything around the possible death bed of a character.

Everything comes up roses so easily, but not always believably; I especially disliked how Lizard's cruel betrayal of Dizzy is just swept under the rug because of sexual attraction.

I am more or less 0/3 with this author so I think I am done. I know everyone says the writing style is beautiful but this felt like such a chore for me to get through. I didn’t enjoy it at all, although I can see how some might. Not for me.

I loved this so much. I have been waiting for this book to be released for so long and I am so happy that it is finally out and I was able to finally read it. I'll Give You the Sun was my favorite book for many many years and this book had all the same elements and I loved it for all the same reasons I fell in love with I'll Give You the Sun the first time I read it. I loved every one of the Fall siblings and each of their unique love stories and unique lives. I loved the confusing and messy family dynamic that is in place up until the very end where everything falls into place like puzzle pieces. This book was such a joy to read, each character was so fun and so interesting in their own way I couldn't pick a favorite. My one small complaint about this book is that it is kind of long. I loved every second of it and since I did most of my reading with the audiobook it was easy to fall into the story and it didn't feel too long to me at all but I could see how some of the long chapters about their family history could tend to drag at times if you weren't 100% locked in. I loved all the tie ins from their family history and their mother's diary and the newspaper articles etc. Every single detail of this book felt like it was crafted with such care, no element was overlooked. I wish we were able to spend a little more time with Wynton when he was awake just because I would have loved to be able to dive as deep into his past and his personality like we did with the other siblings but I also liked all the symbolism of him being the one stuck in a coma and I did like to get the short chapters from his perspective when he was still slightly lucid listening to Cassidy and his family. I loved each of the definitely magical elements and maybe not magical elements and how it all kind of blends together because the story is better when it's not strictly fiction and who really cares if it's believable or not. My favorite moment was definitely when Miles told Felix that Sandro talks in his head. I loved the use of the title in the book "I do believe now that when the world tips over, joy spills out with all the sorrow. But you have to look for it." And my favorite quote was "Felix was now half smiling at Miles, and it was making Miles's neck hot and his thoughts hotter. Per usual. He wanted to blurt out, 'I fucking love you,' but instead said, 'What?'" Because it felt so reminiscent of one of my favorite lines in I'll Give You the Sun. I still think that overall I like I'll Give You the Sun more than this one but I'd have to do a re-read to be sure. I definitely liked this one more than The Sky is Everywhere. Overall, this healed my inner child in a way because this new and completely perfect Jandy Nelson book written with all the same elements of I'll Give You the Sun finally being published just makes the world feel whole.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This book is unlike anything I've read. A winding, epic, multi-generational, modern fairytale. The writing is beautiful. The characters are fully developed and unique. The story has grief, love, trauma, family, abandonment, star-crossed love, and betrayal. I enjoyed this overall, though at almost 600 pages there are some repetitive points and times where I found myself wanting the story to get on with it. But overall I am very glad I read this, and I'm sure Cassidy, Theo, Wynton, Miles, Dizzy, and Sandro will stay with me for years to come.

Thank you net gallery for the advanced copy of this book. This was portrayed to be light magical realism and wound up being very dark and centered around intergenerational abuse and trauma, infidelity, murder and a dog that could not possibly exist. Also, the timeline is off. If the dad was a war baby, he would be pushing 80 about now. Not what I expected.

This is now one of my fav reads of 2024 and I keep reccomending it to people i meet and I adored the prose, the characthers and very much think this is a great addition to the authors already outstanding list

Thank you to the publisher & NetGalley for the ARC (that is out now!).

I adored this book! Jandy Nelson has a knack for writing novels that I feel in my bones. The way the story weaved together, along with the changes in POVs, made for an engaging story.

If you are going to read a Jandy Nelson novel, you need to be prepared to be along for a wild ride. There are always multiple perspectives and types of writing. In this novel, you have the three Fall siblings: Dizzy, Miles, and Wynton. They are all dealing with their father's disappearance in their own ways. The book begins with Dizzy, and she's really melodramatic, but I find her voice endearing and fun. Miles is considered the perfect brother (beautiful and smart and helpful), but of course we know that no one is perfect. Wynton is the oldest, and immediately falls in love with Cassidy, who is the character that ties everyone together in different ways. So if you're following along with all of these characters, you also need to completely give into the bit of magic that Nelson employs in the novel. But it's ok! It's actually more than ok because Nelson makes it worth it! I just don't know any other writer with her writing style. I circle and underline phrases in her books all the time. And I never really know what to expect. Of course I recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the free digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is way too long, the plot feels uneven & the end felt abrupt. I did enjoy the magical realism though.

Also I’m 100% sure that if this was written by a man it would not be classified as YA.

2.5 rounded down to 2.

This is a difficult one to rate. I think a lot of people will fall in love with this book and its characters, but it just wasn't for me. It was a tiny bit reminiscent of Stargirl (which I loved). It had that whimsical, dynamic, mysterious new girl. The main family was completely and absolutely dysfunctional. There were strange and hard to understand stories/flashbacks about the family's origin. The stories were so out there and you come to understand why at the end, but still. The ending twist was so absurd, it almost made completely no sense. Like, no sense at all. I just don't believe a parent would do that. I did enjoy how everything came full circle and unfolded, but unfortunately it wasn't enough of a redemption for me.

Any time you have to devote this many pages to explaining that they "aren't technically siblings", you've lost me. However, I liked the parts of the book that focused on Cassidy and her mother, and I appreciated Jandy Nelson's unique voice.

I loved that this was multigenerational, Nelson develops characters in a way that is unlike anyone else! My only complaint was that it was a bit too long for my tastes

Beautiful story with captivating characters who are imperfect yet they win you over. I have never read this author before but she is now a must read for me.

The Fall kids' father mysteriously disappears in When the World Tips Over, leaving behind a shattered family. Twelve-year old Dizzy reads romance novels, sees ghosts and longs to be reunited with her estranged best friend Lizard. Seventeen-year-old Miles is supposedly the smart, athletic, and handsome "perfect one," but he struggles with his sexuality and lack of connection with his siblings. Nineteen-year-old Wynton is a violin prodigy, who causes trouble wherever he goes. Their mother runs a restaurant and longs for her absent husband, leaving a gourmet meal out for him each night. Enter the rainbow-haired girl, Cassidy who saves each of them when she meets them - two from accidents and Miles from himself. Cassidy has had her own issues with abandonment, which are explored in a parallel plotline. When the kids go in search of Cassidy, catastrophe strikes and the secrets of the Fall family curse begin to surface, giving all of them an opportunity to rewrite their futures.

The way that this book is written was beautiful. The relationships among the different characters and the stories were well done. I did struggle a little bit with the backstories and to get into the start of the book, but overall enjoyed it.

Jandy Nelson's previous book, I'll Give You the Sun, blew me away when I read it and is easily in my top books of all time. I was so excited to see she had written a new one and even more excited to receive an advanced copy.

This story has many layers and the narrative is told from several different perspectives -- siblings Dizzy, Miles, and Wynton, and newcomer to town Cassidy. I loved reading all of their perspectives and getting an inside look at what they were thinking and feeling. Cassidy was my favorite character - her backstory and history was so good, I didn't want to put the book down. I also really loved Dizzy and can remember being that age.

As in her past books, Jandy Nelson really nails being a teenager and all the trials that go along with it.

I loved this book so much and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys family dynamics and endearing teenagers. I was rooting for every single character and I loved how it all came together. I cannot wait to read whatever Jandy Nelson writes in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!

I’ll Give You The Sun is one of my all time favorite books, so when my besties @penguinteen sent me an early copy I literally screamed.

Jandy’s writing has a way of hooking into your brain and squeezing your heart. Every single character endears themself to you, every single line feels like one you need to highlight. A story of love of every kind- familial, romantic, platonic, parental, all of it!! This family will have my heart forever. I hope you’ll all consider picking it up.

I can’t wait to revisit WTWTO over and over when the audiobook comes out.

Such a wonderfully written sequel to a beautiful book. I really enjoyed getting to reconnect with the characters. Jandy Nelson’s writing style is perfectly suited to this genre.