Where She Went by Gayle Forman

Where She Went by Gayle Forman

Release Date: April 5^th 2011

Publisher: Dutton

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 264 pages

Source: Purchased

Series: Book 2

It's been three years since the devastating accident . . . three years since Mia walked out of Adam's life forever.

Now living on opposite coasts, Mia is Juilliard's rising star and Adam is LA tabloid fodder, thanks to his new rock star status and celebrity girlfriend. When Adam gets stuck in New York by himself, chance brings the couple together again, for one last night. As they explore the city that has become Mia's home, Adam and Mia revisit the past and open their hearts to the future - and each other.

Told from Adam's point of view in the spare, lyrical prose that defined If I Stay, Where She Went explores the devastation of grief, the promise of new hope, and the flame of rekindled romance

I read If I Stay months ago and I loved everything about it. It was so sad and Forman delivered the poignant atmosphere effectively. So of course when "Where She Went" came out, I had to pick it up. I needed to know where the story was going. Now this book is from Adam's perspective.

The minute I started this book, I couldn’t put it down. It sucked me into Adam's world in no time. Again, like If I Stay the whole book took place in 1 day. So of course that says it all about the pacing of the book.

Now I don’t want to tell you anything about the storyline because it will feel so good to discover it on your own.

This novel's storyline was very intriguing, different, unique. And it feels like it is based on a true story.

This is definitely one of my favorite reads in 2011. I cant wait for more from Gayle. 

Book Review: If I stay

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If I Stay by Gayle Forman.

Release Date: April 9^th 2009

Publisher: Speak

Source: Purhcased

Series: Book 1 

The description of the book:
In a single moment, everything changes. Seventeen-year-old Mia has no memory of the accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own damaged body is taken from the wreck...A sophisticated, layered, and heartachingly beautiful story about the power of family and friends, the choices we all make—and the ultimate choice Mia commands. 

My review:

I picked up this book because everyone was saying it is heart-breaking and everyone who reads it always ends up crying. I don’t normally cry but I did for this book. This book was beyond amazing. It is definitely one of my favourite reads of 2011. Even though it was great, I found it a hard read. I mean, could you imagine losing everything in one moment? It is hard on everyone.

Gayle did a phenomenal job in helping us get inside Mia's (the main character) head. Mia was a character that had it all. She even found the love of her life in a very young age. Then, this accident happens to her which sucks. For most of the book, we see Mia as a ghost because her body is living on machines.

The whole book takes place in 1 day which reflects the pace of the book(hint: very fast). But, also, there were flashbacks (which I always enjoy) to give the story depth and connect with the reader.

Can we talk a little bit about Adam? Can we? He is one of the most wonderful male characters. He shows us the definition of love, caring and respect. Did I mention that he is a rock star?

Overall, each element of this book was ….I can't find the right words to describe it… beautiful. And yes, you will cry because you will want Mia and Adam's love to survive.

There is in fact book 2 and it's from Adam's perspective so I can't wait to check it out.

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