Okay. Let's kick things off today with a book I just finished and went 'Holy Hell!' because of its awesomeness.
IF I STAY by Gayle Forman
Ze blurb:
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.
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.
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This book broke my heart, you guys. Tore it a-p-a-r-t. But you know what? I wanted that to happen. I wanted to feel Mia's heartache, and get confused regarding her fate after her accident. You see, she falls into a coma, and has to decide whether to stay alive or leave forever.
*cue waterworks*
It's haunting. It's heartbreaking. It totally didn't end the way I expected, and I loved it for that. Go buy it.
*cue waterworks*
It's haunting. It's heartbreaking. It totally didn't end the way I expected, and I loved it for that. Go buy it.
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Now onto some cheerful news: Operation Awesome is throwing another contest!! This time, my partners and I will be offering super awesome critiques. To see what you can win, go to our blog and sign up. We are all very grateful for your support this past month, so this is the least we can do.
Happy Monday, everybody!!
I have If I Stay on my bookcase. It now has made it to my must read pile!
ReplyDeleteCrap, another MUST READ for my TBR pile. I just finished Shiver and LOVED it. LOVED. Thanks for the review...
ReplyDeleteYou keep stocking my bookshelf!!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteLove this book and need to buy a copy of it. I used the library for this one. I can't wait for WHERE SHE WENT, told from Adam's perspective. :)
ReplyDeleteLisa ~ YA Literature Lover
Yet another book to add to the pile! Thanks, it sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteWoah, Lisa, WHERE SHE WENT is told from his perspective? I totally didn't know that. I was worried about a sequel because I don't want it to ruin my love of the first book. But if it's from HIS POV, that might just win me over. :-)
ReplyDeleteAmparo, great review! You have impeccable taste, my friend. :-)
That is so awesome! Another book for my tbr pile! Thanks Amparo! =D
ReplyDeletePhew, I was worried then...I thought I may have to add another book to my toppling TBR pile. But I've read this one. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it. Can't wait for the sequel. :)
Oh, I've ordered my copy of The Duff!
I just finished that book a few days ago. I was surprised it never talked once about the long term physical efforts of the accident. Besides that, it was a great book. I choked up. I teared up.
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I've been hearing about this book (and its sequel) everywhere. It sounds great, and I'm glad to hear you liked it. I'll be checking it out.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!!! I want this book badly. Crazy badly.
ReplyDeleteoooh, I will head over there!! That looks like one I would love!
ReplyDeleteOh I love a good weepie read!!!! Thanks for the review - so on my list!
ReplyDeleteTake care
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