2017
I loved the characters in this book. I loved how fast paced the story was (which is probably why there's only 25 hours between the time I started reading it and the time I finished it). I loved the times that marked how much progress (or lack thereof) Mia had made in regards to her decision to stay alive or not. I loved how conflicted she was about it because it felt real. I really felt for her. I loved how the integration of background information never felt forced. I loved how the story line flowed. I loved the ending because it allowed the readers to come up with their own conclusions of what happened next in Mia's life. I loved it. 10/10 would recommend.

2024
i was deeply moved by this story. i wish the book was longer. i was rooting for mia and hoping she would find one reasons to stay when she had so many to not. i appreciate all the side characters, i read the author doesn’t have any favs and neither do i. everyone in this story was special in their own way. i 100% agree with my previous review!!

This book was… interesting. It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, and honestly, I was expecting a little more. It was sad and emotional, but slightly predictable. The time jumps and memories confused me. There wasn’t always a clear signal to say “we’re switching back to the past”. I personally felt that Mia’s character was a little basic, although it was an interesting perspective to have on death.

I do think I would have enjoyed this book more had I not known there was a sequel (something I just found out before starting to read it) because it would have left a lot more mystery and intrigue to the ending, while knowing there’s a sequel basically gives away the end.

Overall, good book and emotional but the characters were slightly underdeveloped and the plot was slightly predictable.