A review by chandranolynne
If I Stay by Gayle Forman

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

“But the you who you are tonight is the same you I was in love with yesterday, the same you I’ll be in love with tomorrow.”

What a beautiful little novel. I’ve had this book forever but kept putting it off because I was anticipating it being super heavy. And yeah, it was sad and kind of somber, but it was also filled with fun, laughter, hope, family, love, and finding new beginnings through endings. Just really, really good.