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If I Stay by Gayle Forman
5.0

People aren't kidding when they say to have tissues when you read this book! If I Stay is a beautiful book about choices, love, life, and death-and what happens when they all combine together. Mia has to deal with a lot in this book-her boyfriend, Adam, is a successful musician in Oregon...and she might be accepted to Julliard..in NYC. To complicate matters, Mia's family is involved in an accident, and everything changes.

I loved the characters-every single one of them. They all contributed to the story, and really shaped Mia along the way. It was great to read the flashbacks and see what lead to present day events. Especially the ending,
Spoiler when Kim reminds her of her "extended" family and Adam brings her cello music AND says he will give her up if she stays? TEARS!
! I can't believe it took me so long to read this book! Terrified at what might happen in "Where She Went."

You need to read this book!! I'm even more excited for the movie now :)