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A review by aydrea
Stay by Deb Caletti
5.0
Alright this is going to be hard to write because I don't what I can write that will do the book justice, but WOW it definitely had an impact on me. I have never been in a relationship like Clara had with Christian, but I think it is one that everyone should read (boy or girl because abuse could be either). I think it was powerful for me because it is about the less obviousness of emotional abuse. I stepped into Clara's shoes & definitely felt her fear. The things that Christian did really freaked me out. The scariest thing is that it can happen to anyone & the abuser could look & act totally normal in general. And it can be hard to let go despite what that person is doing) just look at Clara & how it took her (and it never really goes away).
Besides that whole aspect Clara had to work on her relationship with her father & coming to terms with the death of her mother. As well as letting other adults into her life (Annabel & Sylvie). Clara also grew up & learned a long the way, even though the circumstances were not ideal. Of course the bright spot in the story was Finn, who I absolutely adored! The scenes between he & Clara were some of my favorites in the book. Finn's sister Cleo & the seagull Gulliver were also awesome & they made me laugh. Anyway the book as a whole left an impression on me that I won't soon forget. This is the first Deb Caletti book I have read & I plan to read more because I loved this one. I highly recommend Stay!
Besides that whole aspect Clara had to work on her relationship with her father & coming to terms with the death of her mother. As well as letting other adults into her life (Annabel & Sylvie). Clara also grew up & learned a long the way, even though the circumstances were not ideal. Of course the bright spot in the story was Finn, who I absolutely adored! The scenes between he & Clara were some of my favorites in the book. Finn's sister Cleo & the seagull Gulliver were also awesome & they made me laugh. Anyway the book as a whole left an impression on me that I won't soon forget. This is the first Deb Caletti book I have read & I plan to read more because I loved this one. I highly recommend Stay!