if i stay by gayle forman

You mean, if I want to cry off and on for a couple of hours? Yep, that’s the experience of reading If I Stay. Overall I enjoyed the story, although I found myself skimming a few sections where the “young adult” writing became a bit too much. Now don’t get me wrong, I love reading books categorized as “young adult,” but this one has an element of over description and jolting simplicity that bogs me down at points. I loved all of the characters though, and was genuinely moved by the relationship Mia had with her family. The book also does a fantastic job with defining a healthy romantic relationship, as well as healthy friendships, which I wish I could have read more about when I was in high school.