Where She Went

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Where She Went
 Gale Forman

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Where She Went is the sequel novel to If I Stay written by Gale Forman. Now I have to say this, Where She Went is probably one of my favorite novels of all time. Even though I loved If I Stay, I think I like Where She Went a little bit more. I truly felt so emotionally connected to this book because of the fact that I understand right where Adam was coming from because a breakup is never easy.

This story unfolds three years later from where If I Stay as ended. Adam is now a rock-star with being the lead singer of the Shooting Stars. He has done it, he is living his dream. But at the very beginning of this novel you learn that looks can be deceiving you learn that Adam is truly not okay emotionally and mentally and this all can be traced back to when Adam and Mia broke up when she went off to be the rising star of Julliard. Then by accident he stumbles upon a poster of Mia in New York City and how she is playing in Carnegie Hall that very night. He buys a ticket and listens to her play and at the end of the performance Mia invites him backstage.

This is where the novel really begins to take off. Adam and Mia decide to make a night out of this chance meeting and explore Mia’s favorite places in New York City. With each passing stop the two dive deeper and deeper into an emotional connection and uncover the reasons why for their devastating breakup.

I believe the reason why I love this book so much is for the way it is written. This story is told through present day and flashbacks. Also it incorporates song lyrics of Adam’s song as the header for every chapter.  Tying all the elements of storytelling together just makes for a more powerful written story. I honestly am blown away. I keep replaying these, beautiful written words over and over in my mind. This is such a powerful story, just like the first. Gayle Forman is a, rare form of story tellers that packs a punch with every word she writes. If you have not all ready read this book then I highly suggest you do. Five Pearls. 

XOXO
Becky