Synopses & Reviews
A summer romance filled with danger and lies
Jane is ready for a fantastic summer. In fact, shes pretty sure the universe owes her one.
This past winter, Jane was held at knifepoint during an armed robbery and the specter of that night still haunts her. A summer romance with one of the town bad boyssexy Handel Davies, who takes her breath away and makes her feel like a bolder version of herselfseems like the universes way of paying her back.
But bad boys always have secrets, and Handels secret just might shatter Jane completely.
This suspense novel marries psychological thriller with summer romance and is perfect for teen fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl.
Tempting, sexy, and dangerous, this book will steal your heart. I was...completely lured by the story's dark twists and turns.” Marie Rutkoski, author of The Winners Curse
"Donna Freitas's stunning prose catapulted this dark, seductive tale straight into my head and heart. This is a perfect read for thrill-seeking teens." --Anna Collomore, author of The Ruining
Praise for Donna Freitas's previous books:
Love and death are always a potent mix, and in the hands of a talented writer like Freitas, this is especially so.”Booklist
This is an amazing story about love, loss, and the healing power of music.”Morgan Matson, author of Amy and Rogers Epic Detour
A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence.”Francisco Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World
Donna Freitas's Awards
The Gorgeous Game 2010 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Sex and the Soul 2008 A Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly
The Survival Kit 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List for Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA); 2013 Bookstar Award (Switzerland)
Review
Accolades for Just One Year:
- New York Times Bestseller
- A Kids' Indie Next List Winter '13/'14 pick
"An alluring story that pushes beyond the realm of star-crossed romance" —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"As satisfying as both of these books are, readers are going to wish for a third."—Booklist
Accolades for Just One Day:
-YALSAs 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA)
“Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Absorbing.” —Kirkus
Accolades for If I Stay:
- New York Times Bestseller
- ALA Best Books for Young Adult
- ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
“Every moment I spent reading Formans masterpiece drew me in more.” —NPR
"Beautifully written." —Entertainment Weekly
"Achingly satisfying." —Family Circle
Accolades for Where She Went:
- New York Times Bestseller - Amazon Best Book of the Month (April 2011) - YALSAs 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA) - A PW Best Childrens Book of 2011
“An achingly gorgeous portrayal of rejection and rekindled love.” —USA Today
“A page-turner, tearjerker and romance all in one.” —BookPage
"Pitch-perfect...a moving, skillfully crafted novel." —VOYA, starred review
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"Vivid, warm, familiar and bittersweet, Five Summers is a welcome escape, full of moments that linger beyond the final pages." --Jodi Lynn Anderson
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Praise for
Just One Day:
“Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Absorbing.” --Kirkus
Accolades for If I Stay:
- New York Times Bestseller
- ALA Best Books for Young Adult
- ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
“Every moment I spent reading Formans masterpiece drew me in more.” -NPR
"Beautifully written." --Entertainment Weekly
"Achingly satisfying." --Family Circle
Accolades for Where She Went:
- New York Times Bestseller - Amazon Best Book of the Month (April 2011) - YALSAs 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA) - A PW Best Childrens Book of 2011
“An achingly gorgeous portrayal of rejection and rekindled love.” -USA Today
“A page-turner, tearjerker and romance all in one.” -BookPage
"Pitch-perfect...a moving, skillfully crafted novel." --VOYA, starred review
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Praise for Just One Day: “Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Absorbing.” --Kirkus
“I didnt just like JUST ONE DAY - I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!” --Indie Bookseller
“Terrific—Gayle Forman does it again! Just the sort of experience that pulls so many adults back to teen books.” --Indie bookseller
“Just One Day was a bittersweet story that entranced me, took hold of my heart, and gave it a great big squeeze! My heart still aches.” --Goodreads
“Gayle Forman gets it so, so right (again). It made my heart hurt and hope. This book is magic.” -Indie bookseller
Accolades for If I Stay:
- New York Times Bestseller
- ALA Best Books for Young Adult
- ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
“Every moment I spent reading Formans masterpiece drew me in more.” -NPR
"Beautifully written." --Entertainment Weekly
"Achingly satisfying." --Family Circle
Accolades for Where She Went:
- New York Times Bestseller
- Amazon Best Book of the Month (April 2011)
- YALSAs 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA)
- A PW Best Childrens Book of 2011
“An achingly gorgeous portrayal of rejection and rekindled love.” -USA Today
“A page-turner, tearjerker and romance all in one.” -BookPage
"Pitch-perfect...a moving, skillfully crafted novel." --VOYA, starred review
Review
"An extraordinary look at chance, connections, and the power of family and love,
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight will make your heart sing."
--Elizabeth Scott, author of Between Here and Forever and Something, Maybe
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"This phenomenal depiction of an instant connection shows that everything happens for a reason. Smith's unique story will make you contemplate the magic of fate. I've been waiting for a love story like this forever."--Susane Colasanti, bestselling author of So Much Closer and When It Happens
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"Romantic and wise,
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is a must-read. And the second you meet Oliver, you're going to pray you miss your next flight."
--Sarah Mlynowski, author of Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have)
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"A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the power of fate... an endearing and lushly written account of how it feels to fall in love, the unique heartbreak of parental disappointment and what it means to forgive those who've hurt us deeply."--The New York Times Book Review
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"The elegant, poignant story is written primarily in present tense, giving the novel a cinematic effect and intensifying Hadley's roller-coaster emotions over the twenty-four-hour period. Hadley is a determined, thoughtful protagonist who, given little bits of luck, isn't afraid to create her own destiny. She anchors this bittersweet-mostly sweet-consideration of loss, marriage, fate, and love."--The Horn Book Magazine
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"A closely observed, ultimately moving tale of love, family and otherwise....Smith's acute insights make Hadley's heartache and loss as real as the magical unfurling of new love."
--Kirkus
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"A fast-paced and entertaining novel with a superlatively romantic premise."--Publishers Weekly
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"A sweet, character-driven, romantic comedy with plenty of twists to keep readers engaged and is sure to delight teens from beginning to end. Young adult readers will enjoy reading about Hadley and Oliver, two characters who are familiar, witty, and have terrific chemistry together. This book is highly recommended and would be a great addition to any library serving teens who enjoy romance and realistic fiction. Be prepared to have this book fly of the shelves." --VOYA (starred review)
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"The teens are realistic and empathetic characters, and their story unfolds effortlessly, quickly capturing readers' interest. Fans of Sarah Dessen will enjoy this enchanting novel of family quandaries and love at first sight."
--SLJ
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"A falling-in-love story as comfortable as an old sofa, and those looking for pages that turn easily will find a good candidate here."
--Booklist
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"Romantic, witty and real - it is a statistical certainty that you will love this book." --Margaret Stohl, bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures novels
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"Sparkly dialogue and a great setting make this a Nora Ephron-esque treat."
--Elle Magazine (UK edition)
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"This irresistible novel seems set to become one of the most talked about books of the year - think David Nicholls' One Day meets TV's 24... a brilliantly conceived read."
--Glamour Magazine (UK Edition)
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"Any teen who's ever dreamed big or worshipped a star from afar will relate to this lightweight but nonetheless enchanting novel about identity and self-worth."
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"Audrey may be the center of attention in Shaw's story, but it's really about friendship, shared dreams, and the lonelier and less glamorous side of Holly Golightly."
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“[Formans] very good on travels expansive effects, the fluidity of teenage identity and the yearning for reinvention, how fleeting encounters can transform us.”
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* “Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.”
Review
"Reading like a teen version of Elizabeth Gilberts Eat, Pray, Love, this tale of romance and mystery engages readers and will cause them to examine their definitions of love and self-identity."
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"Romantics will get swept up in the story, which has it all: true love, Paris, Shakespeare, and yes, hte notion that 'anything can happen in just one day.'"
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"As [Allyson] blossoms a. . . the novel becomes absorbing, and readers will find themselves rooting for Allysons more autonomous and interesting self."
Review
Praise for Just One Year:
"An alluring story that pushes beyond the realm of star-crossed romance" —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for Just One Day:
“Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Absorbing.” —Kirkus
Accolades for If I Stay:
- New York Times Bestseller
- ALA Best Books for Young Adult
- ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
“Every moment I spent reading Formans masterpiece drew me in more.” —NPR
"Beautifully written." —Entertainment Weekly
"Achingly satisfying." —Family Circle
Accolades for Where She Went:
- New York Times Bestseller - Amazon Best Book of the Month (April 2011) - YALSAs 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA) - A PW Best Childrens Book of 2011
“An achingly gorgeous portrayal of rejection and rekindled love.” —USA Today
“A page-turner, tearjerker and romance all in one.” —BookPage
"Pitch-perfect...a moving, skillfully crafted novel." —VOYA, starred review
Synopsis
Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. Having missed her flight, she's stuck at JFK airport and late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's sitting in her row.
A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?
Quirks of timing play out in this romantic and cinematic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.
Synopsis
Quirks of timing feature in this romantic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver find that true love can be unexpected.
Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan's life. Having just missed her flight, she's stuck at JFK airport and late to her father's second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley's never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's sitting in her row.
A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?
Synopsis
A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of
If I Stay
When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there’s an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.
Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willem’s story—Just One Year—is coming soon!
Synopsis
Bittersweet, funny, and achingly honest,
Five Summers is a story of friendship, love, and growing up that is perfect for fans of Ann Brashare's
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Judy Blume's
Summer Sisters. Four best friends, five summers of camp memories
Emma, Skylar, Jo and Maddie have all come back to camp for a weekend of tipsy canoe trips to the island, midnight skinny dipping in the lake, and an epic game of capture the flag--boys versus girls. But the weekend isn't quite as sunwashed as they'd imagined as the memories come flooding back...
The summer we were nine: Emma was branded Skylars friend Emma” by the infamous Adam Loring . . . The summer we were ten: Maddie realized she was too far into her lies to think about telling the truth . . . The summer we were eleven: Johanna totally freaked out during her first game of Spin the Bottle . . . The summer we were twelve: Skylars love letters from her boyfriend back home were exciting to all of usexcept Skylar . . . Our last summer together: Emma and Adam almost kissed. Jo found out Maddies secret. Skylar did something unthinkable...and whether we knew it then or not, five summers of friendship began to fall apart. A young adult book with a friendship story that will last long after the last s'more is gone.
Synopsis
A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of If I Stay
When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, theres an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.
Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willems storyJust One Yearis coming soon!
Synopsis
After spending an amazing day and night together in Paris, Just One Year is Willem's story, picking up where Just One Day ended. His story of their year of quiet longing and near misses is a perfect counterpoint to Allyson's own as Willem undergoes a transformative journey, questioning his path, finding love, and ultimately, redefining himself.
Synopsis
Bittersweet, funny, and achingly honest,
Five Summers is a story of friendship, love, and growing up that is perfect for fans of Anne Brashare's
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Judy Blume's
Summer Sisters. Four best friends, five summers of camp memories
Emma, Skylar, Jo and Maddie have all come back to camp for a weekend of tipsy canoe trips to the island, midnight skinny dipping in the lake, and an epic game of capture the flag--boys versus girls. But the weekend isn't quite as sunwashed as they'd imagined as the memories come flooding back...
The summer we were nine: Emma was branded Skylars friend Emma” by the infamous Adam Loring . . . The summer we were ten: Maddie realized she was too far into her lies to think about telling the truth . . . The summer we were eleven: Johanna totally freaked out during her first game of Spin the Bottle . . . The summer we were twelve: Skylars love letters from her boyfriend back home were exciting to all of usexcept Skylar . . . Our last summer together: Emma and Adam almost kissed. Jo found out Maddies secret. Skylar did something unthinkable...and whether we knew it then or not, five summers of friendship began to fall apart.
Synopsis
Its 5:00 a.m. on Fifth Avenue, and 16-year-old Gemma Beasley is standing in front of Tiffany & Co. wearing the perfect black dress with her coffee in hand—just like Holly Golightly. As the cofounder of a successful Tumblr blog—Oh Yeah Audrey!—devoted to all things Audrey Hepburn, Gemma has traveled to New York in order to meet up with her fellow bloggers for the first time. She has meticulously planned out a 24-hour adventure in homage to Breakfast at Tiffanys; however, her plans are derailed when a glamorous boy sweeps in and offers her the New York experience shes always dreamed of. Gemma soon learns who her true friends are and that, sometimes, no matter where you go, you just end up finding yourself.Filled with hip and sparkling prose, Oh Yeah, Audrey! is as much a story of friendship as it is a love letter to New York, Audrey Hepburn, and the character she made famous: Holly Golightly.
Synopsis
Just One Day. Just One Year. Just One Read. Before you find out how their story ends, remember how it began....
When he opens his eyes, Willem doesnt know where in the world he isPrague or Dubrovnik or back in Amsterdam. All he knows is that he is once again alone, and that he needs to find a girl named Lulu. They shared one magical day in Paris, and something about that daythat girlmakes Willem wonder if they arent fated to be together. He travels all over the world, from Mexico to India, hoping to reconnect with her. But as months go by and Lulu remains elusive, Willem starts to question if the hand of fate is as strong as hed thought. . . .
The romantic, emotional companion to Just One Day, this is a story of the choices we make and the accidents that happenand the happiness we can find when the two intersect.
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay
Allyson Healey's life is exactly like her suitcasepacked, planned, ordered. Then on the last day of her three-week post-graduation European tour, she meets Willem. A free-spirited, roving actor, Willem is everything shes not, and when he invites her to abandon her plans and come to Paris with him, Allyson says yes. This uncharacteristic decision leads to a day of risk and romance, liberation and intimacy: 24 hours that will transform Allysons life.
A book about love, heartbreak, travel, identity, and the accidents” of fate, Just One Day shows us how sometimes in order to get found, you first have to get lost. . . and how often the people we are seeking are much closer than we know.
The first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willems storyJust One Yearis coming soon!
About the Author
Gayle Forman is an award-winning, New York Times--bestselling author and journalist whose articles have appeared in numerous publications, including Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, The Nation, and The New York Times Magazine. She is the author of the New York Times bestsellers If I Stay and Where She Went, as well as Sisters in Sanity (HarperTeen).