First 6 "I am still here"stars Of the year.

Nothing like spending your night crying and laughing from a fictional book. This book is a maelstrom of emotions. From gut-wrenching feelings to moments of joy. This book plain and simply was heartbreak juxtaposed with hope. In typical fashion, this author worked her magic and created a story that will remain etched into the template of who I am. I ugly cried. I had to take moments to remind myself to breathe. I felt like I was drowning.

Every character in this story was one of a kind. I should have known that before I went into the story because this author always pens such unique and lovable characters. Yet, after reading this book, I am not sure even The Elements series (which says something because that series is in my all-time favorites vault) could hold a candle to what this book meant to my heart.

This book healed me in ways that I didn't know I was broken. I found a sense of peace in these characters and all that they had gone through. The stylistic choice and way that she phrased certain simples was out of this world. Even simple words of, "still here" had meaning that I never even understood until they were in the context of this book.

I can not say enough about this book other than this one hurts but sometimes pain isn't a bad thing. Sometimes, it is the catalyst needed for transformation. I needed that gentle reminder. Especially of late and in particular today.