A teenage girl experiences a devastating car accident and must choose between life and death while reflecting on her past and future.
Author
Gayle Forman
12 books in the catalog
Gayle Forman has 12 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly realistic fiction, contemporary and young adult. The titles we've reviewed span 2007 to 2025.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Gayle Forman's work include love. Parents most often flag mental-health themes — see each review below for specifics.
Allyson travels through Europe with Willem, a boy she met on the last day of summer, leading to unexpected self-discovery.
A teenage girl navigates grief and the afterlife after a tragic accident.
A group of teenagers navigates the complexities of love, loss, and finding their place in the world during a summer in New York City.
Mia faces a devastating accident and experiences a day of reflection on her life and relationships.
A teenage girl grapples with the aftermath of her best friend's suicide and the secrets surrounding it.
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This novel follows Allyson as she navigates a year of significant life changes, including a trip to Paris and grappling with a past relationship.
A teenage girl grapples with the aftermath of her mother's suicide and her own feelings of grief, guilt, and isolation.
A young woman named Allyson embarks on a spontaneous journey across Europe with a mysterious boy named Willem, leading to self-discovery.
A sequel to 'If I Stay,' this novel follows Mia as she navigates life after a tragic event and her relationship with Adam.
Two sisters struggle with their mental health and find solace in a support group.
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