Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Book: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Release date: March 2, 2010 (TODAY!)

Publisher: HarperTeen

From: Publisher

Summary:

What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all—looks, popularity, the perfect boyfriend. Friday, February 12th should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it’s her last. The catch: Samantha still wakes up the next morning. In fact, she re-lives the last day of her life seven times, until she realizes that by making even the slightest changes, she may hold more power than she had ever imagined.

*****

I have no words to describe Before I Fall. It's an absolutely stunning debut novel that I couldn't put down. I never wanted it to end and not that I have finished it, I can't stop thinking about it.

February 12 is a normal day for Sam Kingston, right up to the part where she dies. What's even weirder is that she wakes up the next day. Except it's not the next day, it's the same day and Sam gets to live it over. In fact, she gets to live it over seven times. Each day is exactly the same as the original except for what Sam does. Sam has the power to change everything about that day and maybe even save her own life.

Sam was not someone I liked to begin with. In fact, I couldn't stand her or her friends. They were all so mean and full of themselves. I almost gave up reading because I didn't like them but boy am I glad I stuck it out. I don't think the story would have had nearly as much impact if Sam was a good person to begin with. It just wouldn't have worked. I get that now but it did bug me in the beginning.

The story itself was amazing. It was so unique. It was really cool to see how changing one little thing can change the whole course of things. It's not something I have ever thought about in depth but I don't think I will be able to stop myself now. =]

Overall, Before I Fall is a beautiful debut novel that I will be buying a finished copy of. I also recommend that everyone do the same thing because it is one book you will want to read over and over again. I know my review didn't do it justice so you should read it and find out for yourself how great it is!

Writing: 10/10

Characters: 10/10

Plot: 10/10

Ending: 10/10

Originality: 10/10

Overall: 50/50=A++

Cover: 10/10=A++