3.5/5
This was an interesting book told from the point of view of Mia, a teenager who has none of the issues that plague many female characters in YA novels. Her parents are happily married, she loves her little brother and her self esteem is healthy. Her boyfriend's only flaw is that he is successfully following his dream. Her own dreams are about to come true after a stellar cello audition for Juilliard. All of this is a refreshing change from the typical dysfunction found in the genre.
Of course, happiness does not make for a very compelling story. So this book centers around idea of what happens when such a perfect life is shattered. When her family is in a horrific car accident, Mia must decide whether she wants to live or die as a result of her injuries. She narrates both the past and present as she watches doctors attempt to save her life and her friends rally around her hospital bed. Her out-of-body experiences reveal how such an accident has rippling effects on the loved ones left behind. How can Mia possibly choose a life that her parents and beloved baby brother have left? How can she face the uncertainty of death and leave behind the loved ones already overwhelmed with grief? Is the choice really even hers to make? The answers are compelling and believable.
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