Stay
Author: Deb Caletti
Genre: YA
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Expected Publication: April 5th 2011
From Goodreads:
Clara’s relationship with Christian is intense from the start, and like nothing she’s ever experienced before. But what starts as devotion quickly becomes obsession, and it’s almost too late before Clara realizes how far gone Christian is—and what he’s willing to do to make her stay.
Now Clara has left the city—and Christian—behind. No one back home has any idea where she is, but she still struggles to shake off her fear. She knows Christian won’t let her go that easily, and that no matter how far she runs, it may not be far enough....
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Stay is about a serious subject, and I feel that Deb Caletti did a incredible job in conveying the fear that comes with having a obsessive ex-boyfriend.
Most of us can relate somehow to Clara and her relationship with Christian one time or another, even if not to their extreme. What happens when you feel a immense connection with someone, something so strong that it quickly becomes mad? When jealousy and the feeling of inadequacy starts coming into play because you are so fearful of losing the other person. Clara and Christian lock eyes at a basketball game and from there they are inseparable. At first everything is going great until Christian's jealousy causes him to verbally abuse Clara. Christian is also fearful that he isn't enough for Clara, that he will lose her. In the beginning Clara misses the signs that something is not right with the relationship. It becomes a sick, and abusive, then frightening.
I really loved the story Deb Caletti tells. It's written so well, the prose is haunting. It's a very intense read. She allows readers to get into Clara's head, we go through the ups and downs with Clara. As a parent I also could relate to Clara's dad. He was willing to do whatever it took to keep Clara safe. I think it's a serious matter, and i'm sure a lot of women are in situations similar to Clara's, which makes this a even more compelling read.
I highly recommend Stay.
I haven't ready any books by this author but this is the second one that I reallly think I'd like. Great review.. I may need to check this one out!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this as well. I was impressed by Clara's character.... she was obviously a teenager, but clearly had an old soul after going through the emotional trauma like she did.
ReplyDeleteI just reviewed this book as well and agree 100%. This was a great read and think Deb did a great job on the subject matter.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous gorgeous cover!!! I love any book with water on the cover, LOL!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really great book, I'll add it my TBR list.