Synopses & Reviews
The compelling companion title to the much-lauded Just One Day follows Willem's transformative journey toward self-discovery and true love, by the author of If I Stay.
Picking up where Just One Day ended, Just One Year tells Willem's side of the story. After spending an amazing day and night with Allyson in Paris that ends in separation, Willem and Allyson are both searching for one another. His story of their year of quiet longing and near misses is a perfect counterpoint to Allysons own as Willem undergoes a transformative journey, questioning his path, finding love, and ultimately, redefining himself.
* The complexity of Willems character, the twisting plot, and far-flung settings (including the Netherlands, Mexico, and India) create an alluring story that pushes beyond the realm of star-crossed romance.” Publishers Weekly starred review
As much a travelogue as it is a romance, this novel will appeal to fans of the movie Before Sunrise or Maureen Johnson's 13 Little Blue Envelopes (HarperCollins, 2005).”School Library Journal
As [Willem] becomes engaged personally and professionally, readers will find their interest quickening, right up to the satisfying denouement.”Kirkus Reviews
Review
Accolades for Just One Year:
- New York Times Bestseller
- A Kids' Indie Next List Winter '13/'14 pick
"An alluring story that pushes beyond the realm of star-crossed romance" —Publishers Weekly, starred review
"As satisfying as both of these books are, readers are going to wish for a third."—Booklist
Accolades for Just One Day:
-YALSAs 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA)
“Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Absorbing.” —Kirkus
Accolades for If I Stay:
- New York Times Bestseller
- ALA Best Books for Young Adult
- ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
“Every moment I spent reading Formans masterpiece drew me in more.” —NPR
"Beautifully written." —Entertainment Weekly
"Achingly satisfying." —Family Circle
Accolades for Where She Went:
- New York Times Bestseller - Amazon Best Book of the Month (April 2011) - YALSAs 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA) - A PW Best Childrens Book of 2011
“An achingly gorgeous portrayal of rejection and rekindled love.” —USA Today
“A page-turner, tearjerker and romance all in one.” —BookPage
"Pitch-perfect...a moving, skillfully crafted novel." —VOYA, starred review
Review
Praise for Just One Year:
"An alluring story that pushes beyond the realm of star-crossed romance" —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for Just One Day:
“Offering mystery, drama, and an evocative portrait of unrequited love, this open-ended novel will leave fans eagerly anticipating the companion story.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Absorbing.” —Kirkus
Accolades for If I Stay:
- New York Times Bestseller
- ALA Best Books for Young Adult
- ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers
- Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year
“Every moment I spent reading Formans masterpiece drew me in more.” —NPR
"Beautifully written." —Entertainment Weekly
"Achingly satisfying." —Family Circle
Accolades for Where She Went:
- New York Times Bestseller - Amazon Best Book of the Month (April 2011) - YALSAs 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List (BFYA) - A PW Best Childrens Book of 2011
“An achingly gorgeous portrayal of rejection and rekindled love.” —USA Today
“A page-turner, tearjerker and romance all in one.” —BookPage
"Pitch-perfect...a moving, skillfully crafted novel." —VOYA, starred review
Synopsis
It's been three years since the devastating accident . . . three years since Mia walked out of Adam's life forever.
Now living on opposite coasts, Mia is Juilliard's rising star and Adam is LA tabloid fodder, thanks to his new rock star status and celebrity girlfriend. When Adam gets stuck in New York by himself, chance brings the couple together again, for one last night. As they explore the city that has become Mia's home, Adam and Mia revisit the past and open their hearts to the future-and each other.
Told from Adam's point of view in the spare, lyrical prose that defined If I Stay, Where She Went explores the devastation of grief, the promise of new hope, and the flame of rekindled romance.
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After spending an amazing day and night together in Paris, Just One Year is Willem's story, picking up where Just One Day ended. His story of their year of quiet longing and near misses is a perfect counterpoint to Allyson's own as Willem undergoes a transformative journey, questioning his path, finding love, and ultimately, redefining himself.
Synopsis
Just One Day. Just One Year. Just One Read. Before you find out how their story ends, remember how it began....
When he opens his eyes, Willem doesnt know where in the world he isPrague or Dubrovnik or back in Amsterdam. All he knows is that he is once again alone, and that he needs to find a girl named Lulu. They shared one magical day in Paris, and something about that daythat girlmakes Willem wonder if they arent fated to be together. He travels all over the world, from Mexico to India, hoping to reconnect with her. But as months go by and Lulu remains elusive, Willem starts to question if the hand of fate is as strong as hed thought. . . .
The romantic, emotional companion to Just One Day, this is a story of the choices we make and the accidents that happenand the happiness we can find when the two intersect.
About the Author
Gayle Forman (www.gayleforman.com) is an award-winning, international bestselling author and journalist whose articles have appeared in numerous publications. She is the author of the companion title Just One Day, as well as New York Times bestsellers If I Stay and Where She Went, and Sisters in Sanity (HarperTeen). Follow Gayle on Twitter @gayleforman.