Stay

Seventeen-year-old Clara Oates’s boyfriend Adam attempts suicide when she tries to leave him, prompting her father, crime writer Bobby Oates, to sweep Clara off to a summer beach house on Deception Pass. He insists that Clara needs time away from the clinging, needy Adam, and space to shake off the sense of responsibility, guilt, and fear she feels about him. But guilt and responsibility prove hard to escape even in Deception Pass, as Clara falls into new love, Bobby’s own shameful secret emerges, and Adam is never as far away as anyone hopes. A story about obsessive “love,” Stay is a poignant examination of what we owe others, and, more importantly, the things we should never owe anyone.

"The way [Caletti] describes things - the characters, settings, the small details - is simply breathtaking. The author has such a talent with words that everything becomes so vivid and alive in front of your eyes.andlt;BRandgt; The plot is gripping! The tension builds up chapter after chapter. As the story progresses, we get to know more of Clara's history with Christian. The characterization is excellent! The author makes you really feel for Clara. I felt her pain, her happiness, her fear and confusion. I could feel her turmoil like it was mine.andlt;BRandgt; One of the best YA contemporary novels I have read.andlt;BRandgt; I read Stay in a day and it was worth it. I believe it's an important book for older and younger readers alike. Stay is dark, moving and hard-hitting."andlt;BRandgt; --Misha @ books-love-affair.blogspot.com

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"Caletti's prose is at its best.

"My heart was pounding through several chapters... andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Stayandlt;/iandgt; is an emotional masterpieceandlt;/bandgt;. It ended up being even better than expected, and is a must read."andlt;BRandgt; --Shanyn @ chickloveslit.com

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"This is the best book I have read.

"The heavens must have opened and sung a beautiful song while Deb Caletti wrote Stay, because this book straight up gets it. Her style is similar to Dessen, as in you know the story is going to be honest and make you feel all sorts of emotions. I felt a genuine connection to Stay."andlt;BRandgt; --April @ goodbooksandgoodwine.com

andlt;h6 data-ft="{andquot;typeandquot;:1}"andgt;"Taking an honest look at the dangers of obsession and stalking, Caletti writes a beautiful story that somehow remains hopeful even when the plot takes a sinister twist. Through the story, all characters come to life and become understandable, if not likable. Recommend this book to every teen and parent. This is a danger often overlooked until it is too late because of its subtlety, and the guilt and shame involved."--VOYAandlt;/h6andgt;

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"Caletti's prose is at its best.

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"This is the best book I have read.

"I andlt;bandgt;LOVEDandlt;/bandgt; it. andlt;iandgt;Stayandlt;/iandgt; is masterfully written and so powerfully honest, it is just an absolutely brilliant read.... andlt;BRandgt; I wish I could go back in time and hand this book to my teenage self, it was the kind of book I needed and one I think all teenage girls should read.... The writing is beautiful and full of raw emotion.... The characters are exceptional. Clara is definitely one of the most realistic characters I have read in a while.... Overall, this book is amazing. I highly recommend andlt;iandgt;Stayandlt;/iandgt; to all fans of contemporary fiction. Definitely a favourite read for 2011." --Nic at irresistiblereads.blogspot.com

"Calettiand#8217;s prose is at its best. Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessenand#8217;s books, this is a moving tale of a andlt;BRandgt; young woman learning how to love, to live, and to forgive."andlt;BRandgt; --Booklist

"Ms. Caletti's writing was gorgeous. There were so many unique and beautiful observations... The way Ms. Caletti was able to push through the norm and dive for something beautiful underneath the current was incredible. andlt;iandgt;Stayandlt;/iandgt; is gripping--one part beauty, one part obsession... it's absolutely a novel to check out."andlt;BRandgt; --Amber @ Down the Rabbit Hole (andlt;a href="http://amberinblunderland.blogspot.com/"andgt;http://amberinblunderland.blogspot.com/andlt;/aandgt;)

"This is the best book I have read. Never have I felt more a part of a story, never have I been so involved, so unsure of the outcome, so tentative as Clara moved ahead with her/my life. I wouldn't have Deb Caletti change even one word in this novel. It isn't entertaining. It's more than realistic. It's real."andlt;BRandgt; --Heather @ buriedinbooks.blogspot.com

Claraand#8217;s relationship with Christian is intense from the start, and like nothing sheand#8217;s ever experienced before. But what starts as devotion quickly becomes obsession, and itand#8217;s almost too late before Clara realizes how far gone Christian is--and what heand#8217;s willing to do to make her stay. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Now Clara has left the cityand#8212;and Christianand#8212;behind. No one back home has any idea where she is, but she still struggles to shake off her fear. She knows Christian wonand#8217;t let her go that easily, and that no matter how far she runs, it may not be far enough....

A dark, romantic novel of love and obsession from Printz Honor medal winner and National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti.

Clara's relationship with Christian is intense from the start, 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...

Deb Caletti is the award-winning author of The Queen of Everything; Honey, Baby, Sweetheart; Wild Roses; The Nature of Jade; The Fortunes of Indigo Skye; The Secret Life of Prince Charming; The Six Rules of Maybe; Stay; and The Story of Us, among others. In addition to being a National Book Award finalist, Deb’s work has gained other distinguished recognition, including the PNBA Best Book Award, the Washington State Book Award, and School Library Journal’s Best Book award, as well as finalist citations for the California Young Reader Medal and the PEN USA Literary Award. She lives with her family in Seattle. You can visit her at DebCaletti.com and become a fan on Facebook.