Review: Just One Day

Jan •  10 •  2013

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Review: Just One DayJust One Day by Gayle Forman
Published by Dutton Juvenile on January 8, 2012
Genres: New Adult-Contemporary/Romance
Source: FTC: Exchange for honest opinion, Publisher
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A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of If I Stay

When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there’s an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.

Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willem’s story—Just One Year—is coming soon!

WOW!!!!
This is the word that comes to my mind whenever I pick up Ms. Forman’s books. There, I am sure, other words in the english dictionary that could be used to better describe her book but I think this simple word just says it all.
Allyson’s character kind of reminds me of myself but in this case I would be the boy version of her. She at first wants to follow procedure and not take risks but when she does, a new person emerges out of her and she becomes another person.
Willem is the mysterious guy that can capture any girls heart but there is something in him that so his fragile side of being human. I cam to hate him but in the end my hate was blown away with the love I first had for him.
The plot has a twist that will make you stop and think, “He didn’t.” And that is what I love about Ms. Forman. She builds you and tears you down. Emotions filling every pore and just releasing and turning you into a wreck.
Ms. Forman writes yet another compelling contemporary romance that I gave my heart to. I am looking forward to reading the next book and seeing where this continue continues. This book is a romance for everyone.
I give it 5 bites!
Posted by on Jan 10, 2013 in 2013, Gayle Forman, New Adult, Review, Video Review | 7 comments

7 Comments

  1. Jade
    Jan 10, 2013

    Gahhhh! I don’t know if I’ll be able to read this one, it will have me in tears and I can’t stand the emotional turmoil and you make it sounds like it’s lots. I’m so torn by whether I should read it or now. Your review says I should but I know I’ll cry for houuurs! Great review 🙂

    Jade @ Ink Scratchers

  2. Jenny
    Jan 10, 2013

    I need to read this Chayse! I haven’t read anything by Gail Forman and that is a tragedy I think. I’m super curious about Willem and who he is, and I know I’m going to be dying for his book by the time I read this one:)

  3. Amy
    Jan 10, 2013

    I haven’t read any of Gayle Foreman’s books, but this sounds like a book I would really love. I really enjoy books that bring out my emotions. Awesome review!

  4. Sugar and Snark
    Jan 10, 2013

    Great review! I can’t wait to read it 🙂

  5. Giselle
    Jan 10, 2013

    Eep this sounds so good! I’ve heard only great things about it so I’m definitely getting into it soon!

  6. Melissa (Books and Things)
    Jan 10, 2013

    I enjoyed this one but hated that ending. I was so upset that it ended that way until I realized there is going to be another book in Willem’s voice. I then chilled and smiled at that. 🙂

  7. Candace
    Jan 11, 2013

    Yes, yes, YES! I agree with everything! It was an emotional ride for me, for sure! Awesome review!
    And thank goodness there’s another book!