Never in my life have I cried so hard over a book. I could hardly read the pages through my tears. This book was so beautifully written and completely heartbreaking. The way the author writes really brings the characters to life. You see everything through their eyes and feel every emotion they are feeling. 
 Kate, the main protagonist is such a strong character. Her story is one of many cancer plots that I have read but none have emotionally touched me in the way this book has. I love the way Kate writes in her journal throughout the book. It makes you feel like you know her personally, connecting with her in such a profound way. Her hope and fears seep into your head and heart, making it impossible not to love her character. 
 You also can't help but fall in love with Damian. He is just as devastatingly broken as Kate, if not more. He has suffered loss and is slowly spiraling out of control. He lives a destructive life full of pain and sorrow. He then meets Kate who takes a chance on him and turns his world upside down. She shows him what it's like to be truly broken. What it really means to love and truly live. How two broken people can become whole.