A car accident brings Mia's life to a shattering halt. Before the accident, she had everything: a loving family, a best friend, a wonderful boyfriend, and a shot at Juilliard. Now, she's stuck in between life and death, forced to decide whether or not to stay and face an unknowable future. 
 This book has been so hyped up recently and I think it colored my expectations. The pacing made it a very quick read, but the ending was rather abrupt. Perhaps that's because my copy had 76 pages worth of "bonus" material where I was expecting there to be more story. That said I did feel for Mia's struggle and there were moments that were beautifully and painfully written. Mia's love for music is so perfectly interwoven into the narration. But since this is the first installment in a duology, be ready for a cliffhanger (or anger at being sold half of a book). 
 Actual Rating: 3.5