Book Review: When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Rating: 5/5; A favorite. Will re-read many times throughout my life especially when I need a reminder concerning friendship (read on to find out what I mean).

Release Date: July 14, 2009

Synopsis:
I am coming to save your friend’s life, and my own.
I must ask two favors. First, you must write me a letter.
Miranda and Sal are the best of buds until one day he starts to avoid her after being punched for seemingly no reason. Around that time Miranda begins to get letters from someone. They are so strange and seem to know things about her and things that will happen before they happen. What the heck is going on?! You and I, my friend, must find out and boy will we like the journey.


Thoughts:
Dang! Rebecca Stead knows how to tell a story! Her characters are unforgettable, they are hilarious, they break your heart slightly, they make you want to hug your friends, and so much more. The story pulls you in and you won't be let go until you reach the last page. hehe I said reach ;) Anyway. This is sincerely one of the best books in the whole wide world in my opinion. No I have not read every book in the whole wide world but I know that I love this book. I'm sure you will love it too. It's just too heartwarming how could you not you cold bastard?! I shouldn't make assumptions that ya'll won't like it, because of course you will. :) Yes I am crazy, but only slightly. You know you're curious though right? I mean, this book has it all. Science fiction, realistic fiction, great characters, and indescribably amazing writing (I guess that's descriptive). It will surprise you. My only complaint is how short it was. It was just enough though when I really think about it.
What I liked most about this book was how much it made me appreciate my friends. It really makes you think about the special people in your life. It also managed to somehow make me feel like a child again. I have no idea how. One particular flashback Miranda has about sleep overs with Sal (the thought of those sheets squeeze my heart) really takes me back to being a kid. It also makes me want to be a kid again. I don't know how else to express how much I adored this book. All I know is I am going to slowly but surely try to get it on peoples' shelves. 
Pick this one up next time you see it.

Related:
Rebecca Stead.
Science Fiction.
Heartwarming tales.
Realistic Fiction.
Friendship.


*book won at Steph Su Reads. Thanks again for bringing this book into my life. I'm totally paying it forward.*