From the first time I saw this book, I always had the feeling I would like it. Sometimes, you just get the feeling that when you look at a book cover, you know you're either going to absolutely love or hate what you're about to read. And this was no exception. Lauren Oliver's debut novel Before I Fall, is one of my favorite books of 2010 and one of the greatest books I've ever read.

I've read a lot of good books lately but...its no exaggeration saying this one by far surpassed the many that I have. Not only was the writing spectacular, realistic, and original, but from the very beginning, my heart felt tense with pain and emotion as the story trudged on.

And I was actually taken by surprise. Multiple times. I've never been so clueless while reading a book before and I'm usually able to guess what's going on. But not this time. I was baffled each and every time something was revealed in this novel because the plot was so brilliantly woven.

Lauren Oliver has written a masterpiece. This book made me laugh, cry, angry, and confused, ecstatic and happy and dying for more. Although the ending nearly killed me, I thoroughly enjoyed this tantalizing tale and I can't wait for more.