Read this in 2 sittings!
595373
This was a great book and I can't wait to read more from this author as soon as possible!!! Loved it
2213824
I read this book in two sittings, needless to say, I couldn't put it down. Definitely one of the best books I've ever read!
4178194
I loved this book so much that I gobbled it up in a couple of hours. I will be recommending it to everyone I know! And..hoping for a sequel!
4964873
This was such a fun read.  I plowed through it in two sittings, which I almost never do any more!  I enjoyed watching the main character develop.  My 11 year old is immersed in a few different books already, but I think she'll enjoy this one too when she has the chance.  There's a little bit of kissing and romance, but nothing too adult, in my opinion.
1278979
Great story! I read almost the whole story in one sitting. I just didn't want to stop. I'm not qualified to critique style or depth of character, or those things I see in professional reviews, I just know when a story pulls me in, and this one definitely did!
2374269
I finished this in two days!  It was such an easy, fun read and have recommended it to all my friends.  I loved it!
2759615
Read this in a day - on to the next one in the series!
1681443
This book is such an easy read, I finished this in a few short hours! The pages practically turn themselves. It felt more like a conversation with Rita, so much so that I found myself nodding my head in agreement as I was reading. I have a feeling that the more times I read this book, the more I will get out of it.
I've already recommended this book to quite a few of my friends & family and cannot wait for them to dive in!!
4611025
I read the 1st and loved it, and now I have read and loved the 2nd book in the series. I look forward to reading the next book. I read the book in two sittings because I couldn't find a place to stop and go to sleep.
2012074
I loved this book and finished it in two sittings. It was well-written and fast-paced. I will definitely read more.
1771039
Usually when I settle in to read a book, it takes me quite a while to get into it. As a busy mom I don't get much personal reading time. I was so invested in reading Now Is Everything that I finished it in less than 24 hours, in two sittings! Amy Giles has done a bang-up job with her debut, a story about a girl who has survived a terrible accident (and more!). Readers are taken along for the ride, with chapters of Then and Now so we are drawn into Hadleys story, of her life with an abusive father, a not-all-there mother, and her precocious little sister, who she is trying to protect. A sweet and caring yet forbidden boy rounds out the drama of the novel, and I found myself turning pages as fast as I could to find out the why, the who, and the how of Giles very intriguing, very mystifying debut!
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This will be short, sweet, and to the point. Other reviewers here have summarized the book nicely, so I won't beat that drum. From my perspective, here's what you need to know:

Pros:
- The subject (depression & giving up on life) is dealt with very honestly. All the characters turn out to be similar to real people with real flaws, which was a relief  for me because I'm personally sick and tired of flat caricatures.

- When the "gung-ho Christian" character is introduced, you have no need to worry that this book is going to turn into a preach fest. There are some arguments and a tiny bit of philosophy, but the outcome is not what you expect (see point number 1 above) My red flags went up right away, but let me assure you, I was pleasantly surprised.

- I - could - not - put - this - book - down! I don't mean that it is gripping like a thriller, but I came to be vitally interested in what happens to the characters. And every time I thought I had the plot nailed down (oh, X is going to happen), something new came in and derailed my guesses. Have fun!

Cons:
- the short, sharp style of writing was a little disconcerting at first, but once I "got it" that this is the way the protagonist talks (written in 1st person present POV), I got over it. It did take a chapter or two, however, before style faded into the background for me.

If, like many of us, you've had struggles with depression or you've even thought about the big "S", you will like this book. If not, you'll still like this book simply because the characters are so refreshingly real. Oh, and there are donuts. Lots of donuts. ;-)
4564358
Read it in 2 hours awesome book. I read it twice.
358082
Wow!! I have read this twice already and plan to read it again....in case I missed something!
2556384
I read this book in less than 48 hours! Like the first one, it kept my interest piqued from beginning to end! This was mystery, suspense, and romance all in one package!
3033096
Great quick read! Able to read in a couple hours. I didn't want to put the book down, kept me engaged and wondering! Short chapters are enjoyable.
3194282
This book was such an easy read that I swept through it in a day or two! You will get that urge to find out if Billy & Sophie 's relationship would last & hope that the next book will come sooner (will there be definitely a book 2?). I've got to say that I wish I too had a Molly to turn to.

I suggest this book to people who enjoys reading "chick lit" & won't mind a bit  of "Pride & Prejudice"/"Jane Eyre" mixed in to a contemporary literature.