Unfortunately I had to purchase a new Kindle device and could no longer access this book. I will come back and review if I read this in the future.

Great read! So many memorable lines, and characters who will stay with you for a very long time.
I actually finished this six months ago but didn’t myself coming back to it again.

I really loved this book in a new to me author. The characters and location really and to the story. I can't wait to read the next one. This book keeps you guessing until the end.

I just couldn’t seem to get into the plot of this book.  I couldn’t finish reading it.  I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley.  This is my unbiased review.

Intriguing at first, as the mystery of the dogs and the empty cabin kept me reading. After that, the pacing just got too slow for me.

What a fantastic novel this was,
I was enraptured with the need to keep reading from the very beginning. 
Family and friendship and so much more weaved into this story. 

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for fair and honest opinion.

This is a coming of age story about a 14 year old boy, Lucas, set in the summer of 1969. Lucas' parents argue, his dad comes home later and later, his brother is away in Vietnam, his bestfriend is depressed and talking about hurting himself. Lucas finds himself running in the woods and meets two dogs who become his running partners. Lucas befriends their owner, a lady who has isolated herself in the woods years ago. This is a beautifully written story that is heartbreaking, touching and so very relatable. With likable characters that you find yourself hoping and praying they make it through their tough time stronger than they were. Keep tissues by your side. This one will pull on the heartstrings but also make you smile. A beautiful literary fiction that will stay with you even after you put the book down. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author.  I give this a 5 out of 5 stars.

Every time I read a book by this author I always think to myself "What a beautiful book".  This one was no exception. You just coast along with enjoyment as you learn the characters and you feel such an intense "knowing" of their lives.  It is a wonderful book about friendship and finding who you are.  Very enjoyable.
#Stay #NetGalley

Catherine Ryan Hyde has become a must-read author for me over the past few years, and this book is a good example of why that's the case.  I was certainly drawn to this one because it's set in 1969, the year I graduated from high school.  But the time period doesn't guarantee that I'll actually like it - the feel for the time needs to be right, and it was.  More importantly I loved these characters.  The narrator is a 14-year-old boy, Lucas, who's dealing with a difficult home life (parents fighting, brother in Vietnam), a first love, and most importantly stumbling across a woman in severe crisis.  The time shifts from 1969 to the present and back again, as Lucas tells the story from two different vantage points in his life.  Hyde deals with the issues of loneliness, depression, addiction, and suicide - tough subjects all.  And at the heart of it is the fragile strength and power of love and friendship and commitment.  Throwing a couple of awesome dogs in the mix doesn't hurt either.  Overall a book that makes you think and feel and laugh and sigh.  
My thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

This is my first Catherine Ryan Hyde book. "Stay" is set in the summer of 1969 and centers around 14-year-old best friends, Lucas and Connor, 55-year-old Zoe and Lucas' older brother and troubled soldier, Roy. The books tells the story of these suffering souls and how their coming together heals them. The story is told from Lucas' PoV.

This is a poignant slice-of-life story with lot of heart. What each of the characters go through is painful and sometimes even traumatic. It's very difficult to even think of a child suffering so much!! I give it 4 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, Lake Union Publishing, for providing me with an ARC of this book.

A wonderful thought-provoking story that only Catherine Ryan Hyde can tell.  A coming of age story in 1969 and Friends, supporting others in unexpected ways and this story will stay with you!  I will read everything this author writes!

Catherine Ryan Hyde is one of the best authors out there. Her books always touch your heart and motivate your brain. Her books stick with me long after I have finished them. Highly recommend this gem.  You will feel so many different emotions with this book.

Lucas is a 14-year-old having a tough time - his brother is fighting in Vietnam and his parents are fighting each other all the time and his best friend Connor seems depressed..  He finds refuge in running and happens upon a cabin in the woods - and two big dogs.  Initially scared, he bonds with them and finds that running with them helps him through his struggles. One day the dogs don't come out when he comes by to see them. Lucas looks in the windows of the cabin and finds the lady who lives there in her bed, seemingly unconscious. He calls the police to check on her. After this Lucas's life begins to change.
I loved this book!!!!  It should be pretty depressing because it confronts touchy topics—war, addiction, suicide, neglect - but it was surprisingly warm and uplifting.  I adore CRH!!!!
Thanks to Catherine Ryan Hyde, Lake Union, and NetGalley for the ARC!

There are sad moments and dark themes but overall this is a very hopeful story. A deep story of friendship. Beautifully told with wonderful characters and I especially enjoyed the epilogue at the end. It was nice having closure.

In 1969 a young teenage boy begins to take runs in the woods to escape what's happening at home. He discovers a cabin with two large dogs who begin to run with him. Their owner Zoe cannot forget her tragic past. This meeting leads to some unexpected opportunities. Can these two end up helping each other?

The story was told in first person from the perspective of 14-year-old Lucas. He comes across as a smart and thoughtful teen. A deep thinker.

This is a coming-of-age story and deals with some tough issues such as addiction and depression. The novel shows us that a single choice can alter the path of your life. Life is full of tough choices and consequences.

I read this book in a day. It was a compelling story with lots of dialogue. I really liked the author's writing style. This would make a good choice for a book club discussion. I will definitely be reading more from this author. Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for an e copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was my first Catherine Ryan Hyde book and I roll definitely be reading more. This was an easy fast read. 5 stars all the way.

I have read most of the books by this author and like those, this does not disappoint. I really liked the characters but they were realistic, they made mistakes, they weren't just perfect all the time. I also really enjoyed how the relationships built and how much the characters seemed to care for each other. I recommend that you read this and then read everything else that this author has written!

Stay was such a sweet story about friendship and forgiving yourself. Many heavy topics were present including depression, mental health, and suicide, but all were handled in such a caring way. 

Thanks to Netgalley for my arc in exchange for an honest review.

When I read it, I feel like it is a real-life story. Even though we did not learn about some character I didn't feel like it wasn't enough. I enjoyed reading Lucas' heartwarming story. This story made me remember how some events in our life we thought unimportant become important for someone else or how important it could be for our life.

In Stay, we are reading fourteen-year-old Lucas Painter's' life from his point of view and how two dogs he met coincidentally changed his and other lives, not one or two but more. Lucas is a shy teenager, his parents always fighting each other meanwhile ignoring him and his problems. He has only one friend, Connor. I should confess even though I finished the story I'm not sure what was Connor's and his family's problems. Well, this wasn't a problem for me. The way the story was told, about how Lucas met an old lady, Zoe Dinsmore, and how this coincidence changed their and other characters' lives were fascinating. With that, I loved Lucas being stubborn and the dialogs between Lucas, Conor, or Zoe. I won't add details about the story because I don't want to spoil anything.

Shortly, I loved the story, now I'm sure I will read more of Hyde's books and I expect she will be one of my favorite authors. Now, Stay by Catherine Ryan Hyde in my favorites list and I will recommend to anyone. Don't miss the chance to read this lovely story.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the Lake Union Publishing Group providing me a copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review and making this available!

PS.  because of some problems at my Barnesandnoble account my reviews weren't live but I wasn't aware of it. After checking it lately, I added them again. Now, there isn't any problem and my review is live in Barnesandnoble site and the link is added in my NetGalley review.  Sorry for the late fix.

I don't even know how to properly review this book. I loved the way it touched on mental health and the impact one person can have on another, and the reasons we have to stay, and the writing is magnificent and the ending punched me right in the heart. I loved how it had a teenager as the main character but never felt like a YA book (which is fine if it is). It was emotional and heartwrenching and optimistic all at once. 

This is my second book of hers and I can't wait to read more.