Can forgiveness heal what grief destroyed?Stay With Me by Maria Friesen is a powerful Christian young adult novel that dives deep into grief, guilt, and the long road to healing. Set against the quiet, rugged backdrop of rural Kansas, this emotionally rich story follows sixteen-year-old Olivia Crandell-still haunted by the night her father died. She blames herself. Her mother seems to as well. And now, after a sudden remarriage and a move to a farm far from the city, Olivia finds herself caught between a painful past and a future she isn't sure she deserves.Enter Josh-troubled, reckless, and carrying regrets of his own. He's not the kind of boy Olivia's faith or family would choose for her, but their stories begin to intertwine in unexpected ways. Each of them is searching-for redemption, for connection, and for someone to believe they're worth saving.This book offers more than just a heartfelt teen romance; it's a raw and honest exploration of what it means to forgive others-and yourself. A great pick for readers who enjoy Christian fiction grounded in real-life struggles, emotional growth, and the promise that even the most broken stories can be rewritten with grace.Turn the page-your heart will thank you.