Critical Praise

"Before I Go is a touching story of friendship, love and understanding.  First time novelist Riley Weston has created a novel that will surely appeal to adults of all ages."

——Rebecca Wright, Blog Critics

"I had a hard time putting this book down once I started reading it. As I was finishing it at 3 a.m. with a box of tissues in hand, I did not want the story to end.  This book is not just for teenage girls; all women, especially mothers with teenage girls would enjoy reading it."

——Cherie Fisher, Reader Views

"This story has the right amount of drama, sadness and humor, with enough mother-teenage daughter angst thrown in..."

——Kim, Litchicks

"What a fantastic book!!!"

——Jenn Hardacre, The Book Shop

"I enjoyed this book so much.  It is wonderful."

——Sheri, Book Crossing

"I would have adored this book at the age of 14, and I loved it at 30-something!  It's simply and beautifully written and evokes a lot of emotion.  Riley Weston has a gift of writing in a way that young adult readers can relate to and adults can appreciate."

——Jennifer, Litchicks

"I would enjoy this book forever. I really encourage teens and young adults to read this novel."

——P. Barc, Flamingnet

"I loved this book.  The writing was amazing. This book should definitely be put on your shopping lists."

——Amanda Ramaglia, Scribes World

"I hope every girl in America reads this book."  Riley Weston paints a picture for the reader's mind with her words."

——Keri Holmes, The Kaleidoscope

"This book captured me like one of those books you read as a teenager in one summer afternoon. For those of you who cried in the old movie "Beaches", this book will have a similar effect."

——Kristen K., Coolgrrrls.com

"A poignant love story that is an amazing tale of life and love.  I couldn't put it down. The pages seemed to turn themselves."

——Kary McHoul, Senior Vice President at 20th Century Fox

"Before I Go is by far the best book I've read this year, if not these past years. If I had to summarize it in one word I'd just say: Brilliant!"

——Eveline Soors, Euro-Reviews

"Before I Go, Riley Weston's first novel, is an amazing story of love, life, and loss that will touch any reader.  It is a brilliant first novel from a writer who is sure to publish many other great books."

——Jocelyn Pearce, TCM Reviews

"Before I Go is a timeless story that teenagers will connect to as well as adults."

——Christine Peters, film producer, "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days."

"Beautifully written, incredibly moving, with characters so strong I wanted them to be real.  Filled with humor and triumph in the midst of tragic loss, I couldn't put it down, and couldn't stop thinking about it after I finished."

——Kim Childress, Girls' Life Magazine

"This was one of the most powerfully written books I have read in a long time. It will definitely be in my top ten for 2006."

——Sheryl Root, Armchair Interviews