The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Read: May 25th - May 27th
Rated : 5/5 Stars

 

I love John Green's books. The first one I read was "Looking for Alaska" I loved it! I got the change to give it away at World Book Night. Which was awesome. It did take me a while to get to this book a little over a year after it's publication. But I finally got around to reading it. I couldn't put it down. Although I had to at times due to work.I loved the relationship between Hazel and Gus. It was beautiful. Also I kind of related the the book a little. Not with having cancer myself, but a family member who did. (they're still alive) by the way. 

This beautiful story follows Hazel and Augustus who meet at a cancer support group. They start forming a bond. Hazel feels weighed down by her parents, and Gus is so outgoing. Despite this they fall deeply in love. Having fun playing video games, sharing laughs, and books.Gus teaches Hazel to live life to the fullest and stop being carried under her parents wing, and waiting to die. Gus does something amazing for Hazel by taking her to Amsterdam as his wish to meet her favorite writer. ( I don't want to spoil anymore..it's too good of a book to spoil.) 

Just read the book you wont regret it. This book is so true to what people go through. ( no always the love and travel.) but the struggle and the waiting.

Just give it a try you wont be disappointed.

I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron

I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman By Nora Ephron
Read in May of 2013
4/5 Stars

This is the first book from Nora Ephron I have read. I laughed a lot. Despite me being a lot younger than some of the stuff discussed in the book so i would have no relation. But got a good laugh and in site at what to expect in the future.
Weather you enjoyed her movies, or a good laugh younger or old. I thought this was a decent, easy, and fun quick read.

The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon

 The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon
Read in May of 2013
4/5 Stars

Reggie is just thirteen years old and her mother is found victim to a series of killings where the right hand is left on the steps of the police station and then places the corpses on display in town. Reggie is devastated. Years later she gets a call saying her mother was found alive at a homeless shelter. Reggie goes to investigate and on a spree to find the killer and the person responsible for keeping her mother captive for so long.

I've read a few other of Jennifer's books and like the others I sped through this one. It jumps back between when Reggie was younger and present day. But it is a very easy read. Some parts read slower than others, but then some parts were so nail biting i couldn't put the book down. ( sometimes i had too though, cus I would sneak in reading time at work. Shhhh...)

I found myself trying to guess who I thought the killer was, and even I was wrong. It had a bittersweet ending.
If you like mystery and suspense and twists, i suggest you read this book.

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