Eva Moves the Furniture by Margot Livesey

TITLE:  Eva Moves the Furniture
AUTHOR:  Livesey, Margot
GENRE:  Fiction

DATES READ:  5/25/2014 - 5/28/2014

MY RATING:  2/5

I saved this book from a mystery stash of books our family received from a friend.  I hope it's promising because I'm still a little shaken by The Fault In Our Stars.  Here goes...

A book is always promising before you turn the first page.  This book turned out to be a little "meh".  I didn't really feel a high connection with the main character, which is huge for me.  However, I understood and was drawn to where she was coming from.

The pace was overall slow, and the themes strongly surrounded loneliness and maternal abandonment.  I was a little difficult to get through at times, but the author depicted all emotions well.  I loved the idea and addition of ghosts in this lonely girl's world.  I almost found them reminiscent of imaginary friends.

I would recommend this book for a rainy day, and a warm cup of tea or cocoa.

Will read and write soon!

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The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

TITLE:  The Fault In Our Stars
AUTHOR:  Green, John
GENRE:  Fiction

DATES READ:  5/24/2014 - 5/25/2014

MY RATING:  4/5

I saw the movie preview for this story, and have been curious about it for some time now.  I want to make sure to read it before seeing the movie, but it looks extremely sad... here goes!

Wow.  My heart is wrenched after reading this.  It takes a lot for a book to make my cry.  And John Green has succeeded.  This story is both beautiful and stirs emotions you didn't even know you had.  You will fall in love with both Hazel and Augustus.  Their story is fleeting, tragic, fragile, and infinite.

Breath-taking, and bittersweet.  Recommended if you don't mind a tear or twenty.

Will read and write soon!

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Fragment by Warren Fahy

TITLE:  Fragment
AUTHOR:  Fahy, Warren
GENRE:  Fiction

DATES READ:  5/12/2014 - 5/24/2014

MY RATING:  4.5/5

This book came highly recommended by my sister-in-law, so I'm going to give it a try.  The cover related it to Jurassic Park, which is a favorite of mine.  I guess we shall see...

And the verdict is... What a BLAST to read!!!  This book was a rip-roaring good time!  I thoroughly enjoyed the characters, even though they were plentiful and one-note.  What really sold me was the imaginative environmental.  The creatures were chilling and fascinating to read about (and definitely reminiscent of Jurassic Park!).

I loved how all of the theories mentioned throughout the book came together in the end.  Even with all of the initial chaos, everything has it's place, and everything is in its place.

I would highly recommend this book as well.  Notably for anyone who loves science, thrilling adventure, and surprised.  It definitely kept me guessing until the end!

Will read and write soon!

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Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen

TITLE:  Lost Lake
AUTHOR:  Allen, Sarah Addison
GENRE:  Fiction

DATES READ:  4/22/2014 - 5/10/2014

MY RATING:  4.5/5

I originally got this for my mom as a birthday present, and she just lent it to me after she finished.  In her words, "you have to read this".  And so I yield... :-)  I love sharing books.

I adored the plot of this story.  It was consistent with every Sarah Addison Allen book I've read (what can I say?  sometimes a write just rings true for you!).  I cared for each of the characters.  From Lisette, Elsy Pim (I mean her name, come on!!!), Selma, Buhladeen (again!), Wes, and Devin.  It's very rare for my to be able to keep so many characters resonating in my heart, and trust me... they're all there!  It's wonderful.

I fell in love with each character in his/her own way.  Mostly, the greatest character of all.  Lost Lake herself.

This is a book that will make you believe in second chances, and understanding in both love and loss.

Will read and write soon!

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