Blog-ish Updates: More Books, More Drama

Lately, I haven't been in the "reading" type of mood. I still haven't met my goal of finishing the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. And recently, I haven't been blogging as much (as I realized). With my hiatus coming to an end and all, this is perhaps the perfect time to write an update post directing you around the hustle and bustle of next month's events. Yes, I am still working on the new design of the blog! I am super hyped about that. But now it's time for me to be more focused on the abundant amount of blog tour posts I still have in the drafts section. It's time to start reading again! I come bearing a glut of books.

The *Crazy* Haul

( I didn't go crazy with the amount of books B.T.W )

As you can tell from my haul, this month I've decided to pick up on the genre I've read least of this year- Contemporary! I'm really content with all these reads. I can already foresee an exciting month with new and fresh innovations to the blog as well. 

I guess that means I have to stop watching reruns of Gossip Girl. I'm actually in quite the predicament. I really don't know which book I should read first. I mean, they all sound intriguing, to say the least. But I really can't make up my mind. Have any ideas of where I should start? 

Wanna Help(Blog Design)?

Livia @ Butterfly-o-Meter Designs has been absolutely kind and helpful in this nerve-wracking transition. Together, we are working on a new design and look for The Book's Buzz. Although I'm fairly new to blogging and such, I've already fallen in love with this world- the blogging world, that is. But I can't do it all alone! I'm gonna need some help from you! What would you like to see here? Honestly, I just need tips about how the blog is going to look from here. If you'd like to see some really cool graphics or etc, just comment down below telling me about it. I would love to hear your thoughts and take them into consideration. There are no wrong answers here so don't be shy!

Got any cool ideas for my header or motto? I will, of course, thank and give shoutouts to those who feel the need to help. Thanks again everyone for your love and support! Happy reading :D

Book Tour Week 2: Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

Let's Get Lost

by Adi
Alsaid

Release Date: 07/29/14

Harlequin Teen

Summary from Goodreads:

Five strangers.
Countless adventures. One epic way to get lost.

Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named LEILA.
She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need
someone the most.

There's HUDSON, a small-town mechanic who is willing to throw away his dreams
for true love. And BREE, a runaway who seizes every Tuesday—and a few stolen
goods along the way. ELLIOT believes in happy endings…until his own life goes
off-script. And SONIA worries that when she lost her boyfriend, she also lost
the ability to love.

Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. And when Leila leaves
them, their lives are forever changed. But it is during Leila's own 4,268-mile
journey that she discovers the most important truth— sometimes, what you need
most is right where you started. And maybe the only way to find what you're
looking for is to get lost along the way.

Available Now!
Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Indie Bound * Harlequin.com

Guest Post: Adi Alsaid's Writing Process 

What’s my writing process? It’s easy. Like Hemingway said, I just sit at a typewriter and bleed. Except I do the modern version, which is I go to a coffee shop, open my computer, and stare.

My typical writing day is broken up this way: Two to three hours of writing in the morning, usually beginning at around 10. Then a break for coaching basketball, or if school’s out I’ll go have lunch, do some reading, walk around until all the coffee I drank in the morning has settled. Then I write for another two to three hours, or until I’m done with my goal, which varies. At my typical non-hurried pace, that’s about 1,000 words a day. When inspired or on a shorter deadline, I aim for somewhere between 1,500 and 2,000, or a chapter every two days or so.

I grew up as a basketball player, and the training I did as a teen helped to discipline me to keep a consistent schedule for writing. Especially on first drafts, I write every single day, with very few exceptions made; special events, travel, uninspired days where it’s useless to try to churn something out (note, on these days, I’ll still sit there and stare for a few hours until I admit to myself it’s just not happening).

I prefer working in public, since staring is just more interesting out and about in the world than in my living room. Like everything else, I make exceptions to this, too. Sometimes I just feel like making a pot of coffee and blasting music as I write, rather than listening through headphones. Sometimes the Mexico City rainy season makes me feel like protesting the weather by staying in (I’m not someone who thrives or finds inspiration in rainy days—give me sun and warmth), sometimes I feel like my wallet needs a break from all the coffee shop excursions.

There are also the occasional manic bursts of productivity, where no matter where I am or what the situation is, the writing is coming, and it’s best to let it out until it runs dry. This happens sometimes on flights, at late night outings, or, recently, at five in the morning after a night of board games with friends.

My main guideline is easy: To write well, do it often.

Early Praise:

“Reminiscent of John Green’s Paper
Towns and road trip novels that feature a teen paving the way to
adulthood, Alsaid’s debut is a gem among contemporary YA novels.” – School
Library Journal

“Five love stories, beautifully woven
together by a special girl in search of adventure, hope, and full
appreciation of life’s simple pleasures. A do-not-miss.  ” – Justine Magazine

“Moving and poignant.”  - Glitter Magazine

“An entertaining and romantic road-trip
debut.” – Kirkus

"Leila's quest to find the Northern
Lights takes readers on a captivating cross-country journey, where four
strangers' adventures collide into one riveting tale of finding yourself." ―YABooksCentral.com



“This will likely be a popular summer
hit, especially for older teen about to embark on their own journeys of
self-discovery.” –Booklist

About the Author:
Adi Alsaid was born and raised in Mexico City, then studied at the
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in class, he mostly read fiction and
continuously failed to fill out crossword puzzles, so it's no surprise that
after graduating, he did not go into business world but rather packed up his
apartment into his car and escaped to the California coastline to become a
writer. He's now back in his hometown, where he writes, coaches high school and
elementary basketball, and has perfected the art of making every dish he eats
or cooks as spicy as possible. In addition to Mexico, he's lived in Tel Aviv,
Las Vegas, and Monterey, California. A tingly feeling in his feet tells him
more places will eventually be added to the list. Let's Get Lost is his YA
debut.  
Let's Get Lost Website!

Author Links:

   

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Another Liebster Award!

I can't thank Carina @ My Addiction: Books enough! Much appreciation for nominating me eligible for this liebster award. 

Here's what I'm supposed to do: 

1. Write 11 facts about yourself.

2. Nominate 11 bloggers (or less) who you feel deserve this award and who have less than 200 followers.

3. Answer 10 questions posted by the presenter and ask your nominees 10 questions. 

11 Facts:

1. I can't go a day without reading.
2. Other than reading, I love skateboarding.
3. I have an obsession with Adventure Time.
4. Booktube is the only thing I watch on youtube.
5. I eat strawberries with honey
6. #League4Life
7. I forget to charge my phone everyday.
8. I make flower crowns with ma free time.
9. I'm a tomboy :D
10. Pencil sharpeners scare me.
11. I can barely see anything on my phone screen because of all the cracks. 

I Nominate: I'm so sorry if I didn't nominate you D: 
1. Alexia @ Adventures in Reading
2. Kaitlin @ Always Write
3. Chloe @ A Booky Place

My Questions: 
1. Top 5 book boyfriends?
2. Do you prefer hardback or paperback?
3. Where is the comfiest place to read, in your opinion?
4. What do you like to snack on while reading?
5. Favorite author?
6. Picture of your library/bookshelf perhaps? (optional)
7. Ever lost a library card before? (I owe $17.25 to the library)
8. Do you play league of legends, because if so, I need to add you immediately.
9. Why do you read?
10. Watch any Doctor Who? 

Carina's Questions: 

1. Favorite actor/actress? 

Jennifer Lawrence <3 font="" nbsp="">
2. Favorite book cover?
Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor. 
3. Top 5 favorite books?
(in order from best to worst) Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout, Last Kiss Goodnight by Gena Showalter, Doomed by Tracy Deebs, Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs, The Benefactor by Erin Fry.
4. Favorite band/singer?
The Band Perry. GO COUNTRY MUSIC! 
5. What is the best book to movie adaptation in your opinion?
I haven't watched many book to movie adaptations, but my favorite is The Fault in Our Stars. 
6. Why did you start blogging?
Before I started blogging, I read a lot and watched a ton of booktube. I think the best way to put yourself out there and share your thoughts is through blogging. 
7. Favorite type of shoes?
Flats, and I'm obsessed with the pair of Tory Burch I own. 
8. Favorite type of candy/snack?
Lays original potato chips. I can finish three bags in a day.
9. Favorite number?
7. I've won a lot of swag with this number. 
10. Who's your favorite protagonist?
Harper Price from Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins. 

Thanks again :D

Book Blitz: Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

Title: Let's Get Lost 

Author: Adi Alsaid 

Pages: 352 

Publish date: July 29th, 2014 

Synopsis:

Five strangers. Countless adventures. One epic way to get lost. 

Four teens across the country have only one thing in common: a girl named LEILA. She crashes into their lives in her absurdly red car at the moment they need someone the most. 

There's HUDSON, a small-town mechanic who is willing to throw away his dreams for true love. And BREE, a runaway who seizes every Tuesday- and a few stolen goods along the way. ELLIOT believes in happy endings... until his own life goes off-script. And SONIA worries that when she lost her boyfriend, she also lost the ability to love. 

Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia find a friend in Leila. And when Leila leaves them, their loves are forever changed. But it is during Leila's own 4, 268- mile journey that she discovers the most important truth- sometimes, what you need most is right where you started. And maybe the only way to find what you're looking for is to get lost along the way.

Early Praise:
"Reminiscent of John Green's Paper Towns and road trip novels that feature a teen paving the way to adulthood, Alsaid's debut is a gem among contemporary YA novels,"  -- School Library Journal

"Five love stories, beautifully woven together by a special girl in search of adventure, hope, and full appreciation of life's simple pleasures. A do-not-miss." -- Justine Magazine

"Moving and poignant." -- Glitter Magazine

"An entertaining and romantic road-trip debut." -- Kirkus 

"Leila's quest to find the Northern Lights takes readers on a captivating cross-country journey, where four strangers' adventures collide into one riveting tale of finding yourself." -- YABooksCentral.com

"This will likely be a popular summer hit, especially for older teen about to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery." -- Booklist

Pre-Order Today!

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Guest Post by Adi Alsaid: What Inspires Me to Write 

I think people will never tire of asking this question of authors because we never tire of the answer, which, as far as I know, always has been and always will be: Everything.

If life in its entirety did not inspire us to write, we wouldn’t be writers. Obviously, we don’t walk around constantly inspired by every little thing around us, because that would make us go insane. But the reason that stories keep getting churned out, published or unpublished, it’s because writers can find inspiration anywhere, in any little detail of life, at any time, whether we like it or not.

The difference, of course, is how that inspiration gets turned into a story, what each writer connects to and finds worthy of writing about. In the little Q&A that included in a flap in the amazing-looking ARC of Let’s Get Lost, I said that what usually does it for me is people. To delve a little further, I think most of my writing is inspired by the need to explore the connections between people.

The muse itself, whatever catalyst sets me off exploring those connections in a story, well that can be absolutely anything. A little scene from daily life, a reaction to another story. An overheard line of dialogue, a dream, thin air. A bush, or a guy walking past a bush, or the guy’s bushy beard, or the thought of a world without bushes or beards or guys and how the people in that world would interact with one another, and maybe of just one teen living within that world.

There’s a story in everything, it only requires an author to come along and think so.

Adi Alsaid 

Adi Alsaid was born and raised in Mexico City, then studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in class, he mostly read fiction and continuously failed to fill out crossword puzzles, so it's no surprise that after graduating, he didn't not go into the business world but rather packed up his apartment into his car and escaped the the California coastline to become a writer. He's not back in his hometown, where he writes, coaches high school and elementary basketball, and has perfected the art of making every dish he eats or cooks as spicy as possible. In addition to Mexico, he's lived in Tel Aviv, Las Vegas, and Monterey, California. A tingly feeling in his feet tells him more places will eventually be added to the list. Let's Get Lost is his YA debut! 

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The Mara Dyer Trilogy: Review and Talk

Title: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer 

Author: Michelle Hodkin
Pages: 466
Published: September 17th, 2011

Synopsis:
Mara Dyer doesn't think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.
It can.

She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed.
There is.

She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love.
She's wrong.

Title: The Evolution of Mara Dyer 

Author: Michelle Hodkin

Pages: 546 

Published: October 23rd, 2012 

Synopsis: 

Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past. 

She can't. 

She used to think her problems were all in her head. 

They aren't. 

She couldn't imagine that after everything she's been through, the boy she loves would still be keeping secrets. 

She's wrong. 

In this gripping sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, the truth evolves and choices prove deadly. What will become of Mara Dyer next? 

**SPOILERS INTENDED** 

*SWOONS* Supernatural-filled... romantic... dreamy. The best supernatural read this year! If you don't want to be spoiled, I suggest you close this page right now! I'm in a very spoiling mood. This was more of a sci-fi fantasy book rather than a romance book. There was still a lot of romance, but not as much as you would find in YA contemporary novel.

Most of the first book was devoted to introducing Mara's and Noah's powers. From then on, it was up to them to trust each other and work together. Once Mara founds out that Noah had powers, the two were practically inseparable. It's wasn't until Mara got committed into a mental institution, did things go wayward for her. She didn't know if all this- seeing her supposed dead ex-boyfriend, having deadly superpowers, and her hot boyfriend- was just her being crazy, or if it was really reality. Mara was just trying to save what was left of her sanity. Throughout the course of the second book, we find out that Mara is actually not crazy- her life is just that screwed up.

One thing I really enjoyed: Mara's character development throughout the two books. She blossomed into this powerful and strong female protagonist. I mean basically the whole book was about her discovering her true power and ability. Even with such a lethal power as Mara's, she soon discovers that it only gets better... well I can't say that's true for everyone. Noah Shaw, the male lead protag, was to die for and totally swoon worthy! I'm having butterflies in my stomach just thinking about him.

If you're looking for a fast-paced book that you can finish it a day, this is the perfect read. I was able to finish both books in a matter of two days. I can't honestly say that I didn't rush through these books, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I don't know who designed the covers, but I am going to hunt that person down. Have you seen the covers yet? THEY ARE STUNNING!

The next book in this trilogy is set to be released on October 23 of 2014.

Me looking at release date:

Yes, the usual head banging. Please check this series out! I was a bit skeptical at first because of all the hype about this book. I don't normally get on these types of bandwagons, but this book was especially one of my favorites. I'm impatiently waiting for the third book in the series to come. *sigh* I also know a lot of booktubers and fellow book bloggers who had really enjoyed the first two books in the series! 

Look out for my series review and talk on The Lux Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout! 

Book Review: Birth of an Assassin by Rik Stone

Title: Birth of an Assassin 

Author: Rik Stone 

Pages: 425 

Published: July 16th, 2013 

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of Soviet, post-war Russia, Birth of an Assassin follows the transformation of Jez Kornfeld from wide-eyed recruit to avenging outlaw. Amidst a murky underworld of flesh-trafficking, prostitution and institutionalized corruption, the elite Jewish solider is thrown into a world where nothing is what it seems, nobody can be trusted, and everything can be violently torn from him. 

Given the order to disperse and arrest a crowd of Jewish demonstrators in Red Square, Jez breaks up the rally but discovers his sisters in their ranks. Rushed for a solution, he sneaks the girls from under the noses of secret police and hides them in downtown Moscow. But he knows they will no longer be safe in Russia. He has to find them a safe route out. 

The journey begins, but he is unaware that his every move is being observed and that he has set in motion a chain of events that will plunge his life into a headlong battle to stay alive. 

** I received a a free copy of this book. That, however, did not affect my review whatsoever **

UHHH WUT DID I JUST READ? 

The first thing I need to mention: This book was beautifully paced! Although the historical part of this book didn't really catch my eye,the plot was something entirely different. All throughout the story, I was impatiently waiting to find out what would happen next. The settings was on point- descriptively described. All I have to say is that I really enjoyed this book. And even though it was a somewhat long read, it didn't take long for me to finish it.

Now on to the characters. This book tells the story of a fifteen-year old Jewish boy named Jez, who had dreams of being a Red Army soldier. Against his parent's wishes, he left home without a word. The characters surely did not disappoint.  I purely loved the antagonist more than the protagonist. I don't know if it's just me. As you know, I'm one to side with the more evil and hysteric character. The antagonist of this story was unbelievably vicious and brutal.

This read was totally out of the ordinary for me. I'm not usually into historical fiction thrillers. Honestly, the two don't mix. But I'm pretty glad I picked up this book. I'm actually debating right now whether it's a book everyone will love. For some people, it could be a bit overrated. I don't know, I just loved this book. You see, that's one of the things I love about reading review copies. I get a chance to try new things! However if you're already a historical fiction lover, you're going to absolutely love this book! It's everything you could want and more.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7179741.Rik_Stone

My Two Week Hiatus | Avoiding Reality

I'm taking the rest of the month of July to endure the long hours or my high school prep class and finally start the infamous Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. My goal is to marathon the entire series by the beginning of August. And since the series is super long, I won't be able to post as often. But don't you worry, I already have some advance posts ready to be uploaded. I also have some exciting news to share with you!

ARE YOU READY?!?
I will be working with Livia from Butterfly-o-Meter Designs to create a brand new look for the blog! I'm so hyped for this brand new transformation, and I look forward to be apart of this new change in my blogging career. Please check out Livia's portfolio. I totally fell in love with her designs when I saw them. I'm going to need a little help on this exciting project so comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated! 

To do List for My Hiatus

1. Finish the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

2. Prepare and finalize a new blog look by the end of July 

3. Read Landline by Rainbow Rowell

4. Keep up with book tours, book blitzes, and cover reveals

5. Clean my TBR pile 

6. Return all library books 

Off I go! Thanks to all my fellows bloggers, friends, or people who just feel the need to comment. You've made my transition into the blogging world fairly easy. Have any plans before the end of summer? Do you plan to read the Lux series? I would love to hear your plans in the comments section below! 

Book Blitz: All's Well That Ends Well by C.E. Wilson

All's Well That Ends Well (Shakespeare
for Everyone Else #3)

by C.E.
Wilson

Release Date: 07/15/14

Summary from Goodreads:

When Hannah’s world
falls apart after graduation, she finds that there are only two things from her
old life that she can trust: her best friend Constance, and her fascination
with Constance’s cousin Benjamin. But when Benjamin snubs her advances for
superficial reasons, Hannah decides that she will have him no matter what the
cost. Hannah gathers a diverse group of allies to help her finally get what
she’s always wanted.



In this YA retelling of William Shakespeare’s All’s Well that Ends Well, follow
Hannah as she goes to the ends of the earth in her pursuit of the ungrateful
Benjamin. Are there limits to love and devotion, and is all truly well that
ends well?

Excerpt from the book: 

“What if I want sex to mean something?  What if I want to love the person I’m sleeping with?” 

“Then you’re going to have to look for him, dear virgin,” Patrick said, taking a long slurp from the green can.  “A girl’s virginity is like a pepper at the grocery store.” 

“A pepper?” 

“Or a tomato…the point is that it looks great as it ripens.  You can watch the tomato fill out, the skin growing tight and plump as the curves fill in.  You run your finger over the fruit and see that the flesh springs back to the touch.  You pick it up, turning it about in your fingers, admiring the tightness and the shininess.  You take it home, set it on the counter, and already you wonder if you grabbed the wrong fruit because it looks so different already.  The skin is no longer as taut, the flesh no longer as firm. Frowning, you go to sleep, wake up the next day and the fruit is wrinkled, saggy, and wilted.  If you wait for much longer…the fruit will rot and trust me…no one wants rotting fruit.” 

“That’s a horrible analogy!” 

About the Author

C.E. Wilson is currently living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband and her two dogs and two cats. They are all the loves of her life. When she’s not writing young adult fantasy novels, she enjoys writing short stories on her Deviant Art page. She loves to write stories involving giants and little people (also known as GT) and nothing helps her to write more than Coca-Cola and glazed doughnut holes.

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Book Tour Prophecy of the Most Beautiful by Diantha Jones: Mini Review

Title: Prophecy of the Most Beautiful (Oracle of Delphi #1)

Author: Diantha Jones

Pages: 393 

Published: March 1st, 2012
Rating: 4/5 

Synopsis:

She has a destiny so great that even the gods fear her. 

Constant hallucinations and the frequent conversations with the voices in her head, have earned eighteen-year-old Chloe Clever the not-so-coveted title of "Whack Job" in her home town of Adel, Georgia. Fed up with prescription meds and therapists, she wishes for a life where she is destined to be more than the butt of everyone's jokes and mockery. 

Be careful what you wish for has never rung more true. 

After a vicious attack and learning that her favorite rockstar is an Olympian god, she is thrust into her new life as the Oracle of Delphi, the prophesier of the future. Setting out to fulfill the prophecy she has been given, Chloe learns of how great she is to become, all the while fighting mythical monsters and trying to outwit the ever-cunning Greek gods who harbor secrets of their own. While on a mission to discover the Most Beautiful, she strives to uncover the mysteries of the demigod Prince who has sworn to protect her with his life... and threatens to win her heart in the process.

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** I received a free copy of this book. This is not affected my review in any way**

Magic. Oracles. Romance. What more would you except from a YA fantasy novel? The synopsis sounded promising! So I ultimately dove through this book. The beginning, I have to admit, was a bit slow. Some of the characters, like Chloe for example, really bothered and irritated me at the beginning. But then we get to the climax of the story and... BOOM! The author totally creates this sudden development where all the characters become more bad ass and the action is constantly there. The Greek Myths tied in beautifully with the story line of this book. Of course, I'm a sucker for anything with Greek Myths.

What Diantha Jones did best was portraying her world. The world that she created was unique and unlike anything I'd ever read before. I was surprised by how much I liked it! The romance was a bit over the top, although nothing I didn't like.

This series vaguely reminded me of The Percy Jackson series, which I absolutely loved. However, I believe the Percy Jackson had a bit more action-packed scenes considering it was filled with Greek Myths and etc. I really think I hit it off with this book. There was a connection in there somewhere, and I just felt really relaxed while reading this book. Like all the books I fall madly in love with, I recommend this book to anyone and everyone out there. You don't have to be a Greek Mythology lover! You just have to be into action and romance! Trust me because you won't be sorry.

About the Author

Diantha Jones was born the day thousands of turkeys sacrificed their lives to fill millions of American bellies on November 22 which also happened to be Thanksgiving Day (Her mother says she owes her a turkey). She is a Journalism graduate who wants to be a career novelist (of books, not Facebook posts). When not writing or working, she is reading on her Nook, being hypnotized by Netflix or on a mission to procure french fries.

The Oracle of Delphi fantasy series is her first series. She is also the author of Mythos: Stories from Olympus, a companion series, and there is another fantasy series in the works. She also writes (new) adult/paranormal romance under the name A. Star.

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An Abundance of Katherines by John Green: Book Review

Title: An Abundance of Katherines

Author: John Green 

Pages: 229

Published: September 21st, 2006

Synopsis:

Katherine V though boys were gross. 

Katherine X just wanted to be friends. 

Katherine XVIII dumped him in an e-mail. 

K-19 broke his heart. 

When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type happens to be girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls name Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. 

On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight, Judge Judy-loving best friend riding shotgun-- but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself. 

It's been long since I've journeyed through another one of John Green's books. I was caught up at Barnes and Noble, eagerly deciding which John Green book to purchase. In the end, it was between Papertowns and An Abundance of Katherines. Now that I look back at this moment, I think I made the right choice! So furthermore, here are my thoughts on An Abundance of Katherines by John Green.

I love John Green just as much as the next guy, but this book just blew me away. It captured the harsh reality of all breakups and relationships, whether you are the dumper or the dumpee. To sum up the book in a few words- heart-shattering, addictive, and thrilling. Colin Singleton, an anagram-happy child prodigy, is very picky when it comes down to relationships. He only dates girls named Katherine. And not Kathys or Kats or Kates or Lynns or Catherines. Only Katherines. After being dumped by his 19th Katherine, Colin and his friend Hassan decide to go on a little road trip. During their little hiatus they meet new faces, breathe in the beauty of historical sites, and become only the closer of friends. An unexpected visit to Tennessee brings them to the doorstep of Lindsey Wells, and her mother Hollis.

This book really captured the light humor and romance that most YA books seem to be lacking these days. But you know what I loved most? I adored those itty bitty sections where John Green decided to integrate math and gosh... PARABOLAS! This book is one that I couldn't find time to put down or take a break from reading. It captured every moment of my day. It's going to be hard not to reread this one. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to restrain myself in a straight jacket because I have way too many books on my TBR. But I did not like this book... I LOVED IT! This "love" has become an obsession!

Character Analysis:
Colin- Colin was sort of an annoying character to me... AT FIRST! I SAID AT FIRST. But then we have this huge sort of character metamorphosis, that just changed him completely. Instead of being caught with his head in a book all day, he was finally beginning to let loose. I would say that Colin is my all time favorite male protag.

Hassan- There was nothing Hassan said that didn't make me break out in a tremendous fit of laughs and giggles. I just loved him... you know as a character, of course.

Lindsey- I don't know why, but in the book she sounded older. I'm pretty sure that's not the case though. Lindsey was downright irritating! I hated when she was with Colin (the other Colin). I hated when she was a bit mean to Hollis. And I hated when she would flirt with other guys.