The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

I just started the book "The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold and it immediately started off with excitement. The main character Suzie Salmon is narrating the book from her prospective, in heaven. She can see everything that is happening on earth too. The first thing we find out is that she was murder on the way home from school. The description of her murder was so vivid I felt like I was there. I don't want to give it away, but it made me feel sick inside, to think that a human could do something so inhuman. As her murder kills her she slips into heaven and she as said before sees everything down on earth. I'm not too far into the story but there has been an investigation going on. The police can't find the place where she was murdered because it was in a storage place underground. What they do find however, is a body part. When Suzie sees this from heaven she is surprisngly happy because that would lead the police to finding her entire body. The story hasn't unraveled yet but I love the suspense. We also hear Suzies prospective from heaven and she describes that she has basically a utopia. Its everything she could have asked for at earth, except she's all alone. She does have a roommate but she is still scared. Can't wait to read how the investigation unwinds.

Finished Comfort Food!

I just finished the book Comfort Food and it was so good! It was a very easy read, and was extremely realistic. The way Gus was described made me feel as if I knew her. The story line seemed like a tv show that I had been watching for years. It was drama filled and had twists and turns but I really enjoyed it. Gus's show ends up getting canceled but is later joined with her neighbor Carmen to host a new show. Gus brings her family into the show to help keep her show "fresh". I thought that was really good because it could happen in real life. I didn't like how stuck up Gus was about the show, because she really wanted to do it alone. She just couldn't accept the fact that she was getting old and insisted on keeping the show to her self. Everything works out in the end and it was an appropriate ending for the book. I would recommend this book for, basically someone who loves comfort food. I feel like it was a bit too mature for me because of the difficult language it was written in. It felt a little dragged out and got kind of boring towards the middle but the ending did not disappoint :)

Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs

I just started this new book Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs. The fact that I love food, makes this book seem like a great read from the start. The story unfolds quite fast which I enjoy. The main character Gus, *who is a women* is a professional chief who has her own show on the cooking network. I love the descriptions of her meals, and I have such a clear picture of her in my mind. I think of all the real life food network stars and somewhat work off of that. The story goes between Gus's life, and her two daughters lives as well. The story is just getting started, so I'll keep you updated!

The Pact by Jodi Picoult *FINISHED!*

It's been a while since I've blogged, but i recently finished the book. It was the most descriptive realistic plot and dialogues I have ever read in my life. The trial lasted over 100 pages and I could not put it down. The way Chris is able to control himself and not break down in front of all of the pressure is astounding. Jordan I find, is an extremely self centered lawyer and only cares about being number one, and his reputation. This was such a compelling read, finding out the relationship between Gus and Michael when things get a little to fiery between them, and how Chris feels after being in jail for more then 7 months. After finding out the verdict the jury came to, how could i not cry. Not saying who did it, but you will be appalled and your jaw will drop when you read it. The book seems so real and yet I had trouble picturing the characters. In the trial, Gus is described as having long strawberry blonde hair. I found that so strange because I did not have that in mind at all. I think the names are what make the picture, not actually about them. I was so mad a Chris during the trail, because he mad his mother go through something terrible. I will not give it away, but he does do something about it which takes the story on a complete different path. I recommend this book 100 percent and think it will be enjoyable for teenagers and older. P.S. read the epilogue!

The Pact by Jodi Picoult *almost done!!*

These past few chapters have been so intense. Finding out about the relationship Emily and Chris had before the shooting is so amazing. The way Picoult makes their relationship work is the picture perfect story. It made me so incredibly happy reading it. I wonder if Chris and Emily had been talking about Emilys suicidal problems for a while, or if they just shot up out of now where. We are still waiting to find out why she became suicidal and I can not wait to find out. The story talked about some fights Emily had with Chris- when she felt he passed a "boundary". I think their relationship is adorable and it made me upset to read about their first real fight. They can't live with out each other, which is why i don't understand why Emily would want to die. It seems like everything is going well with them but then bam they attempt to kill each other. As the book flips back and forth between present and past, the situation Chris is in right now, is absurd. It bothers me so much that melanie thinks Chris is guilty. He is only 18 and is stuck in jail for no reason. I want to find out if he ends up being guilty! I can't even begin to understand what Chris is feeling right now. Hopefully the story will really get moving so we can find out the result of the actions made by Chris and Emily. Keep you posted! (:

The pact by Jodi Picoult

This book just keeps getting more and more intense. The conclusions made by Chris's mother is so surprising that she wants to get a lawyer. I find that hard to believe because for all other tough decisions she's the one that stands up for things. If she knew that deep down Chris didn't truly murder Emily then why would she want to get him a lawyer...just incase? As the story has been unraveling more and more, Gus's odd nightmares are continuing. I find it so strange and weird that she is having nightmares about her son getting kidnapped-while she is with him. At the end of one of the descriptions of the dream she makes an amazing discovery which gave me the chills. One of dreams, they are able to escape and she saves Chris. This is clearly a flashback-but she realizes that the reason they get out is because Jamie was in the passanger seat all along. When I read that it made me so insanely happy. I actually got the chills. It was so empowering and made me realize that even when you least expect it or even know it, the people who care the most are always there with you. I can't wait to get into the core of the book. Keep you updated!

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

I am getting pretty far into the book and its so good. I dont wan't to give too much away so I will leave it at this-WOW. Finding out all about the past is mind boggling. The book is now in the past, way before the car accident and it brings us back to how each mothers gave birth. The stories sound so happy, which makes me wonder, how could this possibly be a sad book? My prediction of the pact being that they both kill each other was right-now we are just finding out why. Melanie and James have Christopher, so they decide to get a dog. The dog is named Charlie, and since the dog got sick they had Michael check him out. The decision to just let him die naturally sounded just fine. When I read how Charlie really cried, I completely broke down. With out ruining what happened, I will tell you this much-the way he dies is the most unethical and upsetting thing a human could ever do. The actions of James causes Melanie to get so upset so she leaves him and brings Christopher with her. How could you separate your new son from his dad so early on? Are they ever going to get back together? The actions of Michael upset me so much. If I could meet him in person I would get so angered I would have to walk away. I don't know why he is acting so weird, because he seemed like such a great guy at the beginning of the book. Can't wait to keep you all updated as I get further on in the book, its getting more and more intense as I go on!

The Pact by Jodi Picoult

I just started reading The Pact by Jodi Picoult and I am somewhat lost. The plot seems very good and intense, but there are so many different characters that are introduced as soon as the book starts. The book jumps right into a car crash and we find out that one of the characters death may have been on purpose. I wonder what they mean by that, because the dictionary definition of a pact is a formal agreement between individuals or parties. Maybe they planned the death? That makes no sense, but the book is very captivating. I really want to read more to find out what happens. The point I am up to now, is talking about one of the characters giving birth. One of the characters name is Gus and in the context of the book, you can't really tell its a girl, so i thought it was a guy. Later on it was explained but I was very confused. This book seems like it's going to be a tough read because its dealing with a planned death-possibly. I can't wait to read more and keep everyone updated.

My Sister's Keeper: Second Half

By the time you are half way through you won't be able to put the book down. Never in my life i thought i could understand someone so well. Despite the fact that Kate is just a character, i feel like i have known her for years. Picoult gives you the play by play of Kates life while struggling to survive with cancer. Kate tends to talk about how she likes one of the guys at the hospital, preparing for the worst with her disease, and about the problems she feels she's causing for her family. Anna is still in the process of trying to sue her parents and later on they find out. Sara-Anna and Kates mom goes insane. If Anna loves her sister so much then why would she discontinue to give Kate what she needs? They also have a brother Jesse who is a destructive teenager. I guess it's because he doesn't know what to do with him self; Sara and her husband Brian are constantly at the hospital with Kate. Jesse has nothing better to do and he becomes full of rage. Why do his parents block him out of their mind completely? The entire book is filled with all the emotions of the characters and it seems so real its scary. The ending is a complete surprise and makes you wonder about peoples intentions. I recommend this book to mainly teenagers and older, and someone who wouldn't mind shedding a few tears.

My Sister's Keeper: First Half

This book is extremely vigorous and talked about very heavy topics. Jodi Picoult did an amazing job of constantly keeping the book filled with action. Each chapter is divided by the different characters, giving us a chance to really understand how each person feels. The main character Anna has to give her sick sister Kate her own bone marrow and body parts as well. Anna realizes that she doesn't have to help her sister so she tries to sue her parents to the rights of her own body. The first half is basically just giving the reader background info about the family and foreshadows a lot whats going to happen later on. However, its intense and makes you want to find out whats going to happen to Kate; because is Anna decides not to give her the organs and blood she needs, Kate will die.