Some of My Favorite Authors

These are in no particular order:
Jodi Picoult- With books like The Pact (of course My Sisters Keeper), it is hard to stray from her work. I love the switching perspectives and controversial subjects. It seems as though most of her writings include scandals within households and how these families overcome. They are "larger than life" tales, as they exemplify how a family can suffer and manage to survive. Both books I have read I was not able to put down, which says a lot considering their massive volumes

Emma Donogue- Room. That's all I really have to say. If you pick up that masterpiece, you will understand why she is so successful and rewarded. She writes in the POV of a five year old abducted boy. A very smart child, but a child nonetheless. His thoughts are very coherent and expected of a kid that age. To me, it is remarkable we gain full insight from his character. Such an enjoyable read!

Julie Anne Peters- Keeping You a Secret. A member of the lgbt community, I am always relieved to find books that are relatable. In this novel, we view a passionate love between two teens, two girls. It is so accurate in its scenario; one character accepts herself fully, while the other has never felt such strong emotions. Obviously, family tension arises, and its extremities highlight the struggles the lgbt community still face. Peters does an amazing job capturing adolescent emotions and heartbreak.

Audrey Niffenegger- The Time Traveler's Wife. Now I will start off by criticizing her rapid change of POV, and how both characters seem to perceive things the same. That bothered me a lot. Her writing, however, is flawless and eloquently descriptive. As Henry visited different dimensions, I felt like I was right along with him. Simply because her writing is so vivid. There is so much imagery here, not to mention the entire theme a metaphor. Without smacking us across the face, Niffenegger tells us that no matter what stage of life you visit, never lose track of the ones that mean the most. Put effort into your relationships. Because when you advance to that next step, they will be all you have.

Barry Lyga- Boy Toy. When thirteen year old Josh is abused by his teacher, Eve, he is scarred for life. How can he go on and pretend to be a normal kid? We view Josh's flashbacks through "flickers", tiny snippets of those traumatizing nights. The character's unheard voice is bone-chilling and outright scary. Exciting us further, Lyga continuously promises us that these characters will meet again, that there will be some kind of confrontation. I was running around my house hooting and hollering. Lyga dives right into this scandal and makes us feel for actually both the characters. Although Eve committed a harmful crime, she obviously suffered from a mental illness and will be haunted for the rest of her life. This book teaches us to forgive.

Yann Martel- Life of Pi. This is not a read that takes days or even weeks. To fully grasp this plot, you need to dedicate a good amount of time. Because there are so many themes buried within. I feel as though I will need to read this four or five times to truly understand and grasp all meanings. While reading, I continuously asked myself what made this novel so grand. I could not get it. I promise you, though, the ending makes everything come full-circle, and I guarantee some tears will be shed.