Fracture (Megan Miranda)

****

         When Delaney was trapped under a layer of ice in the not-quite-frozen lake, her heart stopped beating.  By the time her best friend Decker pulled her out, everyone thought for sure that she would be dead.  Delaney went into a short coma, but she didn't die.  Even more miraculously, she isn't showing any signs of the brain damage that her oxygen-deprived system definitely should be suffering from.  Delaney is almost normal - except for the fact that she's now physically pulled towards the dying.  This makes Delaney feel isolated and terrified until she meets Troy, a boy who has the same problem.  But as she tries to figure out what her newfound ability means, Delaney begins to wonder whether Troy is the person she depended on him to be.

         Sadly, it's been so long I can't really remember all of the things I liked about this book.  However, I did enjoy the semi-predictable but still good plot twists.  Also, there was a best-friend-romance thing going on, although it wasn't the best description of one that I've ever seen.  Overall, the storyline was intriguing and made me think (in a good way!).  

Rating: 4/5
Completed: April 28, 2012

p.s. - finals are almost over.  once summer starts, there will be a lot more books to talk about . . . 

Winnie-the-Pooh (A. A. Milne)

*****

         This classic children's book tells the story of Winnie-the-Pooh (a Bear of Very Little Brain), Christopher Robin, and all of their friends.  Each chapter is an installment of one of their many adventures.  Woozles, Wizzles, and other strange creatures abound.  

         Winnie-the-Pooh is a great book.  Though it's considered a children's story, it is worth the time for teens and adults as well.  Very funny; a quick, uplifting read.

Rating: 5/5

Completed: April 27, 2012