Book Nook

There are few things in this world that provide the level of comfort that a good book does. They are able to transport you anywhere at anytime. Whether it is a romantic interlude with Mr.Darcy, a civil rights march , a play reading with four sisters by the name of March or even what a day in the life of a dog is like;  a good book can show you a whole new world.The problem is, is that there are so many life changing, earth moving, tear jerking, wonderful, amazing books out there and so little time. In a world full of obligation it is hard to carve out the time it takes to curl up with a book, a blanket and a hot cup of coffee/tea. My perfect day would consist of a stormy day, a pumpkin latte and a beautiful book cuddled up on a cozy couch. I can not think of one day like that I have ever had but I am pretty confident that if that were to ever happen it would be complete perfection. With so little time and so many books I find it to be most efficient to read books that will make you laugh, cry and fall in love all at once. Whether it is a good no thinking, beach read which is not just fun but absolutely necessary or a thought provoking, view changing novel; I'm no book snob a good read is a good read. This is my pursuit of finding books that are everything I just described and more.

So Because this blog is about my life there will most definitely include BOOKS! So for my first book review let me tell you about this completely absorbing book but let me begin with a warning that if you have anything to do, any sleep to get, and laundry to be done... this is not the book for you! Once I began I could not put it down.

Divergent is about a sixteen year old girl named Beatrice who is living in a dystopian world where it is "faction before family." There are five factions: Abnegation who put others needs before their own and are truly selfless this is also the faction Beatrice was born into. The Dauntless who are brave and fearless, The Erudite who have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Amity who are peaceful and the Candor who are honest, at times brutally so. Before Choosing day, which is when the sixteen year olds from all factions decide where they want to dedicate themselves to they are submitted to a series of simulations that help to determine where their heart and personality lies and which faction they are best suited to. There are many who of course remain in the faction they were born to, however their are others who choose to switch factions and with that switch they choose to forsake their family forever. 

During testing Beatrice finds out that rather then having the traits of one faction, she has the traits of at least three of the factions. This is dangerous for reasons Beatrice does not understand but she is forced into silence for fear of her life. At choosing day Beatrice forsakes her faction and her family when she chooses to join the brave and fearless Dauntless faction. 

After choosing Dauntless Beatrice becomes known as Triss and she leaves more then her name behind her. The Dauntless have an intense and competitive initiation process where only 10 of the pledges will be accepted and all the others will be forced out and become one of the social outcasts called the factionless and be resigned to live a life of solitude and poverty. 

Divergent hooks you from the very beginning and you become truly invested in the characters and their lives. It is one of the books I could not put down but was sad when it ended. It is full of action and friendship, even a little romance. I don't want to give too much of this amazing book away so read it for yourself and trust me you will not be disappointed!