Thursday, September 23, 2010

The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti


Hey guys! I figured out what was up with my computer. For some reason my charger decided t stop working out of no where. I'm borrowing my roommate's charger now so I have a review for you guys! Today's book is The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti. The description is here:

Since being diagnosed with Panic Disorder, Jade DeLuna is trying her best to stay calm, and visiting the elephants at the nearby zoo seems to help. That’s why Jade keeps the live zoo webcam on in her room, and where she first sees Sebastian.
When she finally meets him, their connection is immediate, and soon Jade is drawn into Sebastian’s life with his son and his grandmother on their Seattle houseboat. Even though the situation is complicated, Jade hasn’t felt this safe in a long time.
Until she learns that Sebastian is hiding a terrible secret. A secret that will force Jade to decide between what is right, and what feels right...

This book was AMAZING! I think this book is in a tie with my favorite book of Deb Caletti's. The Nature of Jade and The Six Rules of Maybe are up for the number one spot but I can't choose! This book was very different from anything I've ever read. I loved the concept of the zoo. It made me even look up my local zoo and see if they had any job openings (they don't, unfortunately). From the description, I was a little iffy on what was going to happen with Sebastian but it turned out to be a very realistic and great plot twist. It reminded me a little of One Tree Hill, which I absolutely love.
Deb's writing never ceases to amaze me. She has such a way with words that makes her perfect for being an author, especially for YA. I think my favorite line in this book was, "Your sibling, after all, is the only other person in the world who understands how fucked up your parents made you." LOVE IT! It's something I can definitely relate to.
This book is all about first love, self discovery, and the all around hardships of being a teenage girl. Deb Caletti has definitely done it again with this one. I hope you all go out and rent or buy this one so you have a chance to read it. I can say that this book impacted my life. I hope you like it! Happy reading :)

EDIT:
Okay, I just have to add this. Does anybody watch Scrubs? If you don't, you should. If you do, you are living a full life. I have to share this awesome show finale. I mean, it doesn't get much better than this. Every time I watch all of the seasons back to back, this scene always makes me cry! If you watch the show, you know what I'm talking about. And I'm totally stealing this Book of Love song for my wedding someday. Hope you enjoy!

9 comments:

  1. I've never read a Deb Caleta book, I know it's insane, but I think you sold me on this when you said 'it reminds me of One Tree Hill.' Now, I have to try it! Great review!

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  2. Haha no problem! I definitely recommend either Fortunes of Indigo Skye, Six Rules of Maybe, or this one. I'll just say this: Sebastian reminds me a liiiiittle of Jake from OTH.

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  3. I LOVED The Nature of Jade, so I'm glad you liked it so much! :)
    And, yes, I do watch Scrubs, and it's depressing that the show is ending.. I'm no superman, lol :)

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  4. What about Honey, Baby, Sweetheart? Have you read that one? And, I see Hunger Gams on your to be read bookshelf to my right. You WON'T regret it!

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  5. I really enjoyed this book a lot. I liked Jade and her story.

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  6. This sounds really good! I read Honey Baby Sweetheart by her and LOVED it, so I'd probably like this a lot, too.

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  7. I liked Honey, Baby, Sweetheart, but I didn't think it was good as the others.

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  8. I love the parent quote! And scrubs!

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  9. Oooo this sounds really good! All of your book reviews do! I just got A Match Made in Highschool!

    I made a new blog will you check it out?? http://musiclyricslove.blogspot.com

    -Bella

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