Fictional Book Spotlight #1

Hello there, mellow Martians! because addressing you as humans is overrated
Today I will be giving you my first ever Book Spotlight. It's a part here on my blog wherein I'll feature an awesome, underrated book for all of you to discover. I'll also be doing Actor Spotlights, Movie Spotlights and so on so forth.
Anyway, the first book I'll feature is...

Although I like reading all those somehow mainstream books, nothing beats going to a book sale and buying a great book that nobody has heard of and it only cost you a measly amount of money. This is the case for The Ant Colony, which is written by the lovely Jenny Valentine. I'm sure most of you haven't heard of it, which is a shame because it's a very good book and I'll tell you why.

Synopsis

I'll try to write this as best as I can without giving away any spoilers. Okay so here we go.

The book focuses mostly on the two protagonists, Sam and Bohemia. They both live a very dysfunctional life in an old, not-so-nice-to-live-in flat (because they're British) on 33 Georgina Street. The story also sheds some light on their fellow neighbors; a nosy old woman, a man who looks like he has lizard scales instead of skin, some biker-type dude and Bohemia's mom. They go about scurrying like ants and doing their day-to-day business but once you dig deep enough to upset the balance, you'll understand  why some secrets are better kept hidden.

Review

The book is a pleasant and short read, actually. The first part is mostly filled with the characters building up relationships with each other and then, by the middle of the book you're eyes will be glued to the pages. There's a lot of emotion and depth in the characters, especially Bohemia. Miss Valentine wrote her in such a way that she is both very likable yet painfully realistic. Sam, on the other hand, is a character that you'll love and loathe (you'll know why when you read the book). All those characters in between are equally dynamic as the protagonists. 

What I like mostly about this book is that it doesn't try to sugarcoat the pains of life. We are human, we make mistakes but we have to forgive ourselves and others. It also doesn't try to give you a dramatically sad ending. The ending is lighthearted and comforting, exactly what you need after the emotional rollercoaster of this book. Some parts do get boring, though and you really need a lot of understanding to truly comprehend the essence of the book as a whole. 

But overall, I'd say this is a wonderful read and a great emotional rollercoaster of a book that we all must ride. 

Rating: 4/5

"Ants on their own can't accomplish much of anything, but together they can do the unthinkable."
-Sam, The Ant Colony

Thank you for reading this review, Martian!!! :D The next one will be about "The Ocean at The End Of The Lane" by the legendary Neil Gaiman.

A Fictional Guide #1

This might seem like a pretty ridiculous read for a normal person but if you're an avid book reader, moviegoer or couch potato, you can't help but have emotional connections with characters. There are times (as much as we hate to admit it), when we have to let them go. *sniffles* 

Being a huge fan of the show Game of Thrones which is infamous for the art of killing off great characters since season 1, character mourning (as i like to call it) has become a tradition for me.

So, if you just watched The Fault in Our Stars or read some other life devastating book and can't process all the feels you're getting, then this guide is definitely for you.

Step 1: Wallow in all the feels you're getting.

Seriously, if you want to cry, go freakin' cry your heart out. Ugly sobbing and banshee-style wailing are wholly welcomed. The thing is, you have to get all that emotion you have out of you.Although it will make you sadder, listening to fanmixes can clear your mind and realize the great emotional connection you had with the character. Warning though, it can make you very emotional but if you can get through one song without killing yourself then you'll be fine. So you should get that tub of ice cream, huddle up in the corner and cry your eyes out. 

you can find a lot of fanmixes on Tumblr.

Step 2: In Memoriam Stage 

So now that we have cried our hearts out and burned out our ears from listening to depressing music, let's move on to the "In Memoriam" stage. This is where you express all your pain and suffering.What I like to do when I'm depressed about a character is write about them, usually a poem or a short story in their point of view. But it differs for people really. If your the photoshop type of person, then do an edit or something, anything to help you express your feelings for that certain character. 

(This stage is optional since there are always those times when we just want to wallow in that big black hole called despair, instead of doing semi-productive stuff)

Step 3: Let go.... *criess*

This is always the hard part. Once you're ready, you have to get out of that crypt (or room) you are hiding and face the world. You have to accept that even though it sucks, the real world still exists. Trust me, I've been there. Always remember that even though it's tempting, you should never get yourself sucked into a fictional world to the point that you don't want to ever come out of your room. Your dead fave character will always be immortal in your heart (cheesy but true). Besides, they have taught you something, haven't they? That's what matters. And don't worry, there's always enough fanfiction to go around if you're looking for a happy ending to the story.

always great to have a group of friends who (jokingly) share in your pain.

  That's it for today, guys! Hope I did okay on my first guide.

              

                                                    

   

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Hey, blogging world. I'm The Fictional Blogger and welcome to my humble abode. I'll  rant   post about t.v shows, books, movies and practically anything fictional. Also, real life is somehow overrated but I'll post a teensy bit about  it too. I'm not sure what else to write at this point. So that's about it. Thanks for reading.

yours truly,

The Fictional Blogger