Abandon by Meg Cabot

Source: Gift
New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a dark, fantastical story about this world . . . and the underworld.
Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can't help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she's never alone . . . because someone is always watching her. Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back.
But now she's moved to a new town. Maybe at her new school, she can start fresh. Maybe she can stop feeling so afraid.
Only she can't. Because even here, he finds her. That's how desperately he wants her back. She knows he's no guardian angel, and his dark world isn't exactly heaven, yet she can't stay away . . . especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most.
But if she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.
Abandon was all about setting up a series perfectly for the next few books. As result, Abandon dragged a few times and the story wasn't that confusing, even though it was constantly going back and forth between the past and the present. I didn't like that most of the story was hinted too and then later explained. It made it hard to understand Pierce at times and I didn't feel liked I connected to her. I also never felt like the climax completely developed. John was really fascinating, dark, confusing, and secretive, even with all of this, I found him to be confusing, but rather intriguing. I think that there is a lot of originality in Abandon and I am excited to see what Cabot will write next. I definitely enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to Underworld.

My Most Read Author

Several bloggers have done this, so I decided to join in with my five most read author.
1. Meg Cabot
There is a reason that Meg Cabot is well know. She writes a lot of book and fairly quick. They are really cute and fun read. I have somehow read 26 of her books and that is not near the amount she has written. My favorite of her books it the Mediator Series. Ghost are pretty epic.
2. Roald Dahl
I loved Dahl growing up. I devoured his books like crazy. I have read 16 of his books. My favorite it The Witches. I have no clue how many times I have read it. Such an amazing book.
3. Scott Westerfeld, Cate Tiernan, and Lemony Snicket
I have read 15 books of each author.
Scott Westerfeld is epic. I haven't hated any of his books. Though Peeps has made me never want a cat ever. My favorite series is the Midnighter series. It is so epic.
Cate Tiernan wrote the Sweep series, which I love. I gobbled up that whole series in a week. I am so glad that my library had them all.
I love Lemony Snicket. His books make me laugh, cry, and totally get invested in the story. A Series of Unfortunate Events are my favorite books by him.
4. Kate Brian, Holly Black, and Melody Carlson
I have read 13 books of each.
Kate Brian's books are so engaging and suck me into the story. So addicting and I love the Private Series.
Holly Black is epic. So, of course I love her. Ironside is my favorite of her books.
My brother is a future pastor and he buys me Melody Carlson books, because I find them interesting. They are also quick reads. My favorite is Who I Am...
5. Sarah Dessen and Elizabeth Scott
I have read 10 of their books.
I adore Sarah's style, which makes it a perfect read. Plus the characters are so easy to relate to and I adore the boys. The Truth about Forever is my favorite, closely followed by What Happened to Goodbye and Just Listen.
I swear Elizabeth Scott is the future Meg Cabot. She writes such amazing books, so quickly. I have loved all of books, even the one by her paranormal pseudonym. My favorite book by her is Between Here and Forever.

Being Nikki by Meg Cabot

Rating:
Characters: 17/20
Plot: 18/20
Originality: 19/20
Writing: 17/20
Recommendation: 18/20
Overall:89/100 or B
I suggest reading the first book Airhead, before reading this review. It may contains spoilers, so be warned.
Emerson Watts is still stuck in Nikki Howard's body. Her true love, Christoper still thinks she is dead and is mourning over her. She still has Bradon Stark and Gabriel Luna wanting her.
Now, Nikki's mother is missing. So, Nikki's brother, Steven hascome for answers of where she could be. Em also uncovers that Christopher wants to brink down Stark enterpries as revenge for her death.
So how is Em suppose to balance all this with school, modeling, and the fact that Stark enterpries is turning evil. Will Em be able to handle this without losing some of her values.
This book is awesome. Honestly, you never know what trouble that Em will be getting in too. Cabot creates anothor fantastic world to get lost in. The writing is marvolus and fun. I reccomend it to anyone looking for a fun read. I can't wait to read the next volume in the series, Runaway.