It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the best-selling author John Green. With his works such as Looking for Alaska and Paper Towns, he frequents the top-selling lists everywhere, and there’s no doubt as to how or why. He continually produces top quality stories, and it was no different this January with the release of his newest novel, The Fault in Our Stars. His talent and dedication earned him the #1 spot in the New York Times Best Sellers list for seven consecutive weeks.

     The Fault in Our Stars is a coming-of-age story about Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old who has been diagnosed with terminal thyroid cancer. After dropping out of high school, she becomes lonely, and her mother encourages her to join a cancer support group located in the basement of the local church. Hazel reluctantly abides, and it’s here that she meets Augustus Waters, a former basketball player with a leg missing from his own battle with cancer. Hazel instantly falls for his charm and good looks, and  her life dramatically changes as Augustus admits his love for her. Augustus reminds Hazel that she doesn’t need to consume her life with sadness. She realizes that her life is precious, and even with the little time she has left, she needs to be living it to the fullest.  Together, the two teens awaiting death find a greater life in each other.

John Green again presents us with a heart-twisting novel, rich with plot, riveting dialogue, and beautiful blends of emotions. There are times in the book where I was filled with joy, and then just pages later, I found myself misty-eyed and sniffling. But, while this book may seem like a melancholy tragedy, the love and humor found in its words truly gives it another dimension. The Fault in Our Stars provides wonderful insight on life, death, and everything in between. Through the pages of this book, we are taken on a philosophical journey, and every minute of it is beautiful.