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Book title: Da Vinci Code

Author: Dan Brown

Setting: An ingenious code hidden in the works of Leonardo da Vinci. A desperate race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe. An astonishing truth concealed for centuries... unveiled at last.

Plot: It is about this main character called Robert Langdon a very smart and intelligent man who teaches at religious iconology and symbology as a Professor in Harvard University. The starting venue is in Paris, where Langdon gave a lecture on his work. He was supposed to meet with this man called Jacques Saunière, the curator of the Louvre, when police showed up at his front step. They inform him that Saunière has been murdered and they would like his immediate assistance at the Louvre to help them solve the crime. Unknown to Langdon, he is in fact the prime suspect in the murder and has been summoned to the scene of the crime so that the police may extract a confession from him. While he is in the Louvre, he meets Sophie Neveu, a young cryptologist from the DCPJ. When Langdon and Sophie get the chance to talk in private, he finds out that Jacques Saunière is her grandfather. Saunière instructs Sophie to 'find Robert Langdon', according to the message he left for her in the floor. Hence, Sophie believes he is innocent of her grandfather's murder. Throughout the entire novel, Langdon and Sophie will go through a series of mysteries and adventures, trying to decipher the hidden messages and discover the truth.

My Reflection: What is so great about this book is that all descriptions of the society, artwork, architecture, documents and secret rituals in this novel is true and accurate. As you read this book, you discover so many mysteries and truths, keeping you engrossed each time you flip the page. Furthermore, despite looking very thick and having more than a hundred chapters in the book, it is relatively very easy to read it. If you love mysteries and thriller as well as a great cliffhanger, this is a book for you. The tension and suspense is so great that I have chills up my body when I read the book. Great book indeed. It makes you question your truths and beliefs whether the truth you know is the real truth or something you merely chose to believe. Christianity is a huge topic involved in this novel as well as Catholics and other religions. Read it and uncover the world's biggest secrets. 

Rating: 5/5

Book title: Keeping Faith

Author: Jodi Picoult

Setting: When the marriage of Mariah White and her cheating husband Colin, turns ugly and disintegrates, their seven-year-old daughter, Faith, is there to witness it all. In the aftermath of a rapid divorce, Mariah falls into a deep depression and suddenly Faith, a child with no religious background whatsoever, hears divine voices, starts reciting biblical passages, and develops stigmata.

Plot: It is about Faith, this little girl that ever since her parents divorced, has been seeing God or I should say, God has been seeing her. She claims that her 'friend' (god) is a female. When she did the impossible, such as reviving Millie Epstein who was announced dead for an hour and curing a boy who has AIDs, she has been interviewed by many religious heads. That is when Ian, the great disbeliever of God began doubting his theories. "What if I'm wrong? What if God really does exists?" However, Ian finds himself lost of words to defend his theory as he fell in love with Mariah and could not possibly go against her daughter as it would be a sign of betrayal. This was when Colin, decided to change things around by suing Mariah of child abuse so that he could gain full custody of Faith. When Faith starts showing signs of stigmata, it freaked the hell out of Ian, Colin, and Mariah. Colin accuses Mariah of child abuse. With world-renowned lawyer Metz with Colin, would Mariah win? When Faith revives her supposedly dead grandmother Millie, the press never stops questioning. Mariah brought Faith along to Kansas city but, was it for the better? Would God be with Faith forever? Why is God even talking to her? The question is not why but why not.

My reflection: An awesome read! I personally love Picoult's books. She always has interesting stories up her sleeves. for this book, the story makes you wonder about God. And that's a rare moment in modern fiction. This makes us question, 'does god even exists?' Especially when Ian, the disbeliever in God, proves his countless theories which made so much sense that could brainwash Christians. "People believe in god because they don't have any other explanations for things that happen." I personally am not a Christian, I'm a Buddhist. However, all religions have gods. Think of it my way when you read this book: Do you believe in YOUR God? Does YOUR GOD even exist? Do YOU still BELIEVE after reading this book? 

Rating: 5/5

(Side note, I am not being Racist in any forms or any ways. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying that your god or any other gods exist. I'm writing based on the context of the book.) 

Book Title: Shattered Souls

Author: Mary Lindsey

Setting: Lenzi is a reincarnated speaker and Alden is a reincarnated protector. Both of them work for the ICs. The both of them has been together for many CYCLES. However, this time, Lenzi doesn't recall a thing. WHY?!

Plot: The story is about a girl named Lenzi (aka Rose). She is a speaker, a person which can communicate with the dead that lingers around Earth. Her job is to help these souls fulfill their last wish to let them move on. Since young, Lenzi has been hearing voices saying "help me" all the time. She thought she was going crazy just like her father who suffered from mental illness. To be precise, the voices she heard were from the souls. They were trying to call for her and her 'boyfriend' Zak cannot do anything to help as he is just an ordinary human. One day, Lenzi met Alden, the boy in her 'dreams'. Alden is a protector, a person which protects the speaker. Alden and Lenzi were partners for many cycles. Lenzi would also meet Smith, an evil malevolent. Smith tries to take over Rose's body and force Lenzi's soul out and kill her. Lenzi must choose her own path wisely, accept her role or not? Save the world or not? To be or not to be, that is the question.

My reflection: This is a really good book. The awesome story line brings me to their world and it reminds me of anime/manga as usually they have awesome story lines. I totally did not expect a fiction storybook to be written that well for such fantasy story. I was drawn into the amazing story. 

Rating: 5/5