The Lightning-Struck Heart

I almost didn't pick this book up – I thought “This just sounds too ridiculous,” I thought “There is no way something this silly could keep my attention.” I picked it up anyhow because it is TJ Klune and he is worth the try. 

Friends, I don't know if I've ever had laughed so hard while reading a book. Sure, books have had me in tears from laughing so hard, but this book had tears streaming down my face, had me laughing so hard I couldn't breather, I couldn't even make sound– just soundless laughter as the tears streamed down my face. I had to put the book down and try to calm myself down. So, it is ridiculous and over-the-top, but it worked for me. This kind of humor can be hit or miss, but it was a huge hit and I almost died trying not to laugh while I was reading it on my break at work. These are not jokes appropriate for work.

I came to love the characters and in the end, some of the tears were from my heart-breaking, because this author is incapable of writing a book that doesn't make me cry. I love this author it seems. I just want to cuddle and shower all his characters with love. 

If you are in need of a laugh and want to read something ridiculous but with loveable characters, give this one a try.