Invincible Summer Paperback – December 11, 2015

When this book showed up on my Kindle, I was excited, but terrified to read it. I knew Seth's style. I knew somehow his words would make me feel like I had been hit by a Mack truck. So, I waited...until a week later. I put my big girl panties on and stepped into Cooper's world. Before starting this book I was crazy enough to think that maybe, just maybe, Seth would give us some rainbows and unicorns. Well he did...sort of, just not in the way I expected.He gives us an account of Cooper's journey after Summer. Surprisingly, Seth touched on a subject that most people would like to avoid altogether. He goes into detail of Cooper's internal battle with himself. The struggle is so realistic, that I found myself thinking, 'I know what that feels like'But then he flips the switch in part 2 of the book. Something I did not see coming and made me smile like stupid fool. This part is so unique and unexpected. While I found this particular part intriguing, some readers may not. But then part 3. That's where the good stuff is. This part just gutted me. You know how sometimes you sit and think about a puzzle that you just can't seem to understand? Then all of the sudden an epiphany comes to you, and you actually get it(healing).This is what Cooper's story did for me.Cooper's journey wrecked and healed me. I know that sounds strange, but it's the best way I can explain it. The emotions I felt while reading the book, completely and utterly wrecked me. The epiphany I received in the end healed me in a way where I can say, 'I'm gonna be okay.' What I really needed to understand about my life, came full circle for me. I had a book hangover for days after reading this book.It took me a while to find the words to write this review, and I still feel that my words are not adequate enough to convey my feelings for this book. Seth is and always will be the words Jedi. Invincible Summer will always stay with me.January 17, 2016~ I still think about this book often to this day."Be not someone the world happens to, but someone who happens to the world. Trust yourself: at the end of the day, you are all you have. Find something that makes you glad to be alive and never let it go. Never let yourself stop feeling. Run to what scares you. Never miss a chance to look for beauty in the world. Always search for the good in people, because there are just as many good ones as there are bad ones. Do everything you can to leave love behind. Choose to hope. Do not let yourself be ruled by dogma, which living by how others think you should be living, but get out your own flag and fly it high. Have the courage to turn yourself into exactly the person you want to become. And when all else fails, when the odds are piling up against you like waves in a hurricane, keep fighting. In the end, the fight is all you will have left. That, and love. Always love."

There is no argument that Seth King is one hell of an incredible writer. He is a master of words. I loved The Summer Remains and Autumn Rising so much but they both hold a special place in my heart due to personal reasons. I have also loved some of his earlier work.I liked Invincible Summer and to be honest I wasn't even sure I would, but I didn't fall in love with it the same way I did TSR and AR. It look a long time for me to get through it because I was having a hard time with the path he decided to take when writing this book. I expected to be more focused on Cooper and how he deals with everything after Summer. Oh, don't get me wrong....it's there. Just not how you would think.There isn't much I can say about the book because it would just give too much away. EVERYTHING could be considered a spoiler!There were a few "shockers" that should have had me in tears but they actually left me smiling. We get to to revisit previous characters and are introduced to some new ones. There is a lot going on in the book at times and if you aren't focused on reading it, it would be easy to forget everything.If you enjoyed The Summer Remains and Autumn Rising, read Invincible Summer, but go into it with an open mind. Expect the unexpected.4 Stars

When I first finished this book I was literally at a loss for words. It left me utterly speechless. Nothing has really changed in that aspect, I still feel like any words I can give are just inadequate and won't do this story any justice but I'm going to try and give it the review it deserves.First I'll start with the book itself. It's so much more than you think it is. If you have read The Summer Remains I know you're dying to be back in Cooper and Summers world. Who wouldn't be? I'm telling you, you will not be disappointed. To see more of the story unfold, to get more time with the characters I just completely fell in love with. To get a surprise and see how much more than I expected this was. It was the perfect continuation. It's a book that raises the ordinary to extraordinary. I don't want to give a single spoiler away because you just need to read it and experience every aspect for yourself. All I can say is that you'll fall in love on page one.You know if it's a Seth King novel, the words go deeper than just the story itself. It's going to get to you on a different level. The man can't write a story that doesn't have me soul searching by the first chapter. So I'll go into how the book affected me personally.Have you ever read something that hits you so hard all you can do is stare at the wall in complete silence as tears run down your face? That's this book for me. I think it was 1 am and I was almost finished, I sat in my living room with teary eyes and so many emotions in my heart I just need time to...process. I had to finish it the next morning because it just hit way too many spots for me. I guess what I'm getting at here is Seth King is the only author I've ever read that has affected me with his words so deeply. If your a book lover like me you know how words can heal. One book, one paragraph, one single line quote can make you feel a million different things. My point being, I'll never admit to being a whole person, life has left me emotionally.... damaged, I guess is the best word I can say, and book by book, quote by quote Mr. King is making me feel like I might get to be a close to whole one day as I can. This book hit super personal for me. I know everyone will interpret something different but I know nobody will be disappointed. This book is a game changer.If you're a Seth King fan, buy this book. If your in need of the rest of the story, buy this book. If you want to feel, buy this book. Seth King is taking over and giving new meaning to the NA genre. If you're not reading, you're definitely missing out on something spectacular.P.s I'll give you my favorite (for so many reason) little one line from the book"The light is broken inside but I still work."

As I sit here trying to write my review, I simply do not have the proper words to describe this incredible book or should I say this incredible and life changing journey!!!! Well let me start by saying what a book, what a story, what a writer...Seth King you are simply amazing!!! This is one of the best books I have ever read next to The Summer Remains in which this book follows. This was so meaningful, so profound, so touching, so heartfelt, so endearing, so precious, so emotional, so beautiful and so loving on so many levels.Quite simply, everyone has to read this 5 star book and should read this to truly understand the power of the mind, to truly cope with the loss of a loved one, to truly accept that they are and will always be with you in your life and most importantly in your heart. This heartfelt story touched me in so many ways and had a sincere deep impact on me.....one story that I will never forget. Invincible Summer has healed my heart and pieced it back together and I urge everyone to go through this journey of love, understanding, healing and yes of acceptance......acceptance that life is truly a gift and should never be taken for granted. We need to enjoy our todays as we simply do not know of our tomorrows.I felt so many times throughout this touching story that Seth King was speaking directly to me and describing my situation with the struggles I faced after losing a loved one to cancer. Through Seth's beautiful and profound words, I now know that my brother and all our loved ones that have passed will always be near and dear to our hearts and never, ever forgotten.Seth King thank you for writing from your generous heart and producing such an amazing, beautiful story that will be with me always and for many readers for sure. This is simply a story that has to be experienced by everyone!!!!

I liked this book a lot even if it wasn't what I expected at all,it isn't a retelling of The Summer Remains from the male POV nor a simple sequel but it will blow your mind.If you have really enjoyed TSR I'm sure you want to know how Summer and Cooper's journey will end.