Shade
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 320
Source: Publisher
Interest: authors YA debut
Challenge: 2010 Debut Author Challenge
Love ties them together. Death can’t tear them apart.
Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan’s band playing a critical gig and Aura’s plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend’s life. She never thought it would be his last.
Logan’s sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He’s gone.
Well, sort of.
Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan’s violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost.
It doesn’t help that Aura’s new friend Zachary is so understanding–and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit.
As Aura’s relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura’s heart…and clues to the secret of the Shift.
(summary from Amazon.com
Shade is one hauntingly awesome debut that will leave you craving the sequel as soon as the last page is read.
I don’t really know what to say… I mean it was fabulous, it was one of those ‘wow’ reads. Where you don’t see the last page coming because you just want it to keep on going… where you read the last sentence and immediately need the next novel… ‘wow’
I really think Shade, as a paranormal novel, is going to stand out among the throngs of vampire, werewolf, and angel books. Although this isn’t the first novel I’ve read about ghosts, the story is incredibly unique and well done. Plus it has that whole incredibly hot love triangle going on, which is something that I can’t get enough of for some reason. And for once I don’t have a definite side that I’m on.
Aura is a really well developed character and as a reader you can’t help but get caught up in the emotional battle that she struggles with throughout this novel. Aura’s character has a very compelling and relatable voice, and I think readers will automatically like her. I know I did. And the boys in this novel, wow. Hot guitar playing rock-star…er ghost, or a seriously sexy Scotsman….?
The whole mystery surrounding ‘the shift’ isn’t really divulged upon in this novel. No one really knows what caused it, and the people that are trying to find an answer really only have assumptions. But don’t think that Smith-Ready leaves you empty handed, there are a few big revelations that will keep you more than satisfied!
That cliffhanger ending totally KILLED me!
Jeri Smith-Ready has made a fan out of me.
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Great review! I'm dying to read this. It's received such wonderful reviews.
Awesome review! I really want to read this book!
It's already at the bookstore near me (they put out all books like 2 weeks in advance it seems) and it looked so good but I got another book instead (Hex Hall). So now I'm going to go get this one too…. your review is great!
Great review! I'm dying to read this. It's received such wonderful reviews.
I just ordered this one from Amazon, so I'm so happy to hear you loved it. I didn't know it was going to be part of a series. I'm sure I'll also be anxiously waiting for the sequel as soon as I finish it. I can't wait to read Shade!
Oh, wow!
From the numerous reviews I've come across (for SHADE), ALL reviewers have given this five stars. Excluding very few exceptional novels, I don't think I've seen that before.
I am so excited for May 4!
Thanks for the awesome review, Kristi.
Love, Hannah
Awesome review! I really want to read this book!
This review makes me really want to read that book!
It's already at the bookstore near me (they put out all books like 2 weeks in advance it seems) and it looked so good but I got another book instead (Hex Hall). So now I'm going to go get this one too…. your review is great!
I just ordered this one from Amazon, so I'm so happy to hear you loved it. I didn't know it was going to be part of a series. I'm sure I'll also be anxiously waiting for the sequel as soon as I finish it. I can't wait to read Shade!
Oh, wow!
From the numerous reviews I've come across (for SHADE), ALL reviewers have given this five stars. Excluding very few exceptional novels, I don't think I've seen that before.
I am so excited for May 4!
Thanks for the awesome review, Kristi.
Love, Hannah
This review makes me really want to read that book!
You made a fan out of me !
Great review !!
Ooh I remember seeing this on Goodreads, but the blurb there does nothing for the book- I skipped past it almost right away. Your review has made me rush on over to the bookdepository right away though! I can't wait for it now =)
You made a fan out of me !
Great review !!
Wow you were obviously impressed by this one, I'll have to check it out
Ooh I remember seeing this on Goodreads, but the blurb there does nothing for the book- I skipped past it almost right away. Your review has made me rush on over to the bookdepository right away though! I can't wait for it now =)
Wow you were obviously impressed by this one, I'll have to check it out
I Loved Shade too! With a capital L
It was such a refreshing change for all the paranormals that have been lacking lately!
Great review!
Cliffhanger? This is the first time I've heard that it had one. So I guess I'll have to wait until the next one comes out before I pick this up!
Great review! I got a copy of this book a few days ago, I can't wait to read it!
I Loved Shade too! With a capital L
It was such a refreshing change for all the paranormals that have been lacking lately!
Great review!
I can't wait to read this, I've seen so many 5 star reviews. It sounds amazing – I think I'll love it!
Cliffhanger? This is the first time I've heard that it had one. So I guess I'll have to wait until the next one comes out before I pick this up!
I'm reading this one now on Pulse It and it is very intriguing! Great review.
Great review! I got a copy of this book a few days ago, I can't wait to read it!
I can't wait to read this, I've seen so many 5 star reviews. It sounds amazing – I think I'll love it!
I'm reading this one now on Pulse It and it is very intriguing! Great review.
I've never read any paranormal books except Twilight and Evermore. This one is climbing up the list. :]
Wow! Five stars on everything. It does sound good! I've added it to my tbr pile!
I've never read any paranormal books except Twilight and Evermore. This one is climbing up the list. :]
It IS really good. I don't read YA (full-blown horror/non-fic fan here) but I really enjoyed this one. Took it out of the book, killed it in a day. Excellent work. Look forward to the rest of the series.
Bah book = box. I won an ARC of it. :">
Wow! Five stars on everything. It does sound good! I've added it to my tbr pile!
It IS really good. I don't read YA (full-blown horror/non-fic fan here) but I really enjoyed this one. Took it out of the book, killed it in a day. Excellent work. Look forward to the rest of the series.
Bah book = box. I won an ARC of it. :">
Thanks for the great review, this book sounds excellent. I just finished another one you might enjoy called, "The Ovary Wars," which is a medical mystery thriller by Mike Hogan. It was a very intriguing, thought provoking read that kept my interest all the way to the end.
I just got a notification card that I have to pick up a package at the post office. I'm pretty sure this book is in it, since it was in my most recent order. It's next on my to read list, especially after your review!
Thanks for the great review, this book sounds excellent. I just finished another one you might enjoy called, "The Ovary Wars," which is a medical mystery thriller by Mike Hogan. It was a very intriguing, thought provoking read that kept my interest all the way to the end.
Great news! I usually agree with you on books, so now I am super excited to read this one! Thanks for the review.
I just got a notification card that I have to pick up a package at the post office. I'm pretty sure this book is in it, since it was in my most recent order. It's next on my to read list, especially after your review!
Great news! I usually agree with you on books, so now I am super excited to read this one! Thanks for the review.
I'm so excited to read Shade, but have no idea how long it's going to take to reach South Africa … AAAHHH … get here faster!!!
I'm so excited to read Shade, but have no idea how long it's going to take to reach South Africa … AAAHHH … get here faster!!!
This looks really good! The author will be at TAC, so I'm definitely going to have to read this one. Awesome review.
I really love debut novels. This one sounds interesting. I was remarking on Kris' blog that it seems as though the YA genre has turned largely toward paranormal. I'm wondering now whether this happened before or after the Twilight phenomenon.
Some sound interesting, while others just seem to be over-done stories. This definitely seems like it might be different, and therefore worth the read! Thanks!
I'm not really into ghost stories but your rave review makes me want to read this one.
This looks really good! The author will be at TAC, so I'm definitely going to have to read this one. Awesome review.
I really love debut novels. This one sounds interesting. I was remarking on Kris' blog that it seems as though the YA genre has turned largely toward paranormal. I'm wondering now whether this happened before or after the Twilight phenomenon.
Some sound interesting, while others just seem to be over-done stories. This definitely seems like it might be different, and therefore worth the read! Thanks!
I'm not really into ghost stories but your rave review makes me want to read this one.
Wow you really sold this book to me in this post. It's not even a book I would normally pick up. But if I see it in the store I will probably get it now.
Wow you really sold this book to me in this post. It's not even a book I would normally pick up. But if I see it in the store I will probably get it now.
WOW! This book is the next Twilight!! Ghosts are now the new thing!! This book is a *W*O*W* book and will go down in history BIG TIME!! WOOO!!! YAY!! I am soo excited to spread this book like wildfire lol !! OMG it is soooo good !!
Great review, and I agree with everything you said. Love, love, LOVE this book and GUH! Those last couple of lines just about killed me. Now to wait until next year for the sequel. Seems WAY to long to have to wait.
This is one that I'll be re-reading. Just amazing….
WOW! This book is the next Twilight!! Ghosts are now the new thing!! This book is a *W*O*W* book and will go down in history BIG TIME!! WOOO!!! YAY!! I am soo excited to spread this book like wildfire lol !! OMG it is soooo good !!
Great review, and I agree with everything you said. Love, love, LOVE this book and GUH! Those last couple of lines just about killed me. Now to wait until next year for the sequel. Seems WAY to long to have to wait.
This is one that I'll be re-reading. Just amazing….
I picked up Shade this week, so I'm really glad to hear it was as good as I thought it was!
I picked up Shade this week, so I'm really glad to hear it was as good as I thought it was!
Amazing read!!!! after getting a early copie i and reading the first page i couldnt put it down! does anyone know if a sequel is coming out?
Amazing read!!!! after getting a early copie i and reading the first page i couldnt put it down! does anyone know if a sequel is coming out?
I will definitely have to read this! It looks super good…
I will definitely have to read this! It looks super good…
great review! so great actually that I've chosen it for my meme "review star" where i like to share reviews i've really enjoyed for books just released or not yet. i've left a direct link to your blog of course because it's YOUR review but let me know if you want me to delete it.
once again that was a great review and i just can't wait to read the book 8D
great review! so great actually that I've chosen it for my meme "review star" where i like to share reviews i've really enjoyed for books just released or not yet. i've left a direct link to your blog of course because it's YOUR review but let me know if you want me to delete it.
once again that was a great review and i just can't wait to read the book 8D
I'm reading this right now and I love it SO MUCH!!! I cannot wait until Shift comes out! 2011?! Too far away ):
I'm reading this right now and I love it SO MUCH!!! I cannot wait until Shift comes out! 2011?! Too far away ):
this book is absolutely amazing so far… im more then have way through it and i never want it to end!!!
yes it makes me cry, and yes i feel dead sometimes, but JEEZ this book is amazing!!!
for everyone who didnt read it yet…. READ THE F-ING THING!!!
this book is absolutely amazing so far… im more then have way through it and i never want it to end!!!
yes it makes me cry, and yes i feel dead sometimes, but JEEZ this book is amazing!!!
for everyone who didnt read it yet…. READ THE F-ING THING!!!
I am confused by the ending. Logan only returns as a ghost right? the author wording makes in sound like he actually came back to life. someone please clear this up for me! thanks
I am confused by the ending. Logan only returns as a ghost right? the author wording makes in sound like he actually came back to life. someone please clear this up for me! thanks
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