Shimmer (Breathe Book 2)
By Elena Dillon
Publisher: Elena Dillon
Published: Aug. 28, 2014
ASIN: B00MRAZTL6
Amazon Synopsis:
Chandler Raines and her “dad” are on the run. Never staying
in one place for very long. It’s just not safe. When they arrive in Lafayette,
Louisiana, Chandler quickly realizes this is the place she wants to call home.
Friends, a cute boy, and competitive cheerleading have her taking dangerous
risks to have the life she always wanted. Risks she promised she wouldn’t take.
When her lies catch up to her, a decision has to be made. Stay or run? Will the evil that’s chased them for the last four years catch up to them? When Chandler’s past comes screeching into the present she’ll have to sacrifice everything to keep what she loves safe. But will it be enough?
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My Thoughts:
I have to admit that
I was hesitant at first about reviewing Shimmer
because I was told that it was similar to another book that I had previously
reviewed and I didn’t want to read another book that was too similar in plot
line. However, I was wonderfully surprised and most delighted that I chose to
read this book because only on the surface is it similar to the other book. In
reality it is much different.
Chandler Raines is
16 and has been on the run with her dad for the past 4 years ever since the
murder of her mother. This is book 2 in the Breathe
series, but does perfectly well as a stand-alone novel. Some of the supporting
characters in this book were the main characters in book one. The main
characters in this book are new. Chandler and her dad land in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Chandler takes some risks, makes some friends and begins to enjoy life a
little. But her past and her lies catch up to her in a giant collision.
Shimmer was such an
excellent book! Ms. Dillon had me wondering most of the way through it wondering
what Chandler and her dad could possibly be running from. The characters were
realistic and down-to-earth. They seemed like real people. The friendships and
conversations flow smoothly and have the feel of real relationships of real
people.
This was an
excellent romance novel too. Plenty of romance, but it was pleasantly clean and
sweet. No smut needed! I loved that the characters had a good vocabulary and
didn’t need to talk with a lot of expletives either. It made for a fun relaxing
read. It’s a book that I would encourage my teenage daughter to pick up and
peruse. I’m sure she would enjoy it.
The pacing was
excellent in Shimmer. In fact, I didn’t
really want to put it down. I did have to however, yet I finished the book in
two days because I read it every moment that I could. The action was
fast-moving and exciting too.
I would highly
recommend Shimmer to anyone whether young adult or middle-aged if they enjoy
romantic suspense. This book is a winner! I gave this book 5 stars out of 5!
Thank you to Mark My
Words Publicity for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and
honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
About the Author:
I have had a love of books for as long as I can remember. I got in
trouble as a kid for staying up too late on school nights, reading. I'm a
nerdgirl and proud of it. I've been writing my whole life but only recently
decided to come out in public with it.
I write Young Adult love stories because as my husband would tell
you, I never matured much past fifteen. There is nothing better to me than a
good romance with an amazing hero, throw in some creepy suspense and I'm in.
I write from my home office in Southern California with our
English Bulldog, Brutus to keep me company. To hear about him, my writing
experience and read some outtakes of my stories check out my blog at
elenadillon.com.
I love to chat with other readers and writers. Find me on Facebook
and Twitter as Elena Dillon
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