Age Group: Young Adult
Other Books by This Author: WVMP series, Aspect of Crow series, Requiem for the Devil
Received From: Around the World Tours and Publisher
IBSN: 9781416994060
Blurb:
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.
My Thoughts:
I only read a few paranormal books that I absolutely loved last year. It’s my favorite genre but its gotten so popular that it’s hard to find the really good books anymore. Shade is the first paranormal I have read this year and absolutely loved!! The world in this book is utterly amazing! The whole concept of the Shift drew me in from the very beginning. Jeri Smith-Ready is a adult author and this is her first YA. Maybe that’s why I loved it so much. It reminded me of the adult paranormal novels that made me fall in love with the genre in the first place.
Aura was a amazing character. Not once did she annoy me! I loved all the characters. They all played very important roles in Aura’s life and I felt that connection. And can I say Hot Boys! Between a guitar playing punk and a Scotsman?? Seriously? Give me a heart attack! Those are my two favorite kinds! All in one book!! Okay….I’ll stop gushing.
The mystery and the entire concept behind this book was awesome. There wasn’t a dull moment. I really don’t think I can say enough good things about Jeri’s story telling. This book is released in May and I will definitely be buying a finished copy and you better be buying you a copy asap!
5 Stars
Monday, April 5th, 2010, 10:00 AM | 
2010 Debut Author Challenge, Ghosts, Jeri Smith-Ready, Young Adult | 
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April 5, 2010 at 11:14 AM
So many book have been saying such great things about this book!! Glad to hear you enjoyed it to. Awesome review
April 5, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Amazing review! I cannot wait to read this book
April 5, 2010 at 1:18 PM
So glad you liked this! I can't wait to read my own ARC
April 5, 2010 at 1:46 PM
I can't wait to read this one. Glad you enjoyed it!
April 5, 2010 at 2:30 PM
I totally understand where you are coming from. It is so frustrating that the paranormal market is saturated with YA books that are just mediocre. It is my fav genre too but I've found myself exploring other genres because I have been disappointed by so many paranormal books. Anyway it is great to hear this one is worth buying. Great review.
April 5, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Great review, can't wait to read this one
April 5, 2010 at 4:30 PM
Great review! This book sounds really good! I might have to check it out after it's been released!
April 5, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Wow! This sounds great
Definitely adding it to my list!
April 5, 2010 at 5:57 PM
I can't wait to get around to this one! The ARC is staring at me as we speak
It sounds great!
April 6, 2010 at 1:42 AM
Sounds really great Lori! I definetly wanna read it!
April 6, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Agree completely. This book rocked.
April 7, 2010 at 3:48 AM
This sounds like one I'll definitely have to get! It sounds great! I LOVE ghosts and anything to do with them!
May 7, 2010 at 9:39 AM
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
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