Review: Shift

May •  11 •  2011

Title: Shift
Series: Shade # 2
Genre: Young Adult- Supernatural
Author: Jeri-Smith Ready
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Release Date: May 3, 2011
Book: Galley Grab

“Aura’s life is anything but easy. Her boyfriend, Logan, died, and his slides between ghost and shade have left her reeling. Aura knows he needs her now more than ever. She loves Logan, but she can’t deny her connection with the totally supportive, totally gorgeous Zachary. And she’s not sure that she wants to. 
Logan and Zachary will fight to be the one by her side, but Aura needs them both to uncover the mystery of her past—the mystery of the Shift. 
As Aura’s search uncovers new truths, she must decide whom to trust with her secrets…and her heart.”

Ms. Ready, you totally rock my world! This book is beyond awesome! The plot, the characters and the way it was written had me gripping my poor kobo hard.

What I liked most about this book is the storyline. If you have not read the first one, I strongly suggest you do. Where the first book left you with questions, this one gave you answers and even more questions! The secrets that were exposed were beyond anything I could imagine but also made sense.

The mysterious of the shift is detailed more in this book. I love how Ms. Ready lead the reader clue by clue until it was all revealed. I like it very much when the author can lead you like that. It makes you feel more in the story, like you are the characters searching for answers. Ms. Ready brought all her characters to life straight from words to your mind.

There wasn’t so much as a love interest in this book. It was more of a confused girl who had too much on her mind to make up her mind about boys. Aura just couldn’t get her head straight and it made her look bad. I was upset at her and how she acted. And I’m sorry, but she did deserve it.

*Slight spoiler alert Highlight to see*

My only gripe was the fact that Aura tried to have sex with every boy that made her feel good about herself. I really dislike that she could not make up her mind. One minute she wanted  Zachary and the next she was trying to sleep with someone else. Completely frustrating and dumb.
Over all, Shift is a great sequel to Shade! The book had lots of secrets revealed and more answers wanted. Ms. Ready wrote a fantastic book that I could not get enough of. It is very addicting and had you turning the pages faster and faster! I can’t wait to read the next book. Plus there is always Zachary, who accent makes my knees melt!

There was some cursing and lots of talk about sex*

I give it 4 BITES!

Happy Reading!

Posted by on May 11, 2011 in 2011, Jeri Smith-Ready, Review, Young Adult | 5 comments

5 Comments

  1. Jenny
    May 11, 2011

    Okay, I skimmed because I’m right in the middle of Shade now and am loving it so far:) Have to agree with you on Zachary, he is quite delicious! Can’t wait to get to this one:)

  2. Melissa (Books and Things)
    May 12, 2011

    *sigh* Looks like I’ll be reading both books sometime. I will be putting both on my wishlist.

  3. Midnyte Reader
    May 12, 2011

    I’m looking forward to reading this! Thanks for hiding the spoiler!

  4. Melissa (i swim for oceans)
    May 12, 2011

    I’m sold! I heard book one is amazing, and I’m really looking forward to starting the series. Fab review, Savy! 🙂

  5. Larissa {Larissa's Bookish Life}
    May 15, 2011

    Great review Savy!

    Im so loving this series =D

    Team Zach!