Shadowlands (Shadowlands #1)Author: Kate Brian
Publisher: Hyperion, 328 pages
Publication Date: January 8, 2013
From Goodreads:
Rory Miller had one chance to fight back and she took it. Rory survived and the serial killer who attacked her escaped. Now that the infamous Steven Nell is on the loose, Rory must enter the witness protection program. Entering the program alongside her, is her father and sister Darcy. The trio starts a new life and a new beginning leaving their friends and family behind without a goodbye.
Starting over in a new town with only each other is unimaginable for Rory and Darcy. They were inseparable as children but now they can barely stand each other. As the sisters settle in to Juniper Landing, a picturesque vacation island, it seems like their new home may be just the fresh start they need. They fall in with a group of beautiful, carefree teens and spend their days surfing, partying on the beach, and hiking into endless sunsets. Just as they’re starting to feel safe again, one of their new friends goes missing. Is it a coincidence? Or is the nightmare beginning all over again?
Review:
Ok, so I thought this was going to be a normal thriller type YA about a girl who is being chased by a serial killer. I was so wrong. I don't know if I can really say much about this book without spoiling it, but let me just tell you, it was amazing. I'm reading it and I know something weird is going on because Juniper Landing is just not right. The people and the things that happen are just so strange. It's fast-paced and twisty and mind-bendy. I read a review where the person figured out the ending way early, but not me. This was me:
Posted by: Pam
Ahhh, you've got me so curious! But I must be strong and not read the spoiler discussion *bites nails*
ReplyDeleteDefinitely don't read the spoiler discussion before reading the book, it will definitely ruin it for you. I really enjoyed this book because it ended up being so different from what I was expecting--I love that! ~Pam
DeleteYeah this was pretty much my exact reaction. :)
ReplyDeleteI was definitely shocked, I totally didn't see it coming. ~Pam
DeleteHaha this sounds awesome! Also, I love serial killer books, so serial killer mystery + weird town that is Neil Patrick Harris gif-worthy? Sign me up!!!
ReplyDeleteSara at The Page Sage
It was definitely different than what I was expecting. I would recommend, although now I've built it up so hopefully you won't be disappointed! ~Pam
DeleteOh, wow. I hadn't heard of this book before, and now I am definitely keen to read it! I love twisty books that leave me guessing. It makes it much more fun to read :D
ReplyDeleteChiara @ Books For A Delicate Eternity
I agree. And the good thing about this book is that when you think about it later, there are clues throughout the book. I actually went back through it a little bit, thinking about it, and then I felt like...oh, that's why this happened or that happened. So it's not like the author keeps you completely in the dark and then just springs something merely for shock value. ~Pam
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