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Shimmer and Burn Mary Taranta Books

Another grand slam in YA fantasy debuts, Shimmer and Burn is the third release of the year in this genre that I absolutely adored (see also Song of the Current and Caraval). With a unique take on magic and fantasy kingdoms combined with characters you’ll love to, well love (and also hate), this book was such a fun read and I flew through it in record time.

Y’all, I need the sequel. Now please?

First, there’s Faris. Not your typical heroine. She’s tough because she has to be, she steals and lies and fights because she has to. Every action, every decision she makes, there’s a clear reason driving her forward and overall, she’s pretty selfless. Faris puts herself in danger time and again for her loved ones despite the risks. She’s chosen but she’s not the Chosen One. A bit of unlucky genes and she just happens to run into the wrong people. Faris is the kind of girl that you can’t help but root for, the underdog who could rise to greatness.

And then there’s Bryn.

FINALLY a realistic princess who isn’t good at everything, who was pampered based on her station and therefore not prepared to run across the country. Bryn was fabulously ruthless and ambitious, and I couldn’t have loved/hated her more for it. I mean, she’s absolutely a terrible person and definitely full on villain by the end, but I liked her for the role that she played. I don’t think her motivation was as fleshed out as Faris’s but you still basically knew why she was making the calls that she did.

Then there’s North. Who, okay, so his secret I guessed fairly early on BUT it was still a small shock to have it confirmed later on. It’s a fantasy thing but one trope that I happen to quite enjoy. I also liked the way his character acted as a balance between Faris and Bryn. They needed that steadiness to keep moving forward so the three of them (and his apprentice) working together made for a well-matched adventure group. Plus, swoon-worthy magician? Mmm yes.

Clearly there was a LOT of character development but the story was just as good. I’m a sucker for fantasy quests and this one was no different on that front, filled with unsavory characters and increasingly difficult obstacles along the way, complete with a big reveal and cliffhanger to lead into the next book. Except, I didn’t like that cliffhanger because this book isn’t even out yet and I would very much like the next one before the wait drives me crazy!

To be honest, I TOTALLY thought this was a standalone since no series was listed but there’s absolutely no way that it isn’t the first in a series after that ending.

Also, I do want to mention that this isn’t exactly a light fantasy. It drifts into the realm of dark fantasy fairly often and Taranta doesn’t hold back on the blood and gore. But I think that made it better for me, because I felt more immersed in the story.

Shimmer and Burn was a fantastic start to what I see as a highly promising YA fantasy series! If this book isn’t on your radar then you need to fix that ASAP! An absolute must-read!


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Shimmer and Burn Mary Taranta Books Reviews

Hello, Book dragons! So I read this book a while ago and frankly I never reviewed it on this blog so I need to get that right. So I read Shimmer and Burn a few months back, and I have to say I enjoyed it

Now I will be honest but I bought this for the cover and the title. And after those factors took my attention I did read the back of the book. And the summary did seem like something I would enjoy. So let's say this book was a winner in all three categories.

Next, I started to read the book and yeah it caught my attention for a while. But if you have been here for a while or follow me on Instagram you all know I get distracted. So I have to sadly say this book was put downable for myself. I know for myself I put this book down for about a month and a half. And I really had to get myself back into it to want to finish this book. Now this might just be me but I found this book fun but da dull near the middle part of the book where I put it down at. But once I got over that slump the rest of the book was once again high paced read.

So to wrap this up, I say I give this book 3/5 stars. The nock downs for this book was the put downable factor and the fact that it was a bit dull. But if you took those two factors and removed them this book would be high on my list of reads for 2016. All in all, I will most likely read the second book of these series and go from there.

But till next time here at the nook!

E.
Loved it
13 year old daughter absolutely LOVED this book and she can be a tough critic!
Awesome new author! My daughter LOVES this book!
This has to be my favourite read of 2017 so far. It has everything I love fantastic world-building, realistic and multi-layered characters, and strong leads I'm completely invested in. It's dark in all the best ways and I need the sequel NOOOOOWWWWWWW.
Was just skimming for something or my next read and got to the sample of Shimmer and Burn and then couldn’t put it down. Was surprised with how quickly I was drawn into it. The world is quite interesting and the uses of magic are costly for our dear characters which makes I think the next one will be even better now that the foundation for everything has been laid and we are braced for it all. Very good, this one!!! Would recommend to someone looking for a quick read full magic, adventure, some betrayal and of course heart racing uncertainties with every new page.
Another grand slam in YA fantasy debuts, Shimmer and Burn is the third release of the year in this genre that I absolutely adored (see also Song of the Current and Caraval). With a unique take on magic and fantasy kingdoms combined with characters you’ll love to, well love (and also hate), this book was such a fun read and I flew through it in record time.

Y’all, I need the sequel. Now please?

First, there’s Faris. Not your typical heroine. She’s tough because she has to be, she steals and lies and fights because she has to. Every action, every decision she makes, there’s a clear reason driving her forward and overall, she’s pretty selfless. Faris puts herself in danger time and again for her loved ones despite the risks. She’s chosen but she’s not the Chosen One. A bit of unlucky genes and she just happens to run into the wrong people. Faris is the kind of girl that you can’t help but root for, the underdog who could rise to greatness.

And then there’s Bryn.

FINALLY a realistic princess who isn’t good at everything, who was pampered based on her station and therefore not prepared to run across the country. Bryn was fabulously ruthless and ambitious, and I couldn’t have loved/hated her more for it. I mean, she’s absolutely a terrible person and definitely full on villain by the end, but I liked her for the role that she played. I don’t think her motivation was as fleshed out as Faris’s but you still basically knew why she was making the calls that she did.

Then there’s North. Who, okay, so his secret I guessed fairly early on BUT it was still a small shock to have it confirmed later on. It’s a fantasy thing but one trope that I happen to quite enjoy. I also liked the way his character acted as a balance between Faris and Bryn. They needed that steadiness to keep moving forward so the three of them (and his apprentice) working together made for a well-matched adventure group. Plus, swoon-worthy magician? Mmm yes.

Clearly there was a LOT of character development but the story was just as good. I’m a sucker for fantasy quests and this one was no different on that front, filled with unsavory characters and increasingly difficult obstacles along the way, complete with a big reveal and cliffhanger to lead into the next book. Except, I didn’t like that cliffhanger because this book isn’t even out yet and I would very much like the next one before the wait drives me crazy!

To be honest, I TOTALLY thought this was a standalone since no series was listed but there’s absolutely no way that it isn’t the first in a series after that ending.

Also, I do want to mention that this isn’t exactly a light fantasy. It drifts into the realm of dark fantasy fairly often and Taranta doesn’t hold back on the blood and gore. But I think that made it better for me, because I felt more immersed in the story.

Shimmer and Burn was a fantastic start to what I see as a highly promising YA fantasy series! If this book isn’t on your radar then you need to fix that ASAP! An absolute must-read!