Jody M. (jodymcgrath) - reviewed Glimmer (The Black Swan Files) (Volume 1) on + 110 more book reviews
Sunny is just like any other teenage girl. She is friendly and likes mango slushes. Her uncle is overbearing, but she is use to that by now. Oh yeah, and she is a girl who has been scientifically experimented on for the last 13 years or so. She is proficient in multiple martial arts, a language whiz and a train covert operative. Not until she meets a boy, Seth, her own age on the base she is not allowed to leave, does she realize that the government isn't keeping her safe; they are keeping her prisoner.
Georgie is a normal girl, at a normal high school, with a normal job at the movie theater. Her and her BFF Britany, are mourning the death of Britany's aunt who worked at Holliwell Military Base and Scince Lab. She had sent a message before she died and now the girls are involved in something that they can't get out of.
Graeme is the son of a prominent senator and a tech whiz. He has the good life. He has a great family -- mom, dad, brother, and an adopted sister and brother too. He couldn't be happier. Then at a country club party he watches a man follow his dad into the bathroom. Seemingly odd, he follows into the bathroom. The man leaves and his dad is fine, but something, like pictures, have been burnt in the sink. Something is going on, and Graeme can't help but try to figure out what it is.
This novel is a wonderful YA book with elements of action, spies, and dystopian all rolled into one. The main character, Sunny is awesome. She is tough and doesn't back down. All of the side characters merge into her world, with a few others as well. They are all written very well and they each bring something new to the story. I especially loved Lena, AKA Milk. She is super smart, witty, and sarcastic. The ending isn't much of an ending. It is left wide open for a sequel that I hope is coming. I feel lost that I don't know what happens next. There has to be a sequel!!!
I highly recommend this book for lovers of YA action, spy or dystopian lovers. This book rocks!
* I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book*
Georgie is a normal girl, at a normal high school, with a normal job at the movie theater. Her and her BFF Britany, are mourning the death of Britany's aunt who worked at Holliwell Military Base and Scince Lab. She had sent a message before she died and now the girls are involved in something that they can't get out of.
Graeme is the son of a prominent senator and a tech whiz. He has the good life. He has a great family -- mom, dad, brother, and an adopted sister and brother too. He couldn't be happier. Then at a country club party he watches a man follow his dad into the bathroom. Seemingly odd, he follows into the bathroom. The man leaves and his dad is fine, but something, like pictures, have been burnt in the sink. Something is going on, and Graeme can't help but try to figure out what it is.
This novel is a wonderful YA book with elements of action, spies, and dystopian all rolled into one. The main character, Sunny is awesome. She is tough and doesn't back down. All of the side characters merge into her world, with a few others as well. They are all written very well and they each bring something new to the story. I especially loved Lena, AKA Milk. She is super smart, witty, and sarcastic. The ending isn't much of an ending. It is left wide open for a sequel that I hope is coming. I feel lost that I don't know what happens next. There has to be a sequel!!!
I highly recommend this book for lovers of YA action, spy or dystopian lovers. This book rocks!
* I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book*