Glimmer
by Phoebe Kitanidis
- Percentage of approved critics who have given this book a positive review.
Critic Rating
60%
Critic Reviews: 15
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Reader Rating
66%
Reader Ratings: 40
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Synopsis
Pleasantville meets a paranormal The Stepford Wives in this story of two teens trying to uncover the secrets of a seemingly idyllic town with a dark and twisted past, from Phoebe Kitanidis, the author of Whisper. What if you forgot your identity and had to rely on other people to tell you who you were? And what if to discover your true self, you first had to unravel a mystery so big and terrifying you were not sure you'd survive solving it? When Marshall... more
About Phoebe Kitanidis
Published: April 17, 2012 by Harper Collins
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance. Fiction. 352 pages
- All Critics: 15
- Positive: 12
- Negative: 3
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I Swim for Oceans | 9 Apr 2012
entirely riveted by this fairly obscure gem. I hadn’t heard too much about it, and the hype wasn’t overdone, so I was even more blown away.
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Bookish Novelties | 27 Apr 2012
What a great story, finally something original, refreshing and creepy!
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YA Litwit | 30 May 2012
It had elements of the occult, romance, and a certain Stepford quality to it, but it read like an action packed mystery... If you are looking for a quick, fun, twisted summer read, you need to check Glimmer out! You won't be disappointed!
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Kirkus Reviews | 29 Feb 2012
Discerning readers, though, will notice inconsistencies in the rules of Kitandis’... world... Touches on it all—sex, ghosts, magic and dystopia—but masters none of it.
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365 Days of Reading | 20 Apr 2012
Glimmer is a stellar sophomore novel from Phoebe Kitanidis. Fans of paranormal YA will eat this one up—I know I did!
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Bookshelf Sophisticate Blog | 26 Apr 2012
This was my first experience with Kitanidis' writing, and I must say that I was impressed. She has a way with words and how she shapes her scenes that had me as the reader in a sort of panic to find out what was happening to these people
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Proud Book Nerd | 8 Apr 2012
Glimmer is fantastic, original, and full of surprises. This is a riveting tale about magic, evil, forgiveness, and second chances.
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Once Upon a Twilight | 6 Mar 2012
Although the story was intriguing and had me reading through the pages without wanting to stop, I felt lost and confused most of the time.
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Christina Reads YA Blog | 24 Feb 2012
Kitanidis isn't afraid to make her protagonists struggle. Combine this with the creepy town, the fast pacing, and the inability to predict what exactly came next... and you've got an excellent thriller.
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A Trail of Books Blog | 11 Apr 2012
The description for this alone is what intrigued me to read it and I'm glad that I did. The world Phoebe created was one of mystery and intrigue and lets just say it... amnesia.
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No More Grumpy Bookseller Blog | 21 May 2012
an exciting and interesting premise that Kitanidis pulls off successfully... Fans of mysteries with paranormal twists will love this one.
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Publishers Weekly | 13 Feb 2012
Kitanidis’s elaborate premise requires significant suspension of disbelief, so while there’s no faulting the author’s dialogue or characterizations, skeptical eyebrows will likely remain raised throughout.
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From A to Z Blog | 4 Feb 2012
a fun, fast-paced read, partly because you won’t want to put it down until you’ve figured everything out and know what’s happening. It’s mystifying and thrilling and just a little bit creepy. I definitely enjoyed this wild adventure.
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Michelle Madow | 3 Feb 2012
a fun, fast read that you'll want to finish the day you start because you'll need to know what's going on.
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Luxury Reading | 15 Apr 2012
The plot is the best part of Glimmer, and it’s worth it if you can get around a few flaws. Glimmer is a standalone book, so everything gets wrapped up neatly and I couldn’t find any major loose ends.
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