I have to admit that I was hesitant at first about reviewing Shimmer because I was told that it was similar to another book that I had previously reviewed and I didn’t want to read another book that was too similar in plot line. However, I was wonderfully surprised and most delighted that I chose to read this book because only on the surface is it similar to the other book. In reality it is much different.

Chandler Raines is 16 and has been on the run with her dad for the past 4 years ever since the murder of her mother. This is book 2 in the Breathe series, but does perfectly well as a stand-alone novel. Some of the supporting characters in this book were the main characters in book one. The main characters in this book are new. Chandler and her dad land in Lafayette, Louisiana. Chandler takes some risks, makes some friends and begins to enjoy life a little. But her past and her lies catch up to her in a giant collision.

Shimmer was such an excellent book! Ms. Dillon had me wondering most of the way through it wondering what Chandler and her dad could possibly be running from. The characters were realistic and down-to-earth. They seemed like real people. The friendships and conversations flow smoothly and have the feel of real relationships of real people.

This was an excellent romance novel too. Plenty of romance, but it was pleasantly clean and sweet. No smut needed! I loved that the characters had a good vocabulary and didn’t need to talk with a lot of expletives either. It made for a fun relaxing read. It’s a book that I would encourage my teenage daughter to pick up and peruse. I’m sure she would enjoy it.

The pacing was excellent in Shimmer. In fact, I didn’t really want to put it down. I did have to however, yet I finished the book in two days because I read it every moment that I could. The action was fast-moving and exciting too.

I would highly recommend Shimmer to anyone whether young adult or middle-aged if they enjoy romantic suspense. This book is a winner! I gave this book 5 stars out of 5!

Thank you to Mark My Words Publicity for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.

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