Sylvia vee bell is a pink haired sophomore who lives with her constantly absent, pediatric surgeon father and her annoying younger sister. Slide was definitely one of my most anticipated books of 2012, and i was so glad to get my hands on it. A wonderful, intense story, slide had me hooked from the first moment vee slid into someone elses mind. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Everyone believes vee is narcoleptic, but she doesnt actually fall asleep during these. Where the wake trilogy was gritty, dark with flawed characters, slide was light, easily read, and skimmed around the edges of the difficult. With onedimensional characters, poor pacing, and a lot of unrealized potential, i fear that slide is one novel ill be lucky to.
Like the summer months, you go on too long cover story. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with its strong heroine and tornadoworthy twists. The rest of the cast is relatively small, with some fantastically done side characters. Jan 03, 2017 the same concept, similar characters but less profanity. Sep 06, 20 so consider imposter an invitation to learn more about the characters and whats behind vees sliding talent. Read slide by jill hathaway available from rakuten kobo. With the addition of a sweet romance it was perfectly up my alley. Slide allows the reader to feel empathy for the most surprising of characters. Slide is an interesting novel, with some weak plot points, and which should have ditched the mystery element, focusing instead on the characters and their interrelationships. Vees gift or curse of slidingslipping into the mind of another person and experiencing life, briefly, through his or her eyeshas been somewhat under control since she. Jill hathaway grew up in iowa and received her ma in literature from iowa state university. It could have been so much more gripping, but the author did not take us down these dark alleys, favouring an afterschoolspecial feel. I wasnt expecting much out of slide, but jill hathaway shocked me with a book that quickly captivated my attention. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truth her sisters friend sophie didnt kill herself.
A very sympathetic and well rounded central character interacts in a great way with the strong supporting cast of characters. From mattie, vees younger sister who is pretty much the polar opposite of her, to the endearing and swoonworthy zane, hathaway has built a solid set of characters who weave into the story perfectly. I had expected something else entirely from the ending, and so i was disappointed a little, but its worth reading for the exciting murder mystery, and for vee, who i thought was an excellent main character. Jill hathaway provides a fresh, vibrant voice to young adult literature. The main protagonist, sylvia, known as vee, has a special power.
With onedimensional characters, poor pacing, and a lot of unrealized potential, i fear that slide is one novel ill be lucky to remember in a matter of weeks, let alone months. Vee is a strong and appealing character, and if the supporting. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with. A high school english teacher, jill lives with her husband and children in the des moines a.
Slide is an extremely entertaining yet poignant novel. Hathaway guides readers through family turmoil, integrating it well with her murder mystery. I never felt bored, and always wanted to turn to the next page. Slide, the debut novel from author jill hathaway, is an exciting new thriller thats different from just about anything else ive read recently. Author jill hathaway, a high school teacher, really captures the toxic environment. I always enjoy spotlight upandcoming authors on my gla blog. Your display name should be at least 2 characters long. Just like the title, the reader can slide into each character and see the plot thicken with each page turn. Having earned her ba in english education from the university of northern iowa and her ma in literature from iowa state university, she teaches high school english and dual credit courses for des moines area community college. Vee has a unique, but interesting conflict that centers around her strange ability. Slide by jill hathaway is a thrilling murdermystery thats a perfect down time read.
Vees introspective character allows the reader to understand her and the relationships she has with her father, her sister mattie, and with her friends, rollins and sophie. Vee bells gift or curse of slidingslipping into the mind of another person and experiencing life, briefly, through his or her eyeshas been somewhat under control. I had a lot of fun reading about this new ability and it was really well done. Join facebook to connect with jill hathaway and others you may know. Slide by jill hathaway everyone thinks vee suffers from narcolepsy. For those who are interested, slide does have a sequel, impostor, which is due out march, 20. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truth her sisters friend sophie. Everyone thinks she is a narcoleptic, but in fact she doesnt fall asleep. Hathaway has, however, created some strong characters, notably vee herself and her friend rollins. There are lots of issues that are a part of high school life which are touched upon even if only briefly in slide. Publisher netgalley add to goodreads buy on amazon. Hathaway has built a solid set of characters who weave into the story perfectly. Apr 25, 20 slide is on the short side of ya books, with only around 250 pages. Really surprising is that despite the storys shortness jill hathaway still found time to include deeply emotional affecting issues into it.
Everyone believes vee is narcoleptic, but she doesnt actually fall asleep during her episodes. The bond between vee and mattie is a tenuous one, holding a strong note throughout the book and. This novel could have had a more intriguing cover too. A high school english teacher, jill lives with her husband and children in the des moines area. Jill hathaway lives in the des moines area with her husband and young children. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jills writing flows very smoothly from the beginning to the end.
Overall, i really enjoyed the writing and that it was fastpaced. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill. The slide book series by jill hathaway includes books slide and impostor. So consider imposter an invitation to learn more about the characters and whats behind vees sliding talent. Vee suffers from narcolepsy, in other words she goes. Jill hathaway grew up in iowa and received her ma in literature from iowa state. She makes vees unwanted ability seem quite real, but it is the history of family betrayal that finally takes center stage in this aboveaverage mystery. See the complete slide series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Jill hathaways writing was fun, and the flow of the book was good. Erin is loud, foulmouthed, an unrepentant lover of trashy movies and believes that champagne should be an every day drink. The same concept, similar characters but less profanity. She slides into peoples bodies when she touches an object they were emotionally attached to, becoming a helpless observer and leaving her body at risk.
Jill hathaways impostor is a stunning sequel that entertains the reader with this unique murder mystery. Cousin darwish would not approve if you havent seen aziz ansaris standup, you should. Slide is on the short side of ya books, with only around 250 pages. Jill hathaway s writing was fun, and the flow of the book was good. Where the wake trilogy was gritty, dark with flawed characters. Slide ebook by jill hathaway 9780062077974 rakuten kobo. You do get clues but piecing them together takes some doing, but they are there. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill herself. Spellcaster by cara lynn shultz, goddess interrupted by amiee carter and slide by jill hathaway. As i started reading slide, i never expected to slide into a book full of a surprising and captivating storyline.
For further information about jill hathaway and her books visit. Whats so enjoyable about slide is that it combines multiple genre aspects, making it appealing to readers of mystery and contemporary, while at the same. Mar 01, 2012 as i started reading slide, i never expected to slide into a book full of a surprising and captivating storyline. A uthor jill hathaway, a high school teacher, really captures the toxic environment of backstabbing mean girls, philandering teachers, sadistic administrators, and jock sexual predators, all through the eyes of a smart, odd, pinkhaired teen whos doing her best to keep herself and her family safe.
Heres a little bit about the main character so youll see what i mean. She is also the author of slide, the first book about vee bell. During her sleeping spells vee actually slides into other peoples bodies, in the fact that she can. It is also a murder mystery that leaves you guessing until the end. Wrap up slide duology by jill hathaway casey carlisle. Book report for slide slide book 1 by jill hathaway.
Impostor by jill hathaway overdrive rakuten overdrive. Whats so enjoyable about slide is that it combines multiple genre aspects, making it appealing to readers of mystery and contemporary, while at the same time. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read slide. Jul 12, 2012 even though its only 250 pages exactly, hathaway manages to have you embroiled in the plot, invested in the characters and intrigued as to what is going to happen within the first chapter. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As far as the world is concerned, sylvia vee bell suffers from a narcolepsy issue where shes.
Jun 21, 2012 i wasnt expecting much out of slide, but jill hathaway shocked me with a book that quickly captivated my attention. The interactions between characters are believable, especially those between vee and her teachers. Where the wake trilogy was gritty, dark with flawed characters, slide was light. The mystery was suspenseful and the paranormal aspect great. I had expected something else entirely from the ending, and so i was disappointed a little, but its worth reading for the exciting. Her strengths in her writing is truly attributed to the descriptions that she offers the readers when describing her characters. Mar 23, 2012 slide by jill hathaway is a thrilling murdermystery thats a perfect down time read. It looks as though there will be a slide series, so i am definitely looking forward to more from jill hathaway and the lovely vee. The story of vee bell continues in this thrilling followup to jill hathaways slide. Publisher vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill herself.
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