Wrap up slide duology by jill hathaway casey carlisle. Your display name should be at least 2 characters long. A wonderful, intense story, slide had me hooked from the first moment vee slid into someone elses mind. It could have been so much more gripping, but the author did not take us down these dark alleys, favouring an afterschoolspecial feel. 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. 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.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It is also a murder mystery that leaves you guessing until the end. 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. 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. 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 didnt kill herself. Vee suffers from narcolepsy, in other words she goes. Jill hathaways impostor is a stunning sequel that entertains the reader with this unique murder mystery. 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.
Slide is on the short side of ya books, with only around 250 pages. Slide by jill hathaway everyone thinks vee suffers from narcolepsy. Just like the title, the reader can slide into each character and see the plot thicken with each page turn. There are lots of issues that are a part of high school life which are touched upon even if only briefly in slide. For further information about jill hathaway and her books visit. Hathaway has, however, created some strong characters, notably vee herself and her friend rollins. 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. Slide allows the reader to feel empathy for the most surprising of characters. 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 hathaway lives in the des moines area with her husband and young children. The mystery was suspenseful and the paranormal aspect great.
She is also the author of slide, the first book about vee bell. I absolutely loved slide and couldnt wait to dive into impostor. Impostor by jill hathaway overdrive rakuten overdrive. Like the summer months, you go on too long cover story. As i started reading slide, i never expected to slide into a book full of a surprising and captivating storyline. I wasnt expecting much out of slide, but jill hathaway shocked me with a book that quickly captivated my attention.
Hathaway has built a solid set of characters who weave into the story perfectly. So consider imposter an invitation to learn more about the characters and whats behind vees sliding talent. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. Vee has a unique, but interesting conflict that centers around her strange ability.
Mar 01, 2012 as i started reading slide, i never expected to slide into a book full of a surprising and captivating storyline. 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. See the complete slide series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Jill hathaway grew up in iowa and received her ma in literature from iowa state university. Heres a little bit about the main character so youll see what i mean. You do get clues but piecing them together takes some doing, but they are there. The rest of the cast is relatively small, with some fantastically done side characters. Everyone thinks she is a narcoleptic, but in fact she doesnt fall asleep. Where the wake trilogy was gritty, dark with flawed characters, slide was light, easily read, and skimmed around the edges of the difficult. Hathaway guides readers through family turmoil, integrating it well with her murder mystery. With onedimensional characters, poor pacing, and a lot of unrealized potential, i fear that slide is one novel ill be lucky to.
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. Jan 03, 2017 the same concept, similar characters but less profanity. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher 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. Sylvia vee bell is a pink haired sophomore who lives with her constantly absent, pediatric surgeon father and her annoying younger sister. Really surprising is that despite the storys shortness jill hathaway still found time to include deeply emotional affecting issues into it. Jill hathaway s writing was fun, and the flow of the book was good.
Jills writing flows very smoothly from the beginning to the end. Vee is a strong and appealing character, and if the supporting. 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. 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. Jun 21, 2012 i wasnt expecting much out of slide, but jill hathaway shocked me with a book that quickly captivated my attention. Spellcaster by cara lynn shultz, goddess interrupted by amiee carter and slide by jill hathaway. Cousin darwish would not approve if you havent seen aziz ansaris standup, you should. The same concept, similar characters but less profanity. The interactions between characters are believable, especially those between vee and her teachers.
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. A high school english teacher, jill lives with her husband and children in the des moines a. Author jill hathaway, a high school teacher, really captures the toxic environment. Slide was definitely one of my most anticipated books of 2012, and i was so glad to get my hands on it.
During her sleeping spells vee actually slides into other peoples bodies, in the fact that she can. Slide, the debut novel from author jill hathaway, is an exciting new thriller thats different from just about anything else ive read recently. The main protagonist, sylvia, known as vee, has a special power. Slide is an extremely entertaining yet poignant novel. Publisher vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill herself. Slide by jill hathaway failed to deliver on the promise of a creative, unique premise and did little, if anything, to distinguish itself from its peers. Everyone believes vee is narcoleptic, but she doesnt actually fall asleep during these. I had expected something else entirely from the ending, and so i was disappointed a little, but its worth reading for the exciting. Where the wake trilogy was gritty, dark with flawed characters, slide was light. Join facebook to connect with jill hathaway and others you may know. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. With the addition of a sweet romance it was perfectly up my alley. Erin is loud, foulmouthed, an unrepentant lover of trashy movies and believes that champagne should be an every day drink. As far as the world is concerned, sylvia vee bell suffers from a narcolepsy issue where shes.
Jill hathaways writing was fun, and the flow of the book was good. A high school english teacher, jill lives with her husband and children in the des moines area. Where the wake trilogy was gritty, dark with flawed characters. Slide by jill hathaway is a thrilling murdermystery thats a perfect down time read.
Apr 25, 20 slide is on the short side of ya books, with only around 250 pages. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill. 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. 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. 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. I had a lot of fun reading about this new ability and it was really well done. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with its strong heroine and tornadoworthy twists. The story of vee bell continues in this thrilling followup to jill hathaways slide. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with. Slide ebook by jill hathaway 9780062077974 rakuten kobo. The slide book series by jill hathaway includes books slide and impostor. Everyone believes vee is narcoleptic, but she doesnt actually fall asleep during her episodes. Her strengths in her writing is truly attributed to the descriptions that she offers the readers when describing her characters.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read slide. 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. Publisher netgalley add to goodreads buy on amazon.
Mar 23, 2012 slide by jill hathaway is a thrilling murdermystery thats a perfect down time read. 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. The bond between vee and mattie is a tenuous one, holding a strong note throughout the book and. Overall, i really enjoyed the writing and that it was fastpaced.
I always enjoy spotlight upandcoming authors on my gla blog. This novel could have had a more intriguing cover too. I never felt bored, and always wanted to turn to the next page. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truth her sisters friend sophie.
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