Jill hathaway grew up in iowa and received her ma in literature from iowa state. The main protagonist, sylvia, known as vee, has a special power. Spellcaster by cara lynn shultz, goddess interrupted by amiee carter and slide by jill hathaway. I keep meaning too, but as much as i would like i cant buy all the books. Second chance sunday slide by jill hathaway andis abcs. Jill hathaway s writing was fun, and the flow of the book was good. Alas, the solution seems to pop out of nowhere, but the back story to the mystery adds real depth. And since i cant buy imposter quiet yet, i thought i would introduce you to or remind you of slide. Everyone believes vee is narcoleptic, but she doesnt actually fall asleep during her episodes. Slide is on the short side of ya books, with only around 250 pages. Dec 24, 2015 jill hathaway grew up in iowa and received her ma in literature from iowa state university. Jill hathaway books list of books by author jill hathaway. Hathaway does a great job keeping the story going, using just enough to let the readers mind take over for the rest.
Whenever high school junior vee bell comes in contact with an object another person has. Slide slide, book 1 by jill hathaway fantastic fiction. When she passes out, she slides into somebody elses mind. So i wanted to like this but, seriously, how is this any different from lisa mcmanns dream catcher series. First hathaway s concept of sliding is brilliant and makes for an interesting beginning to the novel. Anyway, in february the second book to todays second chance sunday, slide, came out and i really need to get it.
Hathaway debuts with a gripping paranormal thriller that takes the concept of empathy to a new level. Jill hathaway grew up in iowa where she graduated from theuniversity of northern iowa. The story of vee bell continues in this thrilling followup to jill hathaways slide. Its not a poorly written series, or a terribly bad collection it falls into the average area. Jill hathaway the story of vee bell continues in this thrilling followup to jill hathaway s slide.
She is also the author of slide, the first book about vee bell. As i started reading slide, i never expected to slide into a book full of a surprising and captivating storyline. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with its. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Feb 21, 2012 making money on a homestead how a hobby farm can help pay for itself roots and refuge farm duration. Slide ebook by jill hathaway 9780062077974 rakuten kobo. Slide was definitely one of my most anticipated books of 2012, and i was so glad to get my hands on it. These books felt like a watereddown version of the wake trilogy by lisa mcmann.
With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Having earned her ba in english education from the university of northern iowa and her ma in. Murder, secrets, fiction, sisters, narcolepsy, psychic ability, high schools, schools, best. I wasnt expecting much out of slide, but jill hathaway shocked me with a book that quickly captivated my attention. Jun 21, 2012 i wasnt expecting much out of slide, but jill hathaway shocked me with a book that quickly captivated my attention. See the complete slide series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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 unwillingly witnessed the horrific deaths of her classmates six months ago. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. 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. Impostor slide, book 2 by jill hathaway fantastic fiction. Vees gift or curse of sliding slipping into the mind of another person and. So consider imposter an invitation to learn more about the characters and whats behind vees sliding talent. Publisher vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill herself. Slide book by jill hathaway half price books marketplace.
Jill hathaway grew up in iowa and received her ma in literature from iowa state university. Slide by jill hathaway pdf free download ebook books library. Mar 08, 2012 hathaway does a great job keeping the story going, using just enough to let the readers mind take over for the rest. Everyone believes vee is narcoleptic, but she doesnt actually fall asleep during these episodes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read slide. I never felt bored, and always wanted to turn to the next page. With a fantastic motive behind the deaths and a beautifully scripted overall plot and play out, slide will be a hit with murder mystery. Apr 24, 2017 there is a marked improvement in jill hathaways writing from the debut to its follow up. She subsequently received her ma in literature from iowa state university and now. A high school english teacher, jill lives with her husband and children in the des moines a. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Jill hathaways writing was fun, and the flow of the book was good.
Jill hathaway lives in the des moines area with her husband and young children. Slide series by jill hathaway meet your next favorite book. Really surprising is that despite the storys shortness jill hathaway still found time to include deeply emotional affecting issues into it. I always enjoy spotlight upandcoming authors on my gla blog. The slide book series by jill hathaway includes books slide and impostor.
Slide by jill hathaway overdrive rakuten overdrive. For another unique paranormal series, joss stirlings books about the benedict brothers starting with finding sky by joss stirling are excellent. Mar 01, 2012 as i started reading slide, i never expected to slide into a book full of a surprising and captivating storyline. A wonderful, intense story, slide had me hooked from the first moment vee slid into someone elses mind. First hathaways concept of sliding is brilliant and makes for an interesting beginning to the. 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. But the novel begins to unwind after the point where vee sees sophies death. 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. The mystery was suspenseful and the paranormal aspect great.
Everyone thinks vee is narcoleptic, but her secret condition is f. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truth her sisters. Skillfully filled with drama and tension, slide is part mystery, part romance, and wholly engaging with its strong heroine and tornadoworthy twists. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Goodreads amazon bn the book depository vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truthher sisters friend sophie didnt kill herself. In a sudden twist of events, slide comes to a heartstopping climax, revealing the killer and the motive behind the murders. Mar 27, 2012 which means a lot of awesome books are coming out today. Slide slide, book 1 by jill hathaway book cover, description, publication history. Publisher netgalley add to goodreads buy on amazon. Read slide by jill hathaway available from rakuten kobo. Vee bell is certain of one irrefutable truth her sisters friend sophie.
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