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Shade Me
2 Reviews
(4)
YA
Shade Me series.
This finale to the trilogy begun with Shade Me finds Nikki Kill, who has synesthesia, trying to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death, although her police-detective ally and romantic prospect now suffers from amnesia. Significant suspension of disbelief is required, particularly with the gimmicky synesthesia, but fans of this fast-paced mystery series will be pleased to see loose ends tied up satisfactorily.
Reviewer: Norah Piehl
(4)
YA
Shade Me series.
This sequel finds noir-ish heroine Nikki Kill framed for the murder of Peyton Hollis, her half-sister (and the victim in Shade Me's central mystery). Meanwhile, Nikki's self-destructive tendencies and romantic tension with a young police detective both deepen. The gimmicky focus on Nikki's synesthesia as a crime-solving aid (she sees letters, numbers, and emotions as colors) distracts from a well-constructed mystery.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
2 reviews
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