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Peril #2
Glow
Book 2 in the YA dystopian Peril series.A Tean and Perilous in love? That's not possible, according to the two races who have been at war for millennia.Meri Marlowe and Kel Douglas believe they have escaped their enemies in London, only to find trouble has come with them. Kel won't be allowed to land on Atlantis and Meri, the heir to the Atlantean throne, refuses to go on without him.When the deadlock is violently broken, both Meri and Kel must find a way to survive the attacks of those who want them dead. Meri digs deeper into Atlantean history for answers while Kel travels far across a climate-stressed France to find his allies.'So now, as skies darken, and the days end, together we glow.'Suitable for fans of the Hunger Games and Starcrossed.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
294 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2017
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About the author
Joss Stirling
39 books2,522 followersJoss Stirling is a British novelist. Her first novel under this name was the internationally successful, Finding Sky, which is followed by five others in the same series entering into the savant world of young people with special powers. Central to the story are the Benedict Brothers, seven talented guys from Colorado.
In a second series, Struck, Joss begins a new world of detective romance. The first three parts are: Struck (#1) and Stung (#2), and Shaken (#3) and Scorched (#4). Joss introduces readers to four new heroes - Kieran Storm, Nathan Hunter, Joe Masters and Damien Castle, who all attention the Young Detective Agency. The first part, Struck, won the Romantic Novel of the Year 2015 in the UK.
Her new series, PERIL, a paranormal love story set in the near future, is out 13 July 2017.
Joss lives in Oxford, England. She is married with three children.
Stirling also publishes under two pen names: Julia Golding and Eve Edwards.
In a second series, Struck, Joss begins a new world of detective romance. The first three parts are: Struck (#1) and Stung (#2), and Shaken (#3) and Scorched (#4). Joss introduces readers to four new heroes - Kieran Storm, Nathan Hunter, Joe Masters and Damien Castle, who all attention the Young Detective Agency. The first part, Struck, won the Romantic Novel of the Year 2015 in the UK.
Her new series, PERIL, a paranormal love story set in the near future, is out 13 July 2017.
Joss lives in Oxford, England. She is married with three children.
Stirling also publishes under two pen names: Julia Golding and Eve Edwards.
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November 23, 2017
The author sent a draft to me in exchange for my feedback, all opinions are my own. This review is a review of the draft and not of the final edition of this book. Once/if I reread it I will obviously update my review.
I liked the first book in this series, Peril. The romance and the characters were okay but they weren't really the thing that pulled me in, it was the world. This series is probably one of the most realistic dystopian series that I have ever read (skipping the Tean and Perilous part) and was my main motivation for wanting to read the draft of the second book.
The second book I would say is as good as the first. The things that I had an issue with in the first book? Still have them with this second one. The things that I enjoyed in the first book? Still enjoy them with this second one. So if you want to know what I in general liked or disliked about this book you should check out my review for book one. In this review I will talk more specific about this book so if you haven't read book 1 (Peril) you shouldn't read this. This is spoiler free for book 2 so if you want to know more after reading book 1 let's go:
First of all, I thought that the beginning was a bit confusing. I read a lot, it has been a while since I read Peril so some details were a bit vague. Because of this I didn’t really understand where Meri and Kel were going. Atlantis but it is not Atlantis... or is it? The way that they were talking about it didn't clear things up at all. Once the boat actually docked I understood that no, it is not Atlantis where they were going but the current capitol of the Teans. There was a lot of talk about the Atlantis ruins too at this point so yes, I understand things now but until chapter 8 it was very confusing.
But what was even more frustrating than the confusion is the trope that is being used/started at the beginning of this book. It is one of my most disliked tropes. It is one that I think is extremely frustrating and I definitely made me roll my eyes and sigh a ton of times. I will not tell you what trope it is because you know... Spoilers... But know that it definitely frustrated me and it made me put the book down a couple of times because I wasn't into it.
Now on to the characters.
I thought that Meri was okay in Peril but in this book I thought that she acted particularly childish when it came to Rio. She literally says that she refuses to step aside and let Rio rule the Teans because she dislikes Rio. No, she does not think he would be a bad ruler... She just... Dislikes him... A good ruler would think about what would be best for her people, not refuse to step aside because *gasp* there is someone who is not nice to her but he has been prepped his whole life to take the throne and he is a bit frustrated with the fact that this nobody who doesn't know anything about Tean culture, history or ruling a kingdom suddenly shows up and takes it from him! Strange right?
And you know what is even more strange?! Imagine, you are at this hidden location away from all your family and friends who, if they know where you are, will come and try to rescue you. Imagine... You ask for a phone and a laptop with internet but you will not allow people to read your messages before sending them... And you have threatened to leave multiple times... It is rather weird that they will refuse you a laptop and phone right?... No Meri, this is not weird at all. Once again, you show how much of a child you still are!
Another complaint that I have about Meri (yes, another one) is that she really should be more understanding about the way Teans view Perilous. Yes, I agree with her opinions and that they should change things. But if she just took 2 seconds to look at it from the other Teans' point of view I think that she would learn a lot from it. And knowing how they think would make it easier to change things. So yeah... I had some issues with Meri in this book.
Now Kel, Kel was okay. I didn't fall in love with him in Peril but I also don't dislike him. He is just okay I guess. He didn't frustrated me most of them time except when he was doubting his feelings about Meri. I understand that he can do that but it seemed a bit quick and easy given how crazy he is about Meri and what he is willing to sacrifice for her.
Now as we all know, frustrating as Meri can be, she is in fact also the last full blood Tean probably out there. There is this test scene in the book where Meri will have to prove that she is who she says she is. This scene... It left me with a lot of questions. First we have this scene which talks all about the blood lines and who Meri's parents are and such. Everyone already knows this and I guess that the author added it to give some information to the reader but if everyone present already knows the information there is no need to talk about it! And I also wonder what would happen if someone who is not a full blood Tean took the test?
Edit: I sent an email to the author and she said that it the bloodlines stuff part of the official procedure and therefore it is included even though everyone already knows the information. Only a full blood (or as close to that as possible) can do the UV zapping thing at full strength.
Despite my issues with Meri and some of the confusion that I felt while reading this book there are also some things that I absolutely loved. Once again the world is amazing, I love how realistic it feels. It is well explained and it feels like something that could happen to us in a number of years. I also like how some of the issues (immigration) are a problem that they have in the future but are also similar to what is happening at the moment in our world. So this book once again gets a big + from that!
For the next book, I really hope that Meri will be acting more like the future ruler she is supposed to be. I also hope that there will be less teen-romance-angst and that we will not have to deal with said trope again.
I liked the first book in this series, Peril. The romance and the characters were okay but they weren't really the thing that pulled me in, it was the world. This series is probably one of the most realistic dystopian series that I have ever read (skipping the Tean and Perilous part) and was my main motivation for wanting to read the draft of the second book.
The second book I would say is as good as the first. The things that I had an issue with in the first book? Still have them with this second one. The things that I enjoyed in the first book? Still enjoy them with this second one. So if you want to know what I in general liked or disliked about this book you should check out my review for book one. In this review I will talk more specific about this book so if you haven't read book 1 (Peril) you shouldn't read this. This is spoiler free for book 2 so if you want to know more after reading book 1 let's go:
First of all, I thought that the beginning was a bit confusing. I read a lot, it has been a while since I read Peril so some details were a bit vague. Because of this I didn’t really understand where Meri and Kel were going. Atlantis but it is not Atlantis... or is it? The way that they were talking about it didn't clear things up at all. Once the boat actually docked I understood that no, it is not Atlantis where they were going but the current capitol of the Teans. There was a lot of talk about the Atlantis ruins too at this point so yes, I understand things now but until chapter 8 it was very confusing.
But what was even more frustrating than the confusion is the trope that is being used/started at the beginning of this book. It is one of my most disliked tropes. It is one that I think is extremely frustrating and I definitely made me roll my eyes and sigh a ton of times. I will not tell you what trope it is because you know... Spoilers... But know that it definitely frustrated me and it made me put the book down a couple of times because I wasn't into it.
Now on to the characters.
I thought that Meri was okay in Peril but in this book I thought that she acted particularly childish when it came to Rio. She literally says that she refuses to step aside and let Rio rule the Teans because she dislikes Rio. No, she does not think he would be a bad ruler... She just... Dislikes him... A good ruler would think about what would be best for her people, not refuse to step aside because *gasp* there is someone who is not nice to her but he has been prepped his whole life to take the throne and he is a bit frustrated with the fact that this nobody who doesn't know anything about Tean culture, history or ruling a kingdom suddenly shows up and takes it from him! Strange right?
And you know what is even more strange?! Imagine, you are at this hidden location away from all your family and friends who, if they know where you are, will come and try to rescue you. Imagine... You ask for a phone and a laptop with internet but you will not allow people to read your messages before sending them... And you have threatened to leave multiple times... It is rather weird that they will refuse you a laptop and phone right?... No Meri, this is not weird at all. Once again, you show how much of a child you still are!
Another complaint that I have about Meri (yes, another one) is that she really should be more understanding about the way Teans view Perilous. Yes, I agree with her opinions and that they should change things. But if she just took 2 seconds to look at it from the other Teans' point of view I think that she would learn a lot from it. And knowing how they think would make it easier to change things. So yeah... I had some issues with Meri in this book.
Now Kel, Kel was okay. I didn't fall in love with him in Peril but I also don't dislike him. He is just okay I guess. He didn't frustrated me most of them time except when he was doubting his feelings about Meri. I understand that he can do that but it seemed a bit quick and easy given how crazy he is about Meri and what he is willing to sacrifice for her.
Now as we all know, frustrating as Meri can be, she is in fact also the last full blood Tean probably out there. There is this test scene in the book where Meri will have to prove that she is who she says she is. This scene... It left me with a lot of questions. First we have this scene which talks all about the blood lines and who Meri's parents are and such. Everyone already knows this and I guess that the author added it to give some information to the reader but if everyone present already knows the information there is no need to talk about it! And I also wonder what would happen if someone who is not a full blood Tean took the test?
Edit: I sent an email to the author and she said that it the bloodlines stuff part of the official procedure and therefore it is included even though everyone already knows the information. Only a full blood (or as close to that as possible) can do the UV zapping thing at full strength.
Despite my issues with Meri and some of the confusion that I felt while reading this book there are also some things that I absolutely loved. Once again the world is amazing, I love how realistic it feels. It is well explained and it feels like something that could happen to us in a number of years. I also like how some of the issues (immigration) are a problem that they have in the future but are also similar to what is happening at the moment in our world. So this book once again gets a big + from that!
For the next book, I really hope that Meri will be acting more like the future ruler she is supposed to be. I also hope that there will be less teen-romance-angst and that we will not have to deal with said trope again.
November 27, 2017
I would like to thank the author for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I think it works well as a sequel, the characters all have really good development and the story carries on from where Peril finished.
Though I found the start at little slow, the action did pick up and I loved how kick ass Meri became. I loved the ethnic diversity and Theo's friends.
I think it works well as a sequel, the characters all have really good development and the story carries on from where Peril finished.
Though I found the start at little slow, the action did pick up and I loved how kick ass Meri became. I loved the ethnic diversity and Theo's friends.
January 28, 2019
This series is amazing. I love Kel and Meri!!!
September 16, 2018
Exciting second book in the Peril series, looking forward to reading book 3!
December 14, 2017
Returning into the world of the Perilous, we get thrown back into the story with Kel and Mari as they take on the world with an attempt to end the hatred and killing between their people. Mari is the heir to the thrown of her people, being the last full blooded one of her kind. Because of her genes, because she can see the rainbow light of Peril, many want to force her to be royalty, or want her absolutely dead. They have a lot to deal with if they want to not only get peace, but survive in the first place.
I think Glow definitely works as a sequel, mainly because it expanded the world and problems being dealt with. I really thought the story picked up at the end and got really exciting. I’m interested to see what the end of the series will hold. I also can’t say I saw the major plot twists comming, and it was a huge surprise to see how (*mini spoiler alert*) quickly the romantic leads were separated at the start of the story. It was a little jarring if I’m honest, since I was just re-aclimating to the story, characters and world. As for the way things ended, can’t say I saw that coming at all. The book also had fairly good character development. I liked Kel and Mari, but I really took a liking to the side characters like the young perilous boy, the bodyguard/driver, Big Ben and the tech-punk best friend. I also liked Theo, but felt for the most part that I didn’t need much narrative from him to get a little bored, since for the most part he does drive the plot along much. All in all, I enjoyed Glow and give it the rating of FOUR AND A HALF STARS OUT OF FIVE!!!
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March 4, 2021
First of all was very excited to receive this book and follow on from where Peril left off. The book flowed very nicely from Peril and went straight into the story making the transition smooth. I was excited to see where this book would lead. Without giving away any spoilers the book took a turn I wasn’t expecting and lead me to believe it was going in one direction for Stirling to play with my emotions and go in another. The development of Meri into the character she becomes in Glow is intense, although I agree with that being the character she needs to be, I feel the development has happened way too fast. She was described to be a very quiet Meri in the beginning of Peril who suddenly has a voice a few pages in to the beginning of this book where she’s fighting everyone off. I have to say my favourite character from this book is Rio, (the last book was Ade so shows that I seem to like a bad boy), but his character seems to have a depth behind the outer shell we’ve seen so far and was not happy in the direction his character went in the end of the book... but saying that he’s still my favourite. The only other criticism I have of this book is the speed at which the book goes. I thought it was very short with a lot trying to be crammed into it. After looking at the book pages it is no less than her other books such as the savant series, so can only put down that the book is written from 3 perspectives. I love that we get all 3 but it does make it hard to go into depth in the storyline, I feel we missed out on a lot of character development because of it. It just made it feel very quick and rushed personally. Having said all that I loved it, couldn’t put the book down and finished within two days, and am very excited for the final instalment!
November 30, 2017
I received a draft of this story in exchange for a fair and honest review of this story.
To start with, I am a big fan of all of Stirlings work, some more than others. And having read her previous novels that while I loved this book, it was not my favourite she has ever released. But going to write all the positives of this novel before the one or two minor negatives.
1. I like how, and with the previous book, that this is set in a world that I could imagine could easily happen in say 30 or 40 years time. The world is flooded, with many areas completely covered in water, there being near constant stormy weather and how it has impacted life ie. Housing is more scarce, boats are a new way of living, young adults have to give an amount of what is essentially community service before going to college. Considering the storms nowadays, if they got bad enough, I could see a version of this taking place. This was basically really good world building.
2. Like with all Stirlings novels, a coupling of two teenagers are our main protagonists and love interests. The story divides from a few different points of view of sorts and Kels, was my favourite. He is a strong, determined and clever character while I have to admit, Meir was not. More on that later.
3. Except Rio, all the side characters I liked. Leah, Meris maid of sorts, gives us great little bits into Tean lifestyle. She is human, yet her family service the Teans as they see them as greater. Also Valerie, Theos(Meris guardian) friend, in the brief periods she appeared she lit up the scene and in an often serious situations she made everything lighter like when Ade had them locked up.
However, Meris constant to change things immediately grew a little thin after a while. Most would know that change happens slowly and with people of such ingrained hatred of each other (the perilous and teans), Meri definitely is biting off more than she should. She is trying to change years and years of grudges in a matter of days, weeks. Also her insistence Kel stay with her grates a little. She basically just seems a little naive.
The story has a great flow though and it never felt as though there were filler chapters or pointless parts to the story. From learning more about how a world half under water now operates to understanding the new groups this has formed (like the no homers who resemble the migrant crisis in Europe right now) and learning about Meris family and the ruling system that operates in Atlantis, this book was very varied. From Atlantis to London to the travels across Europe, all the characters captured your interest in each of their journeys.
If you are already a Joss Stirling fan, you will definitely love this. And if you are new (hi!) there is a very, very, very high chance you will love this too ❤️
To start with, I am a big fan of all of Stirlings work, some more than others. And having read her previous novels that while I loved this book, it was not my favourite she has ever released. But going to write all the positives of this novel before the one or two minor negatives.
1. I like how, and with the previous book, that this is set in a world that I could imagine could easily happen in say 30 or 40 years time. The world is flooded, with many areas completely covered in water, there being near constant stormy weather and how it has impacted life ie. Housing is more scarce, boats are a new way of living, young adults have to give an amount of what is essentially community service before going to college. Considering the storms nowadays, if they got bad enough, I could see a version of this taking place. This was basically really good world building.
2. Like with all Stirlings novels, a coupling of two teenagers are our main protagonists and love interests. The story divides from a few different points of view of sorts and Kels, was my favourite. He is a strong, determined and clever character while I have to admit, Meir was not. More on that later.
3. Except Rio, all the side characters I liked. Leah, Meris maid of sorts, gives us great little bits into Tean lifestyle. She is human, yet her family service the Teans as they see them as greater. Also Valerie, Theos(Meris guardian) friend, in the brief periods she appeared she lit up the scene and in an often serious situations she made everything lighter like when Ade had them locked up.
However, Meris constant to change things immediately grew a little thin after a while. Most would know that change happens slowly and with people of such ingrained hatred of each other (the perilous and teans), Meri definitely is biting off more than she should. She is trying to change years and years of grudges in a matter of days, weeks. Also her insistence Kel stay with her grates a little. She basically just seems a little naive.
The story has a great flow though and it never felt as though there were filler chapters or pointless parts to the story. From learning more about how a world half under water now operates to understanding the new groups this has formed (like the no homers who resemble the migrant crisis in Europe right now) and learning about Meris family and the ruling system that operates in Atlantis, this book was very varied. From Atlantis to London to the travels across Europe, all the characters captured your interest in each of their journeys.
If you are already a Joss Stirling fan, you will definitely love this. And if you are new (hi!) there is a very, very, very high chance you will love this too ❤️
November 30, 2017
So I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of this to review (thanks, Joss), and I have to say, that it really lived up to my expectations.
I will try to say as much as I can without explicitly mentioning any names or giving away any important plot facts, so read on if you want a general feel of the book.
Meri is amazing - which is a given for some, but sometimes I read a book, and find that the protagonist is unrealistic, so to see her flaws and quirks, made her all the more likeable. I will repeat myself - Meri is amazing. You see her growth journey throughout the book as she faces Atlantis alone, and unsure of whom to trust. You feel for her, and want to fight in her corner - so badly.
Favourite character? 100% has to be Theo. I shouldn't have to explain why because he kicks ass and is everything anyone could ever want in a friend and guardian rolled into one. He is cool. No other word fits the bill. We also see a nice vulnerability to him in the opening chapter too that makes him...cooler.
One of the new characters (let's call them LB, so that there are no spoilers), has become my close second favourite. I love LB. LB needs more showing time, and I hope they appear on every page in the next book! There is a sweetness to them, that honestly needs to be cherished in a world filled with Tean/Peril rage, which they strive to fight against in their own way. I want to see if LB wins their battle with...I can't say what with, BUT READ IT AND FIND OUT!
With Meri at Atlantis, we find out more about the Tean/Peril history, and are able to compare the skewed views they have of each other. We also find out something exciting concerning their history, but of course, I will keep silent on that matter. With great difficulty.
Granted, there are a few things that were slightly predictable, but that does not take away from the fact that the overall idea and execution is brilliant and innovative. If you're looking for a fantasy romance, this is the book for you, because you want to know what happens next. I know I did - I read it all in one sitting!
CLIFFHANGERS!!! A true gift and a curse. I hate and love them, and if you couldn't already tell, the book ends on one. And I need to know what happens next. I have to know.
But I have to wait until next Spring for the next book. I can't wait!
Enjoy Glow!
Thanks, The Midnight Writer
I will try to say as much as I can without explicitly mentioning any names or giving away any important plot facts, so read on if you want a general feel of the book.
Meri is amazing - which is a given for some, but sometimes I read a book, and find that the protagonist is unrealistic, so to see her flaws and quirks, made her all the more likeable. I will repeat myself - Meri is amazing. You see her growth journey throughout the book as she faces Atlantis alone, and unsure of whom to trust. You feel for her, and want to fight in her corner - so badly.
Favourite character? 100% has to be Theo. I shouldn't have to explain why because he kicks ass and is everything anyone could ever want in a friend and guardian rolled into one. He is cool. No other word fits the bill. We also see a nice vulnerability to him in the opening chapter too that makes him...cooler.
One of the new characters (let's call them LB, so that there are no spoilers), has become my close second favourite. I love LB. LB needs more showing time, and I hope they appear on every page in the next book! There is a sweetness to them, that honestly needs to be cherished in a world filled with Tean/Peril rage, which they strive to fight against in their own way. I want to see if LB wins their battle with...I can't say what with, BUT READ IT AND FIND OUT!
With Meri at Atlantis, we find out more about the Tean/Peril history, and are able to compare the skewed views they have of each other. We also find out something exciting concerning their history, but of course, I will keep silent on that matter. With great difficulty.
Granted, there are a few things that were slightly predictable, but that does not take away from the fact that the overall idea and execution is brilliant and innovative. If you're looking for a fantasy romance, this is the book for you, because you want to know what happens next. I know I did - I read it all in one sitting!
CLIFFHANGERS!!! A true gift and a curse. I hate and love them, and if you couldn't already tell, the book ends on one. And I need to know what happens next. I have to know.
But I have to wait until next Spring for the next book. I can't wait!
Enjoy Glow!
Thanks, The Midnight Writer
December 2, 2017
I absolutely loved this book. So much so I read it all in one sitting! I hadn’t read the first one but I found that I wasn’t really confused at any point because anything that happened in the previous book was explained really well.
Meri was definitely my favourite character; I loved how strong, intelligent and capable she was. Even though she was thrown in this new and terrifying hidden world she remained graceful, sensible and powerful even though she was really confused and scared on the inside. I’ve just started watching Game of Thrones I’ve just finished the last episode of season 3 😭 (I know I’m late to the party haha) and Meri reminds me a lot of Daenerys and how she quickly stepped up and became a leader despite never having done that before.
I really liked the parts of the book where it showed Meri arriving to the city and discovering how it works etc. Reminds me of Harry arriving at Hogwarts and I really like how it feels as though we are right there with her.
I also really like how Kel and Meri trust each other and don’t jump to conclusions.
Overall I really liked the book. It’s exactly the kind of story I love to read.
Meri was definitely my favourite character; I loved how strong, intelligent and capable she was. Even though she was thrown in this new and terrifying hidden world she remained graceful, sensible and powerful even though she was really confused and scared on the inside. I’ve just started watching Game of Thrones I’ve just finished the last episode of season 3 😭 (I know I’m late to the party haha) and Meri reminds me a lot of Daenerys and how she quickly stepped up and became a leader despite never having done that before.
I really liked the parts of the book where it showed Meri arriving to the city and discovering how it works etc. Reminds me of Harry arriving at Hogwarts and I really like how it feels as though we are right there with her.
I also really like how Kel and Meri trust each other and don’t jump to conclusions.
Overall I really liked the book. It’s exactly the kind of story I love to read.
December 1, 2017
Amazing book! After reading Peril, the first book in the series I couldn't wait to get my hands on the next instalment and Stirling definately did not dissapoint!! She continues with the story of Meri and Kel on their journey to Atlantis, the hometown of the Teans and Perilous and brings back some of the old favourite such as Theo and Sadie as well as the introduction of new characters like Leah and Bernard.
It wasn't all plain sailing for Meri and Kel with some very cunning twists and turns and some definate surprises in store which kept me turning pages and meant I could not put this book down. Any fans of Stirlings savant series will love this slightly more mature series of YA novels.
n.b. I would like to thank Joss Stirling and her publishing team for allowing me the chance to read an early draft if this book - this however did not impact my review and this is a totally honest review.
It wasn't all plain sailing for Meri and Kel with some very cunning twists and turns and some definate surprises in store which kept me turning pages and meant I could not put this book down. Any fans of Stirlings savant series will love this slightly more mature series of YA novels.
n.b. I would like to thank Joss Stirling and her publishing team for allowing me the chance to read an early draft if this book - this however did not impact my review and this is a totally honest review.
October 19, 2024
Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great Read
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In Chapter 15, the following is quoted:
"Whoever is telling you otherwise can go shake their ears.’
Leah giggled. ‘What did you say?’
‘Useful Shakespearian insult. Ask Ben. It’s one of his favourites."
It actually appears n the book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Mark Twain uses the phrase to convey Huck’s frustration with Jim’s superstitions. In addition it is used more currently in the movie "The Karate Kid," where Mr. Miyagi uses the phrase to tell Daniel to stop making excuses and take responsibility for his actions.
I would be interested to know which of Shakespeare's play's I missed this idiom being used. After all, I personally enjoy idioms, especially dated ones.
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great Read
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In Chapter 15, the following is quoted:
"Whoever is telling you otherwise can go shake their ears.’
Leah giggled. ‘What did you say?’
‘Useful Shakespearian insult. Ask Ben. It’s one of his favourites."
It actually appears n the book, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Mark Twain uses the phrase to convey Huck’s frustration with Jim’s superstitions. In addition it is used more currently in the movie "The Karate Kid," where Mr. Miyagi uses the phrase to tell Daniel to stop making excuses and take responsibility for his actions.
I would be interested to know which of Shakespeare's play's I missed this idiom being used. After all, I personally enjoy idioms, especially dated ones.
November 30, 2017
I received a draft from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Glow is the second book in the Peril trilogy.
I enjoyed the book a lot, especially because of very realistic world depiction.
The main characters are relatable and interesting. I liked seeing both points of view. They are also very human despite their powers: they make mistakes and take bad decisions, but they learn from them and do their best to make things right. I loved how Meri grows and takes charge in this book.
There was also lots of action and twists. I didn't want to put it down.
Glow is the second book in the Peril trilogy.
I enjoyed the book a lot, especially because of very realistic world depiction.
The main characters are relatable and interesting. I liked seeing both points of view. They are also very human despite their powers: they make mistakes and take bad decisions, but they learn from them and do their best to make things right. I loved how Meri grows and takes charge in this book.
There was also lots of action and twists. I didn't want to put it down.
March 14, 2018
Brilliant
what an absolutely amazing read. Love all the characters in this series. so easy to get involved and lose time when reading these. Can not wait for the next instalment.
what an absolutely amazing read. Love all the characters in this series. so easy to get involved and lose time when reading these. Can not wait for the next instalment.
May 7, 2020
4.5 Stars
November 5, 2018
I got a draft on the book in exchange for a honest review.
I liked the first book a lot, and I liked both the world and the characters in the book. I think this book worked well as a sequel and picked up nicely after Peril.
I loved to see the relationship between Meri and Kel grow and see how they both grew with the challenges that they both faced. One of the things I loved the most was to see how much kick ass Meri became in this book.
The story took some turns I did not see coming, but it was really fun to read the story and see where it took you.
I liked the first book a lot, and I liked both the world and the characters in the book. I think this book worked well as a sequel and picked up nicely after Peril.
I loved to see the relationship between Meri and Kel grow and see how they both grew with the challenges that they both faced. One of the things I loved the most was to see how much kick ass Meri became in this book.
The story took some turns I did not see coming, but it was really fun to read the story and see where it took you.
December 1, 2017
I really want to thank the author for sending me the draft/advanced copy of Glow. This book was an interesting sequel; I think it works very well as a trilogy. The characters are very human, but at the same time they’re made of fantasy and it is truly enjoyable. Meri grew up a lot in this book; she learned how to be confident so she can become a real leader. I liked Rio’s character, and I loved the Latin vibes that this book gives. My only problem was how short the book was, but it’s so easy to read that you can’t keep your eyes off the book! And that’s the purpose of a book, to make to you keep reading and reading. The plot it’s great, it totally blew my mind and I didn’t expect it at all.
If you’re fan of other Joss Stirling’s books, then you will like this trilogy, and I highly recommend it!
If you’re fan of other Joss Stirling’s books, then you will like this trilogy, and I highly recommend it!
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