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Shatter
Young Adult romantic fantasy about a young girl struggling to navigate High School. Through a strange act of magic, she has been born made of glass! Her shy, reclusive lifestyle has help keep her safe, and hide her secret, but that is all about to change.
When the witty, charming new boy in school, Damon Kennedy, falls for her, Tamira must choose between safety, and the chance at a real life. As the relationship grows, so does the danger. How much is she willing to risk for true love? The answer is everything, but will she find it, or will she end up with more than a broken heart?
When the witty, charming new boy in school, Damon Kennedy, falls for her, Tamira must choose between safety, and the chance at a real life. As the relationship grows, so does the danger. How much is she willing to risk for true love? The answer is everything, but will she find it, or will she end up with more than a broken heart?
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2021
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About the author
John Ryland
12 books26 followersJohn Ryland is an author with a unique flare for the macabre. His natural, unencumbered prose and shadowy southern style have made him a fan favorite. He writes poetry, short stories, and novels in Northport, Alabama where he lives with his wife and two sons.
More than a dozen short stories have appeared in journals and publications across the U.S. and U.K. Some of his recent work has been featured in anthologies by HellBound Books, The Great Void Books, and Red Cape Publishing. You can also find his stories in The Chamber Magazine, Bewildering Stories, The Eldritch Journal, The Writers Magazine, Otherwise Engaged, The Ginesko Journal, and others.
His first novel, Souls Harbor, a psychological thriller, was published in 2020. Also published in 2020 was a collection of short stories entitled Southern Gothic. His next novel, Shatter, a young adult dark romance with hints of magical realism, was released in 2021. This was followed in January 2022, by his paranormal thriller, Peripheral. The action-adventure thriller, The Man with No Eyes, was released in March 2022. Also in 2022 came his novellas The Reality of Dreams and The Unkindness of Ravens. His later books include, Peripheral, The Muck, Three Nights at the Jupiter, and A meeting of Consequence.
You can follow him on social media as well as his author website: https://www.gspressbooks.com /
P.S. There is a 17th-century Baptist preacher by the same name. This is not the same John Ryland.
More than a dozen short stories have appeared in journals and publications across the U.S. and U.K. Some of his recent work has been featured in anthologies by HellBound Books, The Great Void Books, and Red Cape Publishing. You can also find his stories in The Chamber Magazine, Bewildering Stories, The Eldritch Journal, The Writers Magazine, Otherwise Engaged, The Ginesko Journal, and others.
His first novel, Souls Harbor, a psychological thriller, was published in 2020. Also published in 2020 was a collection of short stories entitled Southern Gothic. His next novel, Shatter, a young adult dark romance with hints of magical realism, was released in 2021. This was followed in January 2022, by his paranormal thriller, Peripheral. The action-adventure thriller, The Man with No Eyes, was released in March 2022. Also in 2022 came his novellas The Reality of Dreams and The Unkindness of Ravens. His later books include, Peripheral, The Muck, Three Nights at the Jupiter, and A meeting of Consequence.
You can follow him on social media as well as his author website: https://www.gspressbooks.com /
P.S. There is a 17th-century Baptist preacher by the same name. This is not the same John Ryland.
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September 2, 2021
Shatter vs shattered. At the beginning it is Shatter, and at the end, Shattered describes the angst and unexpected outcome.
It is difficult to describe this book and review it without giving away plot. What happened was telegraphed, or if you are a pessimist, you knew it would happen. The author handled the story brilliantly, giving the reader an extremely good story of teenage torment while immersed in the consequences of love. It seemed to evolve to teenage destiny.
From the beginning to the end, there were great writing transitions and visualizations without distracting the reader, and the language worked well, and enhanced the emotions.
I actually had hoped that the magic, which is behind the theme of the story, would continue and give us a different ending---which I can't mention here without revealing what did happen.
It is difficult to describe this book and review it without giving away plot. What happened was telegraphed, or if you are a pessimist, you knew it would happen. The author handled the story brilliantly, giving the reader an extremely good story of teenage torment while immersed in the consequences of love. It seemed to evolve to teenage destiny.
From the beginning to the end, there were great writing transitions and visualizations without distracting the reader, and the language worked well, and enhanced the emotions.
I actually had hoped that the magic, which is behind the theme of the story, would continue and give us a different ending---which I can't mention here without revealing what did happen.
March 14, 2022
In his young adult novel, Shatter, author John Ryland once again proves himself to be a master story teller. This is a story well-suited for all ages, including young teens. The two main characters are fifteen but the plot and exceptional characterization will tug at the heartstrings of readers of all ages. Shatter is a tender love story, sensitive and true to the courage it takes to truly give one’s heart to another. His dialogue is stellar, accurately portraying the conversations of young lovers who are quick with repartee and in awe of the magic of their connection. Ryland sets his scenes vividly, allowing the reader to live within them. Although there are some typos in the Kindle version, this unusual plot, set against normal teen concerns such as bullying and being different, propels this novel into a firm five-star review.
May 16, 2022
disconcerting
I kept waiting for something to happen. Dialogue was excellent. Characters were strong but all they did was moon over each other for 200 plus pages. If the author’s comment at the end had been at the beginning, I would have enjoyed the story more as I would have understood the purpose.
I kept waiting for something to happen. Dialogue was excellent. Characters were strong but all they did was moon over each other for 200 plus pages. If the author’s comment at the end had been at the beginning, I would have enjoyed the story more as I would have understood the purpose.
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