Shimmer

Wicked Woods #2

by Kailin Gow

In the small charming resort town known as Wicked, MA, lies an age-old secret. Newcomer Briony Patterson, who has recently lost her parents and younger brother, will soon to find out what it is...

Winner Best Horror Fiction - 2011 International Book Awards

The Wicked Woods

Wicked   Available Now.
Shimmer (Wicked Woods #2): Available Now
Silver (Wicked Woods #3): Available Now
Silence (Wicked Woods #4): Available August 23, 2011
Sight (Wicked Woods #5): Available 2012

Genres: Young Adult, Vampires, Paranormal Romance, Paranormal, Fantasy, Werewolves, Young Adult Paranormal

156 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

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Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.

Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.

She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.

Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.

She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.

She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.

Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.

She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.

Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.

In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.

Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.

Reviews

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow! I am loving this series so far. The ending was quite unexpected and left me shocked! Someone has betrayed the slayers society and I am floored! Throughout this book there are many complications with the war between humans, vampires, and werewolves going on. Also, for Briony as well who is doing so much. But all she wants is to live a somewhat still normal life and I feel sorry for her. She has got to be so stressed with school, being in a play, doing her slayer duties, working at the diner, and also having two sorta boyfriends which ticks me off. I wish that Briony would just choose either Fallon or Kevin and move on. I know it's hard for her because Fallon left and they never really broke up. But Fallon couldn't expect her not to fall for another guy while he's gone. It seems like she chose Kevin, but we just never know with this girl. She does have good character development though. She went from being the snobby popular girl to a badass slayer which I think it's pretty awesome. But she needs to grow in the relationship department. There are a lot of twists and surprises in this book and I can not wait for more since I have the whole series!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shimmer is the second book in the new YA paranormal romance series Wicked Woods by Kailin Gow. What a follow up to an addicting new series. Everything goes wrong for the Preservation Society, and Briony becomes the target of the most powerful evil in Wicked Woods. She finds out what happens to her family which causes her to question her destiny and obligation to Aunt Sophie. Lots of twists and turns, Briony's love life heats up, too between the Dante Brothers, Fallon and Kevin. Now I'm completely Team *sexy* Kevin. I am hooked on this new series and can't wait for Silver. Silver, book 3, is out July 2011.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shimmer
Wicked Woods series book 2

Beware the woods. Shadows lurk and disappear. Howls and teeth abound in the night. Nothing is what it seems.

Briony , a slayer in training , is still caught up in a love triangle. The sensitive vampire Fallon and his muscle bound werewolf brother Kevin are still vying for Briony attentions.Tensions escalate between the vampire 's and werewolf groups , a battle ensues. Trusted relationships will be broken in this book. It seems Aunt Sophie has a secret... hmmm ?What could it be.?

This is a action packed 2nd book in the series and I loved it ! Great fun.

[Brooke Kang · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shimmer is the action-packed and heated romantic follow-up to Wicked Woods. So much happens in this second book, with twists and turns, amazing new characters and new discoveries. Briony discovers what happens to her family. Her relationship with one of the brothers gets sizzling hot. Not graphic, though, but Gow knows how to bring on the heat and still keep it mature teen/YA. What an ending! Shimmer is a must-read.

[Jodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second in the Wicked Woods series and just as fabulous as the first! Action packed and very heated, I couldn't put it down!
With Kevin and Fallon brooding with each other and lusting over Briony it definitely makes things interesting! Briony finally learns the truth about her family from her brother, and an ending you definitely won't see coming!

[Esther · Rating 2 out of 5]

Dropped this series because it lacked depth. Loved the idea and world seemed interesting but was not very logical. The general story was likable but I had a hard time being drawn in. Events and decisions made by the characters didn't make sense. Hated the love triangle and Briony seemed to switch in seconds with no reason and no emotion. Came across as unlikable. Emotions switched from one extreme to another and then all of a sudden didn't matter? Previous horrible acts are suddenly forgiven. It didn't make sense and I struggled to continue reading.

[Laura's Book Addiction · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shimmer is a fantastic follow up to wicked woods and was so glad that both good released at the same time. Shimmer picks up stright off from where wicked woods finished. The action starts stright away and is non stop til the end. It just pulls you in from the 1st page and held me til the last page. Briony is still an amazing chacater. I can't wait to see what the happens for her in silver the 3rd book as the ending of the this book hints at what briony could be capable off and makes for a promising 3rd book. Pietre is still as evil as ever which is why I think I like him as a badie. I loved the intro of Josh the werewolf king and really want to read more about him and his brothers and sister. Also meeting brionys brother Jake was a great extra. With brionys trying to decide between Kevin and Fallon I am still team Kevin as I was in wicked woods but I would have loved Fallon to have had more page time in this book. All in all an awesome book and I am waiting with my breath held to find out what will happen in silver book 3 to be released in July 2011.

[Brittany · Rating 2 out of 5]

Shimmer is the part two to the spine tingling 1st book Wicked Woods by Kalin Gow.And the story immediately picks. Up right where the last one left off with alot of the same characters which is something I did like about the story, However there was alot of things that I didn't,1. The story was a slow starter. Meaning to say that the main parts didn't really pick up until the middle of the book . 2. The love triangle thing between Kevin & Fallen & Briony in my opinion is just unnecessary. The story could do better without that element because the love that Briony(MC) feels for either boy doesn't seem genuine. It comes across like lust more than real love so cut that out of the story and it would be fine. 3. The setting some how the setting lost its creep appeal from book 1 to book 2. The town of Wicked seemed less spooky and more hugs and kisses. *making a disappointed face right now*.  And the whole werewolves and vampires have a war thing is a little played to death.

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[Sandra Pulliam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sad to say book two was not nearly as good as the first book. I think what really bothered me was one this love triangle. So over the same love triangle situations. Girl + Vampire + Werewolf = BORING! I also was a little confused with the timeline. She made it seem like they had been hiding out for weeks when actually it ended up being over night. Same thing when they were at the werewolf kings place. I think maybe my mind was on other things so maybe I missed something and it just wasn't gripping enough for me to reread it and figure it out.

Now it was not all bad (hence the 3 stars). There were times where I was completely glued to my Nook. However, they just didn't last. One chapter would be really good but then the next I would be rolling my eyes and considering skipping ahead.

With all that being said I will get the next book. If it is like the first I will continue on with the series but if it is like the second I will probably give up on it. I'll be hoping for a really good comeback.

[Dominus~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a better one but I don't like how the way they just killed Briony's parents like its nothing. Jake is weird but cool. I like the surprise with Aunt Sophie and Pierta? Pietra? What's the name? Maybe I'll just call him Vamp King since there's the Wolf King.
Another thing I don't like is how Briony kisses Kevin and Fallon like she owns both of them, it's frigging weird. Then I think the author likes Kevin better because she almost always takes Fallon out of the picture. You'll certainly think that Kevin is the end game of Briony if the author keeps doing that. I like it. I love it. Kevin's hottah! (Hotter)
The ending...what what what? The hell is happening? What's the gift Sophie is talking about? And so Sophie was married to Vamp King, hm...I have to know more.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Briony, Kevin and Fallon (ahh the love triangle) not to mentiont he distinct lack of brotherly love between Kevin and Fallon. And Briony what will she do? Now here your guess is as good as mine.

The all manage to escape Peitre then split up Kevin with Briony and Fallon drawing the other vampires away.

Things heat up between Kevin and Briony will the pull back before the edge of no return..

We also see a return of Briony's family at least in part.

We discover Aunt Sophie's secret what she's hidden from Briony.

And we are left at the end of this segment with Briony wandering who betrayed them and Aunt Sophie wondering if she'll live through what's next.

[S.M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This storyline picks up the pace and launches the readers into a delightful twist. The wolves and the hunters learn to work together and we get to see a bit more into the relationship involving Aunt Sophie and Vampire Pietre. Can't wait to see what's so "special" about Briony Patterson. Looking forward to Silver in July.

[Hope York · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book starts off right at the cliff hanger of the first book. When reading a series this is awesome, when the whole series is already out! I hate waiting!! The characters develop a lot more in Shimmer. The second book caught my attention and I will be reading the third for sure. The story is very good maybe a little rushed at times but worth the $4.99 spent on the Kindle version.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

The love triangle is still going, but not as strong in this book. A couple of secrets are unleashed in this story especially with the cliffhanger ending, but I guarantee there are several more to come.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received an early review copy. Review to come.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was better than the first one. Still some cheesy lines here and there. But with the cliff-hanger at the end, I am eagerly anticipating the next book!

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this one since I couldn't sleep last night. The end actually was interesting. I just might read the next when when it comes out this summer just to see what happens.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good. Review to come!

[Brad Sells · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I liked it, I didn't like it as much as Wicked Woods. At least we got to see more of Wicked.

Look for my full review soon!

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far these books keep ending as total cliff hangers!! Glad I got the first three to start so I don't have to sit thinking about the next one!

[Meikstr · Rating 2 out of 5]

After this one...I will NEVER read another kaitlin gow book.
I need actual realistic depth in my books.
Jeeze. Is that so much to ask? I mean that's why authors write. Right?!