Glimmer of Deception: An Urban Fantasy Novel
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Release date: December 1, 2021
Print pages: 232
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Initially, she doesn’t take the threat overly seriously, but as there are further attempts, and it appears that the person trying is not going to stop, Emory and his Brethren, start to become more involved, along with Hes and Amber.
It doesn’t take long befor...
Initially, she doesn’t take the threat overly seriously, but as there are further attempts, and it appears that the person trying is not going to stop, Emory and his Brethren, start to become more involved, along with Hes and Amber.
It doesn’t take long before they discover that things are a lot more sinister than they first thought.
This is a deeply complex story, one in which Harris has intertwined all of the major and minor players from throughout the series so far in what is to be a pretty epic end to this part of the series.
I don’t want to give too much away, but Jinx must face some the challenges that led her parents to their deaths, and to find the person who killed them, she is going to have to face some exceptionally power people.
This is actually a difficult book to review without giving too much away, as there is so much that happens, but it is such a detailed and in-depth storyline. The character work is exceptional, as it has been throughout the series. In this fourth book though, Harris has really developed her characters and fallen into the groove of each of them. Jinx is such an easy character to read, so effortless and so much fun. She has a wicked sense of humour, and as a truth seeker, an intense passion for the truth and to understand things. It gets her into trouble a lot, but it also equally gets her out of it (Or she has the Prime of all Magical Creatures to help her otherwise!!) There are some truly cutting moments in this book, as a Dad, I felt my heart break for Jinx in this book, but at the same time, I had to put it down to as I was laughing so hard at other times. From the moment you start reading, Harris takes you on a thrill ride, and you just can’t put this book down.
There are so many brilliant characters in this book, Manners is one of my favourites, Lucy is brilliant (can’t wait for the new series!), Nate, Emory of course, and so many others. I do warn you though, don’t get too attached to everyone.
There are just so many wonderful characters in this book (new and old), it is hard to mention all of them.
As with the other books, the world-building (realm-building?), continues to be outstanding, it has been a true highlight in this series. Harris has created a stunning realm, and just made it her own. This book continues to grow with new and wonderful creatures, but those that she has already added are just amazing, and bring her world to life with so much magic. As I have said in other reviews, she has kept with some of the older tropes, but also added to some of the magical creatures to make them her own, making this story a lot of fun to read. The magic system is something unique and a bit different, but it is the individuality of each of her creatures and beings that is really fun. And of course, then there is Glimmer (but you can read about that!)
This is an epic series that once you start reading, you can’t put down, you find yourself getting totally absorbed in the characters, and their lives, and wanting to just read more. This is an Urban Fantasy, crossed with a Mystery/Thriller, with a lot of humour, all of it driven by exceptional character writing. At the core of it, is this wonderful story of Jinx, who tells her story like she is just telling you about her day, or talking to you on the phone, and you find yourself laughing, gasping, or solving mysteries along the way (and the odd bit of romance as well!!)
If you like Urban Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery, Action, Romance, just about anything – this has a bit of it, and you are bound to love it. If nothing else, it is worth just reading for the great character driven story and the humour. (There are some wicked one liners in this series!!) Don’t miss this series, it would be a crime.
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With betrayals on the horizon, old friends in question, the Other on the brink of collapse, and a twist NO ONE saw coming, the question that must be asked is: “What would you do for a father’s love and approval?”.
Funny, witty, entertaining, and unpredictable, this fourth stage in "...
With betrayals on the horizon, old friends in question, the Other on the brink of collapse, and a twist NO ONE saw coming, the question that must be asked is: “What would you do for a father’s love and approval?”.
Funny, witty, entertaining, and unpredictable, this fourth stage in "The Other Realm" series is fantastic! Beautifully narrated, engaging, and something that simply cannot be put down/put on pause, this book is a must-listen for any Urban Fantasy reader! Enjoy!
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This book wraps up the overarching storyline of Glimmer but there is a whole new series for Jinx and Emory starting with Challenge of the Court. I would definitely recommend reading Lucy’s series first if you like your timelines to add up and don’t want spoilers! Definitely...
This book wraps up the overarching storyline of Glimmer but there is a whole new series for Jinx and Emory starting with Challenge of the Court. I would definitely recommend reading Lucy’s series first if you like your timelines to add up and don’t want spoilers! Definitely recommend and Alyse Gibbs does a brilliant job as always as Jinx.
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