Lately, though, I have been in a reading slump, and nothing has really caught my eye. It gets worse after an icebreaker game leads the unanswered questions of Saskia’s disappearance to resurface. Aussie Author Reading Challenge 2021, Booklover Book Reviews, Aussie Author Reading Challenge 2020: Championing Australian writers & book reviews, My Best Friend’s Murder by Polly Phillips. ^ Not to be confused with Maggie Stiefvater’s bestselling YA fantasy novel Shiver (2009). In Shiver, Allie Reynolds manages to combine the excitement of a clever, compelling story with all the thrills of competitive snowboarding. And I intend to keep it that way. I have NEVER been snowboarding and have no idea about the snowboarding world. by Allie Reynolds ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 19, 2021. * Receiving an advanced review copy from the publisher did not impact the expression of my honest opinions above. Mini review: If you like Lucy Foley, Shari Lapena, or Ruth Ware, then Allie Reynolds' Shiver will be right up your alley! Audiobook Review: Shiver by Allie Reynolds. Contact me! The moment the group arrives at their quarters, though, they realize something is wrong. I am always up for a thriller novel that I cannot put down. Shiver by Allie Reynolds Review. This book got me out of my reading slump. In the past, Milla, Saskia, Curtis, Dale and Brent are all rising stars of the professional snowboarding world. This book goes by pretty fast, even at 400 or so pages. Three Women Disappear by James Patterson Review, Alyssa Embree Schwartz and Jessica Koosed Etting Exclusive Author Interview. As an avid thriller reader, I give this a HUGE 5 out of 5 stars! No one is leaving without the mystery of what happened to Saskia being solved. Shiver, the debut novel by ex-snowboarder Allie Reynolds is an entertaining thriller and locked room mystery set atop a mountain during a snowstorm.Ten years ago six friends, Milla, Saskia, Curtis, Heather, Dale and Brent were as thick as thieves, until one of … Shiver is tale of suspense, deceit and intrigue. Watch my virtual review on my HeyitsCarlyRae YouTube Channel below! The five friends haven’t seen each other for ten years, since the disappearance of the beautiful and enigmatic Saskia. Sunday, January 24, 2021 Permalink. The game reminds them all Le Rocher is the last place they should have agreed to go, but it is too late to do anything about it. SHIVER by Allie Reynolds arrived in a recent adult Once Upon a Book Club book box and I was excited to start reading it right away in spite of a bunch of TBR books calling to me. Happily, I can confirm it is every bit as thrilling and unputdownable as it looks! I was in the mood for a good thriller and thankfully this fit the bill! BOOK RATING: The Story 4 / 5 ; The Writing 4 / 5, ‘A high-velocity, heart-in-your-mouth whodunnit that delivers twists and turns, I absolutely loved it’ – Anna Downes, The Safe Place, ‘Shiver is a tour de force, a truly gripping chiller of a thriller, genuinely impossible to put down and a sensational debut’ – Peter James, Find Them Dead, ‘This suspenseful debut thriller by a former freestyle snowboarder contains both style and substance.’-Kirkus Reviews (starred review), ‘An exciting, twisty page-turner that keeps you guessing all the way to the end.’ — C. L. Taylor, Strangers. Reynolds holds the reins of this clever plot just as tight as her complex ensemble cast are headstrong. When Milla is invited to a reunion in the French Alps resort that saw the peak of her snowboarding career, she drops everything to go. Phew. What I really liked about it was the characters. Book Review: Shiver by Allie Reynolds. Born and raised in the UK, Allie moved to Queensland Australia in 2004. SYNOPSIS: They don't know what I did. Shiver by Allie Reynolds Review. Allie swapped her snowboard for a surfboard and now lives by the beach in Queensland. But there are different ways to win… Who could she trust, back then, and now? Shiver was published last week on Thursday 21st January by Headline and is available in hardcover, audio and digital formats. Book Review - Shiver by Allie Reynolds . But then I read the first chapter, then the next, and the two timelines MADE this book. I have run out of adjectives. Read on for my full review. Also, don’t forget to check out my feature on Feedspot’s Top 100 YA Book Blogs! Narrator Milla is an underdog amidst a fiercely competitive pack. Manhattan Book Review “Allie Reynolds’ aptly named debut Shiver sent chills up my spine! Want to get your book feature? Was she murdered? A suspense is all about the tension in the plotline and the possibility of what can happen. There are other because suspense can be found many genres. The second thing that made this book was the snowboarding storyline. She knocked her debut book out of the park. Secrets come to light about a former member who disappeared. We email our website newsletter to subscribers no more frequently than fortnightly. Leave a Comment on Shiver by Allie Reynolds Review. Who is after them? No one knows because her body was never found. It is the debut novel from Allie Reynolds! Genre: Thriller, Mystery. Fundamentally this is a mystery and I don’t want to give anything away unwittingly so this will be short and sweet. I really loved both and the suspense really ramps up chapter by chapter. There are two storylines (present and ten years ago). They’re used to the dangerous, high-stakes nature of their sport and they thrive in the hyper-competitive atmosphere that surrounds them on the slopes. I absolutely loved Shiver by Allie Reynolds. Shiver by Allie Reynolds is out now.. RELATED: Author Allie Reynolds writes an exclusive piece for Female First to celebrate the release of … Title– Shiver Author- Allie Reynolds Publisher– Headline Books Publication Date- Jan 21st 2021 Comment- I received a free copy of this book from Headline books and Allie Reynolds in exchange for an honest review. By meredithmara March 19, 2021. Genre: Thriller, Drama, Romance, Mystery, Action-Adventure. Allie Reynolds wrote this book if you are or are not involved in the snowboarding world. It was great. I find I know the ending before I am halfway through the book. The same bond they formed when training for a snowboarding competition a decade ago is still present among the group as well as the same darkness, a tragic event that never has been forgotten. It is utterly unique. And I intend to keep it that way. Did she decide to leave on her own? A state of pure excitement awaits the reader in Shiver, the debut thriller from Allie Reynolds. Source: NetGalley. I was not blackmailed by anyone who knows what happened that summer. Mystery suspense, horror suspense, and narrative suspense. Book Review SHIVER by Allie Reynolds. Even more chilling though are some of the personalities at play. To my review. This is going to be a review that doesn’t focus too much on the story itself. But when an icebreaker game turns menacing, they realise they don’t know who has really gathered them there and how far they will go to find the truth. They don’t know what I did. SHIVER by Allie Reynolds, a compulsively readable, superbly entertaining locked-room mystery perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lucy Foley. Subscribe or feel free to browse our newsletter archives. Of course, this book has its own compelling story of its own. — Mari Hannah An absolutely gripping read. Oh my gosh, did I curl up and read! If there is sunshine, I am most likely on the beach reading. Shiver by Allie Reynolds is definitely a MUST-READ in my book!This book is not only an amazing read. They meet up at a ski resort in the French Alps which immediately provokes a flood … This taut and twisty thriller follows five former snowboarding champions trapped in a deserted ski resort, each hiding dark secrets about their shared past that pit them against one another. Five former… friends? Author: Allie Reynolds. I can suspend all kinds of reality for this one. The plotlines haven’t been gripping enough, and I have been really disappointed, especially in the thriller genre. A thriller is all about the protagonist and the villain giving and taking. By checking this, you agree to our Privacy Policy. Share it with me and let me know your thoughts. They don't know what I did. There’s a reunion (of sorts) in the present and then a winter training season ten years … Book review: Shiver by Allie Reynolds. Thursday, 21 January 2021. Further details on how this site manages data can be found in our Privacy Policy. I chose to read and review an eARC of Shiver but that has in no way influenced my review. The group I stayed in touch with, and am still part of today, currently has five members including myself. At first, I was like, no. And I intend to keep it that way. Shiver by Allie Reynolds is a new propulsive locked-room thriller and chilling psychological drama. And I intend to keep it that way. I loved it. The author is a former snowboarding champion and has swapped her snowboard for a pen to great success. Shiver is her debut novel. This website hosts advertising banners and links served by various third-party advertising networks who use cookies to record the performance of that advertising including impressions/ clicks/ actions taken by users of this website, including IP address/ geographic location/ referral page etc. Synopsis They don’t know what I did. Rating: 4.5 / 5. I think it's almost a year since a surprise copy of Shiver by Allie Reymolds arrived from Headline and I would like to thank Jennifer Doyle for sending me a limited edition proof. Shiver by Allie Reynolds, Review: Chilling dramatic thriller I am a beach lover at heart and am thrilled you decided to drop by my blog. Manhattan Book Review “Allie Reynolds’ aptly named debut Shiver sent chills up my spine! Twisty and Chilling: Read our Review of Shiver by Allie Reynolds. Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. I am always up for a thriller novel that I cannot put down. This taut and twisty thriller follows five former snowboarding champions trapped in a deserted ski resort, each hiding dark secrets about their shared past that pit them against one another. Published by Headline on 21st January 2021, Shiver is available for purchase through… This review counts toward my participation in the Aussie Author Challenge 2021 and the 2021 Australian Women Writers Challenge. I raced through this novel’s latter half. This debut is going to be huge. Imagine Agatha Christie set in the Alps and you have Shiver, a spectacularly sinister psychological debut. — Rachel Abbott An intriguing, intelligent, imaginative and immersive thriller. I’m Jo, an Aussie book reviewer. On here I share my thoughts on books, fashion, bikinis, and more. When Milla is invited to a reunion in the tiny resort that saw the peak of her snowboarding career, she drops everything to go. I really enjoyed the endings in both timelines. Affiliate disclosure: Commissions from Amazon.com qualified purchases may be earned as we are an Amazon Associate. In an isolated lodge high up a mountain, amid a looming snowstorm, the secrets of the past are about to come to light. From the characters to the plot to the scenery to the voice to the mystery—Shiver is a homerun. I find I know the ending before I am halfway through the book. Saskia, Curtis’s sister, mysteriously vanished the very day of a competition the group had been training weeks for. Today I am delighted to share my review of Shiver by Allie Reynolds. It centers around a group of snowboarding friends who meet back up after a decade. Series: Stand Alone. Book Reviews Books Featured. Find out more >>. Subscribe to my newsletter and become a VIP Member of the HCR Community! Crazy upon crazy and I live for crazy. The group grew to be very large and we drifted off to a smaller groups. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. Add massive amounts of snow and a spooky, abandoned chalet in the French Alps, and you’ve got the perfect setting for a mystery. Buy Shiver by Allie Reynolds from Waterstones today! Shiver is former professional snowboarder Allie Reynolds’ debut novel and she certainly writes what she knows with great ease and conviction. Her short fiction has been published in magazines in the UK, Australia, Sweden and South Africa. Shiver by Allie Reynolds. With a narrative that alternates between present-day and 10-years prior, she slowly increases the storytelling pace and tension. How far would you go to win? Lately, though, I have been in a reading slump, and nothing has really caught my eye. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I will be rereading this book again. All is gradually revealed but not without some shocking and unexpected twists along the way. This was an amazing debut novel, and I can’t wait to see what Allie Reynolds does next! Title: Shiver. Required fields are marked *, WELCOME BOOKLOVERS! 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