Smart and sassy Abby Grace is a seventeen-year-old with a talent for getting out of trouble. Sent to repair the lives and loves of teenagers on the...
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Nov 23, 2011
Lisa
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In just two words: fun and refreshing. Borrowing Abby Grace is the first episode of what will be a fast-paced and exciting series. After returning to consciousness in the back of a van without any memories, Abby discovers she's a Shadow. Waking up in a new body every few days, she must fix a large aspect of that person's life, otherwise she'll be trapped in the body forever. Gripping storyline, am I right? I've never read an episodic se More...
In just two words: fun and refreshing. Borrowing Abby Grace is the first episode of what will be a fast-paced and exciting series. After returning to consciousness in the back of a van without any memories, Abby discovers she's a Shadow. Waking up in a new body every few days, she must fix a large aspect of that person's life, otherwise she'll be trapped in the body forever. Gripping storyline, am I right? I've never read an episodic se More...
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Jan 29, 2012
Paula
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When I was approached by Kelly Green to read and review her new series, I wasn't too sure what to expect and when I started reading with "The Shadow" , I was hooked - I love these type of stories , in a way it reminded me of a softer and more realistic version of Breanna Yovanoff's "The Replacement" or Carol Snow's novel "Switch".
In "The Shadow" , we discover as Abby Grace wakes up in the back of a van - it seems that she has been abducted and More...
In "The Shadow" , we discover as Abby Grace wakes up in the back of a van - it seems that she has been abducted and More...
Jan 21, 2012
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Jan 17, 2012
Sierra
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I think that, immediately, the first thing that jumped out at me about this first little "episode" was the writing. Now, I've read tons of authors, tons of styles of writing, and I have to say that I enjoyed Kelly Green's writing. It isn't clueless--you know what I mean. The authors who write just to write, and have no sustenance? No, none of that here (well, yes, there is sustenance. God, I'm confusing myself!). The writing flowed easily and felt real--it wasn't faked, nor did it ha
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Jan 08, 2012
Mary
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When Abby wakes up in the back of a van with no memory of how she got there, she reacts without thinking and escapes from her masked captors She finds herself in a home she's never seen with a father she doesn't know being asked about a brother she can't recall. As if that's not freaky enough, when she looks in the mirror, she doesn't look like the girl in the pictures who she is supposed to be. What is going on? A guy named Will appears who te More...
When Abby wakes up in the back of a van with no memory of how she got there, she reacts without thinking and escapes from her masked captors She finds herself in a home she's never seen with a father she doesn't know being asked about a brother she can't recall. As if that's not freaky enough, when she looks in the mirror, she doesn't look like the girl in the pictures who she is supposed to be. What is going on? A guy named Will appears who te More...
Dec 07, 2011
Kelley
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Title: The Shadow: Borrowing Abby Grace (Episode 1) and Girl Steals Guy (Episode 2)
Author: Kelly Green
Publisher: Back Lit Fiction
Publication Date: 2011
Source: Author/Publisher (Received copy of books in exchange for honest review)
Cover: I completely dig them. They catch your attention and make you go “hmm?” And isn’t that just what every cover is supposed to do? I approve.
Genre: YA Episodic Mystery. You get a complete little mystery in every episode, from More...
Author: Kelly Green
Publisher: Back Lit Fiction
Publication Date: 2011
Source: Author/Publisher (Received copy of books in exchange for honest review)
Cover: I completely dig them. They catch your attention and make you go “hmm?” And isn’t that just what every cover is supposed to do? I approve.
Genre: YA Episodic Mystery. You get a complete little mystery in every episode, from More...
Nov 28, 2011
Tiffany
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Abby wakes up in the back of a van with no memory of who she is or how she got there. After concluding that she has been kidnapped, Abby rolls out of the moving van, landing in a park. The police are called and Abby finds out that she is part of a family, a mom, dad and a little brother (who was also kidnapped). She also meets Will, a handsome ghost who explains that Abby has been placed in this body to help recover the little brother. But she only has a day.
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Nov 12, 2011
Ashelynn
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This review also appears on Gypsy Book Reviews.
Borrowing Abby Grace is a fast read. Barely forty-seven pages, so if you’re looking for a good read, I would definitely suggest this one for you.
But first, I need to talk about the voice: It’s written in a passive voice. Instead of “I sighed…” it’s written as “I found myself letting out a heavy sigh…” There’s an overuse of “which” like “I looked at my wrists, which were tied together with some kind of tape…” And it’s always w More...
Borrowing Abby Grace is a fast read. Barely forty-seven pages, so if you’re looking for a good read, I would definitely suggest this one for you.
But first, I need to talk about the voice: It’s written in a passive voice. Instead of “I sighed…” it’s written as “I found myself letting out a heavy sigh…” There’s an overuse of “which” like “I looked at my wrists, which were tied together with some kind of tape…” And it’s always w More...
Nov 07, 2011
Kristan (Lost Amongst the Shelves)
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Could you imaging waking up, in the back of a moving van, with no recollection of who you are or how you got there? Terrifying, right? This is the case for Abby, a teenage girl with a very interesting secret. Abby is a Shadow, a being capable of entering another's body and literally taking over in order to solve that person's disasterous dilemmas. In this first story of the Abby Grace eseries, Abby finds herself in the process of being kidnapped and must struggle not only to save herself, but fi
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Oct 29, 2011
Tammi
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Episode one is where you are first introduced to Abby Grace and where she learns that she is a Shadow. This is where she “borrows” people’s bodies in order to help them solve their problems. The story begins with Abby waking up in the back of a van. She is confused as to where she is and who she is. She doesn’t even remember her own name. She is living the life of Brooke, the girl whose body she has taken over, but when she looks into the mirror, she sees Abby. After surviving the daring
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Oct 21, 2011
Christine
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his was a fun, yet quick read. The action starts off right away, when we meet the main character as she wakes up in a van being driven by people in ski masks. She has absolutely no memory of who she is or what has happened to her, yet she can tell that she shouldn't be in this van and begins making escape plans. Her adventure continues when she meets a father she doesn't recognize and then the mysterious Will who explains that she is a Shadow. While she is Abby Grace, everyone around her sees he
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Oct 03, 2011
Maria
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When we meet Abby she is waking up in a van, with her hands duct taped and two hooded people in the front. She doesn't know how she got there and can't remember anything past this moment. She escapes by the skin of her teeth and eventually is returned home, or to a place she is told is her home. Her father is happy to see her and she finds out she has a brother who was also kidnapped and the police are still looking for him. She tells the police what she remembers and eventually heads upstairs s
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Jan 04, 2012
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I have a few things to say about this book. (There is a voice inside my head that says, good, that's what this review is for. Shut up, voice.)
I think the plot of The Shadow is completely original, and if you're like me and you're getting a bit tired of typical paranormal books, you may want to pick this one up. Reading this book requires a lot of suspension of disbelief. You know how they randomly break out into song on Glee or in High School Musical? That disbelief is like, multipli More...
I think the plot of The Shadow is completely original, and if you're like me and you're getting a bit tired of typical paranormal books, you may want to pick this one up. Reading this book requires a lot of suspension of disbelief. You know how they randomly break out into song on Glee or in High School Musical? That disbelief is like, multipli More...
Nov 10, 2011
Nicole
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I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I started “Borrowing Abby Grace”. Given the description of the story and the short length, I couldn’t help but wonder if the author would be able to successfully tell the story [within 47 pages] without rushing it too much. I was happy to see that the story flowed quite smoothly, even at the fast pace in which the events take place.
The story begins with Brooke – well, Abby as Brooke – escaping from a van. She isn’t sure what happened or wher More...
The story begins with Brooke – well, Abby as Brooke – escaping from a van. She isn’t sure what happened or wher More...
Oct 05, 2011
Jodie
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As you fall deeply into Borrowing Abby Grace, you'll find yourself hooked and yearning for more. Suspenseful, thrilling, and exciting! You'll find yourself sitting on the edge of your seat.
She awoke to find herself confused, disoriented, and in the back of a van with two complete strangers wearing ski masks. But how did she get there? Kidnapped! Not wanting them to know she was awake, she quietly snuck to the back of the van and opened the door, only to barely get away, as they More...
She awoke to find herself confused, disoriented, and in the back of a van with two complete strangers wearing ski masks. But how did she get there? Kidnapped! Not wanting them to know she was awake, she quietly snuck to the back of the van and opened the door, only to barely get away, as they More...
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Oct 06, 2011
Brittany
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A girl wakes up in the back of a van. She doesn't know who she is or how she got there. After getting herself out of the situation however, people start filling in the blanks...sort of. Will, Abby's guardian, informs her that she is currently in Brooke's body. Brooke is borrowing Abby, who is a Shadow, because she needs help with something. No one can tell Abby what she must fix in Brooke's life, only that if she doesn't fix it the consequences are major. So Abby has to figure out what she's su
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Nov 23, 2011
Julianna
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Quick reaction: Huh. It was... good.. but... not great. A bit melodramatic. Some things didn't make sense. Overall, though, a refreshing and humorous read.
Long reaction: Original is here: http://thereviewsnews.blogspot.com/2011/... (Due to copy-and-paste, formatting has been lost. Abby Grace refers to the book, not the protagonist.)
Borrowing Abby Grace is a humorous and refreshing read that handles paranormal with grace (pun intended).
I enjoyed Abby Gra More...
Long reaction: Original is here: http://thereviewsnews.blogspot.com/2011/... (Due to copy-and-paste, formatting has been lost. Abby Grace refers to the book, not the protagonist.)
Borrowing Abby Grace is a humorous and refreshing read that handles paranormal with grace (pun intended).
I enjoyed Abby Gra More...
Dec 19, 2011
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Smart and sassy Abby Grace is a seventeen-year-old with a talent for getting out of trouble. Sent to repair the lives and loves of teenagers on the edge of disaster, Abby is the perfect girl for the job. She has everything going for her… except one thing: a body.
This fast-paced and exciting episode is the first installment in an ongoing mystery series with a supernatural twist.
When Abby Grace wakes up in the back of a van, she has no idea who she is, how she got there More...
This fast-paced and exciting episode is the first installment in an ongoing mystery series with a supernatural twist.
When Abby Grace wakes up in the back of a van, she has no idea who she is, how she got there More...
Oct 24, 2011
Carla
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My favorite series are those that have lots of changes: I hate when I am stuck in one place with one person too long (after all, if I want that, there is my own life to live). My favorite heroines are those that has a little chutzpah in them: pushovers make me want to throttle someone. My favorite books are thrillers: ones where I can't wait to turn the page and keep on with my roller-coaster read.
Borrowing Abby Grace ticked all those boxes for me. The premise is so original and is More...
Borrowing Abby Grace ticked all those boxes for me. The premise is so original and is More...
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Dec 12, 2011
Ella
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BAG is a book with a lot of potential, and I felt it really could have given us more. It was all there, but not completely there.
We meet Abby, a ghost (we're not sure about this yet) to give it a term, who's inside a girl's body: Brooke needs her help with something and Abby's here to do the job for her.
When I was asked to review this, I said "Why not? Sounds good!". And it was, but I wish we'd gotten more info about Abby and her handler (?) Will, and also, ab More...
We meet Abby, a ghost (we're not sure about this yet) to give it a term, who's inside a girl's body: Brooke needs her help with something and Abby's here to do the job for her.
When I was asked to review this, I said "Why not? Sounds good!". And it was, but I wish we'd gotten more info about Abby and her handler (?) Will, and also, ab More...
Oct 31, 2011
Sarah
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In Borrowing Abbey Grace, Green creates an incredibly intriguing setup that will keep readers interested and coming back for more. You see, Abbey is a Shadow. When someone ‘borrows’ Abbey Grace, she takes over their body and solves whatever problem they have. This time, Abbey get’s placed in the body of Brooke, a girl who was recently kidnapped. Abbey has to face the challenge discovering who kidnapped her and finding Brooke’s little brother.
Isn’t that great? What this tells me is th More...
Isn’t that great? What this tells me is th More...
Dec 04, 2011
Idris
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The Shadow is the first episode of Borrowing Abby Grace series. The story starts with a girl, who wakes up in the back of a van. She doesn't know why she is there or who she is. Now she will need to find out, with the help of an estrange but good looking guy, Will, the reason of why she is there and what she needs to do. The answer will surprise more than one. Abby Grace has a mission, and she needs to complete it in order to move forward. Where? She even doesn't know it yet.
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Nov 20, 2011
Sarah (Catching Books)
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If you are looking for a fun, quick supernatural read look no further! Borrowing Abby Grace was the perfect book for you!
At first, I was a little bit skeptical about this book because of the length. How could an author get the story across in 47 pages? Kelly, however, is able to tell the story in a flowing manner without it being too rushed!
What are really liked about this story was the mystery surrounding it! It was really interesting to try and figure out what was going on while Ab More...
At first, I was a little bit skeptical about this book because of the length. How could an author get the story across in 47 pages? Kelly, however, is able to tell the story in a flowing manner without it being too rushed!
What are really liked about this story was the mystery surrounding it! It was really interesting to try and figure out what was going on while Ab More...
Dec 19, 2011
I received a pdf copy from the author for review.
Abby Grace wakes up in a van with no recollection of who she is. She remembers small tidbits about herself but not much. She escapes from the van and is taken “home”, yet she has no clue who her “dad” is and apparently her little brother, Paul, was kidnapped, too. After being alone in her room for awhile, she gets a visitor, Wilhelm. He tells her that she’s Abby Grace and a Shadow, someone who helps other people that ‘borrow’ her. More...
Abby Grace wakes up in a van with no recollection of who she is. She remembers small tidbits about herself but not much. She escapes from the van and is taken “home”, yet she has no clue who her “dad” is and apparently her little brother, Paul, was kidnapped, too. After being alone in her room for awhile, she gets a visitor, Wilhelm. He tells her that she’s Abby Grace and a Shadow, someone who helps other people that ‘borrow’ her. More...
Nov 04, 2011
Rebecca
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This book was provided to me by the author, in exchange for an honest review.
This is a fun, super-fast read. The idea with these books is that they're episodes, so they're short and sweet.
Right off, we meet Abby Grace. Abby is a shadow who gets "borrowed" by people who have problems that Abby can fix for them. The biggest problem is that she doesn't know anything about the person she's supposed to be---not to mention the person she is.
We also meet Wi More...
This is a fun, super-fast read. The idea with these books is that they're episodes, so they're short and sweet.
Right off, we meet Abby Grace. Abby is a shadow who gets "borrowed" by people who have problems that Abby can fix for them. The biggest problem is that she doesn't know anything about the person she's supposed to be---not to mention the person she is.
We also meet Wi More...
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Dec 29, 2011
Becky
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I wasn't sure what to except of The Shadow. At a mere forty-seven pages, I thought the ending would come to quickly and everything would be rushed. At some parts I do think it was rushed, but I found that The Shadow was a fun and entertaining read.
Will is my favorite character and I wish I learned more about him. I also enjoyed Abby. She is sassy and likable, and even though she trapped in someone else's body she seemed believable.
However, there did seem to b More...
Will is my favorite character and I wish I learned more about him. I also enjoyed Abby. She is sassy and likable, and even though she trapped in someone else's body she seemed believable.
However, there did seem to b More...
Nov 22, 2011
Rachel
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I really enjoyed the start of this series. The beginning hooked me and I wanted to know who Abby Grace is and why she is in another body. In this book, Abby is in the body of a girl named Brooke who has been kidnapped. Abby is a Shadow and she inhabits other peoples' bodies. These people are having issues that they are having a hard time resolving and Abby helps them figure it out in the short amount of time that she has in their body. We are also introduced to Wilhelm/Will who is her guide thro
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Feb 21, 2012
Brittani (Hope, Faith & Books)
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My review of The Shadow (Borrowing Abby Grace) can also be found here: Review of Borrowing Abby Grace by Kelly Green
3 1/2 Stars!
I really enjoyed this. Its only 47 pages so its a quick read, but it was a very fun and thrilling read. The action started right on the first page and that drew me in very quickly. The writing was very easy to follow so that definitely helped in the story being good. I enjoyed how we got right to the point of the story with Abby getting her missi More...
3 1/2 Stars!
I really enjoyed this. Its only 47 pages so its a quick read, but it was a very fun and thrilling read. The action started right on the first page and that drew me in very quickly. The writing was very easy to follow so that definitely helped in the story being good. I enjoyed how we got right to the point of the story with Abby getting her missi More...
Feb 20, 2012
Steph
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So Abby is completely clueless, and was just kidnapped. She is returned to her father who she doesn't even remember. What is a girl with no memory whatsoever to do? This short story is definitely filled with mystery and excitement.
After being taken back home, Abby meets a guy called Will. She is told by him that she is not in her own body, rather borrowing a girl's named Brooke. Abby's job is to fix Brooke's problem, but Abby needs to know what it is first.
I think this is a More...
After being taken back home, Abby meets a guy called Will. She is told by him that she is not in her own body, rather borrowing a girl's named Brooke. Abby's job is to fix Brooke's problem, but Abby needs to know what it is first.
I think this is a More...
Nov 19, 2011
Shelley
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Quantum Leap for a new generation!
This fresh, relatable teen heroine may not know what calls her to each shadowing assignment, but her quick wit and determination enable her to set things right...and get a little closer to finding herself.
With fun, fast episodes that will appeal to even reluctant readers, Abby Grace can borrow a time slot in my schedule any night.
This fresh, relatable teen heroine may not know what calls her to each shadowing assignment, but her quick wit and determination enable her to set things right...and get a little closer to finding herself.
With fun, fast episodes that will appeal to even reluctant readers, Abby Grace can borrow a time slot in my schedule any night.
