Shine and Shimmer (Glitter and Sparkle #2) by Shari L. Tapscott starting 20th june 2020

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

All her life, Riley's followed in her perfect sister's footsteps, but now that she's graduated high school, she's not sure who she really is.

When she meets Zeke, a brooding artist who's the very definition of trouble, she decides to throw caution to the wind and set her sights on a guy no good girl would dare bring home to her parents. But just when things are looking promising with Zeke, in steps Linus, a genuinely nice gamer who's just a little (or a lot) geeky for Riley's tastes. But where Zeke is the bad boy she's always dreamed of, Linus just might be her knight in shining armor.

By the end of the summer, she's going to have choose, but if she takes too long, she just might lose them both...

The books in this series share characters, but each is a complete story and may be read as a standalone.

[Karen]

Started a little early. Up to ch4 and this feels quite obvious. Riley is trying hard, but I fear she’s going to get sidetracked by the bad guy.

[Karen]

Up to ch7. Have to laugh at the prelude to the barbecue. It does make me laugh that Linus doesn’t try to address any of Riley’s misconceptions.

[Karen]

Up to ch13. And that evening experience totally shows why Zeke is not the good choice.

[Karen]

Up to ch21. As if it was in doubt! Very chaste approach which makes them seem a lot younger than they’re meant to be.

[Karen]

Up to ch24. The realist in me is amazed at how fast this has moved on...

[Karen]

Finished. Review on home page. Sparkle and shine...quite cheesy, but good fun.

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

8% (view spoiler)[Ok the heroine is coming off as such a bitch to me, like Linus is beneath her and she even refers to him as “lame.” Wtf 🤷🏼‍♀️ (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

53% (view spoiler)[Still waiting on the heroine to impress me. She’s so judgmental of everyone and everything they’re doing. It makes sense (her conceitedness) now knowing she’s only 18. Guess I assumed she was older given her unbelievable standards. Kind of ironic she’s so harsh on Linus when he’s not only the one with a brain but the only one volunteering places and having a job.
And now after this total fail of a date, she’s still wanting Zeke 🤷🏼‍♀️ Was she dropped on her head as a baby smh (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Karen wrote: "Up to ch7. Have to laugh at the prelude to the barbecue. It does make me laugh that Linus doesn’t try to address any of Riley’s misconceptions."

(view spoiler)[So crazy how complete opposites they are, him being kind and quiet as her just... not! (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Karen wrote: "Up to ch13. And that evening experience totally shows why Zeke is not the good choice."

(view spoiler)[I can’t believe she still wants him after that. He showed her barely any attention and she’s still about to hump his leg like a dog smh (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

20%

(view spoiler)[ I don't like the way she's lied to impress a boy and that her friend has to rescue her so the lie continues. I like Linus. His always there for her and even helps to make Zeke jealous and yet she can't see it at all. (hide spoiler)]

Will go through the messages when I'm finished.

[Aly]

I forgot about this! I will hopefully start tomorrow

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

80% (view spoiler)[I still think Linus can do way better. I really hate how she always treats him like second best. And now that things didn't go as planned with Zeke, it's almost like she settles for Linus. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Finished (view spoiler)[This was OK. Definitely didn't love it and never really warmed up to the heroine. (hide spoiler)]

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Mummy's Naughty Corner wrote: "20%

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Will go through the messages when I'm finished."

(view spoiler)[I just hated how she had all these ideals that she wanted to meet and was so obsessed by her focus on Zeke she totally was an asshole to Linus. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

50%

(view spoiler)[ She needs to forget about Zeke. Linus is the one and she barely looks at him. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

67%

(view spoiler)[ Yes Lauren she needs to hear it because it's true but I can relate so much. I felt so lost when I left school not knowing who I was. Unlike her I wasn't a cheerleader though I was a misfit. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Finished

(view spoiler)[ I liked the epilogue and I'm glad she got over Zeke. Another sweet book, it's helping to break up all the reverse Harem I'm reading. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Karen wrote: "Started a little early. Up to ch4 and this feels quite obvious. Riley is trying hard, but I fear she’s going to get sidetracked by the bad guy."

(view spoiler)[Yeah predictable. I want her to see what's right infront of her. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "8% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yeah defiantly starts this out with her cheerleader brain on and i didn't like her. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "53% ."

Lol your so mean. :P

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Karen wrote: "Up to ch13. And that evening experience totally shows why Zeke is not the good choice."

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I never got why some girls are like that.

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Aly wrote: "I forgot about this! I will hopefully start tomorrow"

Tut tut more points for me :P

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "80% [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ You really didn't like her.

I thought she changed her mind or got rid of her immature cap and grew up a bit. (hide spoiler)]

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

I didn't notice lol.

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Mummy's Naughty Corner wrote: "20%

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Will go through the messages when I'm finished."

[spoilers removed]"

Yeah not her finest moment.

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Anyone up for the third one?

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Mummy's Naughty Corner wrote: "Anyone up for the third one?"

I'll read the third one... Whenever lol

[Aly]

Audible took this off their website! No idea why, but I'll have to read it on ebook so hopefully I can get to it this month

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Aly wrote: "Audible took this off their website! No idea why, but I'll have to read it on ebook so hopefully I can get to it this month"

I hate it when that happens. I know it's in KU thats how I got it. You still have 14 days.

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "Mummy's Naughty Corner wrote: "Anyone up for the third one?"

I'll read the third one... Whenever lol"

Okay we'll give Aly a few days lol then set up a thread.

[Aly]

Haha thanks. I'll do my best to read it by the weekend

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Yeah I got it KU and just had my phone read it to me lol... I like that I can change the accents etc on my phone, it makes for some interesting reading experiences ;)

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Oh I might have to try that although I've used my kindle so long that the voice seems like a friend now.

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

OMG right?!?! It took some getting used to that's for sure! While it still has that generic robotic tone, at least (she) now has a British accent as well lol

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Lol I have one of those. I don't need the Kindle for that.

[Aly]

What? You can have your phone read to you!!

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

Aly wrote: "What? You can have your phone read to you!!"

Omg yessss!!!! Usually called “text-to-speech” or something weird like that. I have an iPhone but I know Mummy I believe uses her kindle fire. It’s how I’ve been trailing behind you two 😂😂😂 You can always google it to see if your device allows it.

[Aly]

Okay wow. Game. Changer. I'm going to see if my phone can do this

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

It really is, welcome to the year 2050 lol

[Mummy's Naughty Corner]

Okay Aly do you think we can get to book 3 this month or should we set it up for next month?

[Aly]

I won't get to book 3 until July, but if you all don't want to wait then I understand

[❀ Crystal ✿ -]

We can set it up for like the 9th or 10th so you have time to read this one and jump in for this one, would that be ok?

[Aly]

Yes sounds good!

[Aly]

ch 6 (view spoiler)[ Zeke is a player. clearly Linus is the much better choice. He's not the nerd she thought he was and I like that he's playing with her too instead of thinking she just likes him (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Karen wrote: "Started a little early. Up to ch4 and this feels quite obvious. Riley is trying hard, but I fear she’s going to get sidetracked by the bad guy."

Yeah, boo Zeke

[Aly]

Mummy's Naughty Corner wrote: "20%

[spoilers removed]

Will go through the messages when I'm finished."

Yes, lying is never a great start to a relationship

[Aly]

ch 12 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Riley is realizing that Linus is sweet and has more to him. After that dinner with Zeke and his friends, hopefully she changes her mind (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

❀ Crystal ✿ - wrote: "53% (view spoiler)[Still waiting on the heroine to impress me. She’s so judgmental of everyone and everything they’re doing. It makes sense (her conceitedness) now knowing she’s only 18. Guess I assumed she was o... (hide spoiler)]"

Ouch lol. I like her, she's immature but I see the positive in her.