Shade Me

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The first book in acclaimed author Jennifer Browns thrilling suspense series,Shade Meis the story of a girl born with rare synesthesia who becomes unwittingly entangled in the mystery of an attack on a classmate and involved with a boy who may be a suspect. Perfect for fans of Sara Shepards Pretty Little Liars, Shade Meis a thriller you wont want to put down.

Nikki Kill does not see the world like everyone else. In her eyes, happiness is pink, sadness is a mixture of brown and green, and lies are gray, thanks to a rare phenomenon called synesthesia that makes her senses overlap.

Thats why Nikki decides to answer the phone the night a mysterious call lights it up bright orangethe color of emergencies. Its the hospital and they need Nikki to identify a Jane Doe who is barely hanging on to life after a horrible attack. Nikki IDs the victim as Peyton Hollis, a popular girl from her school who she hardly knows. As Nikki tries to discover why her number was the only one in Peytons phone, she finds herself swept up in the mystery behind Peytons attackand she finds herself drawn toward Peytons handsome, rebellious older brother, Dru...who may be the primary suspect.

Reviews

"SHADE ME is a wild ride, illuminating the gritty side of Los Angeles and the beautiful people who populate it. Fans of Veronica Mars will fall in love with Nikki Kill." -- Michelle Gagnon, author of the Don't Turn Around trilogy "This dark tale hits all the hallmarks of a traditional hardboiled mystery, full of dirty secrets and potential betrayals. Brown (Torn Away) skillfully uses Nikki's condition to put a fresh spin on time-honored noir conventions." -- Publishers Weekly "Nikki is a force to be reckoned with." -- School Library Journal "Nikki's endearingly heedless with a careless confidence, and her tenacity may earn respect." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Nikki is a complex character with potential for growth, and her gritty determination to find the truth, while it almost undoes her, is what makes her compelling." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

Author Bio

Jennifer Brown became the Collection Manager for the Glass Flowers in 2012.