Shadow Mirror [Paperback]

Richie Tankersley Cusick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 18, 2010

Unsettling. There's no better word to describe Miranda Barnes's ability to hear the cries of the dead, feel the wind move her hair when they run by, and - dare she look into a mirror - see the reflection of a ghostly woman behind her. There's only one person to turn to for support: Etienne. As sexy as he is mysterious, Miranda can't help but be drawn to him. He believes her; he wants to help her. But there's a secret in Etienne's past, something Miranda's on the verge of discovering. As paranormal activity escalates, passion grows, and soon Miranda is caught up in both love . . . and tragedy.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Sad and desperate spirits are haunting Miranda again. This time she sees a mourning mother and her two terrified children through mirrors—in her school locker and at the beautiful yet rundown plantation, Belle Chandelle, where her mother and aunt Teeta are now working. She is stumped until her friend Gage puts the plantation in historical perspective, and the ghost of her grandfather guides her safely to the story’s denouement. Once again, the easy teen repartee and not one but two love triangles will readily attract YA readers, especially those who enjoyed Miranda’s first spirit encounter, in Walk of the Spirits (2008). Grades 8-12. --Frances Bradburn

About the Author

Richie Tankersley Cusick is the bestselling author of more than twenty novels for young adults, including Walk of the Spirits, The House Next Door, April Fools, and several Buffy the Vampire Slayer books. Ms. Cusick lives in Lenexa, Kansas.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Speak (March 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142412279
• ISBN-13: 978-0142412275
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #687,594 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Sequel Doesn't Disappoint!, March 22, 2010

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bunni_in_wonderland (IL, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Mirror (Paperback)

My goodness I have waited for the sequel to Walk of the Spirits for who knows how long! Honestly? The wait was worth it. If I enjoyed the first book then let me just say that the second book floored me. Etienne and Miranda's bond gets stronger and made me wish I could find a man like him! The mystery behind Belle Chandelle tears at your heart and makes you wish that it would end, but at the same time you can't get enough. I sincerely hope that RTC will be able to continue this. I haven't been able to find any other book like this and I'm wishing I hadn't read Shadow Mirror so that I could read it for the first time over and over again.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of drama to make you squeal, March 28, 2010

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huskydoggie (bay area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Mirror (Paperback)

I loved this second book in the series. The romance got steamier and the love triangle between Gage, Miranda and Etienne becomes even more apparent as the two vie for her attentions. Personally i am rooting for Etienne even tho Gage is a total sweetie.Cause,Etienne is so HOT. He gives out this smooth mysterious bad boy yet vulnerable deep down vibe that chicks dig. Im pretty sure the author is Miranda lean towards him more than Gage. There's not as much development between Miranda and Gage compared to the bond she has with Etienne. Oh and Parker becomes a very interesting character, i cant wait for the next book to find out more about him. This book was so drama packed i couldn't help but squeal out loud during the very juicy parts. Its the right kind of drama =)!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Review: LibraryLoungeLizard.com, March 23, 2010

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Darcy Wishard "libraryloungelizard.com" (Kelso, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow Mirror (Paperback)

This book is a follow up to Walk of the Spirits in what I'm assuming is at the very least a trilogy because the ending in this one definitely leaves the door open for a lot more when Miranda learns a deep dark secret that could change the lives of everyone around her.

I didn't read the first book but the author does a great job of dropping tidbits of information here and there about the back story to get you up to speed. I enjoyed this book enough that I will probably go back and read the first too :)

Miranda's "gift" of seeing ghosts was passed down to her from a grandfather she barely knew. When her Mom gets a job helping to restore a local plantation, Belle Chandelle, Miranda is drawn to it and its ghostly past. When she hears ghostly cries for help from children in the attic she knows she has to find out more.

Meanwhile, Miranda is also torn between Gage and Etienne...she has feelings for both of them but is having a hard time figuring out how they feel about her. She is also seems to be caught in the middle of spat between her friends Ashely and Parker when a guy that Ashely is tutoring asks Ashely out on date. Parker and Ashely are both Miranda's friends so what happens if Ashely's feelings about Parker are changing and she chooses somebody else?

Not to mention the fact that Miranda has a sneaking suspicion that despite all Parker's complaining about her "gift" and how creepy it is, he may have some secrets of his own.

I really enjoyed this mystery/ghost story/romance read and I loved the southern setting. If you didn't know I'm a sucker for ghost stories set in the south ya'll :) After reading this book I was definitely interested in reading some of the authors other stuff so I went to her website and I found a lot of great sounding books!