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Nice cover, don’t you think?
MY REVIEW
Shatter is my second book that I have read by Charisse Moritz. Shakespeare Burning was her debut novel and it blew me away, so I eagerly started reading.
Tia is responsible for her six brothers and sisters, and now, seeing she ran him over, Taz. And he could sure use a friend. I feel a healthy respect and sympathy for Tia. Taz pulls at my heartstrings and I feel there is much more to learn about him. Tia loves to rescue those in need, whether human or critter.
Tia remembers good times with Taz, when they were much younger, Juvie had changed him. He was like a porcupine throwing up his quills when anyone tried to get close to him.
Tully, Tia’s little sister is so sweet. Her precious little girl voice and the things she says are priceless. Her interaction with Taz is amazing and Charisse was a master at showing it. She is full of ‘rainbows and happiness.’ What a wonderful yet simple description, as I fought for words to describe her, Charisse Moritz supplied them.
Tia and her brothers and sisters are on their own because of an automobile accident. Her father was seriously injured and her mother moved to be by his side. Her aunt is supposed to be with them, but she left right after she got there. Think about it. A high school senior girl is doing her best to play mother and father for her 5 brothers and sisters. Her heart is BIG and her compassion endless. Tia is the most positive character I have ever read. She never quit fighting for what she believed in. Despair, sure, but somehow she grasps HOPE and figures out a way.
The few who believe in Taz are amazing and I hope you meet them.
These wonderfully written characters go through so many emotions that I laughed, I worried, I fretted, I hoped, and I kept on reading. They were created in vivid, realistic detail that may make you want to wrap your arms around these youngsters and tell them everything will be all right.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Shatter by Charisse Moritz.
GOODREADS BLURB
First day of senior year and Tia West just ran over a hot guy in the high school parking lot. In her defense, she’s a little preoccupied as the caretaker of five younger siblings, one dog, one cat, facing a mountain of bills and determined to keep her family together. The eternal optimist, she just needs to try harder, be better, take a deep breath and definitely shouldn’t bring home another stray dog or an angry, scary and scarred boy who is obviously in desperate need of a hug.
After a stint in juvie, Taz is back for senior year, and every minute is a struggle. His only defense is silence. Keeping quiet avoids the slaps, hits, threats and is as close to safe as he can manage. Until Tia West convinces him of possibilities he never knew existed. She fills every dark, empty space with a lightness he’s never experienced before, and the only way to keep her is by speaking up for himself. But his secrets are the kind that devastate and destroy.
ABOUT CHARISSE MORITZ (from Amazon)
Emily Award Finalist and Melody Of Love Award Finalist, Charisse Moritz divides her life between upstate NY and northern Florida. When not barricaded inside her writing cave or enjoying every possible minute with her husband and three kids, you’ll find her listening to 60’s music, singing off key and looking for new reads.
Her debut book, Shakespeare Burning was released in July 2019 and is available in digital and print.
https://charissemoritz.com
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Oh I love it when a book is written so well that it pulls me through a range of emotions. Good review!
shatter certainly gave me the feels and charisse’s ability to spin a tale is phenomenal
I’m not one for faces on covers but I love what has been done with this one. Very effective!
yeah, i know what you mean, but the close up view…with those expressive eyes…says a lot to me
Sounds like an interesting book. The initial concept reminds me of “Party of Five.” Any similarities?
okay, now i have to check out party of five…done. i have watched it a time or two and yes, i believe it does. sure did jerk at my heartstrings
Great premise. This sounds good, Sherry.
charisse can sure spin a tale. it wasn’t a blow my mind story, but her ability to bring the characters to life in a realistic situation made this a book well worth reading and sharing
Wow, she does sound like an amazing gal! I’d love to read this one. Great review!
i hope you get a chance to read it sophia.
I find myself more and more attracted to characters with big hearts. Feel-good books give me the perfect escape.
this is a perfect book for feel good stories. she is a big character and stands out even more because of the time period
Sounds like a good one!
it surely was
Good characters make a book for me.
i used to be more plot driven, but now i think the characters are the stars they were meant to be
This sounds so good! I don’t understand how a mom could just drop responsibility for her 5 kids on a high school senior. Did the dad not live with them? I’m curious about it all!
As a random, there’s a lot of T names, right? Taz, Tia, and Tully. Are all the kids named with a T name? Fab review, Sherry! 🙂
nice catch on the Ts. glad to see you are curious. thanks rachel.
Hmm..I commented on this post and my comment didn’t show up. Anyhow, this sounded like something I’d like and I enjoyed your review. 🙂
sorry about that rachel. i’ll be checking the spam folder to see what’s going on