Zellie Wells has a devastating crush on Avery Adams, the son of her mom’s high school sweetheart. At her sixteenth birthday party, held in the basement of her dad’s church, she finally finds the courage to talk to him. Turns out, the devastating crush is mutual.
As Avery takes her hand and leads her out onto the makeshift dance floor, Zellie is overwhelmed by her first vision of his death; shocking because not only are they both covered in his blood, but they’re old, like 35, and she is pregnant.
Afraid to tell anyone about the vision, (she’d just be labeled a freaky black magic witch, right?) Zellie keeps the knowledge of Avery’s future to herself and tries to act like any other teenager in love. When they get caught on their way to a secret rendezvous by her mom and his dad, they are forbidden to see each other.
Convinced that their parents are freaking out unnecessarily, Avery and Zellie vow to be together no matter what. They continue their relationship in secret until Zellie learns that their parents are just trying to prevent her and Avery from suffering like they did. The visions are hereditary, they’re dangerous, and if they stay together the visions will come true.
Now Zellie must choose between severing all ties with Avery, like her mom did to prevent his father’s death, and finding a way to change Avery’s future.
–From Goodreads
Cover Inspection:
This cover is a little more simplistic than a lot of the ones I’ve seen lately, but that actually added to my interest in this book.
First Thoughts:
Poor Zellie! Wow she has a lot going against her!
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My Review
I am so impressed. So impressed with Stacey Wallace Benefiel’s writing, and to be honest a little confused as to why a larger publishing company didn’t snatch her book up! I’m so glad that independent publishing companies such as CreateSpace allow authors like Stacey to share their work with us. Truly, this was a book I loved and I’m already looking forward to the next one!
Zellie is smitten with Avery. So smitten in fact that she gets in trouble in church (her dad is the pastor) for spending too much time staring at him and dreaming. First off, how sweet is that? However it doesn’t end there, no not buy a long shot. Zellie is a fiery and headstrong girl who knows what she wants and goes for it! Oh sure, her dad might disapprove if he found out but Avery is so good it just doesn’t even matter.
I LOVED Zellie! I loved her tenacity, I loved how she is awkward at times and so brave and put together at others. I loved that Zellie is a typical teenage girl. She’s someone who everyone will be able to relate to, almost like a “Jane Every Girl” of sorts. Layered on top of that also however, is a character who you will fall in love with from the very first page. Zellie says and does things that will make you laugh out loud at times, and make you feel deeply for her at others. I wish I could better describe this character, but really all I can say is just that she is amazing! You’ll have to read for yourself.
Stacey’s take on visions and seeing the future is really intriguing. Without going into too much detail, I will say that Zellie is fortunate to be able to do more than just see the future. In fact, her other power is so amazing! Sorry for the vague writing! I know. I’m actually hoping to tempt you more into reading this book. If that didn’t work I have three words for you. Ghost Baby Daddy. Mmhmmm….take that as you will. Give this book a read! It is well worth your time!
(For a more in depth look at
Glimpse, Stacey and the upcoming sequel
Glimmer see
THIS post.)
Book Details
Title: Glimpse
Author: Stacey Wallace Benefiel
Publisher: Self-published
Pages: Paperback; 262
Source: Received from author.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review.
Final Rating:4 Keys to My Heart
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