Devastated by the loss of his mother, Chase is trying to balance the life he’s been left with, a family he’s still getting to know, and power he never thought he’d have. He doesn’t understand why the Goddess has named him the Protector and granted him two gifts: the Mark, a tattoo that now covers his back, and the ring. But between getting interrogated by the Circle and psychic attacks from Riley, the Mark is the least of his concern. There’s a demon inside Rayna that’s fighting to be released, and it’s not her inner witch. It’s something else–a monster threatening to tear her apart.
As Chase struggles to control his magic, his enemies are closing in. Everyone has staked a claim on his ring, and destroying it may be his only chance to stop Riley. But Chase must decide if stopping him is worth risking the lives of everyone he cares about, or if protecting the ring will be enough to save his world.
This was what I did when Shift showed up in my inbox!! For good reason.. if you haven't read Exiled I have one word for ya.. WHY???
Review:
Ok so after my squeee fest... I dug in! The world Matt has created is still just as amazing. Everything flowed together as well as in Exiled. Chase has been left devastated and he must try and move forward and understand his power. This was an amazing continuation. Loads of action, mysteries, and some discoveries!
Chase is a mess. He's lost his mother, has powers that keep growing and he has no way to know what to do with them or who he can turn to. His relationships are pushed and tested and you can see him grow in this book.
Rayna... Oh I love this chick! She is all badass!! She is on the brink of shifting but into what? While she is a strong female character you get a look into the doubts and fears she does have. Her relationship with Chase is changing.. and it's a good change :)
Marcus is a strong presence in Chase and Rayna's life. He wants to protect them and help them in anyway he can. We also learn a little more of his past!
Willy!!! Oh he is going through major changes in this book. He is awesome from his chameleon skin to his shyness. He goes through Major "shifts" this go round. He grows as a character and I was so excited to see it!
Ok so I love love love this and recommend it to EVERYONE!
My 23rd day of the celebration and I have the coolest DUDE ever! Author of...
Exiled & Shift
Matthew Merrick
So Matt took out some time from his busy busy day and made this amazing guest post... so take it away...
Top 5 Places I MUST Visit – M.R. Merrick
First I want to thank the wonderful SupaGurl for asking me to be on her blog today with a top 5 list. I think the original idea was going to be top 5 songs, but since 4 of those would probably belong to Eminem, and the other, Otis Redding, that wouldn’t be very exciting. Look, that post is almost done already! So, another route had to be taken. So top 5 places I want ot visit it is.
I should clarify that I’ve never really been anywhere. I’ve been to Toronto and Montana once, both when I was younger and I don’t remember those vacations – if you can even call them that. Other than that, I’ve only ever been to B.C. Actually, I’ve never even seen the ocean. So this is my top 5 list for places I plan to visit once I’m rich and famous (see: 3 – 5 years).
Greece:I must go here.
I obsessively look at pictures of this beautiful place. In some places, the water is so blue and green, yet so clear, it almost makes me drool to think of jumping into it.
I once worked as a delivery driver and I delivered to the one and only authentic Greek cuisine restaurant we have here. The owner had come to Canada from Greece, and I asked him if the water really was that beautiful. “Oh yes,” he said, which turned into him sitting me down for over an hour, filling me full of Baklava and some chocolate dessert I still have no name for, but let me tell you, it was incredible, and telling me all about his home country. But it isn’t just the country, it’s everything. The structures, the landscape, the mythology.
Greek mythology (any mythology really, but Greek specifically) has always blown me away. I love reading about it, watching movies based on it, anything I can get my hands on. This is number one on my list for a reason.
Scotland
What a place! Look at it.
With a rich history, Scotland is next on the list. Remarkable landscapes,
incredible castles, and although I don’t drink Scotch, I’m pretty sure I could find a place or two to have a beer, or many. There, see, this place looks good!
Australia
I should start by saying I’m terrified of spiders. Horrified maybe? Neither of those words seem to do this fear justice. Australia is home to some pretty crazy spiders. Like this one, this is an actual, bird eating spider.
Yes, those big ass legs you see, are about to wrap around that birds head and it will EAT HIM! OMG WHAT IS HAPPENEING.
What about this guy?
I don’t know what this is, or what the hell his problem is, but this guy is native so Australia. Let me tell you, if I saw that thing, not even an adult diaper could save me from embarrassment.
So why do I want to go here? I’m starting to doubt the reasons myself, but there is other incredible wildlife there too. Of the not so scary variety. Like him.
I’m pretty sure this guy is looking for a Matty hug right about now. Or a boxing match…I could totally take him.
Aside from animals, Australia has some incredible beaches, and of course the ocean. I know I can see the ocean from a lot of these places, but I really want to see it from the sands of Australia. I’d probably take a chance and try to learn how to surf too, although did I mention sharks terrify me?
LOOK OUT!!!!!
Stonehenge
There is no crazy reasoning behind this except that the structure itself amazes me. How it got there. How big it is. How far the creators of it had to travel with this giant stones…yes, absolutely amazing. I must see it for myself.
And since for today, I’m taking over Heather’s blog with my ridcuawesomeness. Yes that’s a word. It’s in the Mattionary, right after rindinkopolis. No I won’t tell you what it means, look it up! Anyways, since I’m taking over for today, I’m cheating. Number 5 on my list is actually a bunch of places.
Cambodia– Why? Insane history. I know that’s been a reason on a few of my selections, but I hated history up until a few years go. Now, it fascinates me and I need to catch up. Also, they have some incredible sights to see. I want…no…I WILL see them.
Africa – No place specific, but I have an absolute passion for animals and Africa is home to some the most amazing wildlife on the planet. Oh, and if we do get specific, one stop on my African journey is Egypt and the Sphinx.
New Zealand – All I can say is wow. This place looks absolutely incredible, and I have had some friends travel there. The landscapes, their experiences, the people…everything. Just wow…
Okay, that’s enough cheating. There are a lot of places I want to visit, but for a few moments, you got to journey into my – sometimes scary – mind and get to know a little bit more about me!
Thank you so much Heather for having me on the blog!
WOW see I told you he was awesomeness! Thanks so much Matt for Guest Posting!!
Ok so after my squeee fest... I dug in! The world Matt has created is still just as amazing. Everything flowed together as well as in Exiled. Chase has been left devastated and he must try and move forward and understand his power. This was an amazing continuation. Loads of action, mysteries, and some discoveries!
