SHARD: Book One of The Shard Trilogy

A YA Sci-fi Teens with Powers Series)

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Pub Date 4 May 2021 | Archive Date 14 Jun 2021

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Description

In our timeline, the Twin Towers attack was a horrific but isolated terrorist event.

Not in Kaia's.

In the two decades since that day, the attacks have escalated - and so have the attempts at bringing it all under control.

Already living in a society of constant scrutiny and fear, Kaia finds her old life completely destroyed when a routine trip ends with her accused of terrorism and dragged into a new and high stakes world.

It is a world of lost children and covert ops, and of people with the power to alter the elements themselves, from creating tornadoes of oxygen to shifting the carbon in pencil lead into diamonds.

Dropped in the middle of this globe-spanning conflict, Kaia could find everything she ever wanted, or she could lose more than she ever thought possible.

And so could everyone else.

SHARD tells a complete story and is the first volume in an exciting new YA Sci-fi trilogy. It is told in third person from multiple POVs in its diverse cast.

A story filled with heart, humor, suspense, and action, SHARD is perfect for fans of Marvel and Mission: Impossible.

In our timeline, the Twin Towers attack was a horrific but isolated terrorist event.

Not in Kaia's.

In the two decades since that day, the attacks have escalated - and so have the attempts at...


Advance Praise

Goodreads review:

"Just woah, I am flabbergasted. I had the opportunity to read Shard in advance and for real I don’t think I have read a book of 425 pages so fast as this one. I am really shook in a good way. There was thriller, romance, drama and humor all the way through the book. I felt emotions I didn’t think I had!"

Goodreads review:

"Just woah, I am flabbergasted. I had the opportunity to read Shard in advance and for real I don’t think I have read a book of 425 pages so fast as this one. I am really shook in...


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Featured Reviews

If you love fast-paced action involving a found family (is it still called found if they're kidnapped?) of snarky super-powered teens then you have found the perfect book.
Legitimately could not put this book down until I reached the end. There was never a dull moment between some light tranquilizing between friends, skydiving, and lots and lots of explosions. Not to mention plot twists and also a knife right through my heart.
The characters are phenomenal. Kaia's inner monologe was hilarious and appropriately sarcastic. Dice the lovable conspiracy theorist. And Connor? Oh you sweet trainwreck, you take my breath away ;)

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review but trust me, this one's a good one.

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The opening of this book alone had me hooked! The story starts with Kaia’s arrest in regards to an airport attack. The book keeps you hanging on the whole time, and I am excited to see where the series leads. The characters develop and change so well throughout the novel, I just wish we had gotten a little more backstory so I felt a deeper bond sooner rather than later.
Futuristic novels tend to be overdone and so similar these days, but A. M. Pierre does a phenomenal job of creating a new world that I felt completely immersed in. Kaia’s captors turned family are a ragtag bunch that had so much wit I couldn’t put the book down. Seriously, I read it so fast, which surprised me.
I am really looking forward to the next in the series, I think it will be a fun trilogy with plenty of twists and turns to go around.
I received the ARC from Netgalley for my honest review, but you really need to give this book a try!

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This is an interesting read with a unique concept. Overall, it screams teenage crime/vigilante thriller, seems a blend of X-Men and Stranger Things, though the best of both. Great plot twists and great job building the characters and allowing the readers to connect with the characters, and build the suspense. The story does close well, but leaves enough to encourage readers to come back for the rest of the trilogy.

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Such an innovative new way to create superheroes; they control individual elements. Woah. Tons of adventures, nail-biting scenes, and hilarious interactions. Definitely a YA for your next read! I was FLOORED by the ending. Great writing and intricate backgrounds were created for every character. Would recommend!

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Heya! This is my review for Shard by A.M. Pierre. I will be updating it as I read :)

June 1 2021
I just started this book today! Already the description is intriguing. I'm excited to join Kaia on her thrilling adventures. So far, it's a 5/5 for me.

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Conspiracies! Terrorism! SNARK!

In the first book of the Shard Trilogy, A. M. Pierre presents readers with a lovable, diverse, sarcastic, witty, anxious, SUPERPOWERED group of teens and commands us to love them. And love them, we do. The cocky one, the nervous one, the genius one: every character is distinct and beautifully written.

This novel is jam-packed with action and explosions (both metaphorically and literally), fighting and flirting (sometimes in the same breath). The few times I could manage to put this book down were occasions in which I needed to stare blankly at the wall to process what I just read.

If you're a fan of superheroes, found family, conspiracies, and yes, snark, then I'd highly recommend this one.

Anyway, thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

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This is such an amazing book!! It contains terrorism, conspiracies and alternate worlds.
It is so incredibly well written and it had me gripped right from the start

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Shard introduces us to a world very much like our own, but in enough of an alternative timeline to make it significantly different from ours. This first book is truly a book of discovery 0 for the reader and the characters as they learn more about how to relate to each other, how to work together, and about their situation. When Kaia leaves on a school-related trip to France, and ends up being accused of terrorism, he whole live changes and everything she thought she knew about herself and her world is about to change! No matter what age you are - teenagers or above!) - you will be riveted to the pages of this book and will not be able to put it down. The characters a well-rounded, developed, and both witty and snarky, without losing any of their true teen nature. While this is obviously part of a trilogy (it says so right in the title!), it is a fully complete story, but I cannot wait to see what happens in Book Two!

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SHARD: Book One of The Shard Trilogy, is a fast-paced page-turner that draws you in from the first page, with its original plot and well-written characters with who you instantly connect with. Makes you want to read more of the series.

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Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

SHARD is the first in a new trilogy where Mission Impossible meets X-Men.....kinda. A group of teenagers able to control one element on the periodic table seems kinda like a lame premise, until you realize just how dope some of those powers can be. Yes; I, a 32 year old woman just used the word dope. The point of view in this story shifts mainly between Kaia(a girl who has just found out about her abilities) and Connor(a guy who has been in "the company" for a while). What missions will they be sent on and just heat exactly will they be doing? You'll have to read to find out!

Both of our mains have alot to offer the story and both of them are hilarious! No brooding boys or shy/I can't be a chosen one girls in this story. The powers/elements are explained in such a fun way, it's very refreshing to see and it all makes sense/is realistic. You could see something like this really existing in secret today. My big gripe is that my ship didn't sail (atleast not yet), but I am so looking forward to the next adventure for this rag tag team! Don't miss this action packed adventure.

I recommend this for anyone 10+ as it is a light read and doesn't have any themes that would be problematic for younger readers. If you like spy thrillers, conspiracy theories, books big on technology, or action you'll love this story. I'll just be sitting here waiting (im)patiently for book 2.

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This novel is jam-packed with action and explosions (both metaphorically and literally), fighting and flirting (sometimes in the same breath). The few times I could manage to put this book down were occasions in which I needed to stare blankly at the wall to process what I just read. Over 400 pages and read in one day! Gripping ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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SHARD is a perfect Sci-Fi book for teens who like teenagers with superpowers doing what adults can't: saving the world.
The characters are well described, each one has its own personality and I, as a Brazilian, was very happy to see Gabriela. I really liked Brazil being represented outside the cliché, no samba, soccer or carnaval.
If you like books with a lot of action, humor and suspense/thriller, you'll like this one.

**I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for sending me the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.**

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Please make this book into a movie! "Shard", by A.M. Pierre is the adventure book I needed to kick off my summer right.

Growing up Kaia had it rough, bouncing between foster families and homes. Heading back from a trip to France to her most recent home, Kaia learns about her special abilities and finds her people. The ensuing adventure proves that love and understanding overcome all evil.

Reading "Shard" reminded me that we are the people we are based on our experiences and our choices. When we are able to understand who we are and accept the responsibility for making personal choices we find ourselves. It is important to find our people in life. People who are like-minded and accept us in spite of our shortcomings. "Shard" shows the power of coming together as a team or family to overcome problems.

The question I ask myself is, would I read this book again. I read "Shard" through netgalley, and am planning to purchase a hard copy. Yes, I would absolutely read this book again and again. To emphasize my comment at the beginning, please make this into a movie, because I would love to watch that!

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