--- product_id: 29700652 title: "Shutter" brand: "courtney alameda" price: "140.67 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/29700652-shutter store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Shutter **Brand:** courtney alameda **Price:** 140.67 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Shutter by courtney alameda - **How much does it cost?** 140.67 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/29700652-shutter) ## Best For - courtney alameda enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted courtney alameda brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Shutter ## Images ![Shutter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jnOGWzBDL.jpg) ![Shutter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nbnBq1FBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ A Promising Debut *by C***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 3, 2015* Courtney Alameda's book, Shutter, is a strong debut into the paranormal YA scene. Her energy seeps out of her writing and infects her readers -- you can feel the excitement she had while writing this book. There was a lot of love put into crafting Micheline and 'her boys,' and the attention to the world -- San Francisco set in a monster-infested reality -- was a thrill to experience.Alameda has a sharp writing style, the sort that cuts the setting into tiny pieces in order to blend description in with the story's pacing. The result is a serrated-edge atmosphere, where even San Francisco's famous blanket of fog promises frightful things hidden and patiently waiting for a new victim. It worked most of the time, but there were times that it was just too much for a scene; I'd call it flowery writing if it were any other genre and any other book, but for THIS genre and THIS book specifically, I'll describe it as barbed-wire. It tangles through the story, and at times it adds weight to a sentence that wasn't really necessary to the scene in question. (That kind of writing needs to be treated like seasoning in a dish; too much salt can tire the tastebuds.) I didn't really see it as a flaw, though; it was a little over the top, but it fit well with the protagonist's personality.I enjoyed many aspects of the book, but the writing as a whole had some issues. The good news is, these are issues that I believe Alameda will iron out when she writes her next book. The bad news is, these issues prevented the story from reaching its full potential.I had a hard time pushing through the middle of the book. There is never a dull moment in the story, but the book failed to keep me engaged and had me eyeing the other books in my collection waiting to be read. I figured out why after some thought: the start of the book is missing some crucial character development. Not for Micheline -- she's a strong personality from the get-go -- but the characters surrounding Micheline aren't given the stage long enough for the readers to get to know.There is a heck of a lot of telling going on, but not enough showing. Micheline tells us she loves her boys like they were her brothers but that's not going to convince me to love them, too -- and when your stakes involve the potential loss of the lives of those closest to your protagonist, you better make sure those relationships have meat to them. We're limited to Micheline's POV, and Micheline is so concerned with her own troubles that the fear we're supposed to feel when the boys are in danger simply isn't there. There is a romance subplot, too, but again, we're given so little incentive to like her love interest that the reader ends up feeling like a third wheel. (I didn't much care for the romance subplot, either, and I ended up skimming over parts that focused on the love interest instead of the story.)Writing the middle part of any book -- and keeping a reader engaged -- is a tough feat to master. Alameda keeps the action going to combat a sagging middle, but with the fast, high-action pace of the writing, we aren't allowed those quiet moments to soak in the horrors of Micheline's predicament. We aren't given those moments to catch our breath, to squint into the shadows of the story and feel any real fear. It's all adrenaline, but little suspense.The stakes never seemed high enough, and I almost gave up on the story, but I cared enough about Micheline to power through. And I'm glad I did, because in the final few chapters of the book, the story improves drastically! The conclusion to the novel was well-written and brimming with creepiness, and we get to know at least one of the other characters, to which I say 'better late than never!' If you find yourself stuck in the middle, please continue reading. It's worth it.Shutter was a story full of adventure, told by a protagonist well-deserving of her name. I may like it more if I read it again one day, but I'll definitely keep an eye out for a sequel. And I'm eager to read more of Alameda's work in the future! Alameda is an author with a lot of promise and I can't wait to see more from her. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable, creepy read! *by L***K on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 12, 2017* I was very excited to read this one because it just sounded so amazing! I mean, not only was it horror, but it involved descendants of Van Helsing! How awesome does that sound?The Van Helsing premise is definitely what caught my attention, and I loved it! I also love how there was a connection to Dracula... very creative! Overall, the plot was very interesting and fun—this whole world was fun and interesting! The idea of being a tetrachromat and having the ability to see the “spiritual auras of the dead,” was creative and so up my alley! Micheline herself was a pretty kickass, strong female lead. I very much liked her. She is smart, too, figuring out that you can capture ghosts on film using a camera. I love how that was explained ‘cause it actually made sense!All the other supporting characters were great, too. I really enjoyed seeing the group interact with each other on these ghost hunts as colleagues, but also as friends. Plus, some of them have some pretty cool abilities as well. The character I particularly loved was Jude—he was just so funny! There was also some romance between Micheline and Ryder, which wasn’t on the forefront, but was absolutely fine with me! It was very sweet and I enjoyed it.As for the horror aspect of this, it wasn’t that scary to be honest. Which is a shame ‘cause that was one of the things I was wanting out of this book. But I pretty much watch horror movies on a daily basis, so I don’t scare easily. Okay, maybe it did have some creepy creatures. Plus, it was also quite thrilling and suspenseful with a lot of fun action!I also found that some parts of the book were quite predictable. I mean, those plot twists? Yeah, not surprising. I figured out that stuff way ahead of time. But overall, I actually really enjoyed this book! Even though it wasn’t that scary for me, I did appreciate the creepy setting and wonderful writing.Oh, and hey, I also did some nail art inspired by this book ;) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GET SCARED!!!! *by C***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 2, 2015* Shutter is a fast-paced, thrilling and scary ride. Don’t be like me–reading alone at night in your apartment. It’s bound to give you a restless night. Possible dark nightmares if you scare to easily. All you have to do is look at the cover and tell it’s going to be a nightmarish read.This book reads better than some of the horror movies that are out in theaters. Courtney Alameda does an excellent job at building suspense and terror in her readers. Forcing you to turn the pages to see what horrors await you at every turn. I don’t know what Stephen King of school the author went to but she does a hell of a job in creating the most horrifying, frightening, blood thirsty monsters imaginable.Shutter is one of the best YA horrors that I’ve read in a long time. And that is saying something. Not too many books in the genre that catch my eye or attention the way this book as. Most often than not YA horror misses the mark. Even the book is too boring or not scary enough for my taste. Not this one. It’s the perfect recipes for success. With all its gory, blood-curling, terror inducing greatness. This is one intense, electrifying god*mn good book.Yes, the main character does some stupid, idiotic thing to get herself and the people around her into a spine-chilling mess but it’s horror. Somebody always does something dumb that opens the gates of hell. This time it’s worth it. I dare you to read Shutter. 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