Complex sentence: Though risky and requiring some more capital than initially planned for, Shimmer debuted as a digest-sized printed magazine with glossy, color cover and has been well-received by readers and critics.
Split into simpler sentences: Though risky and requiring some more capital than initially planned for, Shimmer debuted as a digest-sized printed magazine with a glossy, color cover. To date, it has been well-received by readers and critics.