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Title: Grim

Subtitle: Dark Fairy Tales for the Psychologically Minded

Author: Joseph Burgo

Narrator: Stuart Packer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-26-16

Publisher: New Rise Press

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

From the author of Vacillian and The Lights of Barbrin, these three novella-length tales explore psychological themes latent in the classic Grimm versions. Rather than presenting two-dimensional "good" heroines pitted against "evil" step-mothers, Grim portrays fully realized characters grappling with shame and self-doubt, suffering at the hands of mothers best thought of as narcissistic in modern terminology. Due to their dark themes and some graphic sexual material, these tales are not for the faint of heart and are unsuitable for children.

Members Reviews:

I'm very much into fairy tale retellings

This audiobook is a retelling of 3 of the most well-known fairy tales of all time - Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel.

The twist in these versions, however, is that the author applies more human psychology to the situation which makes the stories far more believable. He also focused on parts of the stories which were glossed over in the originals, such as why the villains behaved the way they did.

In Cinderella, the story doesn't stop at the moment she's matched up to her glass slipper - Joseph Burgo imagines the quality of life a marriage would bring if it was based on nothing more than a night of dancing and some snazzy footwear. What kind of man would search the kingdom for a woman based on that one night alone? Listen to this story to find out!

Snow White was another excellent retelling, the story begins with the childhood of the evil queen (her mother) and all the events that led up to Snow White being poisoned. The dwarves are real people in this story, not just quaint little miners with no minds of their own, something which I haven't really read in any other version.

Rapunzel was my favourite of all these stories, possibly because it's not a story I was hugely familiar with beyond watching Disney's Tangled, when it came out. This story was particularly dark and covered themes like addiction, self-loathing and general ass hattery.

Stuart Packer didn't rock my world as a narrator, though the production quality was excellent and his accent spot on for these stories - as I was already familiar with the fundamentals of these stories it was quite easy to let my mind wander, I think it would have taken a bit more charisma to keep my head well and truly in the game.

I'm very much into fairy tale retellings and this one was pretty damn good, the only part of the psychological aspects I found a little bit odd was the sexual behaviour being shoehorned into the story - I'm not prudish when it comes to sexual content in books (immature, yes. Prudish, no.) but this seemed a little bit forced into the story to make sure it was in there alongside all the other additions.

If you're interested in fairytales with a twist, give this book a go! Be warned, though, this isn't 'dark' in the sense of 'horror' but more in the sense of 'Cinderella likes to self-harm, so trigger warnings ahoy!

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Title: Pseudo-Dragon

Subtitle: The Blue Dragon's Geas, Book 4

Author: Cheryl Matthynssens

Narrator: Zachary Michael

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-29-16

Publisher: Cheryl Matthynssens

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When young Alador has mystical powers placed upon him, he sets off on an extraordinary quest to become a true pseudo-dragon, facing unspeakable danger from an ancient beast lurking in the shadows.

As part of his journey, Alador secretly helps the Daezun people without their knowledge and comes to rely on assistance from Rena, a young blue female dragon who is falling in love with him against her father's wishes.

But when Alador travels to the city of Silverport to take his tier test and prove his abilities, he discovers that many council members are scheming against him in a struggle to maintain control over their land. Can he successfully navigate the delicate balance of politics and the machinations of his wicked uncle without setting off any unintended consequences?

Fortunately, Alador has several contacts operating under cloak and dagger, including Nemara, who is working secretly with Jon, the death mage, to help Alador rescue all the dragons held prisoner by the evil mages of Lerdenia. In Alador's quest to end this senseless bloodshed and claim his destiny, failure is not an option.

Members Reviews:

Why Cheryl WHY??

Would you try another book from Cheryl Matthynssens and/or Zachary Michael?

That's a giant MAYBE, but with some conditions: ONLY if Cheryl stops hiring these ridiculously bad narrators! Her books are being RUINED by bad narration! Cheryl, darling, dearest -- did you not read my last review of book three?? THAT Narrator (Jimmie Moreland) was terrible, and instead of listening to my pleadings, you hired Zachary, who clearly went to the same school as Jimmie Moreland! Apparently at this school, they BEAT you when you correctly place emphasis within a sentence, or when you properly pronounce words. Zachary is so bad, I haven't even finished the book yet and I'm writing this. Cheryl, you're a GOOD writer! But its literally impossible to see that through the mangled narration...Wait . . . maybe you don't have a say in who narrates your books?! Perhaps you really pissed off the guy who picks the narrator . . . If that's true . . . I forgive you... Otherwise...

If youve listened to books by Cheryl Matthynssens before, how does this one compare?

Honestly, i'm so distracted by the bad narration that I'm not able to give an honest answer about that...

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Oh lord . . .I blew my wad on step three. Just for fun let's talk about how excruciatingly bad Zacharay's attempts at doing a female voice are. Horrible is my kindest offering. Let's take it one step further and discuss his attempts at doing a SEXY female voice.... It's this bad: I'm now GAY.

Was Pseudo-Dragon worth the listening time?

Aaaaaghhhhhh!!!! I so want to say yes to show a kindness to Cheryl . .. .but .....god! I think I would rather have drunk a cup of dirt. It would have been less painful, and more satisfying than listening to what might have been some good writing destroyed by droning word butchers.

Any additional comments?

I have so many, but I'll just pick one. I've decided to become a Narrator, because CLEARLY ...

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Title: Range

Subtitle: I Am Just Junco, Book 4

Author: JA Huss

Narrator: Lisa Angelini

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-16

Publisher: J. A. Huss

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Two years have passed since Inanna stole Junco away from Lucan. Two years of unimaginable pain. Two years of isolation, mutilation and torture. Two years of fear and loneliness in a morph tank. And that's not something you just get over, even if you are psycho-assassin, Junco Coot.

Now Junco has to learn to live with the consequences. Her siblings are suspicious and angry, half her team is dead, Tier is wreaking death and destruction, Lucan is holding his secrets close, and she is spiraling out of control.

There is only one partnership that matters anymore - only one person she will trust and take direction from - and only one way out of the Hell she's been sentenced to.

Junco is tired of fighting and death. She's had enough and this time she means to end it - once and for all.

Members Reviews:

great

great voice great performance great story and now i need the next episode just loved it x

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Title: Chapel of Ease

Subtitle: The Tufa Novels, Book 4

Author: Alex Bledsoe

Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-16

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When Matt Johansson, a young New York actor, auditions for Chapel of Ease, an off-Broadway musical, he is instantly charmed by Ray Parrish, the show's writer and composer. As their friendship deepens, Matt learns that Ray's people call themselves the Tufa and that the musical is based on the history of his isolated hometown. But there is one question in the show's script that Ray refuses to answer: What is buried in the ruins of the Chapel of Ease?

As opening night approaches, strange things begin to happen. A dreadlocked girl follows and spies on Ray. At the press preview, a strange Tufa woman warns him to stop the show. Then, as the rave reviews arrive, Ray dies in his sleep.

Matt and the cast are distraught, but there's no question of shutting down, and the run quickly sells out. Matt volunteers to take Ray's ashes back to Needsville, where he hopes to understand more about the play and uncover the secret that Ray took to his grave.

Matt's journey into the haunting Appalachian mountains of Cloud County sets him on a dangerous path, where some secrets deserve to stay buried.

Members Reviews:

Great book.

Excellent narration! Amazing and powerful voice. Completely drawn into each character and their story. Love this series

Alex Bledsoe continues to impress.

Great addition to the Tufa series, especially for a musical theater geek. Stefan Rudnicki is masterful, as usual.

Thank you Alex Bledsoe - Another Gift of Tufa

Yes, this is a Series with four editions so far. No, you do not have to read the previous to enjoy the one you are reading. The mysterious appalachian music, heritage and custom draws you in with every word.

The Tufa Novels

The Hum and the Shiver: Book 1

Wisp of a Thing: Book 2

Long Black Curl: Book 3

Chapel of Ease: Book 4

There are also four short stories.

The audible narrator's dark chocolate voice brings it all to life. Stefan Rudniki could read anything and add character and color.

Another excellent Bledsoe listen

When I get a Bledsoe story on audible, I always know it's good. I wish the narrator's voice wasn't so deep, but he did a great job with this book in particular.

Excellent

The best Tufa novel yet. Serious, moving, amusing and magical what more could you want?

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Title: Kronos Rising: Diablo

Author: Max Hawthorne

Narrator: Rich Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-22-16

Publisher: Far From The Tree Press, LLC

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Barreling along 100 feet beneath the surface, the giant predator gained swiftly on its prey. Fifty yards ahead, a school of chrome-colored fish fled terror-stricken before it. Measuring close to 20 feet in length, the enormous descendants of the prehistoric fish Xiphactinus audax were, themselves, top predators, each tipping the scales at over 3,000 pounds. Compared to the whale-sized nightmare that pursued them, however, the toothy, tarpon-like creatures were little more than a snack.

Nestled off the coast of Cuba and shielded by impenetrable reefs of razor-sharp rock, stands Diablo Caldera. To the rest of the world, the extinct, bowl-shaped volcano is hardly worth exploring. But the caldera has a secret. Its isolated saltwater lake has remained untouched since the fall of the dinosaurs.

Inside this hellish aquarium are the deadliest marine predators the world has ever seen. Imprisoned behind towering walls of volcanic rock since the Cretaceous, and warded by a mysterious race, Diablo's savage inmates rule with flipper and fang the only world they have ever known.

But something is about to change. The prison that is Diablo is beginning to fail, and soon it will unleash into the unsuspecting Atlantic a primeval fury the likes of which it has never before known.

It is 100 tons of death. And it likes to eat.

Members Reviews:

Fun stuff!

Hearing a Kronos Rising title, even a novella, is a great way to experience this story beyond simply reading. If you like Max Hawthorne's marine reptile fare, you should definitely check this audible out!

id rather listen to fish swim

A pointless short story. Was this meant to be an intro to an actual book? Whatever it sounds like every other geneeic monster of the sea drivel.Not worth the money. Narrator made this bearable-i recognize him from Lovecraft stories, WHICH THIS FAILED TO SIMULATE

loved it

loved the story as much as reading it. it helps to compliment what has happened from the other 2 books so far. giving back story and more intrigue of what is to come.

Intriguing!

A solid story that surrounds an isolated volcanic island inhabited by natives and clearly expresses their struggles as they are caught in a war between the prehistoric creatures they call 'Gods' and the forces of nature. Throwbacks to Merian C. Cooper's 'King Kong' are at work in this short, but sadly supplies nothing unique in the early stages of the plot line. Throughout it, Max Hawthorne displays his passionate knowledge of paleontology and acute geographical detail; all of which allured me to listen more. People unfamiliar with such topics may struggle to comprehend the information, but can find entertainment value in the beautifully described settings and gripping moments of dread that Max Hawthorne excels in portraying.

The lack of character dialogue at times made it difficult to gauge their personality and/or bond to. However, this is overshadowed by the authors detailed depiction of ongoing events. In regards to Narration, Rich Miller does a great job of reading clearly and concisely, but failed at moments to really capture the emotion of the storyline.

In conclusion, Max Hawthorne's 'Kronos Rising: Diablo' is, again, a solid audiobook that I thoroughly enjoyed listening to, but felt elements were missing to make it 'unique' and ended too quickly.

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Title: Illuminae

Subtitle: The Illuminae Files, Book 1

Author: Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

Narrator: Olivia Taylor Dudley, Lincoln Hoppe, Jonathan McClain

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-26-16

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment and Warner Bros are set to bring YA sci-fi novel Illuminae to the big screen.

The year is 2575, and two megacorporations are at war over a planet that's little more than an ice-covered speck. Too bad nobody thought to warn the people living on it.

With enemy fire raining down on them, Ezra and Kady have to make their escape on the evacuating fleet. But their troubles are just beginning.

A deadly plague has broken out on one of the spaceships and is mutating, with terrifying results. Their ship's protection is seriously flawed.

No one will say what is going on. As Kady hacks in to a tangled web of data to find the truth, it's clear only one person can help her: Ezra. And the only problem with that is they split up before all this trouble started, and she isn't supposed to be talking to him.

A fantastically original, heart-stopping adventure where everything is definitely more dangerous than it seems.

Members Reviews:

A. MUST. READ. (or listen lol)

I JUST LOVED IT. THIS SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST. LISTEN TO IT OR LOSE IT.

Illuminatingly Awesome!

This book told in the form of messages, reports, observation and summaries is fantastic way of telling a new, imaginitive and very clever SciFi story of corruption, conspiracy, big corporate politics and the effects it has on the everyday joe. This tale evokes so different many feelings including laugh out loud witty moments and tragically sad senarios and although it has romance, its not gushy, its more real and honest , great characters add the extra depth a story like this needs. This is a winner!!! I feel this book will be a hit with young adults and not so young adults alike.....................I can not wait for the next installment.

Pretty good, but....

Great story, and well narrated, except for the poor enunciation of one of the line-up.

However, even the most innocuous profanity was 'bleeped out' by suppressing the volume of such words. The irony was that it was totally ineffective in making the words and just proved to be extremely irritating.

Either remove the words from the script, or man-up and read the ******* words precisely how the author ******* intended.

great performances. strong story

loved this. performers were great. story engaging and layered. looking forward to the movie now.

Amazing story

This series is one of my favourites and I had heard very good things about this audiobook as it is full cast. I agree that this audiobook is fab, but I did have a couple of niggles with it. Personally I don't think Kady was quite right, as she didn't seem to have the same level of personality as the other characters, particularly when playing against Ezra who was voiced perfectly! Also, the sound effects were great and could have been used even more, and when listening to the video transcription the voices could have been done by the actors of the characters in the video, as if it's snippets of the video and audio footage, rather than have the analyst read all of it. Still a great audiobook though!

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Title: Queen Mab

Subtitle: A Tale Entwined with William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet

Author: William Shakespeare, Kate Danley

Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-16

Publisher: ListenUp Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When Faunus, the god of daydreams, breaks the heart of Queen Mab, revenge can be the only answer. Using the most powerful families in Verona, they wage their war against one another. But when Mab falls in love, this bitter queen will do anything, even if it means destroying the world, to change the story.

Members Reviews:

did not breck the integrity of the original

The gods of old are infamous for playing with humans, giving out tokens of favor or destroying bloodlines over some trivial slight. Taking one of the most famous tragedies by Shakespeare, Kate Danley weaves a new twist in which the mythological gods play an intricate and deadly role. The houses of Montague and Capulet are the key victims being used by both Queen Mab, the bringer of nightly dreams and Faunus, the bringing of day dreams to get what they want. However, Queen Mab discovers true love and becomes transformed trying to prevent Faunus from destroying the houses and her true-love.

Danley stays true to the story being careful to weave in hers without taking away from Shakespeares infamous love tragedy. Danley did not attempt to write in the eloquent Shakespearean style; her writing is different yet just as expressive and fluent in a simpler style.

Shakespeare is known for intrigue and Danley continues with the tradition; her intrigue clearly compliments and fits with the classic tale making her story of Queen Mab richer and more powerful. It is never a good thing when gods interfere; they are seen as petty and selfish. While Queen Mab begins that way, her character grows revealing that even gods may have a depth of kindness hidden somewhere deep within themselves.

As an English major and fan of Shakespearean writings, I was not sure that I would like this book. I had my doubts that anyone could make Romeo and Juliet better. Danley is a gifted and skilled writer. She successfully tied in her story without breaking the integrity of the original story.

The characters were well-developed moving one from disliking Queen Mab to feeling a range of emotions from dislike to pity to sadness to cheering her on. When a character goes through such powerful changes and grows, the listener cannot help but change their opinion.

The narrator, Julian Rhind-Tutt is talented. His narration was flawless. I liked that he spoke clearly and with a cadence that felt comfortable not too fast nor too slow. His vocal expressions were strong especially during pivotal times. I enjoyed hearing his voice; soothing and even. Well done!

There were no issues at all with the production and I have to say while there was definitely an opportunity for it to sound more theatrical with sound effects, I am delighted that the production company chose not to go that route. This was already a rich tale, it needed nothing more than a talented narrator which it has. Anything more would have taken away from the story.

Audiobook was provided for review by the author.

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Title: Pride's Spell

Subtitle: A Sin du Jour Affair

Author: Matt Wallace

Narrator: Corey Gagne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-21-16

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

The team at Sin du Jour - New York's exclusive caterers to the damned - find themselves up against their toughest challenge yet when they're lured out west to prepare a feast in the most forbidding place in America: Hollywood, where false gods rule supreme.

Meanwhile, back at home, Ritter is attacked by the strangest hit squad the world has ever seen, and the team must pull out all the stops if they're to prevent themselves from being offered up as the main course in a feast they normally provide.

Starring: the Prince of Lies, Lena Tarr, Darren Vargas. With Byron Luck. Introducing the Easter Bunny.

Pride's Spell is the third installment in Matt Wallace's Sin du Jour series.

Members Reviews:

3rd Time - Definitely has Charm

The Sin du Jour series is wonderful! I liked this installment & am really looking forward to Book 4.

This was another fun read- funny, exciting & surprising. I'll never look at an Easter Egg the same way.

Corey Gagne is the perfect narrator for this series.

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Title: Ever Winter

Subtitle: A Dark Faerie Tale, Book 3

Author: Alexia Purdy

Narrator: Nancy Peterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-16

Publisher: Alexia Purdy

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

Shade has been left all but shattered.

Travelling to the Ice Kingdom, along with her bodyguard Dylan - who continues to be bound to her - to where the holder of her magic dwells. The War of Faerie amplifies and her only chance to save it will be to resist the enchantments of the Ice King, one of the ancient rulers of Faerie. But he has his own agenda and will do anything to stop her from making it to the Summer Kingdom, with her family, to claim back her throne.

These Ancients of Faerie don't want her to succeed, and the wards between the land of Faerie and the mortal world are blurring rapidly. Shade must face treacheries in every crevice of the land, even among the human mortals and trusted allies, before all is lost.

Members Reviews:

Good story with interesting characters

This is the third book in the series. It is definitely better to start with book one to understand all that is going on.

The beginning was a bit slow and on the sad side. The story slowly picks up and wraps up with a cliffhanger.

The narrator did a pretty good job bringing the story to life.

I'm looking forward to the continuation of the story on the next book.

**This audiobook was provided free of charge in exchange for my honest unbiased opinion**

Great book but you should read book 1 and 2 first.

Any additional comments?

I was given this book in return for my unbiased honest opinion. This book is great. I loved the narration and the story but this is one of the books that you need to read the other stories first so read in order. Overall a great fantasy listen!!

A story that draw you in

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It was a great fantasy story, and it really draws you in. It is the third book of this series, and each book has gotten better.

What other book might you compare Ever Winter to and why?

Shatter me series by tehereah Mafi. While they are different type of fantasy/a I in story line, they have a lot of the same plot points. The both have a young girl who starts out unsure, and grow stronger as the story progresses, both have a bit of betrayal, enemy to friends, love triangle, along with fighting a progressive evil.

What does Nancy Peterson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

He timing is perfect. Often when a character is meant to gasp or sound exasperated with a long sigh, you can't always tell from the narration. Macy Peterson really brings the characters to life. She puts a lot of feeling behind the interactions and you get a better idea of the emotions or moods based on how she plays it. It gives you a better grip on the characters peraonalities too.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. It isn't terribly long, so it was manageable to listing to in a strait shot.

Any additional comments?

This book started out on a bit of a down trodden and depressing feeling, and while you can feel those undertones throughout the story, as it progresses the characters become bolder in personality and stronger. There is a bit of a love triangle but it isn't very angsty. They're are also some new discoveries and twist in the story that in some cases seemed predictable, but it was still great to watch it play out. It has such a variation of personalities that it makes for entertaining interactions between those personalities.

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Title: Dreadlands

Subtitle: Wolf Moon

Author: Jaimie Engle

Narrator: Diana Steele

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-16-16

Publisher: Beacon Audiobooks

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Fantasy: Contemporary

Publisher's Summary:

When a Viking boy and his sister are hunted by the ferine, arctic wolves cursed to the Dreadlands, they must reach the city by the sea within one moon cycle, before a sorceress captures them, seals a spell with their blood, and returns the realm to Darkness.

Leif Erikson abandoned the settlement in Labrador, Canada many years ago when the ferine attacked and murdered his small crew. A band of families stayed behind to build, learning to find balance with those who hunted them. Arud is a third generation Norse on this strange soil, and with a grandmother who is unnatural, an anxious mother, and a missing father, his family tree is rooted in secrets. The harvest moon approaches, a single night when the ferine's binds to the Dreadlands are broken, freeing them to hunt. But when one appears beneath Arud's window, his mother rushes him off, urging him to take care of his sister whose sickness grows worse. After meeting a beautiful girl with questionable motives, Arud discovers a prophecy in which the blood of a human and ferine hybrid would shift all power to the Sorceress Edda and her wild pack of hunters. But when Arud learns his sister is the hybrid in this prophecy, his world is shaken as family deceptions unravel. Now the stakes are raised, and getting safely to the city in the sea becomes more than a quest. It becomes survival.

Members Reviews:

Fantastic Fantasy Read

I found myself drawn into Jaimie Engle's fantasy world from the first page. Her characters are well-defined, her narratives are engaging, and the plot is thrilling! She blends just the right amount of action, suspense, and drama to keep you running right alongside Arud, Scalvia and Lykke through the adventures of their lives. Amidst Viking lore and shape-shifting wolves, Engle tells an epic tale of family, bravery, and maturity. Be prepared for your heart to pound with excitement, stop from shock, break with misery, and then start all over again with the hope that all will be right with the world. I really enjoyed this book and I plan to share it with my teenage son. Can't wait for the next installment!

Great book from and up and coming author.

"Dreadlands: Wolf Moon is a tale of vikings, werewolves, magic, love and betrayal. Like many great book series we may have to wait until the sequel is published before we get answers to some of the questions book 1 left it's readers with. Nonetheless it was a fascinating, easy read, and very tightly written. Jaimie Engle weaves a fantastic yarn of two siblings, thrust out into the world and forced to survive against not only the elements, but tenacious werewolves who seek their blood.

But Arud and Lykke aren't the only ones trying to eek out an existence in the werewolf strewn Dreadlands. On their journey they encounter several others, not all of which are as they appear and it's a race against the clock to find out who is friend and foe."-Daniel L Welch, Author of Tears of Blood (The Veronian Archives).

Well-Realized and Exciting Opening Tale of Promising Fantasy Saga

Cautious about investing time in a new fantasy series? Don't be, because Engle's Dreadlands is a page turner that takes that classic story of young adults discovering who they are and sets it amongst a well-realized world of adventure, lore, darkness and light. This book is a fusion of different corners of the fantasy genre that feels like the opening chapter of a much larger saga.