Shaded: Colored Lies

By: R.E. Danielle, T.D. Dean

Narrated by: Rob Saladino

From birth, Avery Foster was destined to be anything but ordinary. When a mysterious storm stirs up over her school, Avery discovers a dark past and a family secret that changes everything as she knows it. All of a sudden, people are out for her blood, immortal blood. With her family by her side, and a boy she's known since childhood, can Avery overcome all the barriers put in her way and bring about change for a race who has lain dormant for thousands of years?

©2016 R.E. Danielle (P)2016 R.E. Danielle

High School has NO course to learn their knowledge

Can't wait till the second installment. The book was fun and the characters a hoot. More of a novella than a book. I enjoyed the family involved and the story.

I was gifted this book by Audioboom in exchange for an unbiased review.

A great start

Which character – as performed by Rob Saladino – was your favorite?

Kage

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

Yes

Any additional comments?

I rarely read books in this genre but I really enjoyed the quick pace and snappy dialogue. The story left me wanting to know more about what will happen to the characters, and understand the things about magic that the characters themselves do not yet understand. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

A quick Young Adult read..

Any additional comments?

The storyline is centered around Avery, a 17 year old girl, and Kage, a new friend.

Kage and Avery have an immediate attraction to each other.

The book had a focus on family, relationships, and the descriptions through out the story were colorful.

Rob Saladino did ok with the narration.

Note:
"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audiobook Blast.

An Excellent Short YA Story

For most kids who discover on their own or are finally told about a long hidden family secret, It’s usually something that revolves around a criminal act by a family member that may or may not have led to prison. It might also be about adoption or infidelity leading to a previously unknown half brother or half sister. In “Shaded: Colored Lies,” the main character, a somewhat petulant teen girl named Avery, discovers something no one could have possibly imagined about her family and herself. From there, the story takes off. “Shaded: Colored Lies” is a novella and volume one of what I assume will be a successful, ongoing YA series. My only complaint is that it’s so good, yet so short, I wish there was an omnibus edition I could get hold of to finish the story. I hate having to wait for book after book to come out in order to finish a story.

Rob Saladino is an excellent narrator and a great choice for this story. He just adds more value to an already good story. Although I’m not bothered by it, I was surprised that the author, RE Danielle, chose a male narrator for a story with a female protagonist. Although I am an adult and probably not the target audience for this book, I think any adult will find it enjoyable.

Finally this audio book was provided by the narrator at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review courtesy of Audio Book Blast.

Good start to a YA fantasy series

The story starts with some background information about immortals. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook and was disappointed when it ended. I'm looking forward to the next book in this intriguing series.

The narrator did a good job bringing the story to life. I was a bit lost at first but once everything was explained it made more sense.

Avery finds out her family is not as ordinary as she has always believed. She is coming into her powers and a lot is changing in a short period of time.

There is danger lurking around her and she is having vivid nightmares. Her family does not know what to expect. Avery has a boyfriend but she is very attracted to kage.

It is a good listen even though it is a bit short and a lot goes on in a short period of time. It is not a complete story. The last chapter opens up many questions and worries about what will happen to Avery. She is in serious danger.

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