The Fractured Prism

The Prism Files, Book 1

De: Brendan Noble

Narrado por: Luke Matthew Simon

One test determines your place in society. One chance to prove your worth. But it's all a lie.

Ivan is a fighter. He's never been afraid to do whatever it takes to protect the people he loves, even if it means putting himself in danger. And as a rebel Militia leader code-named Coyote, that's a daily occurrence.

Five years ago, Ivan failed the Prism Test and became a Red, a slave on the lowest level of the color-coded class system. But he knows the truth. Nothing matters but your family's loyalty to the People's Front government. And the Militia is the only family he's ever needed.

But when he risks his life to save a princess named Julia, Ivan's life as he knows it is shattered. Thrown into a palace where slave-traders and royals with their eyes on the throne lurk around every corner, he must now protect a new family: The royal family.

In Julia, Ivan sees his first real hope to end the Prism. But as tensions spike and secrets rise to the surface, their unlikely relationship will be tested. With the fate of their country and everyone they love on the line, will they be pushed together or torn apart? In the end, everything will rest on Ivan’s choice.

Keep Coyote and abandon Julia, or sacrifice everything he's ever known to stay by her side.

The Prism Files continue with book two: Crimson Reigns.

©2019 Brendan Noble (P)2019 Brendan Noble

trust, honor,betrayal and hope

the story was well crafted and the narration is extraordinary. This is a love story "sort of " in the time of a dark dystopia, a tale of princess and a shabby knight who lives by a code of the highest standard; All woven together to keep the suspense building from the first page to the last and leaving the listener wanting to continue. Hopefully it does in the sequel.

Captivating Dystopian Romantic Adventure!

An intense and compelling story of revolution against a socialistic government that oppresses its citizens based on the colors of the Prism. A young militia from the red sector, lowest level of the spectrum, rescue a princess and the suspense begins. The great combination of complex characters, social interactions, young love, deceit, betrayal, and tragedy make for a very exciting series. I'm looking forward to the next book. I received an advance copy and am happy to leave my honest review. Enjoy!

Great read, looks to be a good series

The Fractured Prism (The Prism Files, #1), my first read from author Brendan Noble. Well-written, entertaining read. I’ll be reading more from this author! Better yet since this is the first book in a multi-book series that I look forward to reading. I was been given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reading & reviewing it. Luke Matthew Simon’s factual narration style adds to the book's enjoyment. Up next, The Prism Files, Book 2. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

Red rising revisited?

For anyone that has read the Pierce Brown series, you will see a strong resemblance in this story. A color caste system with the reds at the bottom fighting to gain their rights back as those in power treat them as little more than slaves. However, instead of a red’s purposeful infiltration of the higher colors, this starts off as an accident and is set in a “dystopian” style American. Only one thing didn’t fully make sense to why it was in the story line, and felt more like filler, but generally a good story. I feel like somethings could have been further explored, like more details about the Prism.

Interestingly riveting & dramatically suspenseful

First of I wanna make mention that i was given a chance to enjoy this book as a gift imo for a solid honest review. A gift because mein this is one helluva an intriguing post-war torn nation now sort of a medieval/ steam punk kind of monarchy if i could visualize it correctly. 😂😁

Overall I believe this novel was made pretty well done. Although a bit clueless or possibly a slow start mixed into an already set off event. You find yourself immersed into a world where basically You are at the bottom of the food chain, a slave cast amongst a society of Pro-royalty and loyalists alike ruling over through a cast system which discriminates upon the lower class as nothing more than slaves, disposable toys and tools alike.A Scourged group in soiety.
And from early on you walk along the journey of a home brewed and grown I would say social activist group who wants change though a terrorist group who feels they should be considered free people, equals. So they truly are freedom fighters in a cause to crush the "Prism System" which dictates your lifelong status even though given by birth right some who are well off like royalty or elitists groups who garnish themselves as upper class tend to opt out and live their lives as gods something nearing a sort of nazi like scorn for the lower classes. Or at least thats what i feel is being vaguely shown. I wouldnt be surprised as there's this I'd consider it an unspoken but well know supposed fact that the royal s are the pure above all else and that they are the only one deserving of a Life worth living.

So if you've taken time to read my review then you have a basic intro summary of what Ivan code name "Cayote" is fighting against and for to change the lives of the many struggling "Red Tags" and other minority low level coloured tags who live too scared yet oblivious to system which basically enslaved their lives into a norm their too busy trying to stay afloat in. Though a twist would and will sooner rather than later changevgis fate while falling into a romance so unexpected and a choice of whether to change and abandon his underground identity or assume his new one while fighting himself living his new life which he could accomplish so much in the little time he suddenly gained an in invissible shallow upgrade while still being a red tagged baned existence.

Performance wise, I suspect reading via kindle or hard copy you wouldn't necessarily feel a slight struggle getting into it the story at the start. The audio version i feel the narrator could have been idk maybe a bit more into his roll. He seemingly sounded flat and dull though this was from the initial first chapters. This monotone like voice would occasionally change and sound as realistic and other moments i'd find it sort of hard to feel each chara ter change.
Character growth etc. is pretty evident though at times the story seems cliche for example big shot daughter falls in love with body guard..
I will admit though once invested you will be wanting to know ore and more as the suspense builds though a few funny moments. I'll give this a solid 9/10.

I hope that you the new readers or fans to be give it a neutral once over. I'm honestly looking forward to reading book two or a possible series because in a lot of many ways, this makes you cognizant of real day life face with orrupted governments/politicians and the upper class vs the lower class man and woman all fighting for better though living ordianary lives and the many mini wars, insurgencies and descriminiation, hatred and more. I guess ask yourself this question.... who are you really? Are you a red or are you a white or are you one of the middle region li ing your lives not caring. Or are you Cayote or possibly Ivan. I hope you enjoy his journey because i know i have, this is my honest opinion & review😁

This was an amazing find.

I had never heard of this author or book before but I'm so glad I found it. I loved the story, characters and all around performance. I just finished it and there is not a complaint at all other than wanting the next book to read right now. Perfect.

Loved it from the front page to the last!

Wow, just wow!! What an excellent start to an (I'm sure) awesome series. The story isn't new to it's genre but who cares when there is plenty of action, intrigue and some romance thrown in for good measure! 

I adore Ivan, he's such a well balanced guy. Tough, full of a need for justice with deep emotions. I don't care what people think, but seeing a big strong man weep over such horrible experiences pulls on the heart strings and makes me root for him even more. :-) Julia is precious. She's just finding her place in the world as the 3rd Princess in line to the throne. A throne she absolutely does not want. Without that burden she is actually able to better connect with the downtrodden and to make real waves with the public. 

The world building and descriptions were on point. The narration was good too. He could plod a little but it was by no means distracting. And oh my gosh his nasally voice for 1 of the main antagonists was hilarious! :-D 

What did I think of the ending? Well, I started up until 5:30am because I just couldn't stop. :-o I'm soo happy the 2nd book is out and can't wait to read it! =)


My star ratings include these 5 elements:

1★ story line
1★ engaging characters
1★ use of world building/descriptions
1★ the ending
1★ narration or editing

"I was given this free review copy/audiobook at *MY* request and have voluntarily left this review."

The Prism of colors and classes

This is a political action-adventure with a YA romance. Once you step through the Prism, you're branded by color and class. Our protagonist hits it Red, the lowest, and virtual slaves to the upper classes. However, through a chance act of heroism, he saves the princess and the times they are a-changing! Plenty of action, a twisty plot with betrayal and revenge, and solid ending with plenty of loose ends for book 2, already released.

A Great Listen

Is a socialist future our destiny? If so who will be placed within it? Will a coloured piece of jewelry make a difference. In Coyote world it does, as a red, he should just be a slave but one good deed changes that. And now he has a real chance to change the world he lives in. Interesting characters, suspense and action will keep you listen until the very end. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request, and have voluntarily left this review.

Wonderful Book

I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review, Found this book to be to my liking and would and have recommended to some of my friends.