Moon 514: Blaze and the White Griffon

By: Drew Briney

Narrated by: Julian Pearson

It's inevitable: Technology must evolve alongside magic.

Trained from boyhood to be protectorate of the only known community of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world, Blaze takes a devastating turn when he fails to save the Order from an unexpected and devastating attack. When his mentor turns executioner, Blaze gets arrested for treason and falls victim to Toka's secret gene-splicing experiments. He’s further thrown into confusion when his legendary weaponry skills prove useless against the psionic powers of a small and unintimidating alien woman.

After Evelia, his unquenchable crush, becomes the alien’s unexpected apprentice, Blaze hearkens to the Earth’s call to lead mankind’s last few survivors to the destiny she envisions for them: a technologically advanced civilization governed by magic.

Young adult fans who enjoy action-packed pause-resisters will love Moon 514’s unique and hopeful twist on a post-apocalyptic world. Consider it Star Wars meets Insurgent with a smiley emoji.

©2014 Drew Briney (P)2019 Drew Briney

GOOD SCI-FI FANTASY THRILLER

GOOD SCI-FI FANTASY THRILLER.

STORY WAS GOOD WELL WRITTEN AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

ACCEPTABLE FOR PRE-TEENS AND UP.

NARRATOR WAS GOOD AND EASY TO FOLLOW.

Interesting Genetic Engineering Story

This was an interesting story. There was a lot of worldbuilding and many detailed descriptions. My issue with this tale was that at times there was so much worldbuilding that it overwhelmed the story. I enjoyed the characters and the creatures that populated the world. Julian Pearson's narration was passable, but he lacked expressiveness, and since a lot of this story was descriptive, his prosaic delivery was unimpressive. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

Story - YES! Narration - NO!!!

First, I received this free from the author. This review is my honest opinion of the audiobook and story.

Science-fiction, magic, aliens, and a dystopian world. A good mix of genres, what's not to love? Survival, friendship, and finding hope when all seems dismally dark.

I enjoyed the story. However, it took me FOREVER to get through this audiobook, nearly a year. The narration was far too monotone. I almost gave up several times wanting to go and just "read" the book, but I persevered. My recommendation would be to go READ rather than listen to the book. I will be looking for more books from Drew Briney. But, if Julian Pearson is the narrator, I'll reach for the ebook instead.

What an excellent story!

What an excellent story! The world building was amazing and the character development was also incredible. Blaze is a young warrior living after the Third Holocaust and his attempts to help his people. There is so much going on with betrayal and danger at every turn. Genetic enhancements are also a part of the story with some good and some not. It was hard to tell as the story progressed who was a enemy and who was an ally. It was very exciting and fast-paced. The endings felt abrupt to me but there is room for more stories.

The narration was great and I had no problems listening.

5 stars

Well done. Well narrated. will be looking forward to the next from this author. I received this copy free in exchange for an honest review.