Awake at Dawn

Shadow Falls, Book 2

By: C. C. Hunter

Narrated by: Katie Schorr

Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins

Publisher's summary

Step into the world of Shadow Falls, a camp that helps teens tap into their special…talents. Once you visit, you'll never forget it - and you'll never, ever be the same.

From the moment Kylie Galen arrived at Shadow Falls Camp, she's had one burning question: What am I? Surrounded by vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters, fairies, and witches, Kylie longs to figure out her own supernatural identity… and what her burgeoning powers mean. And now she'll need them more than ever, because she's being haunted by a new spirit who insists that someone Kylie knows - and loves - will die before the end of the summer. If only she only knew who she was supposed to save. And how….

But giving Kylie the most trouble is her aching heart. Gorgeous werewolf Lucas left camp with another girl, but he's still visiting Kylie in her dreams. And Derek, a sexy half Fae who's always been there for her when she needed him, is pushing to get more serious - and growing impatient, especially when Lucas returns. Kylie knows she needs to decide between the boys, and it's tearing her up inside.

Yet romance will have to wait, because something from the dark side of the supernatural world is hiding in Shadow Falls. It's about to threaten everything she holds dear…and bring her closer to her destiny.

Awake at Dawn is the second installment in C.C. Hunter's young adult fantasy series.

©2011 Christie Craig (P)2012 Macmillan Audio

good book for teens

it was cute and interesting. very easy to listen to and read it in 3 days.

Great Character development

such a great take on growing pains, diversity and acceptance, first love and parental trust. I do love this series as an older adult there is some nostalgia to my feelings similar to some of the story lines that are told so well. Bravo C.C., for incorporating good manners and ethics prior to the current millennial selfishness and disrespect.

so good

I love this series. it keeps getting better. I really like listening to it it brings the people more alive

lots of fun

Really enjoyed the story, lots of interesting characters that are believable and likeable, and the narrators changing voices brings them even more to life.

best yest

I love shadow falls , I love kylie , I love how you think you know whats around that corner but sometimes its not what you were thinking at all

fantastic series

I love the series. love the story line and characters. the narrator isn't too bad either. only thing that would make this better is if it were narrated by Caitlin Davies

Better than the first

I’m so glad I found this series on audible. I have to fight myself to stop listening and go to sleep because I cannot get enough of this story line. I absolutely love these books.

gripping book

I'm not used to listening to books and I'll admit this was a bit weird for me at first but Katie schorr does a great job at narrating and the story itself is captivating. I'm gunna get started on the next book

I get so caught up in the Shadow Falls world!!!

Would you consider the audio edition of Awake at Dawn to be better than the print version?

Yes, because the narrator gives the story character. She gives Kylie and her friends a picture for me that I might not have gotten if I had read it on my own. She is really good at giving each character a different voice or accent.

What other book might you compare Awake at Dawn to and why?

Probably "The Discovery of Witches" because both stories create a world unknown to humans that are filled with monsters. In both of these stories, a romance brews between two different species of creatures. The main character in both are discovering their gifts because they have been locked away. There is something special that is sought after by the other creatures. In "Discovery of Witches," it's a powerful book, but in "Awake at Dawn" it's Kylie herself because she possesses several powerful gifts.

Which character – as performed by Katie Schorr – was your favorite?

My favorite character is Lucas because he makes you smile because you know his game. He's very charming and cunning! I like that he's known Kylie since they were little and they have a strong, deep bond. He does feel a bit obsessive with Kylie compared to Derek, but it makes sense because he's a werewolf and they can be pretty possessive, jealous, and protective. I think he's who she should be with because I felt that Derek gave up too easy.

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

Yes! I seriously could not stop reading this book! I wanted to find out what was going to happen next! You get wrapped up in the characters and forget they don't really exist. I also like that this story takes place in the Dallas area where I live!

Any additional comments?

An AMAZING series! Cannot wait to find out what she is finally!!!

Entrancing

I know this is supposed to be a YA book, but it is very well written, and suspenseful.
I’m an older lady by today’s standards, but I was captivated and listened all day on an unexpected day off.
Can’t wait to get the next one.