Four and a Half Shades of Fantasy

A Young Adult Anthology

By: W.J. May

Narrated by: Andrea Emmes

Four (and a half) thrilling fantasy/romance novels in one!

From best-selling author W.J. May - each shade is a different genre of the fantasy, paranormal and romance - all from different series!

Rae of Hope - the Chronicles of Kerrigan

Fifteen-year-old Rae Kerrigan never really knew her family's history. Her mother and father died when she was young and it is only when she accepts a scholarship to the prestigious Guilder Boarding School in England that a mysterious family secret is revealed.

Seventh Mark Part 1 - The Hidden Secrets Saga

Like most teenagers, Rouge is trying to figure out who she is and what she wants to be. With little knowledge about her past, she has questions but has never tried to find the answers. Everything changes when she befriends a strangely intoxicating family. Siblings Grace and Michael, appear to have secrets which seem connected to Rouge. Her hunch is confirmed when a horrible incident occurs at an outdoor party. Rouge may be the only one who can find the answer.

Shadow of Doubt - Part 1

Erebus is a bit of a lost soul. He's a guy so he should be out to have fun, but unlike the rest of his kind, he is solemn and withdrawn. That is, until he meets Aurora, a law student at Cornell University. His entire world is shaken. Feelings he's never had and urges he's never understood take over. These strange longings drive him to question everything about himself.

Radium Halos - The Senseless Chronicles

Caught in a sudden thunderstorm, Zoe, a high school senior from Elliot Lake, and five of her friends take shelter in an abandoned uranium mine. Over the next few days, Zoe's hearing sharpens drastically, beyond what any normal human being can detect. She tells her friends, only to learn that four others have an increased sense as well. Only Kieran, the new boy from Scotland, wasn't affected.

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Super interesting!

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

Yes, I loved how there was so many twists and turns in the plot. There was also a lot fo suspense, it kept me on the edge of my seat while listening to it.

What about Andrea Emmes’s performance did you like?

Eimme's performance was perfectly paced and easy to understand. She added a real depth to the characters that I would not have gotten if I had read the physical copy of the book instead.

Any additional comments?

I was given a copy of this audiobook for review from the author.

YA Anthology

What did you love best about Four and a Half Shades of Fantasy?

A fairly well written anthology (YA fantasy) book. All 4 were fairly easy to follow from start/finish. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. I liked all of them.

Great Collection of Books

Any additional comments?

Four and a Half Shades of Fantasy by W.J. May was a good collection of stories. All of the stories are the first parts of series. Rae of Hope was a great story of a girl finding out about her family secrets while learning about the new powers she is gaining. Seventh Mark was a good read about a girl finding answers about her past. Shadow of Doubt part one was a great read about finding love even when everything seems to be against you. Radium Haloes part one was a great story about how the unexpected can make you extraordinary. This collection also contained an excerpt of Courage Runs Red. This was a great collection of stories. I can't wait to read more by W.J. May.

Really?

I was under the impression that the 4 and a half shades were linked in some way, but no. The first "shade" lasted over 5 hours and I enjoyed it so I was very frustrated when all of a sudden it was a totally new plot with all new characters and situations. The only thread was the author and the fact that all contained sci-fi. As I eluded to, all "shades" we're cliffhangers and ended so abruptly it was hard to keep up. Just when I identified with a character- bam, presto change-o. I will not be buying more books, audio or otherwise, from this author.
I received a copy of this audiobook for an honest review.

very good

Loved it !! this story. the narrator is so fantastic it's like your really there!! good overall