Fledgling (The Shapeshifter Chronicles Book 1; Young Adult Paranormal Romance) [Kindle Edition]

Natasha Brown (Author)

Book Description

FLEDGLING was a finalist in the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Contest and is inspired by the author's own daughter who was born with heart defects.

Book 2 of the Shapeshifter Chronicles, PRODIGY is available now!

Book Description:

Set apart from other eighteen year olds, Ana Hughes knows she is different. A life threatening heart condition smothers her future and she yearns to feel normal. Her hopes are pinned on a fresh start in a remote town far from her native Colorado. Among the locker filled hallways in Clark Bend High, Ana keeps to the shadows, not wanting to draw attention to her violet tinged lips and wilted silhouette. And she almost succeeds, until she meets Chance Morgan.

Struggling to keep up appearances, she soon suspects Chance is hiding something as well. His animal-like senses, miraculous healing ability and peculiar reaction to her Thunderbird necklace compels Ana to question if there's more to the stories about his Navajo ancestry. Without any other explanation, she fears he is playing tricks on her. But the truth may prove too much for Ana's delicate heart...

Excerpt from FLEDGLING:

"Ana continued fading in and out of awareness. Relinquishing to the nothingness that engulfed her, she had the impression of movement. She heard heavy breathing, which she determined wasn't coming from her, sounding more like snorting. She sensed herself hanging, her body limp, unwilling to forfeit control back to her wandering mind. As though she was observing everything from a distance, it felt like she was at the end of a darkened hallway, being pulled back into a hollow chasm. Inky fingers entwined her mind until there was nothing left."

Bonus Materials:
A special code is provided at the back of the book, for 'the lost chapter' from Fledgling. Be sure to check it out.


Suggested reading age- 13 years and up
It is recommended that parents participate in book selections to decide whether a book is appropriate for their children.

Length: 246 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review

2010 FINALIST - Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Contest
2013 NOMINEE - eFestival of Words

"A very solid written book with descriptions that allow you to perfectly see the scene in the writer's mind and feel the emotions of the characters as they move through their story. The characters were believable along with even the paranormal aspects. The plot was deep enough to very much satisfy my mind and kept me guessing as to exactly how it would end."
- Stacy Eaton, Author of International Best Selling "My Blood Runs Blue" Series

"It was fantastic, and I'm looking forward to reading future books Brown writes in the series. Having a congenital heart defect myself, I definitely identified with Ana, and everything she was going through with her heart problem. Brown definitely has a good sense of what adolescents facing such problems must go through on a daily basis."
- Andrea Buginsky, Author of The Chosen

"Love, Love, Love this book! ... The romance was slow paced yet beautifully crafted. Its refreshing to see young adults taking their time to know each before assuming an instant relationship."

"I had a great time reading this book! ... I didn't see that coming!"

"This book is amazing, incredible, awesome, touching, beautiful and unique. The love story between Chance and Ana is one of the best love stories I've ever read there are no love triangles its simply about two people slowly falling in love ... I have read Twilight, Harry Potter and The Vampire Academy series and have liked them all, Fledgling is so good it deserves to be put among the best."

From the Author

Natasha was inspired to write a story about a girl struggling with her heart condition, after her daughter was born with heart defects. "I like lead women who have the tenacity to carry on even in the face of adversity. Ana is a character I look up to- and I can't wait to share with my readers where her character is going in the series."

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Product Details

• File Size: 505 KB
• Print Length: 294 pages
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B006XM426C
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,832 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Read For All Ages! August 13, 2012

By M. Bourke

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

There were so many things I loved about Natasha Brown's Fledgling. The author has a true talent for prose. She included some of the most stunning descriptions of setting I've ever read in a YA novel and I read a lot of YA. I was captivated by her lovely use of language. It added so much to an already enjoyable read.

The two main characters, Chance and Ana, truly fall in love the old fashioned way. I appreciated this because it's very unique for a YA Paranormal. Their romance is sweet. At first they are so unsure of themselves, but as the story moves forward, they forge a bond that will see them through some amazing challenges. And it's believable, because the author gives the romance time to bloom and flourish.

Halfway through the book, Natasha Brown makes a smooth transition into building the action of the story. Up until this point, the paranormal aspects of the book are only hinted at. But once the action builds, the reader is taken on a roller coaster ride that thrills and excites. The shapeshifter lore that the author creates is both unique and intriguing. I'm very interested in seeing where that will lead!

Fledgling is a beautifully crafted story and a fantastic read for any age. I eagerly await the second installment in the series!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating June 24, 2012

By Mariah Fay

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. I love all the elements of this story and how eloquently it was written. The characters are likable and draw you in to this secret magical world where love and a sense of family exists. I'm excited for more!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book that must be read!!!!! March 1, 2012

By R. Hughes

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is my first review on amazon I've been a member for 7 years and I read alot I've never been inspired to write a review until after reading Fledgling, this book is amazing,incredible,awesome,touching,beautiful,and unique, the love story between Chance and Ana is one of the best love stories I've ever read there are no love triangles its simply about two people slowly falling in love.

I'm a guy so its hard to find a good book that doesn't have all that romance novel stuff in it.Yes I have read Twilight,Harry Potter,and The Vampire Academy series and have liked them all Fledgling is so good it deserves to be put among the best I hope this review inspires more people to read it, Natasha Brown is a great writer that deserves to be heard.

Rob

More About the Author

Natasha was born in Nevada City, California. An only child, she used her imagination while exploring the forest surrounding her home. Her natural interest in fantasy ignited when her parents read 'The Hobbit' to her as a youth, and from then on anything seemed possible. Once awarded with a Hershey's bar 'the size of a Buick' in her High School English class for creative writing, her passion and interest in writing has never dimmed.
She now lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband and two children.