Awake in Shadows by Eve Langlais Narrator: Amy Melissa Bentley
Series: The Forsaken Chronicles #2
Published by Tantor Audio on September 19, 2018
Genres: Urban Fantasy
Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
Format: Audiobook
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Rebuilding a life while still missing an identity isn’t easy, but that’s what Adara’s determined to do. It’s why she’s been ignoring the overtures from an elegant vampire and the stalking by an overprotective werewolf.
However, when a mysterious presence begins to haunt her memories—and dreams—wakening a primal terror, she has no choice but to ask for help.
The problem is, unraveling her secret past seems to be triggering demon attacks. Someone doesn’t want her finding answers.
Adara might be forsaken, but she certainly hasn’t been forgotten. For he is coming after her...
Warning: This story is a dark urban fantasy rife with violence and mature subject matter. Reader discretion is advised.
This is the second book in Eve Langlais’s The Forsaken Chronicles series. I really enjoyed the first book, Dreams of Darkness. It is no secret how much of a fan of Eve’s work I am. When I saw that there was a disclaimer on the first story, I was very interested in what this new series would be, because Eve’s work is usually more light, fun and extremely funny. I really enjoyed the first book and was excited to get Awake in Shadows to see where book two takes us.
So, in the first book, we meet Adara. She has no memory and is having nightmares. Demons are coming after her. She meets Logan and Titus, the local head of the werewolf pack and vampires respectively. They are trying to help her.
Adara is in a better place than she was at the beginning, but she still isn’t in a good place. She’s getting some help from a woman’s shelter, but she’s squatting in an abandoned church basement. She’s going out and hunting demons at night. She’s also seeing a shrink.
So, we get points of view from Adara, Logan and Titus. They all have some difficulties in this story, but they do make some progress in this story. We also learn a lot about their backgrounds here. Adara even learns more about herself.
I don’t want to go into too much, so as not to spoil either this book or the previous. If you’re a fan of Eve’s, this is a fun story, but much different from anything else I’ve read from her. It is much darker. If you haven’t read Eve before, this is a fun series to start. If you like dark Urban Fantasy stories, this is a really good one. I can’t wait to see where book three takes us.
Narration:
This is only my second time listening to Amy Melissa Bentley, the first time being book one in this series. I continue to enjoy her narration of this series. This series features mostly men and she does a good job with the voices of those men. I liked her pacing and tone for each scene and there are some tone scenes in this series. I would recommend her.
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About Amy Melissa Bentley
I am a New York/Connecticut based actor with training in: theater performance, film acting, vocal performance and improvisation.
I spend my time doing voice over work, performing on stage and actively pursuing any and all film/televsion projects.
I am a proud member of SAG-AFTRA!
Recent Notable Work:
AudioFile Earphones Award Winner (The Education of Dixie Dupree)
The Murder Pact -Lindsey (Lifetime Movie Network)
The Crickets Ate the Moon (YIPAP at Yale JE Theatre)
About Eve Langlais
~ New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author
Hello, my name is Eve Langlais and I am an International Bestselling author who loves to write hot romance, usually with werewolves, cyborgs or aliens .
I should warn you, I have a twisted imagination and a sarcastic sense of humor something I like to let loose in my writing. While well known for my shifter stories, I am also extremely partial to aliens, the kind who like to abduct humans and then drive them insane…with pleasure. Or do you like something a little darker, more serious? Then check out my cyborgs whose battle with humanity have captivated readers worldwide.
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I started listening to audiobooks when a new book in a series was coming out and I wanted to get a refresher, but didn’t have time to read all the books (I think it was Anita Blake). I fell in love. I stayed with strictly re-reading books that I’d already read for a long time. I eventually tried an audiobook for something that I hadn’t read first and was hooked there too. Now, I listen to audio for both re-reads and first time. I have some series that I’ve given up reading and only listen. I try to get any many books/audiobooks from the library to help save on my budget. Books on CD and the newer digital downloads from the library really allow me to listen more. I then purchase my favorites (because who can wait in line for your favorite book??) and less mainstream books from Audible or some other online retailer.
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sounds like another good one from eve. i do like my vampires
You don’t see as many vampire stories anymore. I think people got burnt out on them after the Twilight phase. I still love them.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I like that it is darker, but still her fun type stories. I enjoy Amy Bentley’s narration work, too. Win win!
Just shows how good of a writer Eve is that she can do dark and funny. This is the only thing I’ve listened to Bentley narrate, but I would listen to more for sure.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I like dark UF so maybe since I need to read this author. But I will probably start with the freebies I have collected which I think are shifter PNR. Great review Melanie!
She’s so much fun and there have been a ton of freebies over the years. I have several of them. I have some that I still need to read.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I remember when you reviewed the first book… I’m interested in the UF side of Eve. I may need to give this one a try. Thanks!
I think funny PNR Eve is my favorite, but I like this darker Eve too.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I need to try this author one day I heard a lot about her novels
Keep and eye out for freebies. She usually has at least one at any given time and it isn’t always the same one. Usually, it is the first of a series.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Good to see you’re continuing to enjoy the series, Melanie! I hear so many good things about the author. Excellent review?
She is one of my go-tos for a funny, feel good story. That isn’t what this series is, but still a lot of fun.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I love her books so much. I’ll have to add this one to my ever growing wish list.
This isn’t like a lot of her other stories, but just as good. This is much darker. I think you would enjoy it.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I’ve enjoyed some of her other books and I’m curious about this one with vampires.
This is a bit different from most of her stories. It is darker and with less humor, but still a great time. I hope you get a chance to try it.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
Fabulous review you have shared here darlin, I love this author, but I would love to see how she handles a less lighter story so definitely checking this series out.
I enjoy this series as much as her funny ones, just for different reasons. You really can see how great of a writer she is with these two different styles.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I need to try Langlais! Sigh, one day!
Yes you do. Keep an eye out for freebies from her. She often has the first books of different series free for a period of time.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I do love Eve Langlais! It has been a long time since I picked up her work though! Sounds like Adara learns a lot about herself in this one!
That she does. I’m really excited to see where this story goes next.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
This is a series I’ve been eyeing for awhile and definitely want to try!
It is a bit different from Eve’s other books, but still a lot of fun. I hope you get a chance to try it.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
I have been meaning to include an Eve story somewhere on my reading list this year. With so many books out, and series, I have had a hard time pinpointing where to start. If this seried has more of a UF vibe then I may give this series a try and see what happens.
She has so many series that I love. Most are funny PNR style stories. This is a UF style that is darker and more investigative.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart