Monday, January 31, 2022

LISTEN-2-REVIEW - YA FANTASY - FEUD TRILOGY by Kyle Prue Narrator Jon Eric Preston

Feud Trilogy
by Kyle Prue
Narrator: Jon Eric Preston
Publisher: Cartwright Publishing
Genre: Fantasy; Young Adult



THE SPARK
Feud Trilogy, #1
Length: 9 hours 14 minutes
Released: February 24th 2017


One teen assassin-in-training must unite three warring supernatural dynasties before death comes to them all… 

Find out why USA Today calls The Sparks “a crackling read” that “builds a vivid world (both) otherworldly and relatable." 

Neil Vapros just wants to make his father proud. The sixteen-year-old aspires to serve his family as an assassin, but he nearly dies in the process. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Neil’s family, as well as two rival dynasties, have abandoned an ancient promise to protect their city. An unknown evil has begun hunting all three houses from the shadows… 

As Neil’s relatives fall one-by-one, he attempts to unite the three supernatural families against a common enemy. But earning trust after years of assassination attempts could prove impossible. Neil’s fight may involve more than a bloodthirsty empire, as betrayal rears its ugly head… 

The Sparks is the first book in the award-winning Epic Feud trilogy of young adult fantasy novels. If you like captivating characters, inventive world building, and supernatural battles, then you’ll love Kyle Prue’s action-packed coming-of-age tale. Buy The Sparks today to ignite your thirst for adventure! 

“A crackling read. The Sparks builds a vivid world that is at once otherworldly and relatable. Characters spring from the page in a deft twist on mythology that belies Kyle Prue’s young age. He’s a voice to be heard.” (Scott Bowles, USA Today) 

Winner of numerous national awards including: Best Book in Florida and Best Fiction for Young Adults 2015 from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. The Sparks was runner up for Best Young Adult Fiction at the Florida Book Festival and won Honorable Mentions at the New England Book Festival, Midwest Book Festival, Southern California Book Festival, and the International London Book Festival. Prue also won an International Moonbeam Award and Indie Fab award for Best Young Author.

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Review The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . THE SPARKS (Feud Trilogy, #1) . . . This was a bit different for me. This was the first time I got to read a book for YA Fantasy written by an YA. This was a new take on the way that they see things. The level of imagination that was put into the world of Altryon. I found it to be intriguing and vivid. The separate, yet powerful families promise to protect the future and the people. Eventually this was to come to some type of impasse and in-fighting. If not for one reason it was for another. This for me was just wat a book one would state. It was the laying of the ground work to set the stage for more to come for Neil and the others. This was a complex read that would require more than one brief look. The depth needs to build and surround your senses.

Jon Eric Preston put a little something extra into the way he narrated this read. I found some comfort in listening to his voice. I found the audio to be clean and of good quality. The narration was solid for the work that was provided. I look forward to hearing more from both Jon Eric and Kyle (the Feud Trilogy).

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Kyle Prue. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.


THE FLAMES
Feud Trilogy, #2
Length: 9 hours 14 minutes
Released: January 8th 2018


To survive incredible odds, one teen may have to trust both his former enemies and his fire-forged destiny.... 

Neil Vapros is one of the last free warriors of the great city of Altryon. He and his brother’s only chance of staying alive involves trusting an uneasy alliance with their former enemies. But in the world beyond his city’s walls, Neil’s life is much more dangerous than he ever imagined possible.... 

The Emperor has hired a ruthless madman and a vicious pack of assassins to hunt down the last supernatural survivors. As the allies attempt to hide from their enemies, the leader of a rebellion singles out Neil as the answer to a prophecy. Neil isn’t sure he believes he’s been "chosen", but he knows one thing for sure: their only chance for survival lies in sticking together. While treachery and pain wait around every corner, Neil and his allies may win the day, but victory without casualties could prove impossible.... 

The Flames is the second book in the award-winning Epic Feud trilogy of young adult fantasy novels. If you like rich fantasy settings, imaginative supernatural abilities, and tough-as-nails characters, then you’ll love Kyle Prue's electrifying adventure. 

Buy The Flames to fire up the action today!

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 Review The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . THE FLAMES (Feud, #2) . . .   Neil is back with his own epic fantasy filled with more adventure, treachery, and a bit of ruthlessness than he could have ever bargained for when leaving the walls of his city. The words flow from the pages and the vivid visual provided is all consuming. The imagination of the scenery, the supernatural events/activities makes this all the more rich and filled with depth. 

There comes a time when Neil has to make grown-up decisions and choices that could cost him his life, his friends, his family, and maybe an ally/enemy. There was no turning back for Neil in this installment of the Feud. He has no real choice but to move forward. Just which way he does that was the real choice. 

Jon Eric Preston has lead us through book one (The Spark) and now he takes us on a journey with the voices he has created for the characters old and new. Seatback put on some headphones/earbuds, close your eyes and allow for it all to unfold via Jon's voice and depiction of each character though his narrations of The Feud's second installment. 

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Kyle Prue. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.



THE ASHES
Feud Trilogy, #3
Length: 9 hours 53 minutes
Released: November 22nd 2021


His fate has been foretold. Unless he can accept his fortune, his nation will fall to its doom. 

Teenage warrior Neil Vapros strives to live up to his destiny. Imprisoned at the hands of the Empire, in order to return to his family and sweetheart, he’s forced to stage a daring breakout. But as he smashes the chains, he uncovers a shocking truth.... 

On the run and desperate to fight back, his valiant efforts against the rising forces only result in more tragic deaths. And now Neil understands that the only way anyone will live is if he embraces his own demise. 

Will Neil pay the ultimate price to prevent freedom’s annihilation? 

The Ashes is the thrilling conclusion to the award-winning epic feud young adult fantasy trilogy. If you like edge-of-your-seat action, gripping suspense, and explosive battles, then you’ll love Kyle Prue’s riveting finale. 

Buy The Ashes to join the revolution today!

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Review  The Book Junkie Reads . . . Review of . . . THE ASHES (Feud, #3) . . . Is it fare to put a teen through so much? Or  is it just a product of his life and the way he was raised to rise above all and become that more needed? Neil Vapros was born for so much more than he himself could have every imagined. He was needed to be more and better than even prophecy told. He was the future for his nation. There was even more for young Neil to uncover in his rise to be more. Things he may or may not be able to move beyond. This YA had the characters (both primary and secondary), the action, the mystery, and a little suspense. The final installment had a conclusion you are not ready for. Or then again you may just be, so get to it and get it opened up ready to read or listen. This was worth it all.

Jon Eric Preston did the job so well. Familiar voices of the various characters you come to love and not so much throughout this YA Fantasy. This was a fitting conclusion. But that does not stop my questions and want for more.

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Kyle Prue. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Kyle Prue is an award winning author, actor and comedian. Kyle wrote The Sparks: Book 1 of the Feud Trilogy when he was just 16 years old. Kyle has spent the past year on a national book tour visiting over 80 middle and high schools and meeting over 60,000 students. Kyle is now a freshman at the University of Michigan, studying acting and creative writing. He still visits schools and is a keynote speaker for conferences. Kyle is the founder of Sparking Literacy, a non-profit dedicated to lowering the high school dropout rate by inspiring teens to read, write and follow their dreams. The Sparks has won numerous national awards including Best YA Fiction awards from: The Florida Authors and Publisher’s Association, the Florida Book Festival, New England Book Festival, Midwest Book Festival, Southern California Book Festival, and the International London Book Festival. Kyle also won an International Moonbeam Award and IndieFab Award for Best Young Author.

Narrator Bio 

Jon Eric Preston received his Theatre degree from Florida State University after returning from the London program. He earned top honors narrating in the Dramatic Interpretation category on the Speech and Debate team, and performed professionally in Children’s Theatre companies and did National Tours of A Christmas Carol, Twelfth Night, and Othello. As a SAG BookPAL and a father reading to his two boys for more than 12 years, moving into the booth to record audiobooks was a natural and joy filled progression. He is thrilled to be narrating and giving voice to the characters for Kyle Prue’s Feud Trilogy.


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