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In Clark Bend, Idaho, Chance Morgan’s dreams are haunted by the last moments shared with his grandfather. Memories of the fateful day when he died plague his thoughts, and without his grandfather’s council, his shapeshifting powers mysteriously fail him. Desperate to seek out a new mentor and learn more about the mystical world he was sheltered from, Chance must travel far from home to hunt for answers.
Eighteen-year-old, Ana Hughes has only known Chance for a few months, but he quickly found his way into her heart. Since being rescued from Chance’s power-hungry cousin, and coming back from death, Ana is unwilling to leave his side, and joins him on his quest to the Yucatan in search of a new mentor.
When Chance’s memories fall into place and reveal a threat from their past, Chance and Ana must fight to survive – or die trying.
Eighteen-year-old, Ana Hughes has only known Chance for a few months, but he quickly found his way into her heart. Since being rescued from Chance’s power-hungry cousin, and coming back from death, Ana is unwilling to leave his side, and joins him on his quest to the Yucatan in search of a new mentor.
When Chance’s memories fall into place and reveal a threat from their past, Chance and Ana must fight to survive – or die trying.
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2012
About the author
Natasha S. Brown
26 books404 followersUSA Today bestselling author Natasha Brown's imagination has always been a distraction. The books she read in the dark past bedtime fed her excitement for fantasy worlds. Once she started writing, there was no stopping her. By day, Natasha’s an assistant teacher at an elementary school, and by night she’s a book cover designer. Her weekends are spent writing and spending time with family.
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April 9, 2013
Great read, I wish I could just keep on reading but sadly the book was over. It was written beautifully and kept my interest till the end. I love Chance and Ana. I will be waiting patiently for the next installment. Well not real patiently because like Chance patience isn't really my gig!
January 1, 2014
The story is well-written, original and captivating. I am looking forward to the release of the third book, although I understand it may take some time. Best wishes to Natasha and her family!
November 17, 2012
Beautifully written, refreshingly original!
In Book 2 of the Shapeshifter Chronicles, author Natasha Brown continues the warm, courageous love story of Ana and Chance, as well adds to the incredibly interesting shapeshifting lore she has created. At the end of Fledgling, I was so excited to see where the author would take her unique world building, and I was not disappointed. I was totally enthralled by the exciting action, new characters, and cultural nuances in Prodigy. It was especially refreshing to see Mayan culture woven into the plot, instead of the usual Greco-Roman mythology so often found in fantasy over the last few years.
In the first book of the series, Ana and Chance's shared secrets serve to make their relationship stronger and it's just in time. In fast paced Prodigy, they must face an unknown evil in the Mexican rainforest at the same time as they grapple with new powers. Once again, Natasha Brown's exquisite use of detail and description was ever present. I could feel the mist of the rainforest. I heard the sounds of the surrounding wilderness in all its beauty and peril. I felt the characters' exhilaration, confusion, fear, and hope as the action of the story careened forward. All of this was expertly wrapped up in delicious suspense with a great surprise ending.
Prodigy is a well-crafted sequel in the SC series that will thrill teens and adults alike. You can count me in for Book 3!
In Book 2 of the Shapeshifter Chronicles, author Natasha Brown continues the warm, courageous love story of Ana and Chance, as well adds to the incredibly interesting shapeshifting lore she has created. At the end of Fledgling, I was so excited to see where the author would take her unique world building, and I was not disappointed. I was totally enthralled by the exciting action, new characters, and cultural nuances in Prodigy. It was especially refreshing to see Mayan culture woven into the plot, instead of the usual Greco-Roman mythology so often found in fantasy over the last few years.
In the first book of the series, Ana and Chance's shared secrets serve to make their relationship stronger and it's just in time. In fast paced Prodigy, they must face an unknown evil in the Mexican rainforest at the same time as they grapple with new powers. Once again, Natasha Brown's exquisite use of detail and description was ever present. I could feel the mist of the rainforest. I heard the sounds of the surrounding wilderness in all its beauty and peril. I felt the characters' exhilaration, confusion, fear, and hope as the action of the story careened forward. All of this was expertly wrapped up in delicious suspense with a great surprise ending.
Prodigy is a well-crafted sequel in the SC series that will thrill teens and adults alike. You can count me in for Book 3!
November 17, 2012
This book is a follow up book to Fledgling: The Shapeshifter Chronicles which I read and reviewed in February 2012.
Like the first book, this was a very solid story. The flow of the writing was smooth and concise, the plot line engaging and descriptive. The characters that I had really enjoyed in the first book were brought to life even more within this sequel.
The speed of the storyline was quicker than the first one and that was good for me. I read very quickly and I like my books to move just as fast. While this book is once again directed to young adult audiences, I felt it had enough bite to it to entertain the older crowd too.
The story deals with some real life issues about adjusting in real life and the paranormal world, and while we all want happy thoughts in books, seeing real life problems just makes it all the more believable in my eyes. I am always thrilled when a book doesn't end the way I thought it would and this one for sure did.
I very much enjoyed the next step into the saga and found this storyline even more pronounced then the first. Ms. Brown did a great job of taking you on an adventure without revealing all the final details until the time was right.
Well done, and I will continue to follow the Chronicles.
Like the first book, this was a very solid story. The flow of the writing was smooth and concise, the plot line engaging and descriptive. The characters that I had really enjoyed in the first book were brought to life even more within this sequel.
The speed of the storyline was quicker than the first one and that was good for me. I read very quickly and I like my books to move just as fast. While this book is once again directed to young adult audiences, I felt it had enough bite to it to entertain the older crowd too.
The story deals with some real life issues about adjusting in real life and the paranormal world, and while we all want happy thoughts in books, seeing real life problems just makes it all the more believable in my eyes. I am always thrilled when a book doesn't end the way I thought it would and this one for sure did.
I very much enjoyed the next step into the saga and found this storyline even more pronounced then the first. Ms. Brown did a great job of taking you on an adventure without revealing all the final details until the time was right.
Well done, and I will continue to follow the Chronicles.
January 19, 2013
Pageturning action and adventure. Chance and Ana go in search of a legendary shapeshifter in Mexico. Along the way they encounter tiny animals that pay a little too much attention to their movements. They meet friendly villagers and learn a lot of skills from the mentor, but Chance's evil cousin stalks them and causes mayhem in the final showdown.
Ana surprises herself with a new skill, and even though disaster strikes, she has hope that in the next book she can fix things up.
I really enjoyed this book. The author's voice is authentic and I could tell that she spent a lot of time outdoors observing animals and plant life in the forest. Her descriptions were realistic and while reading the book, I would get creepy feelings looking out the window at the squirrels or birds in my backyard, or wondering about a cat that slunk across my path. The food descriptions in Mexico had my mouth watering and the characters Ana and Chance met were endearing. I enjoyed learning about Mayan legends, and I'm looking forward to Ana's new adventure in the third book.
Ana surprises herself with a new skill, and even though disaster strikes, she has hope that in the next book she can fix things up.
I really enjoyed this book. The author's voice is authentic and I could tell that she spent a lot of time outdoors observing animals and plant life in the forest. Her descriptions were realistic and while reading the book, I would get creepy feelings looking out the window at the squirrels or birds in my backyard, or wondering about a cat that slunk across my path. The food descriptions in Mexico had my mouth watering and the characters Ana and Chance met were endearing. I enjoyed learning about Mayan legends, and I'm looking forward to Ana's new adventure in the third book.
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June 6, 2013Ok here's the deal- this is a book with a mature handling of the 'what's next?' Stage of a relationship. Like oh the wicked witch is dead and I love you and we graduated from high school- now what? It is handled so well. Silly mistakes new couples make with each other, how to handle conflict without going Jerry springer, little things like budgeting and laundry. This is important stuff. How you live with your love is as important as the love itself. I think a lot of YA stuff just jumps from tragedy to drama to melodrama without having any real time spent with the characters just living. I really appreciate that in this couple. Only complaint was the use of 'kiss on the lips' like 4 times in two pages towards the beginning. Probably just an editing oversight and really if that is all that bugs me, the book was pretty darn good. there was some beautiful oral history scenes with Mayan mythology and creation story.
And Hey-oh there is a scrummy hot cocoa recipe at the back!
And Hey-oh there is a scrummy hot cocoa recipe at the back!
December 3, 2012
Prodigy is the fun and exciting book two in The Shapeshifter Chronicles.
Ana and Chance are in search of answers in book, searching for a new mentor for Chance. Their search takes them to Mexico, to the Yucatan. And what they find there is answers but also more trouble.
As Chance learns more about his abilities, Ana learns how to protect herself. She also discovers something she never expected.
The second book gives us answers, but it also leaves us with more questions and wanting more! I look forward to the next book in series, and I'm anxious to see how things pan out for Chance and Ana now that Mrs. Brown has adding in a shocking twist!
If you haven't read book two yet, wait no longer! Grab your copy now!
Ana and Chance are in search of answers in book, searching for a new mentor for Chance. Their search takes them to Mexico, to the Yucatan. And what they find there is answers but also more trouble.
As Chance learns more about his abilities, Ana learns how to protect herself. She also discovers something she never expected.
The second book gives us answers, but it also leaves us with more questions and wanting more! I look forward to the next book in series, and I'm anxious to see how things pan out for Chance and Ana now that Mrs. Brown has adding in a shocking twist!
If you haven't read book two yet, wait no longer! Grab your copy now!
March 30, 2013
The ending if this book was incredible - I did not see that coming at all!!
The characters were also really well developed and I was easy to get a sense of what they were feeling. If anything I would have liked to have found out a little more about Balam but that's just a personal feeling.
I loved Brown's description of the jungle and forest areas which really made you feel you were there.
Really do give this a go you wont be disappointed, but make sure you read the first one first!!
ONE SENTENCE: Definately worth a read
The characters were also really well developed and I was easy to get a sense of what they were feeling. If anything I would have liked to have found out a little more about Balam but that's just a personal feeling.
I loved Brown's description of the jungle and forest areas which really made you feel you were there.
Really do give this a go you wont be disappointed, but make sure you read the first one first!!
ONE SENTENCE: Definately worth a read
September 11, 2014
This, the second book in the trilogy, was much better than the first. There was less relationship discussion and more action.
July 14, 2019
Beautiful
set in a beautiful location Ana and Chance learn more about their powers from his family who still live in the area of the ancient mayan civilization. At first it seems they have nothing to overcome. The couple is perfect, They are treated like guests. They might as well be on vacation. The story is at times beautifully written and towards the end things take a turn for the worse, a turn that should have been obvious to me, It was one that is encouraging me to read the next.
set in a beautiful location Ana and Chance learn more about their powers from his family who still live in the area of the ancient mayan civilization. At first it seems they have nothing to overcome. The couple is perfect, They are treated like guests. They might as well be on vacation. The story is at times beautifully written and towards the end things take a turn for the worse, a turn that should have been obvious to me, It was one that is encouraging me to read the next.
February 11, 2019
Incredible!
What a phenomenal continuation. I can honestly say it’s even better than book one. I’m ridiculously hopeful and completely optimistic about book three, now! Sadness and crazy excitement. Massive plot twists. New characters and locations. Just an all around fantastic read. On to book three. 🙏🏻🤞🏻
What a phenomenal continuation. I can honestly say it’s even better than book one. I’m ridiculously hopeful and completely optimistic about book three, now! Sadness and crazy excitement. Massive plot twists. New characters and locations. Just an all around fantastic read. On to book three. 🙏🏻🤞🏻
June 21, 2022
A very good sequel to its previous book, its based in Mexico but not focused on typical mexican tropes, like dia de la muertos or chichen itza. No its focussed on Mayan beliefs and still has the charm of the last book. A very pleasent read that I loved, some parts were a bit slow but it was so worth it. I give this a 9/10
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July 7, 2020All I wished for
A strong story with well developed characters in an enthralling mystery of ancient magics.
An author who's morality, character, and dignity is revealed in her writing. I believe I'd like Ms Brown and I'm delighted with her stiry.
A strong story with well developed characters in an enthralling mystery of ancient magics.
An author who's morality, character, and dignity is revealed in her writing. I believe I'd like Ms Brown and I'm delighted with her stiry.
January 15, 2019
Similar to the first lots of angst. Chance just cause shit wherever he goes. Nice ending though
January 25, 2019
Scintillating
That was more awesome than I expected...literally hanging by my fingertips to go read the next one! And I’ll be trying the hot chocolate recipe too!
That was more awesome than I expected...literally hanging by my fingertips to go read the next one! And I’ll be trying the hot chocolate recipe too!
June 12, 2015
Chance and Ana leave home and head to Mexico to find his ancestors. Ana is healed now and learning more about Chance and his shape shifting. They find his grandfather on his mother's side and he too is a shape shifter. He has been around a long time. He senses something in Ana and helps her find her power which is for healing. Chance has been lying to her though and they spend some time sorting that out. When they do things are better until the villain who isn't really dead shows up again and people die and Chance is infected. Ana is left alone in the jungle, but then finds she has been being followed by another shifter who is ready to train her in her newly acquired skills. On to the next book.
January 23, 2016
Chance and Ana leave home and head to Mexico to find his ancestors. Ana is healed now and learning more about Chance and his shape shifting. They find his grandfather on his mother's side and he too is a shape shifter. He has been around a long time. He senses something in Ana and helps her find her power which is for healing. Chance has been lying to her though and they spend some time sorting that out. When they do things are better until the villain who isn't really dead shows up again and people die and Chance is infected. Ana is left alone in the jungle, but then finds she has been being followed by another shifter who is ready to train her in her newly acquired skills. On to the next book.
November 24, 2012
The second book in The Shapeshifter Cronicles takes us on the continued journey of Ana and Chance as they go in search of a new mentor to help with Chance's failing powers. This journey is about discovering ones own abilities and strengths, learning to trust your instincts, and the depth of love constantly shimmering between Ana and Chance. An excellent follow up from the first book, I look forward to reading book three of The Shapeshifter Cronicles. A job well done, Ms. Brown!
December 4, 2012
When I first read "Fledgling," I was hooked on the story of Ana and Chase. In this wonderful second story of the Shapeshifter Chronicles, Brown pulled me further in to the lives of these two wonderful characters. I was very happy to see her continue not only Chance's story, but Ana's as well. As the characters continued to grow in this story, I was delightfully surprised to see where Brown was going with it. I am definitely hooked, and can not wait for book 3.
March 27, 2014
Breathtaking!
I love this series. There were times I was so into the story, I would actually forget to breathe! Love the way I feel like I'm in her character's head, experiencing the story myself. I just finished this book, and I can't wait for #3!
I love this series. There were times I was so into the story, I would actually forget to breathe! Love the way I feel like I'm in her character's head, experiencing the story myself. I just finished this book, and I can't wait for #3!
December 26, 2014
Love
I loves this book it was my favourite so far I loved the ending but didn't like that they are a part but I hope they find the way back together so it a great love story about what u well do for the people u love
I loves this book it was my favourite so far I loved the ending but didn't like that they are a part but I hope they find the way back together so it a great love story about what u well do for the people u love
August 5, 2015
Just keeps getting better
Shapeshifters, healers, magic and madness blend together in this sequel to Fledgling. Ana follows Chance to the Yucatan peninsula and unlocks her own set of powers. Chance is mentored by his great grandfather and is once more attacked by Markus.
Shapeshifters, healers, magic and madness blend together in this sequel to Fledgling. Ana follows Chance to the Yucatan peninsula and unlocks her own set of powers. Chance is mentored by his great grandfather and is once more attacked by Markus.
April 13, 2016
Unexpected ending
Ana has had a rough life, things start looking up with Chance and things are going well. Now things are tough again, what will happen....can't wait to see in the next book.
Ana has had a rough life, things start looking up with Chance and things are going well. Now things are tough again, what will happen....can't wait to see in the next book.
April 1, 2013
Finished reading Prodigy... got sucked in again... loved it! Full review to come soon! :o)
August 31, 2013
This probably deserves four stars. I'm just mad because she hasn't finished book 3 yet!
December 21, 2013
this book is really good i love how they went off in search of chances family history together i really enjoyed reading this book cant wait for the third book
February 4, 2015
Excellent
I like the flow of the story. I like the Mayan connection. I like the history connection of the story.
I like the flow of the story. I like the Mayan connection. I like the history connection of the story.
September 9, 2015
Not as good as book one but still a lovely read if not a bit boring. Second books are funny that way but I'm looking forward to reading the third.
March 15, 2018
Pageturning action and adventure. Chance and Ana go in search of a legendary shapeshifter in Mexico. Along the way they encounter tiny animals that pay a little too much attention to their movements. They meet friendly villagers and learn a lot of skills from the mentor, but Chance's evil cousin stalks them and causes mayhem in the final showdown.
Ana surprises herself with a new skill, and even though disaster strikes, she has hope that in the next book she can fix things up.
I really enjoyed this book. The author's voice is authentic and I could tell that she spent a lot of time outdoors observing animals and plant life in the forest. Her descriptions were realistic and while reading the book, I would get creepy feelings looking out the window at the squirrels or birds in my backyard, or wondering about a cat that slunk across my path. The food descriptions in Mexico had my mouth watering and the characters Ana and Chance met were endearing. I enjoyed learning about Mayan legends, and I'm looking forward to Ana's new adventure in the third book.
Ana surprises herself with a new skill, and even though disaster strikes, she has hope that in the next book she can fix things up.
I really enjoyed this book. The author's voice is authentic and I could tell that she spent a lot of time outdoors observing animals and plant life in the forest. Her descriptions were realistic and while reading the book, I would get creepy feelings looking out the window at the squirrels or birds in my backyard, or wondering about a cat that slunk across my path. The food descriptions in Mexico had my mouth watering and the characters Ana and Chance met were endearing. I enjoyed learning about Mayan legends, and I'm looking forward to Ana's new adventure in the third book.
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