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Awake at Dawn: Shadow Falls, Book 2

Book: Awake at Dawn is the second Shadow Falls novel, following Kylie Galen as she searches for answers about her supernatural identity while a warning spirit and a threatening presence unsettle the camp. Romance adds a second thread as Kylie faces choices involving Lucas and Derek.

At a glance

Second installment in the Shadow Falls series, set at a camp for supernatural teens.
Kylie is pursued by a spirit warning that someone she loves will die before summer ends.
The story combines supernatural suspense with a romantic dilemma involving Lucas and Derek.
Kindle listing reports screen-reader support, enhanced typesetting, X-Ray and Page Flip.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise weaves Kylie's supernatural identity questions into a specific warning that gives the story a suspense thread.
Romance and supernatural danger both feature in the story, offering more than one source of conflict.
The Kindle listing includes screen-reader support and enhanced typesetting.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Book details
Publisher	St. Martin's Griffin
Publication date	October 11, 2011
Language	English
Print length	401 pages
ISBN-13	978-1429984997
Reading age	12 - 18 years
Grade level	7 - 12

Kindle edition
File size	1.3 MB
Screen Reader	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	Enabled
X-Ray	Enabled
Word Wise	Not Enabled
Page Flip	Enabled

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers who already know the Shadow Falls setting and want the second installment.
Young adult paranormal-fiction readers interested in supernatural danger alongside romance.
Kindle readers seeking a story with a reported print length of 401 pages.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a standalone story, since this is Book 2 in a series.
Readers who do not want both romantic conflict and paranormal suspense.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 1,491 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars20%20%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the story as engaging and hard to put down, with readers highlighting twists, character development, action, suspense and romance. That blend matches the listing's paranormal threat and relationship conflict, making the book a potential fit for readers who want both strands. The aggregate ratings are largely positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual readers' reservations.

Positive themes

Customers describe the story as engaging, suspenseful and full of twists.
Feedback appreciates character development and the combination of romance with suspense.

Frequently asked questions

Is Awake at Dawn a standalone novel?

It is identified as Shadow Falls Book 2, so readers seeking the series context may want to begin with the first installment.

What is the story about?

Kylie tries to understand her supernatural identity while a spirit warns that someone she loves may die. A dark presence at Shadow Falls and romantic uncertainty add to the conflict.

What age range is listed for this edition?

The product details list a reading age of 12 - 18 years and a grade level of 7 - 12.

What Kindle reading features are listed?

The listing says Screen Reader is Supported, Enhanced typesetting is Enabled, X-Ray is Enabled and Page Flip is Enabled. Word Wise is Not Enabled.