Shades of Earth: An Across the Universe Novel
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Shades of Earth: An Across the Universe Novel Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Beth Revis (Author), Tara Carrozza (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
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The final book in the trilogy by New York Times best-selling author Beth Revis!

Amy and Elder have finally left the oppressive walls of the spaceship Godspeed behind. They're ready to start life afresh - to build a home - on Centauri-Earth, the planet that Amy has traveled 25 trillion miles across the universe to experience. But this new Earth isn't the paradise that Amy had been hoping for. Amy and Elder must race to uncover who - or what - else is out there if they are to have any hope of saving their struggling colony and building a future together. But as each new discovery brings more danger, Amy and Elder will have to look inward to the very fabric of what makes them human on this, their most harrowing journey yet. Because if the colony collapses? Then everything they have sacrificed - friends, family, life on Earth - will have been meaningless.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 8 minutes
  2. Author
    Beth Revis
  3. Narrator
    Tara Carrozza
  4. Audible release date
    January 15, 2013
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B00AWQTSJ6
  8. Version
    Unabridged
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    Audiobook
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Listening Length 11 hours and 8 minutes
Author Beth Revis
Narrator Tara Carrozza
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 15, 2013
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00AWQTSJ6
Best Sellers Rank #80,021 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#23 in Alien Science Fiction for Teens
#68 in Action & Adventure Sci-Fi for Teens
#186 in Fantasy Romance for Teens

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Faye M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome conclusion! :D Anticlimactic ending, though.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2013
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Sniff. Aren't these quotes just beautiful? Thank you Beth Ravis for writing such a magnificent, heart-stopping and thought-provoking series. I've never loved a series this much, and with Shades of Earth, you've ended it with an amazing conclusion whose messages will stick to me for a long time to come.

If 172 Hours on the Moon has left me a little unenthusiastic on space travel, Shades of Earth reignited it once more, with a kindled flame so bright and powerful that I was just deeply engrossed in this last installment of Across the Universe. Unlike the first two books, the setting here no longer unfolds in the ship of Godspeed, but instead in the Planet of Centauri-Earth, where their next home awaits them, as well as mysteries they will need to uncover before it's too late.

I admit that I was a little bit nervous on reading this. In A Million Sun, there were just so many things that made me uneasy, to the point that I was unsure how it could possibly be resolved or attended to in the last book. First of all, I didn't really think Orion was absolutely evil, and that his claims and fears about the possible outcome of the shipborn had some basis that needed to be considered They may have manned the ship for centuries, but when the time comes they need to unfreeze the men and women from Earth, the rest of them may have their powers stripped off and simply become their slaves. And I thought to myself, this was definitely plausible. Hasn't this happened many times before in the history of mankind? I don't want to write a History book or anything or indulge into a topic I'm not an expert in, but it has happened many times before, why not now, even in this entirely new yet familiar context?

With that said, I was terribly afraid for Elder and the rest of the Godspeed citizens. Orion may have been cast aside for now, but his fears ring true, and fortunately enough, Elder realizes this after they have landed. And truth be told, as much as I was uneasy for them, I also loved it. Ah, the intrigue! The tension! The drama that resulted from the confrontations! They were simply a joy to read, and needless to say, I couldn't put the book down. There were so many things going on aside from this issue and Orion's warnings, twists and turns that I absolutely didn't expect to happen. The mysteries of Centauri-Earth were indeed mindblowing, and I'm absolutely certain that those who enjoyed unraveling the riddles and secrets of Godspeed would find themselves entertained to the very end in Shades of Earth, all of it leading to an amazing finish that will make the rocky ride all the way from Sol-Earth worth it.

While the overall flow and plot of the story was phenomenal, I didn't like Amy's character here very much - at least in the first half. While A Million Suns was amazing, I felt Amy was too selfish and driven by her emotions that her clouded judgements in critical situations left a bitter taste in my mouth. I was hoping that she'll change in Shades of Earth, and unfortunately, it didn't - for a while, anyway. This can be seen when after they've landed (not smoothly, if I may add), she immediately wanted to wake her parents, not even caring about the welfare of the shipborn people. Only when Elder forcefully made her look at the injured and the dead that she finally realized the whole picture. Huh. Stupid Amy. Thankfully, she doesn't remain stupid and selfish for long and I am grateful for that. She grows and matures a lot, and this made me ultimately admire her character and for what she is. Here's an awesome quote from her that I truly like:

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Definitely stimulating and thought-provoking insights. What makes me love this book even more are the messages it wants to put across to us readers. There are certainly a lot of discernment that can be concluded from this, like what it means to love, to live free, to become a community, to become yourself, away from the confines of someone else's manipulation, and how much you're willing to fight for that freedom.

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The ending was awesome, but the last chapter was anticlimactic. I can't spoil it here, but I wish Beth Ravis was a bit bolder with her characters. A death or two would have taken it to the next level!

Overall, Shades of Earth was an excellent read. I bought the kindle version, and I'll definitely buy a paperback, too - of ALL the installments! This is a must-read, and a conclusion that should not be missed.
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Yoon-Ji
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing ending to an exciting trilogy!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2013
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Happy February! We're already into the second month of the new year--can you believe it? I feel like time is passing by so quickly, despite the fact that January was pretty hectic and stressful and exciting all at once for me. With the end of the first month of 2013 brings the end of an amazing YA sci-fi trilogy: "Across the Universe" by Beth Revis! "Shades of Earth" came out earlier in January, and takes readers on one final journey where humanity is at stake.

Amy and Elder have finally left the confining walls of the spaceship Godspeed behind. They--along with a thousand others--are ready to start afresh, build a home on Centauri-Earth, a planet that they have travelled 25 trillion miles across the universe to reach. But when both the newly arrived shipborns and earthborns are brutally and mysteriously being murdered, Amy and Elder know that this isn't the planet they've dreamed about. Together, they must find whatever--or whoever--is bent on killing their struggling colony. Or everything they have sacrificed--friends, family, life on Earth--will all have been for nothing.

What I really liked about the "Across the Universe" trilogy is that Ms. Revis immersed her readers in the perspectives of both of her two protagonists: Amy and Elder. By being in both of their minds, I really felt like I was not only getting to know the two most important people in the book a lot better, but it was also interesting and exciting to see all of these different events happening concurrently from two different people. Despite the use of first-person narration in both perspectives, Amy and Elder each had their own unique voices and characters. Amy is a strong, determined heroine who was enjoyable to follow throughout the novel, and I felt that her emotions of love, sorrow and confusion were all palpable without being overwrought and overwhelming. One thing that almost annoyed me, though, was her momentary confusion about her feelings toward Chris. I mean, seriously? You love Elder!

Speaking of which, I really enjoyed seeing the struggle Elder encountered trying to be the leader he wants to be (wait, that sounds a little sadistic), and his desire to protect the girl he loves. I admit that when I learned in the very first book that Elder was younger than Amy, I was a little put off because I imagined him as an immature, whiny little boy with an infatuation for a strange girl with red hair. However, as the story progressed throughout the trilogy, I found that Elder's really developed into a strong, mature leader who is willing to do anything for his people and for Amy. He's a really turned out to be an admirable character, and I think Ms. Revis has done an excellent job with all of her character development.

As for the plot, "Shades of Earth" delivered and delivered good. There wasn't a moment when it got too boring that I had to force myself through the pages. In fact, the storyline was fast-paced and exciting, especially towards the middle when things on Centauri-Earth began to go awry. The inclusion of an element of mystery and horror really helped with the tension, not to mention those gory and grisly descriptions of the victims! There were quite a bit of plot twists that made things incredibly exciting, and the way Ms. Revis orchestrated them was skillful and very well done. The ending itself was a little bittersweet, considering what had happened to Amy and Elder throughout the entire book, but, as it should, it ended with hope and love, and that's more than anyone can ask for.

All in all, "Shades of Earth" is an incredible final installment to the "Across the Universe" trilogy, with strong and engaging characters and an exciting, compelling storyline. If you haven't read the first two books, I highly recommend it, especially for all the sci-fi lovers out there! This is a trilogy not to be missed.

Rating: 5/5
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Fabiola
5.0 out of 5 stars Súper buena calidad
Reviewed in Mexico on August 9, 2021
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Me gusto bastante, viene Justo como lo describen
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Esther
2.0 out of 5 stars Malo
Reviewed in Spain on November 6, 2020
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Es claramente el peor de la trilogía, se hace pesadísimo porque no llega a pasar nada durante la mayoría del libro.
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Moonbase Alpha
5.0 out of 5 stars Terzo volume della serie A Million Suns di Beth Revis
Reviewed in Italy on February 9, 2022
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Un romanzo avvincente della serie sci-fi di Beth Revis, incominciata con Brilleremo tra un milione di soli (A Million Suns).
Questo è il terzo ed ultimo capitolo della saga.
Mentre il volume uno era disponibile in lingua italiana, tutti gli altri non lo sono.
La storia è troppo avvincente per aspettare la traduzione.
Consiglio questo romanzo. Se vi sono piaciuti gli altri volumi, non resterete delusi.
Degna conclusione di una saga fresca ed emozionante.
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shadayn
5.0 out of 5 stars Un troisième tome haut en couleurs et émotions
Reviewed in France on July 30, 2019
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A l'époque de l'annonce qu'il n'y aurait pas de traduction de ce troisième tome, j'ai été dépitée. Mon niveau d'anglais ne me permettait pas de lire encore en langue originale et j'ai donc été frustré.

Finalement, j'ai fini y arriver et j'ai enfin pu lire ce dernier tome. Autant vous dire, que je ne m'attendais pas à ça. On retrouve Amy et Elder avec une partie de la population du vaisseau mère et les militaires cryogénisés. Ils arrivent enfin sur la planète, celle qui doit donner un nouveau départ à une nouvelle civilisation. Mais Orion et Eldest avaient raison, le danger rôde.

J'ai été soufflé par ce dernier opus. Par rapport aux deux autres, le niveau d'émotions est très haut. Les événements s'enchaînent à une vitesse folle. On espère, on pleure. Une vraie montagne russe. Nos personnages ne sont pas épargnés par l'insécurité qui règne sur la planète. C'est atroce, on pense au pire.

Quand à l'histoire en elle-même. Elle se finit avec brio. J'ai eu du mal à lâcher le livre. L'auteure nous embarque dans une conclusion riche en découvertes, en mystères résolus. Plus on en apprend et plus on en veut. Je peux dire que ce troisième tome a tenu ces promesses et je ressors conquise par cette série.
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kii
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on February 16, 2013
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This was an amazing end to the trilogy! It was fast paced but still gave you time to fall in love with the characters all over again. The different twists that were added to the story made it a book that you could not put down! My only complaint is that the book had to end!
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