A Wind of Change

A Shade of Vampire #17

by Bella Forrest

A new hero will rise...

From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before...

Genres: Vampires, Paranormal, Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Young Adult, Magic

326 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2015

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Bella Forrest is a lover of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery infused stories with twists you don’t see coming. She has sold over fifteen million books since her first novel was published in 2012.

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Here's a list of some of Bella's books:

DARKLIGHT

Darklight (Book 1)
Darkthirst (Book 2)
Darkworld (Book 3)
Darkblood (Book 4)
Darktide (Book 5)
Darkbirth (Book 6)
Darkfall (Book 7)
Darkwilds (Book 8)
Darkhunt (Book 9)

A LOVE THAT ENDURES (Trilogy)
A Love that Endures 1
A Love that Endures 2
A Love that Endures 3

HARLEY MERLIN AND THE SECRET COVEN

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1)
Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins (Book 2)
Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals (Book 3)
Harley Merlin and the First Ritual (Book 4)
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell (Book 5)
Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris (Book 6)
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix (Book 7)
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (Book 8)
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact (Book 9)
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth (Book 10)
Finch Merlin and the Lost Map (Book 11)
Finch Merlin and the Djinn's Curse (Book 12)
Finch Merlin and the Locked Gateway (Book 13)
Finch Merlin and the Forgotten Kingdom (Book 14)
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Book 15)
Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie (Book 16)
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary
Persie Merlin and Leviathan's Gift (Book 18)
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere (Book 19)
Persie Merlin and the Witch Hunters (Book 20)
Persie Merlin and the Dying Song (Book 21)

THE CHILD THIEF

The Child Thief (Book 1)
Deep Shadows (Book 2)
Thin Lines (Book 3)
Little Lies (Book 4)
Ghost Towns (Book 5)
Zero Hour (Book 6)

HOTBLOODS

Hotbloods (Book 1)
Hotbloods (Book 2): Coldbloods
Hotbloods (Book 3): Renegades
Hotbloods (Book 4): Venturers
Hotbloods (Book 5): Traitors
Hotbloods (Book 6): Allies
Hotbloods (Book 7): Invaders
Hotbloods (Book 8): Stargazers

THE GENDER GAME

The Gender Game (Book 1)
The Gender Secret (Book 2)
The Gender Lie (Book 3)
The Gender War (Book 4)
The Gender Fall (Book 5)
The Gender Plan (Book 6)
The Gender End (Book 7)

THE GIRL WHO DARED TO THINK

The Girl Who Dared to Think (Book 1)
The Girl Who Dared to Stand (Book 2)
The Girl Who Dared to Descend (Book 3)
The Girl Who Dared to Rise (Book 4)
The Girl Who Dared to Lead (Book 5)
The Girl Who Dared to Endure (Book 6
The Girl Who Dared to Fight (Book 7)

A SHADE OF VAMPIRE

Season 1: Derek & Sofia’s story

Books 1 to 7

Season 2: Rose & Caleb’s story

Books 8 to 16

Season 3: The Shade continues with a new hero...

Books 17 to 24

Season 4: A Clan of Novaks

Books 25 to 32

Season 5: A Dawn of Guardians

Books 33 to 41

Season 6: A Gift of Three

Books 42 to 50

Season 7: A Call of Vampires

Books 51 to 59

Season 8: A Voyage of Founders

Books 60 to 68

Season 9: A Birth of Fire

Books 69 to 77

Season 10: An Origin of Vampires
An Origin of Vampires (Book 78)
A Game of Death (Book 79)
A Veil of Dark (Book 80)
A Bringer of Night (Book 81)
A Circle of Nine (Book 82)
A Bender of Spirit (Book 83)
A Memory of Time (Book 84)
A Shard of Soul (Book 85)
A Break of Seals (Book 86)

Season 11: A Shade of Mystery
A Shade of Mystery (Book 87)
An Isle of Mirrors (Book 88)
A Sanctuary of Foes (Book 89)
A Ruler of Clones (Book 90)
A Gate of Light (Book 91)
A Dawn of Worlds (Book 92) ➜ Coming soon!

Reviews

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again, such a great part of the series. As always I look forward to the next book.

[Judy Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A SHADE OF CHANGE: A NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS AND A NEW HERO IS BORN !!!
Title: A WIND OF CHANGE
Series: A Shade of Vampire
Designation: Book Seventeen of a Multi-Novel series, NOT a Standalone Read
Author: Bella Forrest
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FIVE FANG-TABULOUS STARS *****
Wow! Bella has dazzled us once more with A Wind of Change, the seventeenth release in the spellbinding mega-hit series, A Shade of Vampire by bestselling author Bella Forrest and she totally rocked my world - again! Like thousands of my fellow Shaddicts, I've been hooked from the very first book of the series and now anxiously await each release. I simply can't get enough! I was turning the pages so fast, my Kindle Fire couldn't keep up! Just when I think there's no way this series can get any better - wham - Bella hits us with another knockout! Bella has surprised us all with yet another exhilarating adventure that curls our toes and leaves us breathless, begging for more! This is a paranormal/supernatural/fantasy saga so unlike any other I've ever read. It is exciting, well crafted, original, unique, imaginative, thrilling, fast paced, riveting, action packed, mysterious, suspenseful, enchanting, heartbreaking, heartwarming, seductive and oh so romantic. Whew, what a mouthful, but these are only a few of the words that come to mind after reading this incredible chronicle of the Shade, its inhabitants and its enemies. Can you tell that I really love this story? The narrative is exceptionally well written in the first person with alternating points of view. Each chapter is told by one of the characters which I feel gives so much more depth, intensity and perspective to the story and adds to the complexity and understanding of the characters. The dialogue is smart, exceptionally well executed, well edited and flows effortlessly. Although the story is compelling and the dialogue is exceptional, it's truly the magnificent, comprehensive cast of larger than life characters that makes the biggest impact. They are well developed, captivating, intriguing, engaging, endearing and quite literally, out of this world sexy! They explode from the page, grab your imagination, capture your heart and hold you totally enthralled from beginning to end. Forrest skillfully combines these elements to craft a stunningly brilliant masterpiece of paranormal romance filled to the brim with action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, suspense, magic, supernatural beings, love, passion, loyalty, heartbreak, hope and plot twists that will blow your mind.

In Book Seventeen, the story shifts gears and centers primarily around newly turned vampire Ben Novak aka Joseph Brunson. Ben is the eighteen year old son of Derek and Sophia Novak, current King and Queen of The Shade. Ben was recently turned by his father in order to prevent him from being captured by enemies of the Shade but there were unforeseen complications to Ben's turning. He had an adverse reaction to his transformation and his system could not tolerate the ingestion of animal blood which is the primary source of food for the Shade's vampires. Unlike the other vampires of The Shade, Ben can't seem to control his bloodlust for human blood. After attacking and killing a human resident who was also his friend, Ben secretly left the island in order to protect his family and friends. After a dangerous turn of events in Chile, Ben finds himself in need of assistance and calls upon a new acquaintance for help. He, unwittingly, winds up at The Oasis which is now currently under the control of Jeremiah who Ben discovers after the fact is actually the son of Ben's evil deceased uncle, Lucas Novak. And.....he's now a prisoner at The Oasis! Oh no! Oh yes! But to the residents of The Oasis, Ben is known only as Joseph Brunson. Fortunately for Ben, there is one ray of hope. He meets seventeen year old River Giovanni, an Italian/Lebanese American from Manhattan. And as a result, a new hero is born and the saga of The Shade continues with a new adventure on the horizon. Will Ben somehow find a way to break through the protective magical shield and escape The Oasis and his cousin Jeremiah? Does Jeremiah know Ben's true identity? Will Ben ever be able to return to his family and his home at The Shade? And what's been happening back home at The Shade during his absence? Hmm....I wonder??? No spoilers from me but I will say this......Handsome guilt-stricken, newly turned vampire-check! Beautiful human heroine who gets caught up in what she thought to be only fantasy and fairy tales-check! Danger, drama, adventure, suspense and mind blowing plot twists- you bet! A possible romance for Ben-we'll see!!! That and a whole lot more! I love it! I never tire of visiting my friends of 'The Shade'. It always feels like returning home. If you love heart-wrenching young adult paranormal romance, heartbreaking angst, tantalizing magic, out of this world fantasy, spine-tingling suspense, hold your breath action, malevolent enemies, evil machinations, unexpected plot twists and heart-pounding adventure, then you will surely enjoy A Shade of Vampire series. Buckle up my lovelies! It's another wild, wonderful and thrilling ride! Please keep in mind, this is a series - not a stand alone story and the books should be read in order of their release - and it does contain nail biting cliffhangers that will leave you on the edge of your seat panting for more - which I love! Bella always keeps us on our toes but lovingly rewards our patience with each new release. Well done, Bella, very well done! I can hardly wait to read what happens next with Derek, Sophia, Caleb, Rose, Ben and all the other wonderful residents of the Shade when the adventure continues in Book 18! Charmingly captivating, seriously sexy, powerfully compelling and delightfully entertaining!!!
My Rating: FIVE DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINING STARS *****

[Val. · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

I was really disappointed that this starts out with a (beware, I was told this is a spoiler and I would ruin the whole book) brand new character we have never ever heard of. This girl gets like 3 or 4 chapters before we even get to Ben! THIS IS HIS DAMN STORY! I HATED reading Rose's story and I kept reading to get to Ben but do I get Ben?! No, I get some chick named River who I honestly don't care about. I wanted this to be Ben's story, not River and Ben. Who in the hell is River anyways?! I wanted more Ben. He is the reason I kept reading thru Rose's story. Can you tell I wanted more Ben?!

The overall story wasn't bad, it was actually decent (next book better have way more Ben). It is a typical Bella Forest book with so many unanswered questions and one hell of a cliffhanger. I will read the next book even tho I have been told that I shouldn't since "I struggled reading Rose's story and didn't really like this book". Blah.

[J. Kahele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ben Novak

Ben is the son of Sophia Novak. After being turned into a vampire he leaves the shade and for a year goes on a bloody rampage.

He meets a fellow vampire and they form a bond and make their way to settle on an island. Ben soon finds out who Jeremiah is when he comes across a stone with an inscription on it. He realizes now that he needs to leave the island at all costs.

[M'Jay · Rating 1 out of 5]

I must say I started reading this book but just couldn't finish it...it was that boring!!! And I am very disappointed in Bella because this series has always kept me reading till the end,so engrossed but this book?? Smh the prologue was ok but the new character they brought in was a drag...I skipped chapters ,even when I reached apart where Ben and new character met ..it was still boring...I couldn't finish it...gravely disappointed.....

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

.... no real climax

I'm a huge fan of the series, however it took me quite a few chapters to really get into this book. Once I did it was kinda predictable. I do like the addition of River and hopefully as the series continues it will draw me back in like the beginning books did.

[Sonja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great chapter in the Novak saga....

These stories just keep getting better....
I can't wait to find out how Ben and River deal with the real world.
I've already downloaded the next book in this series.... starting it now.

[Tanisha Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love River

Bella introduces a new character to The Shade series and I must say she did it at the perfect time and I'm in love with River. Great read!!!! I highly recommend continuing your journey through The Shade.

[Manya · Rating 5 out of 5]

For book 17 you might think you'd get bored of this storey but No Way. This saga just keeps getting better and the characters and plot twists have been done exceptionally well. GREAT READ

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all bella forests books, the characters are amazing and the story grips you, once I start reading I can't stop

[Katelyn Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fantastic book from Bella Forrest! I can't describe how much I love this series and can't believe I didn't continue along with Ben and River's story sooner! I did love Rose and Caleb's story but in the back of my mind have always wondered what Ben was going through. I love all of the characters and I remember all of them some how, her writing just clicks with me! Sure I mark the characters when we get introduced to them, but some how I remember these books so well! They honestly feel like my family and I adore this series! There is always something going on and so much happens in each book I fly through them! 5 out of 5 read for me! :)
(I obviously can't give a summary because this is book 17 in the series and so much happens I don't want to spoil a SINGLE thing haha! Her books are honestly my favorite and she is in the top 3 for favorite authors! I love this series with my whole heart <3)

[J.E. Benoit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to finally begin Ben’s story and I have to say that I think it got off to a great start, this might have been my favorite Shade book to date! It felt new and fresh, but still had that familiar Shade feel that we’ve come to know and love over the course of the series. For the first time since pretty much the beginning of the series we are introduced to a brand new (human) character that is going to play a big part in this leg of the story. It’s rare that Bella Forrest spends so much time in the human world (without the presence of the supernatural) in one of her books, but that’s where we meet River and her family and their surprisingly normal human lives. Of course it doesn’t take long for her to be thrown head first into the world of the supernatural where she finds her world forever changed. I won’t say much more than that so I don’t spoil anything, but I really like River’s character. She’s a strong heroine, smart and a loyal and loving sister. I think she’s a great match for Ben and I love the effect she already has on him (again I won’t say what it is so you can find for yourself). I feel so bad for Ben and how he continues to struggle as a newly turned vampire, I hope he finds the answers he’s looking for and I am very curious to see what the explanation is for what happened to him! But it was good to see that deep down inside he still possesses a kindness and a good heart that was no doubt instilled in him by his parents growing up. I’m so looking forward to him finding his way back to himself!

One other thing that I particularly liked about this new story arc is the absence (for now anyway) of witches, with Rose’s story so heavily involving witches it’s a nice change of pace to get back to basics so to speak. Of course I have no idea where the story is going to take us, I couldn’t even begin to guess because Bella is always finding ways to surprise me at every turn, but for now I am really enjoying what’s going on. This book was well paced and had several suspenseful moments and also raised lots of questions, which I am sure will be answered in due time. Thinking about the ominous epilogue makes me very nervous but also excited for what’s to come! Fortunately we won’t have to wait long to find out! Keep these awesome books coming! This is one of my very favorite series and it’s still going strong!

[Jess Swann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Une nouvelle aventure qui se centre sur le personnage de Ben, toujours prisonnier de l'Oasis et une petite nouvelle : River, une humaine qui va se retrouver transformée malgré elle en demi sang. Le tome se centre sur ce nouveau personnage, différent de Sofia et de Rose (ce qui est une bonne chose) et assez attachante. J'ai apprécié découvrir les vampires à travers le regard de River et, comme Ben, je suis très intriguée par le personnage de Jeremiah et j'ai du mal à suivre où il veut en venir (même si je pense qu'il est au courant de la véritable identité de Ben). Le tome est bien mené, on ne s'ennuie pas et les nouveaux personnages (enfin surtout River) sont intéressants (et ça fait du bien d'échapper un peu à Rose et Sofia)


Ce que j'aime : le personnage de River, prometteur et Jeremiah


Ce que j'aime moins : les tomes sont courts et on retrouve souvent le même schéma


En bref : Un tome qui met en place de nouveaux personnages prometteurs et inaugure un nouveau cycle des Novak


Ma note


7,5/10

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Once again Bella Forrest has created another addictive book that is hard to put down and leaves the reader impatiently wanting more and needing to find out what happens next! I can not wait for the next instalment, it is impossible to anticipate which way the story will go, which makes it exhilarating. There are many surprises along the way! The relationships beginning to form between some of the main characters are very interesting. The chemistry between some of them is electric and new relationships are blossoming. I love how the story is told through their different perspectives, it keeps it exciting and gives a great insight into each character's internal dialogue. I recommend this series to everyone because it is captivating and once you start reading it, it is impossible to stop! Try book one, I promise you won't regret it! Thank you Bella for another amazing book, roll on the next one! =)

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

Ben is adjusting to living at The Oasis; barely. He can't escape, he's tried already, so he needs to earn Jeremiah's trust so he can leave when they go hunt for humans.

Meanwhile, River and her sisters is visiting her Grandfather in Cairo for vacation. He has a surprise for them, camping in the desert to help with an excavation. When River Giovanni sees her little sister being kidnapped by a mysterious person, she's determined to find her. Only to run into the barrier of The Oasis where 2 vampires grab her.

They turn her into a half-breed, not a full vampire but still immortal. River is the only person there who can contain Ben's bloodlust. The taste of her now bitter vampire blood distracts him from the smell of human blood. So now they are inseparable.

They just need to escape his cousin because Ben knows that something's not quite right at The Oasis.

A must read!

[Yasmin Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The journey of changing one’s mind, heart, self and way of life. In Ben Novak’s case, a young man once known and loved by The Shade, this also includes his name...

At the Oasis, he goes by the name of Joseph.

Joesph has nothing and is defined by his patience to explore and escape The Oasis. This Oasis is not the pleasant change it is perceived to be, so what is it?

Is Jeremiah’s apparent casual connection with Joseph just an occurrence of two people meeting or did he intend all along to have two paths cross in time..?


Readers: have patience with the first few chapters, the background of each character is vital to the plot. This instalment just got crazy interesting!

Lots of love all ~ 3.5/4 STARS ~

[Angi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a lot happened, but what did happen was eventually good. Being introduced to River was so boring, she had good characteristics but the writing was blah. I think that it would have been better if we had had more stories about her rather than reading sentence by sentence everything that she did in a two-week period. But I am getting tired of the female characters always getting kidnapped and being helpless. It was nice for River to come across Ben and it was nice for them to be able to connect. The escape was insane because of how far-fetched it was, but it worked and we will see what happens next

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed at how long it took the book to get going but overall it was a good book.

Ben, stuck in the oasis, is used to try and make half bloods. He meets a human named lalia who is force into being turned into a half blood. Michael tried to claim her but she ends up bumping into Ben and ben takes her under his wing. They end up getting her sister and friend out of the oaisis while Jeremiah lets them go free. Lalia can no longer go back because of hunters so she ends up going with Ben to head for the Shade.

[Heather De Los Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new Hero!

A new epic tale with some of the same characters but a different story line. I wondered what Bella was going to go with Ben being at the Oasis. I am glad she gave him River. She seems like just the person to keep him from drowning in his own need for human blood. The hunters are getting stronger and now seem to be funded by the government. I can't wait for the next book!

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a great beginning for the story about ben i really liked the intro for river it is nice to see that ben has found someone and hopefully when he sends her to the shade he will go with her i am glad that the twist to lucas' son is there also i think the additions to all of the shade books are really great still cant wait for viviane and claudia to have there babies...great job bella you really have grown as a writer

[Kem · Rating 5 out of 5]

A New Adventure Begins

I think Ben is now in for some adventures of his own as him and River begin the quest for Ben to finally figure out his role as the Prince of The Shade. I can't wait for the next book to come out this month. I have read this whole series from the beginning and it always keeps my attention and I always look forward to the next installment. Once you begin you want to read the whole book.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

***A new hero will rise...***

From the ruins of the final battle, a new hero has emerged. A hero who will take The Shade into unchartered territories. Who will usher in a new world order, in which no predator may ever be safe again. And who will experience and learn to love, like no man has ever done before...

**Are you ready for a new story in the world of The Shade? * ******B******uy now!***

**

[Laurielu Bona Fide Reflections · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story revolves around the mystery of Ben's vampirism which is not the same as his family. He is out of control with bloodlust around humans. He tries to stave off his strong urges. River comes into the picture and she is the balm Ben needs to get through some rough times. While all that is going on, he and River know they have to leave the Oasis. There is something that is not "right" with this group of vampires.

[Angela Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ben's story...

With Ben still trapped in the Oasis, he meets River. They soon become friends and find themselves in dangerous situations. Will Ben ever be able to cure his thrust for human blood? Will he and River be able to help themselves find a way out? Is River the key to Ben's overwhelming desire for human blood? Only time will tell.
This is a new beginning of sorts. I'm excited to see where it leads. As usual, Bella never disappoints!

[Emilee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm enjoying this series and just when you thought that the storyline following Rose was getting repetitive and a tad boring BAM! We transport to a new storyline! I knew if I could make it through the last couple of hurried chapters to wrap up the woes of Rose then the author would redeem! I will say this was a good redemption. I'm thoroughly enjoying being plunked down into the desert with all the exotic and dangerous things! Kudos.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new take

I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a book that didn’t focus on the shade but I really enjoyed it. The introduction of River is great, hopefully she can be to Ben what Sophia was to Derek when he struggled to control himself. Lots of seeds planted for mysteries to be unraveled. I’m looking forward to reading the next one and seeing however everything unfolds. I hope the shade is featured more though!

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I swear these books just get better and better! I mean I really didn't know what to expect! I knew this was going to be Ben's story but I just didn't know which way it was going to go! I found it a little hard to get into with the storyline but as soon I I did I was not disappointed! Ordered the next book, very much looking forward to reading it!

[Judy Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Done Bella Forrest! You have not disappointed your fans with this book. It had all the drama and mystery and the start of what is going to be a beautiful relationship between Ben and River. your books leave us wanting more and this book was no exception. Thank you for being such a wonderful author and for giving us yet again another awesome book.

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

New generation of hunters

So many questions left unanswered about The Oasis. I'm dying to find out more about it and what Jeremiahs deal is. You barely scratch the surface in this book. Ben and River quickly strike up a friendship and plot to escape. I can't wait to find out what adventures are in store for Ben and River.