A Rip of Realms

A Shade of Vampire #39

by Bella Forrest

REALMS WILL RIP.
FAMILIES WILL UNITE...

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

326 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 19, 2017

About the author

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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

[Judy Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

RIVETING !!!
Title: A Rip of Realms
Series: A Shade of Vampire
Designation: Book Thirty-Nine of a Multi-Novel Series (Book Six of Season Five), NOT a Standalone, Cliffhanger, 326 Pages
Author: Bella Forrest
Genre: Teen/Young Adult/ Coming of Age Paranormal/Supernatural/Fantasy Romance
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FIVE SPELLBINDING STARS *****
A Rip of Realms is the thirty-ninth riveting release in the international bestselling megahit series, A Shade of Vampire, and Bella Forrest has left me totally breathless - again! Like thousands of my fellow Shaddicts around the world, I've been hooked since the first book of the series and now eagerly await each new release. And it's no surprise that Forrest has delivered another new gripping adventure that curls our toes, makes our hearts pound and keeps us begging for more! This is a beautifully written young adult saga unlike any I've ever read. Quite simply, it's an irresistibly delicious all-you-can-eat buffet of fantasy, adventure, and supernatural coming of age romance. But never fear, my friends, it's also an irresistibly tasty treat for us older adults who remain young at heart! The story is well crafted, imaginative, thrilling, fast paced, action packed, suspenseful, sweet, romantic and at times, also dark and mysterious. 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 their enemies. The narrative is exceptionally well written in the first person with multiple points of view. Each chapter is told by one of the primary characters (and there are many), which I believe gives so much more depth and perspective to the story while adding insight into the thoughts, fears, and motivations of the large diverse cast. The dialogue is smart, well executed and flows effortlessly. Although the premise and plot for the series are intriguing as well as compelling, it's truly the magnificent cast of larger than life characters that make the biggest impact. They are well developed, fascinating, captivating, engaging, endearing and quite literally, out of this world! They explode from the pages, grab your imagination, capture your heart and hold you completely and totally enthralled from beginning to end. Forrest skillfully combines all of these elements to craft a beautifully written paranormal romance filled to the brim with danger, action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, suspense, magic, supernatural beings, loyalty, heartbreak, betrayal, angst, hope, passion, love and plot twists that will blow your mind. After thirty-eight releases in one series, some might think the story has grown old or stagnant, but nothing could be farther from the truth. After reading every single one of the thirty-nine books, there are two things I've learned beyond a shadow of a doubt. First, when reading anything written by Bella Forrest, always expect the unexpected and two, absolutely nothing is ever impossible as we've all witnessed time and time again. In each book Forrest pens, she takes her readers on an emotionally thrilling roller coaster ride, unlike any other, one that keeps us on the edge of our seat and riveted to each page while screaming, "OMG - that didn't just happen!" And the icing on the cake, Forrest's books are always exceptionally well-crafted, edited, formatted and have gorgeous covers! I'm not a professional reviewer but I know what I like, what I love and what I don't and I love this series! I've never experienced anything like it. After reading Book 32: A Day of Glory, the final installment of season four, I had to ask myself, how in the world will Forrest ever be able to surpass her last release? But never fear my friends, Forrest has once again exhibited her extraordinary talent, remarkable skill, and incredible imagination by giving us yet another riveting new adventure featuring more of our new generation of young heroes with all of our beloved favorites also along for the ride.
Premise: Twenty-two years have passed since Ben Novak, Prince of The Shade, married the beautiful half blood River Giovanni. And much has changed in those years. The King and Queen of The Shade, Derek and Sophia Novak, are now proud grandparents, four times over and many of the other residents are also proud parents. Wow! Time really flies, doesn't it? Ben and River Novak have one nineteen-year-old half fae daughter, Grace, who, despite incredible odds, survived becoming a Bloodless and has just married Lawrence Conway, the man responsible for saving her life. Grace and Lawrence were married in a lovely ceremony in The Hearthlands officiated by half dragon and former Shade resident Heath. Ben and River also have a fairly new addition to their family. Two years ago, they discovered River had a son named Field, an adult Half-blood/Hawk hybrid who was the result of an invasive IBSI experiment performed while River was held prisoner twenty years earlier. Derek and Sophia's daughter, Shade Princess Rose Novak, has been happily married to Caleb Achilles for over 20 years. They have two human children, Hazel, age seventeen, and Benedict, age fourteen. Kiev and Mona Novalic have one nineteen-year-old son named Brock who is half warlock. Witches Ibrahim and Corrine have been blessed with a lovely nineteen-year-old full blooded witch daughter named Arwen who, despite her mother's objection, is dating Brock. Vampires Claudia and Yuri Lazaroff have a twenty-year-old human daughter, Ruby. Vampires Ashley and Landis Vaughn also have a fifteen-year-old human son Julian. Even the dragon residents of The Shade have flourished. Dragon shifter Jeriad and his human wife Sylvia now have a son, handsome strapping twenty-one-year-old half dragon Heath who now resides in The Hearthlands, his father's former realm. And there have many other happy unions among the residents. Aiden and Kailyn have been married for twenty-two years and adopted one of the werewolf pups recovered from the Harpies. Abby and Erik also took the plunge along with Micah and Kira, Eli and Shayla, and the two Jinn Aisha and Horatio who have a beautiful baby girl named Riza. And not surprisingly, ice dragon Lethe also has a human bride and now resides inside the protective boundaries of The Shade. Surprisingly, long time bachelor Lucas Novak is now a thriving resident of The Shade community but is no longer a bachelor. Yikes! For the first time in his 500 years of existence, he truly fell in love with Marion, the woman rescued from the Ogre realm, and has become a loving husband as well as father to Marion's daughter Avril. And of course, we all remember Xavier and Vivienne's beautiful daughter, Victoria Vaughn who married werewolf Bastien Blackhall in Season Four. Victoria and Bastien are now the proud parents of an adorable wolf hybrid son named Jovi . But as much as things have changed, there are still many things that have remained the same, including The Shade's mission to protect Earth from The Shade's many enemies, some known and some yet to be discovered.

A Dawn of Guardians(Book 33): Season Five begins two years after The Shadow League defeated the IBSI and ousted them from power. Our brave heroes of The Shade no longer operate from the shadows and have become the official and very public protectors of Earth and all its many realms and there are many...some yet to be discovered with strange and unfamiliar beings. As a result of their victory over the IBSI as well as their new public personas, the founders of TSL have become familiar faces around the globe making it impossible to travel anywhere without being recognized. In keeping with their responsibilities and duties, the name of the group has now been changed to the Global Agency for Supernatural Protection or GASP with Derek Novak as the Chairman/CEO and the other original members of TSL holding the key executive management positions. Even after finding the Bloodless cure and the elimination of the threat posed by the IBSI, supernatural crime still exists but with GASP having facilities and agents located the world over, it's handled professionally and expediently. And of course, they have maintained the alliances with the other supernatural realms made during the IBSI takedown. Their most recent case began with a call from the Greek island of Crete where tourists and locals have been mysteriously disappearing without a trace along with unexplained noises during the night and strange reports of vehicles being strangely mangled. All the incidents seem to be centered in the area surrounding the archaeological site of Knossos. Some of the more superstitious residents of the island fear the bizarre disturbances could be the result of Minotaurs, creatures of myth and legend returning to terrorize the island from the hidden ruins of the labyrinth. But are minotaurs real? Who could even say, especially after their recent discovery of several new supernatural species? Regardless, Derek and Sophia along with the other members of GASP from The Shade are scheduled to leave for Crete to investigate the case. And while their parents are conducting their investigation on Crete, Rose and Caleb Achilles' human children, seventeen-year-old Hazel and fourteen-year-old Benedict, along with Claudia and Yuri Lazaroff's twenty-year-old human daughter Ruby, and Landis and Ashley Vaughn's fifteen-year-old human son Julian are being shipped off to Murkbeech Island off the coast of Scotland for two weeks of summer camp where they will learn how to survive in the wilderness. It's a bit of a family tradition since this is the same wilderness training retreat Ben and Rose were sent when they were teenagers and we all remember how they ultimately ended up in Hawaii and the misadventures that ensued. I wonder if history will repeat itself and they'll also wind up being kidnapped and in mortal danger as did Rose and Ben? It seems they do but will our young heroes be able to save themselves?

A Sword of Chance (Book 34)): Our story continues with GASP mounting an investigation on the island of Crete while Hazel, Benedict, Ruby and Julian arrive on Murkbeech Island for summer camp survival training only to be abducted by a group of mysterious malevolent supernatural beings called sentries who hail from Nevertide, a previously unknown realm to the Shade. Our young Shadians are kidnapped by the Hellswan brothers, Tejus, Jenus, Zerus and Ferros, all princes of the Hellswan Kingdom. The Hellswan bloodline has ruled the Hellswan Kingdom for many moons and hope to continue for many more. Hazel learns the Nevertide realm is made up of six separate kingdoms, each with its own ruling king or queen but all under the overall jurisdiction of one of the kingdom monarchs who also holds the title of Emperor of Nevertide and that Emperor just happens to be the King of Hellswan...the brothers' father. But unlike most kingdoms, these titles are not inherited, they are won in competitions. Sentries are large beings averaging seven feet tall and look mostly human. They possess heightened strength and speed, but unlike humans, their power is not derived from the food they eat but rather is sustained by feeding off the mental energy of others, much like vampires survive from ingesting blood. The sentries have found that certain special humans make the best donors and the Hellswan brothers need Hazel, Benedict, Ruby and Julia to be their power source for a trial where the sentries compete against each other. The winner will then participate in another trial for the position as the new King of Hellswan, then go on to hopefully also compete and win the title of Emperor as had their father before them, thereby keeping the seat of power for Nevertide in the Hellswan Kingdom. Their human captives are used as nothing more than batteries, useless, disposable and discarded when exhausted. And trials or no trials, the cycle will simply repeat with Sentries crossing dimensions when their human captives die, seeking and kidnapping more victims to use for their feeding habits and pleasure...unless Hazel, Benedict, Ruby and Julian can find a way to stop it...or maybe find a who to help them stop it. Trying to stay alive is proving to be quite the challenge for the young people so helping the right Sentry to win the competition might be their only way to survive. Clearly, their only hope is to somehow escape and alert their GASP family members to the actions of the sentries and the threat they pose to humanity. But whom can they trust to help them? Would it be Hazel's champion, Prince Tejus Hellswan, or Ruby's contender, commoner and people's choice, Ashbik Goode? Both are competing in the trials, but will our young heroes also be disposable to them once they win?

A Race of Trials (Book 35): Our story resumes in Nevertide after the devastating fiasco of the first trial in which many of the participants were eliminated...or killed. Yikes! Only twenty contenders remain including the obvious ministers' choice and son of the now deceased King of Hellswan, Prince Tejus Hellswan, and the peoples' favorite, commoner Ashbik Goode. Seven perilous trials remain, each fraught with danger. As tensions rise, a new player appears on the board, Oueen Trina Seraq, but is she friend or foe? Why is she so determined for Ashbik Goode to become the victor and why is she equally determined for Prince Tejus to lose? As Ruby and Hazel become more emotionally involved with their champions, friendships and loyalties are tested, and our young heroes are drawn deeper into the darkness of Nevertide. Secrets, lies, betrayal, and dark mysterious forces continue to wreak havoc as unknown dangers continue to threaten their well-being and safe return to The Shade. Meanwhile, GASP continues the investigation into the strange unexplained disappearances on the island of Crete. They've exhausted all leads but are no closer to solving the mystery of the five missing victims who seem to have no significant commonality and no similarities to connect them other than possibly their wealth. It's slowly becoming evident that several of the supernatural aspects of the case may be nothing more than a series of intentionally planted fake clues. But why, and by whom? Unfortunately, they have yet to learn the fate of Ruby, Hazel, Benedict and Julian. How much longer can our young heroes survive before the members of GASP realize their children have also been abducted and are no longer safe on MurkBeech Island? And once they do, will they be able to help? It seems our young Shadians may be on their own. They have a plan but will they be able to save themselves? Only one contender will win... A King will be crowned... Who will become the new King of Hellswan? But more importantly, what will it mean for our brave young Shadians?

A King of Shadow (Book 36): Our story resumes with a new king being crowned and once again a Hellswan descendent reigns. With Hazel's assistance, Tejus has defeated Ashbik and won the final trial thereby insuring his right to compete in the imperial trials. Unfortunately, Tejus soon learns he has acquired much more than just the crown; he's also inherited the ancient secrets hidden within the walls of the palace for centuries. Sinister long-forgotten entities aided by a long forgotten group call the Acolytes with malevolent intentions are at work, and with the Imperial Trials to determine the new emperor of Nevertide still to come, the situation has become grim. Julian is still missing and Hazel's brother Benedict has been possessed by a dangerous entity and has also disappeared. The palace has been surrounded by an invisible magical barrier and they have all become prisoners. The fate of the Hellswan Kingdom along with our young Shadians has become most dire. Hazel reveals her supernatural heritage and Tejus finally sees there's so more to the brave young woman than he realized. The star-crossed couple once again join forces to seek answers and despite their resolve to fight their undeniable attraction , they continue to grow closer as each is forced to acknowledge the escalating affection between them. But Hazel and Tejus are not the only couple with increasing attachments. Ruby and Ashbik have also become much more than friends but as their feelings have grown, so has the danger. It seems, they too, have fallen victim to the evil forces at play.

An Empire of Stones (Book 37): The situation continues to grow more dangerous for our young heroes. With Benedict now possessed by the entity and Julian still missing, whom can Ruby and Hazel trust? How can they determine friend from foe? Who will win the imperial trials and become the new emperor of Nevertide? Will it be Tejus or has Hazel claimed his heart? But things are not as they seem! They never are when residents of The Shade are involved. Thankfully, help may be on the way. The family members of GASP are finally aware their children are missing from Murkbeech Island and now they must do what they do best... solve the mystery, locate their loved ones and defeat the evil which looms closer. But will they be able to find them before it's too late?

A Power of Old (Book 38): And so it has begun...an ancient evil has awoken. Our story continues as GASP races the clock to find our young heroes while Hazel, Ruby, Benedict & Julian battle for their lives against unexpected enemies hiding in plain sight. With our star-crossed lovers growing ever closer, passion and emotions run high resulting in lines being crossed which can never be uncrossed. As dark forces lurk at every turn, Forrest skillfully begins to peel back the layers of lies, deceit, suspense and mystery revealing long kept secrets, surprising betrayals and a dangerous enemy which threatens all the realms of Earth. Will GASP once again pull off the impossible & save the world?

A Rip of Realms (Book 39): In this heart-pounding continuation, Forrest kicks up the heat as the danger increases and even more shocking secrets are revealed. With the fate of the world now at stake, our ragtag group of heroes race against the clock to defeat the maniacal Oueen Trina and the Acolytes, hopefully thereby stopping the malevolent entity from rising which would most certainly result in the destruction of Earth and all its realms & dimensions. All could be lost, worlds may be destroyed... not everyone will survive. Who will live and who will die? As they face the biggest battle of their lives, will the Novak clan and GASP once again prevail? We'll see!

Two beautiful, brave, young adult human heroines-check! Two courageous human teenage heroes -check! A new realm inhabited by a mysterious race of unknown supernaturals-check! A previously unknown species of supernatural beings-check! Two new enemies who may become new heroes-we'll see! Two new characters with questionable motives who may be more than they seem-check! An army of supernatural heroes with a new name-check! A magnificent cast of characters including a new young generation of heroes-check! A plethora of supernatural beings-you bet! More new creatures that we've never before encountered-check! A dangerous new enemy with malevolent intentions-check! Danger, drama, adventure, suspense, betrayal and deviously dark evil machinations-check! Two sweet budding romances-Heck yeah! We have lift off! That and a whole lot more! Buckle up my lovelies for another exciting new adventure with all our favorite residents of The Shade including a brand new generation of heroes, all working together to battle old enemies along with a few new ones as well. I can hardly wait as the adventure continues in A Throne of Fire, the penultimate book in the Season Five adventure releasing February 19, 2017, featuring both generations of our beloved heroes! Fabulous entertainment & an awesome read!

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Getting better, slowly but surely. Still not sure what to make fully of some relationships, but I hope it keeps improving.

[Baylee McCluskey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite Season!
A Rip of Realms... oh my goodness A Rip of Realms. This book is literally nonstop action and absolutely fantastic. I cannot gush over this season enough.
I am honestly at a loss of words on where to begin with this review. The pure brilliance of this book has left me speechless. I can't even get started on the Cliffhanger Bella left us with too. Holy bageezus!!
I am elated that a certain couple finally had their bowchickawowwow moment BUT in a way that I didn't even know was possible. Let me just say that it is HOT!
The relationship development in this book is phenomenal. Everyone has come so far from when they were first kidnapped and brought to Nevertide. The bravery, courage, love, and guts that they possess is inspiring.
I don't want to give away any spoilers but I will say that towards the end Bella finally grants us a wish that has been LONG desired and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it played out. Hazel is a badass and that is all there is to it.
I know I have said it on basically every review that I've done for this season but I can't get over how magnificent it is. It is my favorite. I am obsessed and that is the only way to put it. I'm itching to get ahold of book 40!

[Angela Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will the entity rise?

With Nevertide in shambles, Ash and Tejas scramble to find a safe place for the Hellswan Kingdom. Now is the time to make new alliances and join forces against this unknown evil. The future is uncertain, as Hazel and Ruby struggle with their relationships with their Sentries, even more so as Hazel struggles being a Sentry herself.
A battle is coming...one that Nevertide has never seen before. Will the Kingdoms unite?
Meanwhile, the people in The Shade are fighting to gain access to the portal in order to save their children, however; there are many obstacles standing in their path.
This instalment is a thrilling ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat the entire time! Trusted allies become enemies, new alliances form, along with stronger bonds than ever before.
Since the beginning of Season 5, I must say this is the most exciting book yet! That's saying a lot, considering I'm a huge fan of this series. I can't wait until the release of book 40 in February! Until then, meet you back in Nevertide! 5+ stars!
I'd give it 10 or more if I could!

[Greta Riordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing. Lots of deep and meaningful moments. You can feel the pain, heartache and fear. My favourite in season 5.

[Ann Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book ad always

I love this series although there is a lot of Stockholm syndrome suffers in these books people get kidnapped and always end up together for some reason lol

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. Not my favourite read, I was hoping more loose ends would come together and GASP would feature more. I did start to enjoy the last half of the book more so I'm excited for the next, penultimate story.

Things I liked:
-queen trinas character, always done well as she's the one I love to hate. Her death by Hazel however was brilliant, I am glad it wasn't at the hands of Tejus, Trina always under estimated Hazel. I hope she keeps this fieceness.
-tejus in the role of command
-abelles secret identity as an acolyte, I just hope Ash isn't too soft on her

Things I wasn't so keen on:
-the development of benedict seems rushed. I know he's been through a lot but suddenly he's no longer a scared boy but rather a man risking his life for yelena and others (including going up against jenus) it's just to unbelievable for me.
- the plot of the entity seems drawn out and long winded. I enjoyed hazel and tejus searching for why the entity was rising etc in the last book but them still searching in this one was a little tired when we didn't find out anything new.
-hazels hunger bores me, she'd not done anything herself to ease it or learn how to control it and it's very repetitive to bens transformation although not yet as severe.

Things I need to know:
-what is actually in each of the stones
-why was queen trinas blood actually tar, could this mean she'll survive somehow and is jenus the same?
-is jenus still with the entity
-will ruby become a sentry too

I hope to learn this and more in the next instalment where everyone should finally be reunited.

[Suey Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 'ripping' Nevertide extravaganza!

Could this series get any more intense? I would say not possible, but with Bella behind the ‘imaginative writing wheel,’ just about anything’s possible.

With the entity and the Acolytes causing havoc, and Nevertide literally falling to bits, the group are met with some harrowing challenges. King Ash must become the emperor to save the day, but of course nothing is ever straight forward in this mystical land of sentries.
Aside from this mission they have the angry residents of the kingdom to get on side before they become a real threat. The group’s parents are getting closer and closer... Is GASP about to be unleashed on Nevertide? Read and find out!

There’s double crossing, kidnapping, fighting, romance and life or death situations throughout, maintaining suspense that will pull you in, hook line and sinker.
The ending deserves a standing ovation. Seriously. Just stand up, forget any one is watching and just applaud this skilfully written book. Who cares if you look a little crazy? It’s worth it. It’s earned it. It’s just that good!

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are getting closer to learning who the entity is/are. The entity definitely wants revenge on the fae and they want revenge on the inhabitants of Nevertide for how long they have been locked in the stones. If Tejus's dad, the emperor of Nevertide, had left the stones alone, the entity would still be locked away for hopefully all of eternity.
With the ripping open of the portal from the entity and by GASP on the other side of the portal, a tear in the sky has formed and earthquakes rocked the land of Nevertide literally destroying the castle of Hellswan and other kingdoms and villages throughout all of Nevertide.
We get little tidbits of information in this book about why the entity are locked into the stones, what role the jinni and fae have in locking the entity up in the stones, but we are still no closer to knowing what the entity are. Are they a new species that GASP has never seen before? I think all will be revealed in the penultimate book of the series, A Shade of Vampire 40 due out February 19!

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fall of the Queen

The people of Hellswan are forced to relocate to Tejus mothers palace after the destruction the entity caused. The whole of Nevertide is in shambles and with a new emperor there is no better time to unite all the kingdom's. Hazel discovers a traitor in their midst. I am so glad that Gasp is finally closing in in the kids. So close! I wonder what they will think of this new world its people and what has happened to their kids along with some of the changes that have occured.

[J.R. Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never stop

I will never get bored of this series please never stop writing A shade of vampire I can Read generation after generation and never get bored!!! I'm hooked I've read almost 40 books and feel I've barely scrapped the surface of where this story can go!!! Please keep writing asov I love your mind!!!!

[Marie Fraioli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't get enough

Wow! I've read thirty nine books. Can not put them down and have been unable to stop to write a review. I would have never thought I'd be this interested in this series. With each book you get further sucked into it's depth of wanting more. Bella is wonderful in creating romance, drama, mystery and more.

[Courtney Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing as always

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but really really can't wait until the conclusion of this season. I neeeeed Hazel and Tejus to get married AND Ruby to be Ash's Queen.....I hope they aren't split up!

[Sharlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping as ever!

What is it?!?! Once again, out of the frying pan into the fire, will anyone make it out - will the young survive and live happy lives with their chosen........

Book 40 will reveal the answers! (I hope!)

[Georgia Sage · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shade, Volume 39

I can't believe that this series might be ending in two more books. I am stuck reading this series for the past week and am now caught up and so sad that this series might be ending.

[Erin Conley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still the best

Loved it no other author can pull me in like Bella I hope the shade books continue after season 5 can't wait for book 40

[Que Sera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book,

[Kyle Ammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

I'm really enjoying this entire story line. I continue to read each book and not feel bored. It's definitely a captivating series.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Bella Forrest did an amazing work in this series I love reading a shade of vampire series it’s one of the best

[Kelly Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally they got through the portal.

[Rochelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

That ending was suspenseful! They are all finally going to be together! Can’t wait for the next one.

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

totally loved the action in this story the earth quakes the castle being destroyed the fighting this book was all action and it came together in a great order ...king ash needs to have his commander tejus...i totally loved this story and hazel is a bad a$$ good for her ..poor ruby just does not know what she wants great totaly totally recommend

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why the cliffhangers!?

Argh! I hate cliffhangers I want to know what happens and now I have to wait! The horror, the torture!

[Phyllis Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

To Be Continue.....

I can't get enough !!! I am amazed how fresh and intriguing each character develops, book after book. Once again brace yourself for another phenomenal read !

[Donna Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, this series just keeps getting better and better. I don't want to say too much because I don't like giving out spoilers and pretty much anything you say about the book will give it away.

I will say that the castle has fallen and Hellswan had to move on. There is a new emperor (but I will not give out who that is). I am still falling more and more in love with Hazel and Tejus. He is starting to become more and more soft around Hazel and showing his love for her and I love that in a couple. Ash and Ruby are going to be at a crossroads very soon. Not sure what Hazel and Tejus are going to do either but i really hope they leave that place and start a great life together in The Shade. I would love it if Ash and Ruby do the same but something is telling me that is not going to be the case. I am glad that Hazel is coming into her own as a sentry. Even though I hate what that old woman did to her. I really want her to inherit her mother's and grandfathers fire power too. That would make her so unstoppable. Maybe it will still happen. I am so counting down the days until Feb 19, 2017, so I can read the next book. Season five is almost over with and can't wait to see how it ends and what the new beginning will be and who will star in it the most. The ending will have you like me counting down the days. I can't wait to see the faces of all of the kids when they see who is coming. And I can't wait to see the faces of the people of The Shade when they learn that Hazel is a Sentry and how that came about. Hopefully they will not kill Tejus for kidnapping their kids. But, I really don't see that happening.

If you have not ever read any of these books I suggest with everything that I have that you pick up these books and read them. They are free on Kindle Unlimited so if you have that you can read them for free and you will be able to blaze through them. Yes there is a lot of books, but you can read two in a day if you read fast. They are so worth the read.

Thank you for reading my review and I look forward to hearing what you have to say.

Until Next Time: Happy Reading.

[Tiffany Spicer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addictive

All of Bella Forrest books are amazing and leave you wanting more in the end. The cliff hangers are powerful and have you dreading waiting for the next story to come out. This book is full of twist and turns, have you question what could possibly be next, and make you hope the bad guys fail to the good guys make everything better.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

always wanting more

as always....does not disappoint....and always leaving me hungry for more....I can't believe only a few more books in the series to go.....will have to start reading all of them once more....

[Jane Stopes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just over a year ago I started with ASOV books and here we are at book 39 there's not much I can say that hasn't already been said... Bella is an amazing writer and truly keeps her audience captivated thank you for bringing us in to the supernatural worlds xx

[qiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addicted

I am so addicted to this series. This is book 39 and it's still going. Yay! Team shade all the way.

[SHERRI MAYO · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Shade of Vampire!!

I love this series sooo much!! The characters and their worlds, the action and love! It will keep you coming back for more!!