A Shield of Glass

A Shade of Vampire #49

by Bella Forrest

"For now, however, we ran..."

The exhilarating PENULTIMATE book of Season 6!  Shadians, prepare for war...

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

318 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 4, 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

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

AS always, a fantastic read and flew through this !! Can't wait until I can get my hands on the next book.

[Heather Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will never be able to fully express the love I have for this series. #49 was amazing. jaw dropping moments, love, fighting, everything I've come to love and expect Bella. I can't wait for the next boom and I hope the Shade (and these other worlds) never come to an end.

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My Gosh!

Ohmygosh, ohmygosh! Just wow! I am completely speechless...like just wow! This book had me on the edge of my seat I mean I just can't believe it! I'm aso looking forward to the next installment as I have a feeling it is going to be one hell of a ride!

[Roxx • A Hopeless Romantic • · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 because they kept repeating the plan. I like that this one moves along smoothly and relationships strengthen. Definitely giving the series a break after the final book in this arc. Thank you Bella for this new, exciting and well crafted part of the Shadeans but I can't keep going with these arcs stretching over 8/9 books. They would do amazing with 4/5 books because it gives you time to develop the characters, develop the plot, pack in the action and wrap up without the lags.

[Makenzie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg that jerk!! I hate Azazel, why did he have to take Aida and Pheonix as well!! :(

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.2 out of 5 stars.

A good read, faster paced than the last book. Although gripping I found this one slightly predictable with azazel being one step ahead and the plan not going so smoothly.
Especially as the majority of the book seemed to show that all was going well on their end. Following the devastation to the mansion and losing viola I.e
-they escaped the mansion with the newly protective shape shifter dogs
-the alliance meeting went ahead and a plan was put into place
-burjuiki made it to Vita
-Vita helped Patrick break his curse
-Serena and draven bought the young, lost druids home

I did like finding out about the daughter who thinks azazel is daddy. His cruelty seems to have no limits. I am wondering though if he will come face to face with Tamara, his ex love and their actual daughter.
The love scenes are good, however i could do with less of them amongst all that is going on. I hope to see a real focus on the action in the next book.

I liked the quote which serena remembers from her mother. "If you think the worst will happen, your nudging the universe in that direction".

I hope in the conclusion to the next book we'll find our how everyone is doing at the shade and whether they'll still be unknowing of they're children.

[Kiyonna Valdez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Finally Serena and draven made their declaration of love!! I don't want to say anything else because I would be giving stuff away. That ending has me a little scared now, I hope they can overcome their trails and tribulations and defeat azael while not losing each other. I hope that they all get their happy ending also that viola comes back so Phoenix gets his.. Also you learn what the youngest daughter's name is but she thinks that nasty snake thing is her daddy.. Smh patiently waiting for the next book, I can't get enough of this series.. This needs to be made into a movie

[Catherine Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes

Another hit with me. I read it in a day unable to put it down. I was on the edge of my seat threw the whole book. The characters have become like my family from day one. I love his they have grown and become lovers friends and Allies. I have become worried about each one. I rally for them and cry with them. I love there positive attitude even though there future seems to show nothing but gloom. I can't Waite to see how they take down that dirty snake I just am sad because I know some are going to die. I just pray its none of the main characters as I don't know how any of them would survive the loss. October can't come fast enough for this Shade-aholic.

[GAENOR HERD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced,magical suspense.

I have read all the Shade books, each new series introducing a new fantastical adventure into the mind of Bella Forrest. She manages to ignite your passion and bring back your enthusiasm for the characters, new and old.
This series could be read as a stand alone one, it is far removed from The Shade and it,s well known and loved inhabitants.
I cannot wait to read the next installment for our brave hero's as they go into their final battle , to defeat Azazel and his cronies, win back their friends and ultimately find the greatest treasure....Love !!

[Yasmin Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A shield of glass centralises about a young girl whom is shy and isolated in her focus to conquer her natural abilities. The was the girl we once new back in The Shade.

Now, Vita is a shield, someone who is the main strategy to everyone’s plan. With wit and determination she will break the undoing that Azazel created and discover the little daughter.

With Serena as the driving force to her fellow Shadians, we fear that nothing is impossible but in war comes sacrifice and casualties.

But who will perish in Luceria, and who survive’s?

[Kem · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Battle Lines Have Been Drawn

Now that Craven and Serena have father their allies the battle to get back their best friends The Oracle sisters there is nowhere for the any Destroyer to hide. Radians are not ones to take night seriously from the Destroyer King. Can't wait for the new book that ties this all together. I have really 49 books in the series and we I will continue to eagerly look forward to the next Reading Nursey

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breakthrough

Just when i think the allies are finally getting some much needed breaks or have made some headway, Azazel somehow manages to be two steps ahead of them. I seriously cant see a win and its driving me crazy. Vita's newest visions although see to Azazels demise dont end up being the HEA we are hoping for. The allies have finally gathered togethered and things are set in motion to bring the war to Azazel. Also I am seriously loving the newly reformed shifters.

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shade 49

Totally awesome had me wanting to kick ass myself...I loved this story and cannot wait for book 50 to see the finally ...I have loved this collection and have read every book so far...thank you Bella Forrest for sending me that first pdf because you totally have made a fan for as long as I live

[Sonja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!!!

Once again Bella write an amazing book. It's thrilling, heart wrenching and can't wait for the next book to find out what happens. Every one of her books are beautifully written. Once you read the first one you will be hooked. Thank you for writing so many wonderful books.

[Vickie Turley · Rating 5 out of 5]

A page turner

As we get closer to the war, the books are getting more exciting. I can't wait for the final chapter in the war against Azazel. I recommend this series to all who enjoy finding out about other creatures and those who like a good fight. This next book promises to be exciting! Who will live? Who will die?

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite series and so far season 6 has to be my favorite! I love everything that's going on and how it keeps me on the edge of my seat! Can't wait to read the next book, just wish I didn't have to wait a month!

[Phyllis Pickens · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not over....yet !!!

And so it continues....mayhem, revelations, turmoil, joy and pain. Will Serena, Phoenix, Field, Aida, Jovi and Vita ever find their way home to the Shade. ?

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Bella has gone and done it again! She had me so angry one minute, then in tears the next minute, then back to angry and anxious to see this monster get what he has coming to him. I loved it and can't wait to read the final chapter and watch Azazel's reign of terror end.

[Siobhan Bruno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!!

Eek I can't wait for This series finale, S%$ts about to hit the fan! And I can't wait!! As always Bella is amazing, She had me yelling, jumping even crying with anger during this ride in Eritopia!

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Destruction

Excellent fast paced read lots of action and surprises. Am kinda surprised haven't heard much from the parents in the shade but character development is good loved the romantic twists

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

I can't believe what happened. I'm going to go crazy waiting for the next book to find out what happens to the Oracles and also the young Druids. Love, love this series of The Shade.

[Judith Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Shade of Vampire 49: A Shield of Glass by Bella Forest

This book was fantastic just as all of the books in the series have been. It was full of excitement, magic and love. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

[Lisa Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another edge of the seat installment

All the pieces are moving into shape in this installment . seeing the alliance go stronger by the hour but blow after blow are dealt them will they be strong enough to win .. Can't wait for the final one in this series

[Marisol Acevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woah

The ride is getting crazy!!!!!

Who can you trust, your allies, your foes, your friends. Somethings things aren’t as cut and dry as you think.

Let’s continue on shall we, definitely a must read series!!!!

On to 50!!!!

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Bella continue to amaze me,
That's why give 5 star.
There's nothing to dislike, couldn't stop reading.
Ready for the next story

[Kristie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Love it can not wait for the next one to come out.. Awesome thanks again for all the books. 😀

[Elizabeth Choi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Battle on!

This book was filled with non stop action. You feel the pain and rage brewing as the battle to regain freedom continues. It deserves six stars!

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready for book 50

Love love love this series! From book 1 through 49 never a dull moment! Each book has its own amazing story!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ready for the finale already. This season has been super slow for me.

[karen dunlap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This is like a duel world for me. Anyone who likes a series and anticipation for the next book, should read this