A Charge of Allies

A Shade of Vampire #57

by Bella Forrest

Reunite with the Shadians amidst some unexpected twists and turns, in the action-packed Book 7 of Season 7: A Charge of Allies!

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

318 pages, Paperback

First published March 2, 2018

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

[Val. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bloody hell. I just can't stop reading this damn series. Do you know how many times "chuckled" was in this book?!?!?! EVERY SINGLE PAGE!!! No one chuckles that much, NO ONE!

But, fear not, I will continue on with this series and continue to bitch and complain about this series since for some fucked up reason, I cannot stop reading this series.

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always a great read that has you on the edge of your seat towards the end of the book, always wanting to find out more. I purchased the next book immediately so I can devour the next one as soon as possible.

[Chris Villarreal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Little more action and too many people to keep track of...

I am so happy that the penultimate book was announced because I am done after this series. I am literally heartbroken because this whole series has been a fun read up until all of the time jumps, then they became a race to pair this one with that one and there is absolutely NO surprises about who is going to be with whom. I will say the death of Kyana was a much needed twist, but there is no guesswork at ALL as to the pairing off of characters. It is so frustrating from a reader's perspective because it could do easily be as good as it once was if the author took a little more time and developed just a couple of characters instead of introducing dozens and half of those have really difficult names. I swear sometimes I think each book needs to come with a chart of some sort and a family tree. Trying to remember each character, who they are related to, what kind of creature they are, who their sibling(s) are, what planet they are on, ect., ect., is taking so much FUN out of this series. I actually used to virtually inhale each book as they came out, but I just can't take it anymore. Reading a series like this shouldn't give me a headache trying to remember all the details. I find myself scrolling back half the time I'm reading to figure out which character's viewpoint I'm reading from because there are just so freaking many now it's so hard to remember and then what species they are and if they have additional powers, ugh... I really miss the good old days in the Shade with Derek and Sophia before everything snowballed and became this out of control, very predictable (couples), mess. PLEASE take some time and focus on just one or two main characters like before and give us a great story. I am going to hate leaving the Shade, but I literally can't take it anymore.

[Tina Knippa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another awesome read from Bella! I can’t wait to finish this section.

[nat _lovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!

Bella, you are evil making us wait one whole month for the next book!!!... I'm dying right now!!!... This book was so intense, so strong fellings I felt all the way till the end... Love the way the couples are getting closer to each other, their love increasing every single day... I suffered with them evey time they got imprisoned, into battle, injured... Also happy for their love, their successes, they reunions... And proud cause they don't give up... Book 58, come to me now!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[Tasha Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

She did it again!!! Bella is truly an amazing author! You can never predict the outcome of her books which is what makes them so exciting that you cant put them down. The main characters are never the same for long, but she has you falling in love with all her characters. She will leave you aching for more, and that is what she did with this book. I highly recommend it along with anything that she writes. She is truly blessed and has an amazing gift for writing!

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

The shade 57

What an amazing story being it's just 2 more from the end of this chapter per say. I'm impressed with how the characters are all lining up in order. How the fight is starting to come full force .I can't wait to see the other people show what they can do . I kind of like the ice prince he is going to be interesting, I'm wondering who he will find for a mate. Can't wait to finish this section of this stoey

[Chali’Inaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

Onward

Wow wow wow, this season is one of my favorites. I love the romances involved, they're not to sappy and it doesn't take over the storyline. Some in the past have been way to sexual and that gets old especially when you're anxious to get to the bottom of something. This has the right amount of love, romance, action, and suspense. Thank you for not boring me with all the mushy crap. On to 58. Gna be sad when this season ends

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Setting things off with a BANG!

Get ready for non stop action and explosions. Both teams find themselves in some tight spots but ofcourse find a way out of it. Blaze and Caia finally admit their feelings for each other and share a scorching kiss. Draven finds out some very devastating news followed by something even worse. Only two books left and I can't wait to read how it all ends. I keep getting surprised and I love but that also makes me anxious for what is to come.

[Heather Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Honestly, if Bella's books get any hotter, I'll need oven mitts to read them. She's done it again with an amazing book filled with love and hope. Bella knows how to write true works of genius. I'm not sure how I'll make it until the next book. I'm dying to just jump in the books and live with these characters. Thank you, Bella, for bringing us the Shade and now all the worlds around it. 💙💙

[Elizabeth Choi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh heck no!

One page to another, I couldn't stop. I cheered out loud and my husband looked at me crazy from across the room. But he didn't know about the fight I was reading and the outcome. Bell Forrest is the best at keeping you twisting and turning into a ball of emotions! Great storey can't wait until the next

[Marisol Acevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s getting real now.

Woah, man this is just crazy. The daemons and Imans are getting crazy. Then again sonare the GASP and their allies including the rebel’s. Things are about to get crazy!!! Derek is pissed as is Dreven, and we know what happens when the King of the Shade gets his hair ruffled lol

On to the next one!!

[Marcy Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bella never lets me down.. keeping it hot and thrilling, just like the rest I am dying to keep reading! I hope Bella keeps writing for years and years to come I couldn't imagine life without the shade books!

[Karli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

Another amazing book in ASOV! The relationships are heating up right along with the plot! There’s lots of action and it will leave you desperate to see how everything plays out!

[Catherine Schultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ugh

So close to the end. Bella keeps me on the edge of my seat and always wanting more. I love the shade. Please keep the books coming. I don't know what I would do when these series end. The Gasp has become apart of my family.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't wait for the next story, has me cliffhanger.

Reason give 5 stars, couldn't stop turning the page. So glad that Draven know wasn't talking to Jaxx. Can't wait for the next story.

[chritine tullock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the books but they need to last me more than on night. Then I got to wait a month for another one!

they need to last me more than on night. Then I got to wait a month for another one they need to be longer. This 56, 57,58 should of been in one book not three

[Corinthia Harvell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast Paced

Happy that some of the couples has finally gotten together. Also love that GASP finally know that something isn’t right. I love this series and can’t wait for the next book.

[Stacey Smith-ambs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another on the edge of my seat book

I absolutely loved this book. All the couples coming together and Draven finally figuring out that are in trouble. I can’t wait for 58 April 2nd can’t get here soon enough

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allies and hope

Awesome fast paced read lots of action and mystery,magic and the interaction of the characters keep getting better and revenge will be mighty when the shade intervenes

[Gemma Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another fantastic book from Bella

This series of books get better and better, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat! I can't wait to read the next one and see what cliff hanger it leaves us on for the final xx

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one on my favorite books in this series! It just keeps getting better! I never can put these books down once I start reading and it seems i just fly through it. I want, need more and can't wait for the next book!!

[kellieanne mcneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I absolutely love this series! I totally enjoy everything that Bella writes, when reading her books I actually feel like I’m watching a movie! Thank you for your talent

[Kjersti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

This story is starting to get a little slow for me and it was a little hard for me to get through this book, but I still gave it 5 stars because I absolute love this author and the shade series in general.

[Sarah Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always love these books!

I am always said when I read Bella’s book too fast and now finding myself having to wait for the next book. Both my daughter and both read these books and enjoy them a lot.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome.....

These young ones are taking this planet by storm trying to get to the bottom of who and what is going on. Follow them from place to place and danger to danger to find the swamp witch so they can signal their parents and the rest to come and free this planet.

[Inka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still loving these books

I did question when I first started reading the ASOV series that 50+ books was a lot but I'm still hooked.
Can't wait to see how this ends.

[Joanne Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliance again

I loved this book .!! So looking forward to the next one keeps getting better and better. Such a talent that didn't fade at all

[Jasmin Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Bella has once more hit it out of the park!! I loved it. The couples...the epic fight scenes.. So much adventure.. Cant wait for book 58!!

[Maegan Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!!

Can’t wait for the final book!! If your looking for a great read with plenty of love and adventure this is your series!!