Stargazers

Hotbloods #8

by Bella Forrest

"The Stargazers might have been the stuff of mythology, but they were the only ones who could end this madness.

If they were really out there, we were going to find them..."

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*Beware of spoilers in the reviews below that are without spoiler alerts*

Genres: Science Fiction, Paranormal Romance, Young Adult, Fantasy, M F Romance, Romance

410 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 24, 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

[Kadie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although i have enjoyed this series i am glad that its over as it was slightly starting to get drawn out. This last book brings the series to a satisfying conclusion as our heroes battle to save the entire universe from the coldblood rebels.

I still have a few problems with this series such as Riley's ability it seems to win over everyone and take a leader position although most see her species as beneath them. I didn't like the cryptic clues the stargazers left i felt it just added more confusion to the book. The final battle was over far too quickly for my likely considering all they had been through.

Things i loved were seeing Navan's extended family though we only saw them briefly. I loved how everyone warmed to Nova immediately and Ronad's sacrifice was bitter sweet but somehow a perfect ending for him.

Overall a good series one i would read again.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sad to see this book come to end but glad to see everything turned out well except for the loss of one of their best friends.
This book starts off with Riley and Navan and Nova just after they escaped from Aurelius and Ezra. They decided to go to Mort's home planet to bide sometime until the rest of their crew, Bashrick, Ronad, Lauren, Stone, and Angie could pick them up. They had a couple of mishaps before they could get off the planet but they did get off the planet and were glad to be gone.
The goal of this book was to make it to the stargazers to ask them how to make the Vysantheans forget about immortality thus saving the universe from immortal Vysantheans taking over whole civilizations and burning up planets and destroying the universe. The Stargazers said they could not themselves interfere but that Riley and her friends would be able to take care of themselves. So the Stargazer Orfaio met with each and everyone one of them and gave them each a task that needed to be completed for the plan to work but there were not able to tell each other what Orfaio had told each of them or the plan might not work.
Then end of breaking Jareth out of prison along with a very pregnant Seraphina. They needed Jareth to come up with an anti elixir to the immortality elixir and they somehow have to figure out how to administer the elixir to all the people. The draconians come back to Vysanthea to aid in the war against the rebels and queens. Kaido is working on serum for Riley since she is supposed to be able to find someone in her visions that will help her discover who can rid the Vysanthean's minds of their knowledge of the immortality elixir. All the pieces come together in this book where they accomplish everything they set out to accomplish except for losing a beloved friend in the process.

[Shelley Trickett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Last of the series, a sad parting

This is the last in the series And I can honestly say I'm going to miss the characters.
The book finishes at off the story perfectly with a prophecy fulfilled and the planet saved. Characters are given nice send offs and a contented future in sorts. All is not happy as there are a few moments that draw in sadness but even in a sad parting a gift of happiness is almost given. It was very subtly done.
Through this series I have come to love some of these characters and cannot help what would happen to them, and the universe in years to come...
Maybe a spin off book for our newly found bounty Hunter would be nice, let him have the love he really deserves?!

[Nereid · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fitting conclusion to a great series

This last book ties up all the story lines nicely. These stories were captivating and full of galactic adventures. Before long I was so invested in the characters and their journey that I had to read the next book immediately. The author makes the characters so relatable and you either love or hate them with gusto. A shame it has ended but I would recommend this author to anyone who loves galactic adventures, sweet romance and lots of intrigue

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful series of books

These have been my favourite books by Bella Forrest. The amazing love story between Navan and Riley has captured me yet again and I am so sad it has come to an end. An amazing read from beginning to end wonderful characters who you can't help but love , each with there own story along the way. I can only prey Novas story continues bringing all the amazing characters back again?

[nat _lovestoread · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful series finale!!!

My heart broke for all our pals that lost their life in the Vysanthean war, but I'm happy that Railey and Navan's group defeted them all: the queens and the rebels, even Rask!!!... The universe will finally be at peace and the Vysanthean will have the opportunity for a better life and make amends to the rest of the species... I was a great finale, but I'll miss them all!!! ❤️

[kathleen detherow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good to the last book !!

I reviewed the first book in this series and I've been busy reading all the books ,yes they will keep you reading them..so now that I'm at the end of this story all I can do is recommend reading it from first to last book and I promise you won't be bored or disappointed if you are a fantasy fan.It truly has something and characters that you will find as engaging as I did.

[Tasha Reeves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grab the tissues!!! What an amazing read. Im going to have to be honest and say this series has really taken off and is probably about to pass up Bella’s best series, A Shade of Vampire! You wont be able to put this book down. So many emotions passed theough me as i sat down and read it. It was hard not to read the entire book in one setting! Big shout out to Bella! This book was awesome!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a non-stop page turner!!! I thought my heart would fall out a few times! There is so much suspense, insight, and heartache. I don't want to give anything away but you won't be the slightest bit disappointed! I'm so sad to say goodbye to these amazing characters! I will definitely be reading the series again! Don't expect any sleep while you finish the saga of Hotbloods!!!

[Amanda McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a roller coaster of emotions for an epic ending to a series! This final book in the series will have you unable to put this book down. Riley, Navan, and the rest of the gang have been to hell and back throughout this series. Bella gave every character the perfect ending to their story. Who knows maybe there will be a crazy spin off of some of the other characters!

[Heather Morrill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

I loved this book! I felt a little sad knowing it was the last one in the series but the ending tied everything up. Im going to miss hearing about this group of friends. Before reading this bood i would recommend reading the first book of the series as it might be confusing without the background

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this 3 reluctant stars. I feel like the series was 3 books too long. I like Bella Forrest's writing, but I feel like with Hotbloods and her various series in A Shade of Vampire are too many books. It feels like the first 5 or so are great, and then it just goes on and on! I barely made it through the last two books! I was kind of bored to be honest!

[Tamara Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely Brilliant

This series was so addicting and this last book really brought it home. It was emotional and beautiful. Definitely a page turner like the others in this series. I don't think there is anything out there like this series. Its just brilliant and Bella is a genius.

[Debbie Chittenden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh! It's over, truly? I'm so sad. This was a phenomenal ending to a terrifying series. Bella is fantastic to the paranormal and alien worlds. This series had me on edge the entire time. Thank you for taking me into this series when I never would have read it. Aliens aren't my typical, but I truly loved it. ,

[Judith Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hotbloods 8: Stargazers By Bella Forest

This book was terrific and I couldn't put it down I finished it. It was full of action and I couldn't put it down until I finished with it ! I look forward to seeing what the next book brings me. I love Bella's work and haven't found another writer who compares to her!!!

[Emma Legend · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm honestly disappointed. I expected a lot more from this book since it was the last one in the series, but none of my expectations were met. It was so predictable that I found myself wondering if ''that's it?'' most of the time. I feel like it let down the entire series, but that's just my opinion.

[Tom Wingo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Youngblood series

I love Bella Forrest. She has such a vivid imagination. You read along & her details being it all to life. I can always see what's going on in my mind's eye. Each book leaves you wanting more. This was a very good set of books. It is a must read if you like sci-fi. It has something for everyone

[Adriana Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

O-m-g! I can’t believe this over! Grave some tissues .. this story was beyond amazing and full of surprises! Riley is honestly my new idol! I just don’t have the words to express how emotional i am at the moment thank you Bella for such an amazing story ughh i want more!

[Debra Mack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final Book - Nathan and Riley’s Adventures

I enjoyed this series with the inter-dimensional travel sending Riley, Nathan and all their friends looking for a way to rid the world of the immortality elixir.

[Vista Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed all 8 books in this series. If you love the idea of aliens and other worlds along with a romance story this series is for you. The characters really evolve well through adversity and war with love and loyalty ultimately being triumphant.

[Denise Esh · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a great way to end this series. I laughed out loud in a few places and there were definitely tears, but all in all, I am very content with this entire story and where it ended. Also, I am with Bella on TeamStone!

[Tiffany C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the series!!

I think this last book rapped up kind of quickly and I was hoping for more at the end about the afterness of it all. I think it ended well and how I wanted it to but I’m always left wanting more🤷‍♀️

[jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing read!!!

Definitely an amazing read. If you’re looking for a book that allows you to really connect with the characters this is one of them! I really enjoyed feeling as though I was actually with Riley an Navan on their adventure. #teamstone!

[Kristina Harrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book series by Bella Forrest!!

There is so much romance and laughter. It will keep you on your wondering what will happen next. The ending was perfect too. Again great series, you have to read it.

[Dani Siebenaler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice ending to the series.

This bike wrapped up the series nicely. While this series was entertaining, it did not hold my attention in the same way as the Gender Games series. This series seemed to lack the depth of pervious series by this author.

[Deanna Settergren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't believe this series is over. Loved the ending. Loved this series. Wonderful.

[Silje Lehn-Pedersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I kind of grew tired after book 5. But had to know how it ended!
I liked the ending and that little epilogue that takes us 3 years forward.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series and hate to see it end! It was full of suspense and was never a dull moment!

[Melanie Sears · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the finale to the Hotblood series. I was interested in how the book tied up all the loose ends and came to a pleasant ending for all.

[Barbara Bailey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Long Story

The story line was good, but not a fan of the multiple books. I probably will not read anything more than a trilogy series.