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Vampires' Blood Mate #1
Die Nacht der Shayde
Die Vampire von Shayde wollen mehr als nur mein Blut…
In der ersten Nacht wurde ich gebissen.
In der zweiten Nacht wurde ich gejagt.
In der dritten Nacht—der Nacht wo ich hätte sterben sollen—habe ich die Aufmerksamkeit von drei gefährlichen, rätselhaften Vampiren erregt, Saber, Zeke und Nero.
Um meine Freiheit zu gewinnen, muss ich nur noch eine weitere Nacht überleben. Ich muss den ultimativen Test überstehen. Das Turnier der Krieger.
Die Nacht der Shayde.
Aber die Vampire wollen mich für sich allein.
…Und jeder weiß, dass Vampire immer das bekommen, was sie wollen.
In der ersten Nacht wurde ich gebissen.
In der zweiten Nacht wurde ich gejagt.
In der dritten Nacht—der Nacht wo ich hätte sterben sollen—habe ich die Aufmerksamkeit von drei gefährlichen, rätselhaften Vampiren erregt, Saber, Zeke und Nero.
Um meine Freiheit zu gewinnen, muss ich nur noch eine weitere Nacht überleben. Ich muss den ultimativen Test überstehen. Das Turnier der Krieger.
Die Nacht der Shayde.
Aber die Vampire wollen mich für sich allein.
…Und jeder weiß, dass Vampire immer das bekommen, was sie wollen.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 21, 2018
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July 23, 2018Gave me a 'Hunger Games' in space with Vampires vibe
Random right?
DNF at 70% despite being 3 of my favourite genres
-vampire
-alien
-RH
It should be a big fat win for me but wasn't invested in the characters and the subpar sex scene was the nail in the coffin. I thought she was on the run and turning into a vampire from the blurb but the vampires are an alien species and being bitten is basically being chosen to be owned by a vampire. The humans are slaves and need a vampire master to rise from the slums of society. So not what I expected
Written well and it was an interesting enough plot but - meh -
Next channel please
Random right?
DNF at 70% despite being 3 of my favourite genres
-vampire
-alien
-RH
It should be a big fat win for me but wasn't invested in the characters and the subpar sex scene was the nail in the coffin. I thought she was on the run and turning into a vampire from the blurb but the vampires are an alien species and being bitten is basically being chosen to be owned by a vampire. The humans are slaves and need a vampire master to rise from the slums of society. So not what I expected
Written well and it was an interesting enough plot but - meh -
Next channel please
March 5, 2018
2 stars.
I’m not sure why this book has such high reviews. It reads like barely interesting fan fiction.
I’m not sure why this book has such high reviews. It reads like barely interesting fan fiction.
May 2, 2019
Book #1, The Alien Vampires of Shayde. What more could you want than sexy vampyrs, alien planets, and a completely enthralling mystery?
The Aertos galaxy...heaven or hell? Depends on who you are, where you live. Raven Unnuk lives in Sector 23 of Boarus 4, an 0 positive human, the least of the least. Her parents were executed as traitors to the Shayde Empire. Imprisoned in the reeducation camps for a decade, surviving the Ice Deserts of Glacis, a miner for boarium, she's wary, isolated, and friendless. But as desperate as her existence is, can it get worse? One night while crossing forbidding territory, she's confronted and bitten by a very unique vampyr, and her life will never be the same! Saber, Zeke, and Nero are Shayde, vampyr enforcers for the Empress and the Shayde council, living on Starra, the capital of the Empire. Harek Levitan sends them to Boarus 4 to find the human the rogue vampyr bit. They may despise their commander, but this is nothing more than a routine mission, right? Little do they know their world's about to be turned upside down. The rogue vampyr's bite has cursed Raven, making her presence readily apparent to any Shayde who gets close to her. To survive, she has to escape to Starra. There's only one way...the tournament. But to participate, she needs a Shayde sponsor. How? Her secret will be out if any Shayde gets close enough to scent her. It's a dilemma she can't solve, but she has to try. When Saber, Zeke, and Nero are forced to attend the tournament, Saber makes a fateful decision, pulling him, Zeke, and Nero into the middle of events that may just end them all. As the tournament progresses, they find circles within circles, plots within plots. Nothing is clear. Who can they trust? Where are the enemies? With uncertainties surrounding them, only one thing is clear. To survive, the Shayde and humans will have to go back to the very roots of their history, learn to trust each other all over again. But is that even possible? Can centuries of warped history and enslavement be overcome? If not, the Shayde and their human slaves are equally doomed!
To say I was all in from the moment I started reading this story would be a massive understatement. Vampyrs, enslaved humans, plots within plots, betrayal, twists and turns, and total unpredictability all leave you unprepared for what comes next. Lili Zander is a mistress of the unexpected! I absolutely loved this story! Raven's literally a force of nature, surviving the unimaginable. She's tough, determined, and unstoppable. Saber's dominant to his very core. Zeke's affable, calm, but a real charmer. Nero's the hothead of the group. It's hard enough to imagine the enforcers as a team. When you add Raven to the mix, it seems like a perfect recipe for disaster. But as the connection between Raven, Saber, Zeke, and Nero goes from hatred to wariness to grudging respect and beyond, you're pulled into the ever present danger from every direction. While these four are the heart of the story, Jarl Levitan and Overlord Zimmer, with their plots and schemes, the Empress and her half-brother, Ragnar, whose purposes and agendas are complete mysteries, Joanna, her brother, and the other humans on Boarus 4 and Starra, are the glue holding story the story together. Without the supporting characters, the storyline would be flat and meaningless. The complexity of the book is incredible. Ms. Zander has woven the threads of each individual's personality and the surrounding events into a captivating plot that will hold you captive to the very end. This doesn't end on a cliffhanger but I guarantee you'll want more. If you love sci-fi, magic, vampires, and erotic romance, you can't ask for more. Congratulations, Ms. Zander! This book is outstanding, and I can't give it less than five stars!
One final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the authors. They work very hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to the book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the authors an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
The Aertos galaxy...heaven or hell? Depends on who you are, where you live. Raven Unnuk lives in Sector 23 of Boarus 4, an 0 positive human, the least of the least. Her parents were executed as traitors to the Shayde Empire. Imprisoned in the reeducation camps for a decade, surviving the Ice Deserts of Glacis, a miner for boarium, she's wary, isolated, and friendless. But as desperate as her existence is, can it get worse? One night while crossing forbidding territory, she's confronted and bitten by a very unique vampyr, and her life will never be the same! Saber, Zeke, and Nero are Shayde, vampyr enforcers for the Empress and the Shayde council, living on Starra, the capital of the Empire. Harek Levitan sends them to Boarus 4 to find the human the rogue vampyr bit. They may despise their commander, but this is nothing more than a routine mission, right? Little do they know their world's about to be turned upside down. The rogue vampyr's bite has cursed Raven, making her presence readily apparent to any Shayde who gets close to her. To survive, she has to escape to Starra. There's only one way...the tournament. But to participate, she needs a Shayde sponsor. How? Her secret will be out if any Shayde gets close enough to scent her. It's a dilemma she can't solve, but she has to try. When Saber, Zeke, and Nero are forced to attend the tournament, Saber makes a fateful decision, pulling him, Zeke, and Nero into the middle of events that may just end them all. As the tournament progresses, they find circles within circles, plots within plots. Nothing is clear. Who can they trust? Where are the enemies? With uncertainties surrounding them, only one thing is clear. To survive, the Shayde and humans will have to go back to the very roots of their history, learn to trust each other all over again. But is that even possible? Can centuries of warped history and enslavement be overcome? If not, the Shayde and their human slaves are equally doomed!
To say I was all in from the moment I started reading this story would be a massive understatement. Vampyrs, enslaved humans, plots within plots, betrayal, twists and turns, and total unpredictability all leave you unprepared for what comes next. Lili Zander is a mistress of the unexpected! I absolutely loved this story! Raven's literally a force of nature, surviving the unimaginable. She's tough, determined, and unstoppable. Saber's dominant to his very core. Zeke's affable, calm, but a real charmer. Nero's the hothead of the group. It's hard enough to imagine the enforcers as a team. When you add Raven to the mix, it seems like a perfect recipe for disaster. But as the connection between Raven, Saber, Zeke, and Nero goes from hatred to wariness to grudging respect and beyond, you're pulled into the ever present danger from every direction. While these four are the heart of the story, Jarl Levitan and Overlord Zimmer, with their plots and schemes, the Empress and her half-brother, Ragnar, whose purposes and agendas are complete mysteries, Joanna, her brother, and the other humans on Boarus 4 and Starra, are the glue holding story the story together. Without the supporting characters, the storyline would be flat and meaningless. The complexity of the book is incredible. Ms. Zander has woven the threads of each individual's personality and the surrounding events into a captivating plot that will hold you captive to the very end. This doesn't end on a cliffhanger but I guarantee you'll want more. If you love sci-fi, magic, vampires, and erotic romance, you can't ask for more. Congratulations, Ms. Zander! This book is outstanding, and I can't give it less than five stars!
One final note. Be an informed reader! This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don't enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and Amazon. Use these resources. DON'T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON'T ENJOY THE BOOK. It's not fair to the authors. They work very hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you'll object to the book's subject matter before you buy it, you're doing yourself and the authors an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!
March 18, 2018
Am really sorry but I did not like this book at all was really fast paced and abit all over I don’t like how she trust them so easily and they can’t live with out each other after knowing each other a few days just wasn’t the kind of book for me
May 15, 2019
This is a different vamp reverse harem book for me.
Raven is a human that lives in a vampire-run society. She has not had an easy life but keeps to herself and her head down. But when she runs into a rogue vamp that decides she is his last hope. What Raven doesn't realize is that he left behind something in her that could be dangerous to every vampire in the world.
Saber, Nero, and Zeke are sent out to find the woman that has been bitten by a rogue vampire. It is their punishment for their last assignment going bad. When they get to the planet, they find a lot of things going wrong for humans. These guys might be vamps, but they also believe in treating humans with decency. When they meet Raven and find out that she is the one that has been bitten, they find they have to protect her with everything they have.
Raven is not a fan of the vamps due to her past, so when she finds she will have to work with Saber, Nero, and Zeke to keep herself alive, she doesn't take too well to it. But the chemistry between everyone is automatic and hot. The story is interesting, keeps you guessing, and sexy.
It does end on a cliff hanger, but the second one is out now.
February 22, 2018
I thought the world building and action adventure sequences in this book were great. From that standpoint, the series has a lot of potential. However, the relationship building was a little flat and the ‘sexy times’ felt forced as they were written into the worst and most unlikely spots in the story. I just can’t imagine going from fighting for ones life to group fun in a tent with very little transition.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 30, 2022
On the fence with this one.
It's not that I didn't like it at all but I would have loved to see the relationship build more before all the sex happened. It just seemed rushed to me.
And of course the plot should be more substantial but I guess/hope it will improve throughout the series.
I'll give the second book a shot.
It's not that I didn't like it at all but I would have loved to see the relationship build more before all the sex happened. It just seemed rushed to me.
And of course the plot should be more substantial but I guess/hope it will improve throughout the series.
I'll give the second book a shot.
February 23, 2018
This story was do quick in reading. It was Great.
I loved the attitude of main Heroes made me fall in love with them.
Great Story Full Of Action. pllot is interesting and kept my attention.
Raven is strong and smarta$$. She is a girl That will always have Her way.
Saber, Zake and Nero are Shayde. Some Kind of vampires. And They are protective but not in bad and unbeareable way.
I greatly enjoyed That story.
I loved the attitude of main Heroes made me fall in love with them.
Great Story Full Of Action. pllot is interesting and kept my attention.
Raven is strong and smarta$$. She is a girl That will always have Her way.
Saber, Zake and Nero are Shayde. Some Kind of vampires. And They are protective but not in bad and unbeareable way.
I greatly enjoyed That story.
March 12, 2018
Decent Story
The story was decent. Not sure why, but I just never felt real passion between these characters. Maybe it was the YA sex scenes. Only had a couple and they were cold and sterile. None of the passion you expect from a reverse harem. Despite that, it did have a good story to it, although it ended too abruptly. Would like to have seen the aftermath of the plot. It was a good story, just not satisfying.
The story was decent. Not sure why, but I just never felt real passion between these characters. Maybe it was the YA sex scenes. Only had a couple and they were cold and sterile. None of the passion you expect from a reverse harem. Despite that, it did have a good story to it, although it ended too abruptly. Would like to have seen the aftermath of the plot. It was a good story, just not satisfying.
February 22, 2018
Got to love vampires!
Raven is an orphaned girl who had to learn to survive at a young age due to her parents being executed for going against the empire.
She has been doing just that, surviving, but one night she is bitten by a shayde.
One who looks on the brink of death which is unusual.
After being bitten, she is hunted.
She needs to find a way to get out of her current location.
And there is only one way to do that, but she has to find a vampyr sponsor.
I enjoyed this story.
I think the general concept of the story was cool, but it felt a bit rushed.
Everything happens so quickly.
I understand that some of that is the point, otherwise it wouldn't have worked, but towards the end everything just felt like it was ready to end.
It is very well-written.
I didn't find any errors that stuck out to me.
The language made the story easy to read.
I wasn't confused about anything.
I also felt like the relationships didn't progress naturally.
This may have been due to environment or circumstance, but I just didn't feel like the relationship worked.
The main female character, Raven, has grown up her entire life hating the vampyr race.
She believes they are at fault for her parents being taken away from her.
She had always hoped to find the culprit and seek her revenge.
It seems after one comment made by a somewhat friend, she changes her whole outlook.
She readily jumps into bed with three enforcers she just met.
It didn't seem like a logical progression to me.
The book ends with things left open.
So much still needs to be answered.
However, the author states this is a stand-alone novel.
I think this really needs to continue.
Like I said, I enjoyed it and I would recommend it.
But only if someone was asking about it.
I don't think I would go out of my way to suggest it.
Mainly because of the ending. If I knew this was going to be a series, I would definitely recommend it to others.
But with the ending, it makes me hesitant.
Raven is an orphaned girl who had to learn to survive at a young age due to her parents being executed for going against the empire.
She has been doing just that, surviving, but one night she is bitten by a shayde.
One who looks on the brink of death which is unusual.
After being bitten, she is hunted.
She needs to find a way to get out of her current location.
And there is only one way to do that, but she has to find a vampyr sponsor.
I enjoyed this story.
I think the general concept of the story was cool, but it felt a bit rushed.
Everything happens so quickly.
I understand that some of that is the point, otherwise it wouldn't have worked, but towards the end everything just felt like it was ready to end.
It is very well-written.
I didn't find any errors that stuck out to me.
The language made the story easy to read.
I wasn't confused about anything.
I also felt like the relationships didn't progress naturally.
This may have been due to environment or circumstance, but I just didn't feel like the relationship worked.
The main female character, Raven, has grown up her entire life hating the vampyr race.
She believes they are at fault for her parents being taken away from her.
She had always hoped to find the culprit and seek her revenge.
It seems after one comment made by a somewhat friend, she changes her whole outlook.
She readily jumps into bed with three enforcers she just met.
It didn't seem like a logical progression to me.
The book ends with things left open.
So much still needs to be answered.
However, the author states this is a stand-alone novel.
I think this really needs to continue.
Like I said, I enjoyed it and I would recommend it.
But only if someone was asking about it.
I don't think I would go out of my way to suggest it.
Mainly because of the ending. If I knew this was going to be a series, I would definitely recommend it to others.
But with the ending, it makes me hesitant.
March 7, 2018
Intriguing
Zander has created an intriguing world - it was Sci Fi, but also kind of felt dystopian, paranormal RH. Raven was awesome and I loved how she helped others even though she was crapped on a lot in her life. I liked her attitude and snark. The ending left a lot of questions open, and the stated the story was meant to be a stand alone, but hinted that there might be more. As a stand alone, I would give it a 3, because there were too many questions left, which were identified by Raven herself at the end. However, if this was the start to a series I would give it a 4.
Zander has created an intriguing world - it was Sci Fi, but also kind of felt dystopian, paranormal RH. Raven was awesome and I loved how she helped others even though she was crapped on a lot in her life. I liked her attitude and snark. The ending left a lot of questions open, and the stated the story was meant to be a stand alone, but hinted that there might be more. As a stand alone, I would give it a 3, because there were too many questions left, which were identified by Raven herself at the end. However, if this was the start to a series I would give it a 4.
June 11, 2019
This is a beautiful book with captivating characters.
Raven is an endearing character. She had been through so much and had me rooting for her from the start. Saber, Zeke and Nero are sent for one purpose. But there sense of what is right soon leads then on another path.
A captivating tale I could not put down. I definitely recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Raven is an endearing character. She had been through so much and had me rooting for her from the start. Saber, Zeke and Nero are sent for one purpose. But there sense of what is right soon leads then on another path.
A captivating tale I could not put down. I definitely recommend this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2018
The overall concept for this book is very interesting and everyone loves s good vampire book! I thought that Raven is s great MC, she is strong, determined but very untrusting, for obvious reasons!! The planet she lives on is very cruel and rueled viciously by the vamps. Along come 3 vampires that start helping her out and they all start feeling for each other! Through a number of trials and drama they start to trust each other and fall in love. I felt that the second half of this book was rushed and it could have been further developed! I also needed more information at the beginning of the book because I was slightly confused about what was happening. I wanted to feel the connection between Raven, Zeke, Nero and Saber be more developed as it felt like it was rushed into as well. The guts of this book is great and I would love to see it develop further. I think more books should be written so we can read an ending to this story instead of feeling like there are so many unanswered questions. Good start, need more!!
February 23, 2018
This was an excellent story and one I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending it. Though lonely at times, Raven is strong, courageous and compassionate, but has a distrust of the Shayde; understandable since they condemned her parents to death. Life in Boarus 4 is unforgiving and Overlord Zimmer has no respect for human life. All he cares about is his own ruthlessness and greed. Raven’s life changes when she is bitten; now she is in grave danger from all quarters. Saber, Zeke and Nero promise to protect Raven and act as her sponsor to enable her to compete in the Night of the Shayde tournament. The three Enforcers from Starra are just as deluded with life as Raven is; there are so many questions, but Raven knows one thing and that is that with Saber, Zeke and Nero by her side she is ready for anything.
When Raven’s parents were condemned to death, she was sent to a re-education camp in the ice deserts of Glacis; the camps were brutal and few survived. But for 10-years Raven learned to survive, the need to avenge her parents her prime motivation. Now as an O-Positive human, she has spent the last 4-years working in the mines. Boarus 4 is a dusty mining colony far away from the Shayde capital of Starra; the only two things that matter are the boarium that is mined and the blood that is given. Raven has been attending an illegal history class for the last 4-years; it was supposed to be a small act of defiance, but she hadn’t expected to be so fascinated. Boarus 4, under the leadership of Overlord Zimmer, has not been good for the past three years; the dungeons are full, the crime in the city is out of control and the Enforcers do not seem to care. Raven’s life is in jeopardy the moment she receives a bite from a rogue Shayde, Ottar, who tells her to flee to Starra for help. There is only one way Raven can reach Starra and that is to enter the tournament known as the Night of the Shayde, but first she has to attend the Choosing and find herself a sponsor. Saber, Zeke and Nero have been tasked with a Mission by Levitan, but he is hiding crucial details from them; it seems Raven is a threat and they are the clean-up crew. Saber became an Enforcer to protect people, not to aid and abet any kidnapping, torture or murder. Raven is the one everyone has been searching for, so until Saber comes up with a plan, the team have to play along. hiding who she is. Overlord Zimmer has his own favourite in the tournament, so will not make things easy for Raven; nevertheless, she represents a future beyond the re-education camps and hope for the miners. Even so, she is compassionate enough not to let the other contestants head out without giving them some crucial tips to ensure their safety; there would be no margin for error out in the ice deserts of Glacis and Raven tries to cram 10-years of surviving into 30-minutes of instruction. Raven had hardened her heart and closed herself off to everyone; no friendships, no relationships, nothing had been allowed to penetrate her guard until now. Can she really imagine a future with her three vampyrs? There are too many variables in play and everyone is playing a different game, chasing a different goal; but all Saber wants to do is keep Raven safe, but can he when Overlord Zimmer is planting lies? Raven has always been a tool to the Shayde, but it is now time to take control of her own destiny. A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
When Raven’s parents were condemned to death, she was sent to a re-education camp in the ice deserts of Glacis; the camps were brutal and few survived. But for 10-years Raven learned to survive, the need to avenge her parents her prime motivation. Now as an O-Positive human, she has spent the last 4-years working in the mines. Boarus 4 is a dusty mining colony far away from the Shayde capital of Starra; the only two things that matter are the boarium that is mined and the blood that is given. Raven has been attending an illegal history class for the last 4-years; it was supposed to be a small act of defiance, but she hadn’t expected to be so fascinated. Boarus 4, under the leadership of Overlord Zimmer, has not been good for the past three years; the dungeons are full, the crime in the city is out of control and the Enforcers do not seem to care. Raven’s life is in jeopardy the moment she receives a bite from a rogue Shayde, Ottar, who tells her to flee to Starra for help. There is only one way Raven can reach Starra and that is to enter the tournament known as the Night of the Shayde, but first she has to attend the Choosing and find herself a sponsor. Saber, Zeke and Nero have been tasked with a Mission by Levitan, but he is hiding crucial details from them; it seems Raven is a threat and they are the clean-up crew. Saber became an Enforcer to protect people, not to aid and abet any kidnapping, torture or murder. Raven is the one everyone has been searching for, so until Saber comes up with a plan, the team have to play along. hiding who she is. Overlord Zimmer has his own favourite in the tournament, so will not make things easy for Raven; nevertheless, she represents a future beyond the re-education camps and hope for the miners. Even so, she is compassionate enough not to let the other contestants head out without giving them some crucial tips to ensure their safety; there would be no margin for error out in the ice deserts of Glacis and Raven tries to cram 10-years of surviving into 30-minutes of instruction. Raven had hardened her heart and closed herself off to everyone; no friendships, no relationships, nothing had been allowed to penetrate her guard until now. Can she really imagine a future with her three vampyrs? There are too many variables in play and everyone is playing a different game, chasing a different goal; but all Saber wants to do is keep Raven safe, but can he when Overlord Zimmer is planting lies? Raven has always been a tool to the Shayde, but it is now time to take control of her own destiny. A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book and my comments here are my honest opinion.
May 8, 2019
Braids
This book could’ve been better, some of the wording made it feel like it was written by a teenager. The plot is interesting, the characters are just ok. There’s a quote in this book that I had to roll my eyes at. There’s a saying in the sector the main female character grew up in where if you “undo your braids” it is akin to saying you’re sexually “available “. When one of the males undid her braids she thought it was the most intimate thing ever... this thought occurring as three of the men were claiming every part of her.... 🧐. Also this book had a very “hunger games “ feel, no offense but that storyline has already been claimed with many different versions, this author lacks imagination.
This book could’ve been better, some of the wording made it feel like it was written by a teenager. The plot is interesting, the characters are just ok. There’s a quote in this book that I had to roll my eyes at. There’s a saying in the sector the main female character grew up in where if you “undo your braids” it is akin to saying you’re sexually “available “. When one of the males undid her braids she thought it was the most intimate thing ever... this thought occurring as three of the men were claiming every part of her.... 🧐. Also this book had a very “hunger games “ feel, no offense but that storyline has already been claimed with many different versions, this author lacks imagination.
February 24, 2018
Night of the Shayde: A Reverse Harem Romance by Lili Zander is an engaging story from start to finish. In this book, we are introduced a young woman by the name of Raven. At a young age, Raven was left to be on her own. Her parents were accused of treason and "executed". They were murdered. For the crimes of her parents, she is sent to be "re-educated." Now, she is older and her life is once again in danger. After a night in the mines working, she is on her way home when she crosses path with one of the Shayde. He's in bad shape, but he compels her to come to him. She does. He then bites her and gives her some of his blood with instructions to get off the planet she is on, get to another and find a specific person for help. How is she supposed to accomplish this? Not long after she is being hunted and there is no true escape without help. She must enter and win a tournament if she is to survive, but she must first get a sponsor. Little does she know, that a group of vampyres has been dispatched to find her as well.
Night of the Shayde is the first book that I have read by Lili Zander. Overall, I truly enjoyed reading this book. Raven is an engaging and interesting character. She's ground herself to become strong to survive the cruel place that she must call home. Life has been hard for her, but she has endured and become stronger. She resents the Shayde and justifiably so, but it seems that she needs a reminder that not all are bad and even humans are evil, too. I like that the story alternates between Raven and the three vampyre men. It absolutely keeps me engaged into the story. I also like that there are sub-plots throughout. There is so much going on, then just Raven seeking to survive, get off the planet and going into hiding.
There honestly isn't much that I don't like about this book. Yes, things happen quickly, but I like that when Raven crosses paths with the vampyres that she doesn't go throwing herself at them and that they don't immediately set to seducing them. One thing I didn't like though is when the men are being kind to her, working to help her and she still acts like all Shayde are the same. I don't like that she has to get an all too obvious reminder that not all Shayde are bad just like not all humans are good. That much should be obvious to her based on what she has been through with other humans.
This book has a lot going for it. I like that the story stays focused on Raven surviving for the most part. There isn't any sex for over half the book, and the scenes aren't as intense or in-depth as some of us might hope. ;-) It's a good book though one and I definitely recommend. I enjoyed this story and I'm sure many others will. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. Job well done to the author. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Night of the Shayde is the first book that I have read by Lili Zander. Overall, I truly enjoyed reading this book. Raven is an engaging and interesting character. She's ground herself to become strong to survive the cruel place that she must call home. Life has been hard for her, but she has endured and become stronger. She resents the Shayde and justifiably so, but it seems that she needs a reminder that not all are bad and even humans are evil, too. I like that the story alternates between Raven and the three vampyre men. It absolutely keeps me engaged into the story. I also like that there are sub-plots throughout. There is so much going on, then just Raven seeking to survive, get off the planet and going into hiding.
There honestly isn't much that I don't like about this book. Yes, things happen quickly, but I like that when Raven crosses paths with the vampyres that she doesn't go throwing herself at them and that they don't immediately set to seducing them. One thing I didn't like though is when the men are being kind to her, working to help her and she still acts like all Shayde are the same. I don't like that she has to get an all too obvious reminder that not all Shayde are bad just like not all humans are good. That much should be obvious to her based on what she has been through with other humans.
This book has a lot going for it. I like that the story stays focused on Raven surviving for the most part. There isn't any sex for over half the book, and the scenes aren't as intense or in-depth as some of us might hope. ;-) It's a good book though one and I definitely recommend. I enjoyed this story and I'm sure many others will. I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars. Job well done to the author. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
February 22, 2018
The general concept of the story is very interesting. For one, it's not just solely scifi nor solely paranormal. The human survivors (since Earth has deteriorated long ago) are on an alien planet system-Courus-wherein vampire-like creatures reside predominantly. The background story to that has been briefly outlined. Before, humans and shaydes are mutually dependent on one another. However, now on Raven's generation, humans have become slaves to most shaydes. That and losing her parents to the shaydes, she clings to the prejudice against the said species.
On top of her circumstances, she becomes a target and has to flee to Starra-the capital of the Shayde Empire. To be able to do that, she has to participate a challenge of sorts-the Night of the Shayde-similar to the hunger games scenario. Enter three Shaydes deciding to sponsor the heroine in this game. And unbeknownst to her, these three shaydes are going to shatter her negative presumptions against the shaydes.
As the title suggests, the highlight of the plot is the Night of the Shayde. The Shaydes will sponsor a human to get through the challenge/s. And though I haven't read the THG series, I find this thing interesting. It is where & when the main characters, mostly the heroine, develop in the story.
I love how Raven went from lying low due to a supposedly negative association to her parents to the winner of the Night of the Shayde and becomes a beacon of hope to the human slaves in the planet. She's strong but not in an impulsive way. And even though she's just 24, she experienced a lot of hardships already so she's careful in her decisions and quick-witted under pressure.
I love the equally interesting heroes although I'd like to learn more about Nero and Zeke. Hopefully, on the upcoming books in the series?
Although I love the buildup, the only thing this read lacks is a glossary. There are certain terminologies I'd like to determine. Though, yes, some of them are discernible from the context.
*I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 11, 2018
A sci fi Cinderella meets GI Jane
When your whole life has been destroyed by a race of blood sucking aliens you sort of learn to hate them. Humans are slaves, chattel. Used for food, for labor, for sex. No matter if you are a companion or used in the mines you pay a blood tax. Raven's parents were miners accused of treason. They were killed and she was sent to a reeducation camp at the age of 10. Ten years she spent there then was tossed into the mines. Four years of mining later she still harbors a grudge. Understandably. While returning home one day she's bitten by a Shayde (alien vampire race that rules the empire) and is told to flee. Being basically a slave makes this impossible. But in her blood now is a weapon. A weapon that means her life is in even more danger. Because being a slave in a mining facility run by an egomaniac on an ice planet isn't fun enough, right? When 3 enforcers show up there's a stir. Her one chance off this frozen hell is to win a tournament where the prize is free space fare. Only no one will back the human with known treasonous parents. Until the 3 new enforcers do. But why would Shayde help a human? Especially with her past? The questions start piling up.
I love a kick butt heroine. Raven may have been beaten down in life but she can fight. She can laugh. She has learned to live within her circumstances but not settle for the scraps that are given. I enjoyed the intrigue and plotting. More than a basic boy, or rather boys since this is an RH, meet girl and happiness ensues this story has a real plot. And it's left open for a sequel. Yay!
When your whole life has been destroyed by a race of blood sucking aliens you sort of learn to hate them. Humans are slaves, chattel. Used for food, for labor, for sex. No matter if you are a companion or used in the mines you pay a blood tax. Raven's parents were miners accused of treason. They were killed and she was sent to a reeducation camp at the age of 10. Ten years she spent there then was tossed into the mines. Four years of mining later she still harbors a grudge. Understandably. While returning home one day she's bitten by a Shayde (alien vampire race that rules the empire) and is told to flee. Being basically a slave makes this impossible. But in her blood now is a weapon. A weapon that means her life is in even more danger. Because being a slave in a mining facility run by an egomaniac on an ice planet isn't fun enough, right? When 3 enforcers show up there's a stir. Her one chance off this frozen hell is to win a tournament where the prize is free space fare. Only no one will back the human with known treasonous parents. Until the 3 new enforcers do. But why would Shayde help a human? Especially with her past? The questions start piling up.
I love a kick butt heroine. Raven may have been beaten down in life but she can fight. She can laugh. She has learned to live within her circumstances but not settle for the scraps that are given. I enjoyed the intrigue and plotting. More than a basic boy, or rather boys since this is an RH, meet girl and happiness ensues this story has a real plot. And it's left open for a sequel. Yay!
February 24, 2018
Nero, Saber, Zeke and Raven
Raven shares blood with a Shade while under compulsion. This Shayde then told her to escape to Starr and find Karl Ivarrson. Then he proceeds to run and gets shot and killed by enforcers. She spends a couple days trying to avoid the enforcers that are searching for her. The humans live in sectors numbered 1-25. The lower the number the more rich they are. Raven lives in sector 24 and works as a miner mining boarium, which is used in space travel.
Nero, Zeke and Saber are sent to find the woman that was bitten and bring her back to one of the Empress's men. They do not trust this man, he wants to overthrow the Empress, but they go anyway to find out what is happening. They find Raven when she is trying to get sponsored for the Night of Shayde games. The overlord on the planet won't allow any of the Shayde to sponsor her. Saber steps forward and agrees to sponsor her. He is from the home planet so the overlord has to allow it. When Saber gets close, he realizes that Raven is the one they are looking for because he can scent the "destruction" in her blood.
The book shows Raven competing in the game as "her" vampire men search for clues and a way off planet. Raven has to learn to trust these three enforcers with her life and realize that all Shayde are not evil.
The book ends in a happy for now sort of way. There is definitely more story that needs to be told. Things are left a bit unresolved. I hope there is more stories coming.
Raven shares blood with a Shade while under compulsion. This Shayde then told her to escape to Starr and find Karl Ivarrson. Then he proceeds to run and gets shot and killed by enforcers. She spends a couple days trying to avoid the enforcers that are searching for her. The humans live in sectors numbered 1-25. The lower the number the more rich they are. Raven lives in sector 24 and works as a miner mining boarium, which is used in space travel.
Nero, Zeke and Saber are sent to find the woman that was bitten and bring her back to one of the Empress's men. They do not trust this man, he wants to overthrow the Empress, but they go anyway to find out what is happening. They find Raven when she is trying to get sponsored for the Night of Shayde games. The overlord on the planet won't allow any of the Shayde to sponsor her. Saber steps forward and agrees to sponsor her. He is from the home planet so the overlord has to allow it. When Saber gets close, he realizes that Raven is the one they are looking for because he can scent the "destruction" in her blood.
The book shows Raven competing in the game as "her" vampire men search for clues and a way off planet. Raven has to learn to trust these three enforcers with her life and realize that all Shayde are not evil.
The book ends in a happy for now sort of way. There is definitely more story that needs to be told. Things are left a bit unresolved. I hope there is more stories coming.
February 22, 2018
***SPOLIERS***
I just finished reading Night of Shayde. Raven, a human living under the rule of the Shayde (vampyrs) is bitten by a unknown Shayde who infects her with a blood disease that can kill the Shayde. The incident is caught on video and a team of Shayde (Nero, Zeke and Saber) are send to retrieve her for an individual with nefarious plans. Along the way, they find her and uncover additional plots that involve killing Raven, treason, debt and love. Raven has a mistrust for the Shayde, as they killed her parents. During the course of the book, Raven sheds her mistrust for all Shayde and discovers love.
I really liked that each chapter was from a different perspective. I'm a HUGE fan of first person, so this part was right up my alley! The plot line to the story was good. The MC, Raven, is seen as both somewhat of a bad ass and vulnerable in the book, which I enjoy. There was some sexy time in the book, but I personally prefer something a little more graphic. Altogether, while I enjoyed the story, it was kind of a slow start. It took me a minute to really get going. This is totally a ME thing, not a reflection of the book. I'm hopeful that Lili Zander will follow up on Raven and her Harem with additional stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I just finished reading Night of Shayde. Raven, a human living under the rule of the Shayde (vampyrs) is bitten by a unknown Shayde who infects her with a blood disease that can kill the Shayde. The incident is caught on video and a team of Shayde (Nero, Zeke and Saber) are send to retrieve her for an individual with nefarious plans. Along the way, they find her and uncover additional plots that involve killing Raven, treason, debt and love. Raven has a mistrust for the Shayde, as they killed her parents. During the course of the book, Raven sheds her mistrust for all Shayde and discovers love.
I really liked that each chapter was from a different perspective. I'm a HUGE fan of first person, so this part was right up my alley! The plot line to the story was good. The MC, Raven, is seen as both somewhat of a bad ass and vulnerable in the book, which I enjoy. There was some sexy time in the book, but I personally prefer something a little more graphic. Altogether, while I enjoyed the story, it was kind of a slow start. It took me a minute to really get going. This is totally a ME thing, not a reflection of the book. I'm hopeful that Lili Zander will follow up on Raven and her Harem with additional stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 23, 2018
It was alright. In the beginning I wasn't really sure as to what was going on. I started thinking of the Hunger Games when Raven put herself up for the games. Pretty much the story, when I finally broke it down, Raven has been on working in the mines for the Overlords for a long time. Her parents were killed by the Shayde (Vamps). On her way home one night she comes across a Shayde in need of assistance. He uses his ability to compel and drinks from her. But in return makes her drink from him. This is where things turn. She now is the hunted. She cares the disease that can wipe out millions of human and Shayde. And she wants to get off the rock of a world. BUT to do that she needs to enter the games. And when she tries to get a sponsor, no one wishes to accept. Till three step forward to sponsor her. The three, (Zeke, Nero, and Saber) are Shayde. She doesn't trust them.
Once she realizes that they don't want to hurt her or use her, things heat up. I ended up ignoring the words "Jual or Overloard." That was confusing me a bit. I loved the three Shayde. They were all great. It was just the story I had to muddle through in the beginning. Once we got to the game, then it flowed better.
Once she realizes that they don't want to hurt her or use her, things heat up. I ended up ignoring the words "Jual or Overloard." That was confusing me a bit. I loved the three Shayde. They were all great. It was just the story I had to muddle through in the beginning. Once we got to the game, then it flowed better.
February 28, 2018
This story starts out on a remote mining colony with a young miner named Raven. Raven has lived a tough life she lost her parents at a young age and survived a 10 year sentence at a “re-education” camp more like death camp! She is tough but does not have the best of luck. One. I gut a a shift in the mine so she is walking back to her pod and is compelled by a Shayde (what we call a vampire) after he bites her he tells her to run land that she is now in danger! Then in walk three new and dare I say sexy shayde Saber, Nero and Zeke. This is where the story starts to get good! raven has to win a competition with out letting any other shayde get to close to her for fear they will find out what she really is. By the end of the story you will be questioning if the guys are and mean what they say and will they all make it off the planet relatively ok? I can not wait for the next book to see what is going to happen next!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 21, 2018
OMG! I loved it! It took me a couple of chapters to emerse myself into this new world but when I did I loved it! Raven was just the right amount of tough but vulnerable. And Saber, Zeke, and Nero were absolutely wonderful. We all need a trio of Vamprye like them! Great amount of intrigue. Good mix of action and romance. The world building was on spot. Just enough information to imagine it but not so much that you knew what every piece of fabrics in every room looked like. What I want to know is will there be more? I want to know what happens to them from here. It was left as a hfn and I crave more! I would definitely buy the next one no questions asked! Very enjoyable way to spend a few hours. I received an ARC.
April 12, 2018
Good read but . . .
A nicely done action filled sci-fi, paranormal adventure with some hot romance,much as the title implies. The story delivered. I liked the characters. There was a nice mix of action and romance with betrayal and intrigue for spice. Then I got to the end. Although there was a good happy-for-now for the heroine and heroes, and the classic "riding off into the sunset," (read across the galaxy) there were many questions left unanswered. The author even lists many of them. There needs to be more to tie up the dangling threads. So, good read but . . . What happens next?
A nicely done action filled sci-fi, paranormal adventure with some hot romance,much as the title implies. The story delivered. I liked the characters. There was a nice mix of action and romance with betrayal and intrigue for spice. Then I got to the end. Although there was a good happy-for-now for the heroine and heroes, and the classic "riding off into the sunset," (read across the galaxy) there were many questions left unanswered. The author even lists many of them. There needs to be more to tie up the dangling threads. So, good read but . . . What happens next?
February 26, 2018
A different take on vampires. The world we know no longer exists. To save humanity, humans traveled to the stars. Their savior is a race, shaydes, that are very similar to vampires. A deal is set that saves humans and helps provide the blood the aliens need. Several generations later, most humans are no more than slaves. The story follows one brave female who has lost it all. But fate or bad luck has changed her future. She must also give her trust to three shaydes if she wants to survive. Lots of action and some hot reverse harem action.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of the book.
February 27, 2018
Survivor's instinct
Raven's life just got complicated, hunted by those who either want her dead or to use her as a weapon, she finds herself trusting 3 Shayde's. In little more than a week's time Raven's entire belief system is turned upside down. This story has trust issues, plots within plots and leaves you rooting for the underdogs to come out on top, you can't help but wonder how it will all turn out.
Raven's life just got complicated, hunted by those who either want her dead or to use her as a weapon, she finds herself trusting 3 Shayde's. In little more than a week's time Raven's entire belief system is turned upside down. This story has trust issues, plots within plots and leaves you rooting for the underdogs to come out on top, you can't help but wonder how it will all turn out.
June 15, 2019
Excellent
This Reverse Harem storyline has three sexy alpha male vampires, Saber, Zeke, & Nero and a gutsy female, Raven. Lili weaves an excellent story packed with intrigue, suspense, and sexiness! Everything a reader could want! The action in this book kept me engaged and I couldn’t put this book down. There is an HEA but it ends in a way to leave room to write a sequel. I definitely want a sequel so I can find out more about the adventures of these four.
This Reverse Harem storyline has three sexy alpha male vampires, Saber, Zeke, & Nero and a gutsy female, Raven. Lili weaves an excellent story packed with intrigue, suspense, and sexiness! Everything a reader could want! The action in this book kept me engaged and I couldn’t put this book down. There is an HEA but it ends in a way to leave room to write a sequel. I definitely want a sequel so I can find out more about the adventures of these four.
March 16, 2018
A pleasant surprise
This was a good start to a new series. A refreshing take on vampires, featured in space. Our MC is strong willed and relatable, while her leading men beg you to fall in love with them. This book gives you a little action, a bit of adventure, throw in some intrigue, and of course romance. I was a bit skeptical about outer worldy vampires but i am glad i gave this book a try. Im looking forward to book 2.
This was a good start to a new series. A refreshing take on vampires, featured in space. Our MC is strong willed and relatable, while her leading men beg you to fall in love with them. This book gives you a little action, a bit of adventure, throw in some intrigue, and of course romance. I was a bit skeptical about outer worldy vampires but i am glad i gave this book a try. Im looking forward to book 2.
May 9, 2019
Great start to a new series. Raven is bitten by a Shayde (a kind of vampire). Zeke, Nero and Saber are Shayde enforcers sent to hunt raven down. What will happen when they decide they want her for their own. Fast-paced read with plenty of drama and lots of steam. Looking forward to more in the series.
May 2, 2019
Absolutely loved this story, couldn't put it down!
Beautifully written so you can picture it in your mind perfectly. The characters were great and pulled you unresisting through the story from the first page to the last!
Loved it but I need more!!!!
Beautifully written so you can picture it in your mind perfectly. The characters were great and pulled you unresisting through the story from the first page to the last!
Loved it but I need more!!!!
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