Wakeworld

The Between #2

by Kerry Schafer

The quest is find and destroy the Key to the Forever. Vivian and Zee have a plan - coerce Vivian's former lover into revealing what his dream self did with the Key, and then keep it safe until they can figure out how to destroy it.
But the Dragon Queen, Aidan, also wants the Key, and she's had a thousand years to hone her power and perfect a devious scheme to destroy the dreamworlds. All she needs is the Key, and the moment Vivian finds it Aidan launches a vicious attack that leaves Zee wounded in the Between and Vivian locked into Wakeworld unable to reach him.
With Aidan's power barring all doors to the dreamworlds and the Between against her, Vivian joins forces with a rogue Dreamshifter, hoping that together they will be strong enough to counter Aidan. But Vivian's inner dragon is struggling to break free and she will need to confront her own darkest desires and powers before she and Zee can even hope to save the worlds - if they don't destroy each other first.

Genres: Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Dragons, Magic, Ebooks, Science Fiction

334 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2014

About the author

Kerry Schafer (aka Kerry Anne King) is the Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestselling author of thirteen novels. An incorrigible genre hopper, Kerry has written fantasy, paranormal mystery and book club fiction. Known for her lyrical writing and memorable characters, Kerry weaves deep emotional insights, humor, and often a touch of magic into all of her tales. Her most recent writing venture is an amateur sleuth novel, Party Planning Can Be Murder, releasing in March of 2025.

In addition to writing, Kerry co-hosts the One Happy Thing podcast with bestselling authors Jennifer Moorman and Maddie Dawson and runs Author Genie, where she provides virtual assistant services to fellow authors.

Kerry lives in a small town in northeastern Washington with her real-life Viking and a crew of neurotic rescue animals—two dogs and four cats—whose favorite pastime is interrupting her writing.

Reviews

[Susan Spann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this sequel to BETWEEN. All the elements I loved from the first book (protagonist Vivian Maylor, her penguin sidekick, Poe, and the sexy artist/warlord, Zee) returned, and Schafer also introduced a second dream shifter, Weston Jennings, deepening the reader's understanding of dream shifters and their history. I love it when a series delves more deeply into the world and its history as the series progresses, and this second novel in the BETWEEN series doesn't disappoint -- either in that, or in the story itself.

I can't wait to see where Schafer takes the series in the third installment!

[Anya · Rating 4 out of 5]

There will be a giveaway for Wakeworld on my blog starting Feb. 6th, 2014!


Wakeworld by Kerry Schafer is the second book in the Between series, a fresh urban fantasy series bringing in some fun high fantasy elements and dream magic. Wakeworld features a lot of character development for Vivian, which I really appreciated, along with lots more world-building and an ending that will leave you dying for book three! There will be spoilers for book one, so feel free to check out my review of Between instead, though be sure to scroll down to enter the giveaway still! Also before you run away to avoid spoilers, I wanted to point out that I enjoyed Wakeworld even more than Between so you should definitely check out the series ;-).
Note: I received Wakeworld from the publisher for this blog tour in exchange for an honest review. The giveaway is provided by the publisher.

Wakeworld by Kerry Schafer (Between #2)
Published by Ace on Jan. 28th, 2014
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy
Length: 304 pages
How I got my copy: Publisher

Vivian Maylor is trying to hold it together. But her attempts to build a life with the man she loves seem doomed by the dragon inside her yearning to break free. Vivian is a dreamshifter, the last line of defense between reality and the dreamworld, and the only one of her kind.

Weston Jennings also believes he is the only one of his kind. He fears his powers as a dreamshifter, and resists learning to control them. After suffering a tragic loss, Weston heads deep into the woods of the Pacific Northwest to embrace a safe life of solitude. But when a terrible mistake leads to an innocent’s death, his guilt drives him to his former home, where he encounters what he never thought he would find: another shifter.

Now Vivian and Weston must work together to defeat a new threat to the dreamworld.

Strengths:
I had some complaints about Vivian’s character in Between, but Wakeworld completely turned those around. Vivian is so much stronger and really comes into her own in Wakeworld. It was clear that she’s come to terms with the fact that life is going to be crazy now and that she is the one that needs to deal with it, go Vivian!
Because Wakeworld continues with the multiple points of view, there was a lot of depth added to all the major characters. Zee is dealing with a lot and gets his own storyline for much of Wakeworld, Jared reveals some of what is going on in his head, and of course we get a new villain who also has some interesting motives. Wakeworld really pulls on the benefit of multiple points of view in that we get to know all the characters involved much better than is possible through a single PoV.
There is a lot more world-building in Wakeworld since Vivian finally has a chance to start figuring out how this whole crazy Dreamshifter thing works. Places that were hinted at in Between are featured prominently in Wakeworld and wow, I don’t think those images are ever going to leave my head.
There is a new character in Wakeworld who I at first wasn’t happy with but came to adore. Weston is a pretty darn broken man, but you know me and my love of broken characters ;-).
The ending was pretty darn epic and pulled at my heartstrings majorly. Gah, I need book three now please!!

Weaknesses:
You may or may not be aware that I love dragons >.>. Vivian is still pretty judgmental of dragons despite her shifting abilities and it started to grate on my nerves. She of all people should understand that dragons aren’t all the same D: The ending makes me really hopeful that this will turn around though ;-).
There were times while reading Wakeworld that I had no idea how a scene or object looked due to lack of description. I understand wanting to keep a book fast-paced, but I also want to be able to imagine all these cool fantasy worlds we’re visiting!
There is a lot of romance angst in Wakeworld. I understand where Vivian and Zee are coming from given the situation, but I also wanted to knock their heads together at times. While there isn’t a heavy swoon-romance element, there is a fair amount of angst in Wakeworld.

Summary:
Wakeworld is a sequel that continues to build this series and makes me really excited to find out where things will go. I enjoyed it even more than Between and highly advise you to continue with the series. I’m really liking this combination of urban fantasy and high fantasy elements that Wakeworld continues to intertwine and think this is a great series for fans of both genres. Also, props Ace for an urban fantasy cover with the heroine in a strong and realistic pose! Let’s continue this trend ;-).

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wakeworld is the second book in this series and not having read book one, jumping into Wakeworld was not a difficult leap, although it is obvious there are major world building events and introductions to the character profiles that are missed. Even with this, the story is beautifully written and the characters come alive making this reader want to know more about the Dreamworld, the Between, and penguin guardians. Yes, you read that right penguin guardian or familiar whatever he really is.

There is a world of dreaming, the between, and a wakeworld, which is the world of our current reality. In the dream world war is always on the horizon, as the evil queen wants to destroy all worlds and all that is beautiful, and this is starting to leak over into the Wakeworld. There are magical creatures, sorcerers, dragons, giants, and of course a broken champion. I really liked Vivian, Weston and Zee and enjoyed following their journeys through the tale. There is plenty of action throughout the book, heartache, as well as determination that shines in our heroes and makes you want to know them even better. Of course Poe is the calm in the storm and I do love me some Poe, well who wouldn't love a giant penguin who is always calm, never says a thing, and leans up against you when you need a hug.

The story is told from multiple point of views that at times switches and can become confusing if you are not paying attention, so be aware that if this is not your reading preference. Bottom line, Wakeworld is a unique and very well written book and I would definitely recommend it to speculative fiction fans, and although it is not an absolute necessity, would recommend starting with book one Between if you are able, as there are moments in this installment I think would be better appreciated with more of the back story. The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger and I am definitely looking forward to what happens next. I received this book from NetGalley.

[Marissa Rocks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vivian is a healer by nature and training. Until a few weeks ago she was working as an ER doctor, doing her best to put the wounded and sick back together and make the world a better place. Then, not only does she find out that she’s a dreamshifter with dangerous enemies, she gets poisoned by a dragon which activates the dragon blood already running in her veins. Now, all of a sudden, she has this tendency to become a hot blooded predator who sees people as dinner, not patients. And since dragons have a silent connection that runs through unspoken word, she’s got a problem with killing them, even when they’re marauding Wakeworld and she knows they need to be slain.

Zee, on the other hand, was born and bred to be a dragon slayer. His hatred for dragons runs through thousands of years of history and is beyond rationality and very nearly beyond his control. He sees a dragon, he wants to kill it, with the same level of instinct a cat has about mice. At the same time, he has loved Vivian for years before he met her, knows it’s not her fault that she does the dragon shifting thing, and loves her anyway.

But damn. Dragons are for slaying.

So we end up with moments like this, destined to tear a relationship apart:

Zee stood over his kill with the gun still in his hand, his scarred face alight with victory.
Vivian watched him, wordless, fighting to draw breath. Silent tears ran down her cheeks.
He saw her trouble and the light went out of his eyes. Kneeling in the sand beside her, he reached out a hand to touch her face. She flinched away, and he let it fall back. “Vivian. It needed killing. You must see that.” A fresh burn on his cheek, etched there by a splash of dragon blood, emphasized his words.
Not his fault, she told herself. Brett had fired the first shot and made it necessary. The dragon had killed before and would have killed again. She knew that, but it did nothing to ease the pain at her heart.
“He didn’t know better, Zee. He was so young . . .” Young and beautiful and alive beyond imagining.
“Don’t cry, Viv. It was just a dragon.”
She laughed, short and bitter, as his words went home. “Blood of my blood,” she said.
Realization dawned in his eyes, too late. “No, you are not one of them, not really—”
“But I am. And you were made to hunt them. What are we to do about that?”

[Jennifer (BTH Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Review Courtesy of: Books That Hook


Kerry Schafer goes in my top ten list of urban fantasy authors. I loved Wakeworld, probably more than the first book Between.

Wakeworld continues with Vivian’s story. She is part sorceress, part human, and part dragon. More importantly, she believes herself to be the last of the Dreamshifters. In this story, Vivian must retrieve the Key she lost in the previous book to stop someone (I won’t name who) from opening the gates to the Forever, which would lead to the deaths of many dreamers.That’s an overly simplistic explanation; it’s the bare bones of what happens. But I think this is a book with too many surprises I could spoil if I say too much.

Romance: There is tension between Vivian and Zee because he is a dragon killer and she is part dragon. It’s hard for him to reconcile his hatred for dragons with his love for Vivian. There is a sex scene, but it is mild. Romance is an element in this story, but it takes a back seat to the more important issue of saving the world.

Characters: All of the characters are well-developed, even the secondary ones. The villain is believable and well-motivated.

Setting: I really enjoyed Schafer’s setting descriptions. I thought it was very easy to visualize the locations. I could even imagine how things smelled.

Plot: Everything flows well and fits together. Some people might not like all of the loose ends. This is definitely a cliffhanger with a lot of unanswered questions.

Pacing: Excellent. I didn’t want to book this book down from the time I started it until the time it ended. In order to keep a strong pace, the author chose to forego a lot of backstory. For that reason, I suggest reading the first book before this one.

Imagery: As I mentioned as part of setting, the descriptions are very vivid. I particularly liked how certain emotions came through behavior and action. For example, when the author says, “shivering like a rabbit under the paw of a coyote” (p.32), I could feel what the character was feeling at that moment.

Overall: Again, I’ll say how much I loved this book. I appreciated that the romance didn’t take over the plot. The characters stay on task and focus on the bigger picture. The writing was clear and well-planned. I am looking forward to reading book three The Nothing.

I recommend this series to readers who like less aggressive/violent female characters, less focus on the romance, and more of a fantasy feel because the book sometimes takes place in locations other than our reality, which is the Wakeworld. Vivian is courageous, strong, and caring, but she is not a typical ass-kicking or snarky urban fantasy character. So, if you are looking for something different, I strongly suggest checking out the Between series by Kerry Schafer.

[Kristin Taggart]

(Description nicked from B&N.com.)

“Vivian Maylor is trying to hold it together. But her attempts to build a life with the man she loves seem doomed by the dragon inside her yearning to break free. Vivian is a dreamshifter, the last line of defense between reality and the dreamworld, and the only one of her kind.

Weston Jennings also believes he is the only one of his kind. He fears his powers as a dreamshifter, and resists learning to control them. After suffering a tragic loss, Weston heads deep into the woods of the Pacific Northwest to embrace a safe life of solitude. But when a terrible mistake leads to an innocent’s death, his guilt drives him to his former home, where he encounters what he never thought he would find: another shifter.

Now Vivian and Weston must work together to defeat a new threat to the dreamworld.”

I had some trouble connecting with this book, but some of that is my own fault. I didn’t realize that this was the second book in a series until I had already started reading. There were things that had obviously happened in the first book that were having repercussions in this one, and I had to pick up on those as I went along. Although I do have to give props to the author for making it possible for me to do so and not just plowing straight ahead and leaving a possibly new reader in the dust.

It’s interesting the way the author has set up the various layers of the Dreamworld. It seems like there is a layer called the Between, which lies (obviously) between waking and dreaming, and a general layer of Dreamworld. There also seems to be enclosed or “pocket” Dreamworld areas, as evidenced by spheres that dreamshifters can use to enter these areas. This is something that I wasn’t too clear on, but again, this may be an issue with not having read the original book. I was able to get enough of an idea of Dreamworld’s structure to get through the book, but I would have liked to have known more.

I felt that the book picked up steam as it went along, getting more momentum as Vivian was forced to confront the dragon inside of her more often. I think it’s a pretty obvious metaphor for Vivian becoming more comfortable with her growing association with the Dreamworld, as she doesn’t willingly allow herself to shapeshift until she really accepts that she has a responsibility to the Dreamworld and its denizens. This is paralleled by Weston’s inner journey to accepting his powers—he never wanted to use them to begin with—as he has the same realization.

I would have enjoyed this book more if I had read the first one in the series, but as it stands, I found Wakeworld to be a pretty good read. Schafer got enough info into this book to keep me from being lost, and there’s no shortage of action and thrills. I’m seriously considering going back to pick up the first book, because I am curious about how this all got started.

This review originally appeared on Owlcat Mountain on March 3, 2014.

[Michelle Willms · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Wakeworld by Kerry Schafer
Vivian is the last Dream Shifter. This wasn’t the career path she’d chosen for herself. After growing up fearing the dream world, with an insane mother teaching her about the various worlds of dreaming, she wanted no part of it. However she still knew all about the dream worlds: first was the Between, that moment of semi-lucidity right before falling into a deep sleep or right before awaking. She’d also taught Vivian about Wakeworld, the world people inhabit when they are fully awake and Dreamworld, the world they inhabit when they dream.
Vivian had lived in fear of her dreams most of her life, due to her mother’s increasing insanity and her own very lucid dreams. As a result, she wanted a very planned, straightforward, scientific life. She became a doctor. Of course, she always wore the dreamcatcher pendant her grandfather gave her when she was seven. It was for protection and she never felt quite whole unless she wore it.
Now, Vivian has discovered that she’s also part dragon and part sorceress, a combination that may alienate her from the man she’s seen in her dreams her entire life and only now found, the dragon slayer, Zee. And things are falling apart in Dreamworld. Doors are being left open and creatures are escaping from Between into Wakeworld. Life in all three places could cease to exist if Vivian and her traveling companions aren’t able to repair the damage that’s occurred.
Kerry Schafer is a phenomenal author. The characters in Wakeworld are perfectly flawed in ways that are horrendously human or nastily villainous. The creatures are described in great detail; the mind is able to create them down to the last tooth and claw.
Wakeworld was a fast-paced adventure filled with many different world problems, and relationship issues. Schafer managed to create a fantasy that was not only imaginative, but contained three worlds, all with different rules and potential areas to explore and creatures to befriend or avoid. The world-building involved in this series was quite intricate, each book providing more detail.
I do wish maps had been included, though it is clear within the story that maps cannot be created since the landscape is constantly changing with every dream. I thought this was an intriguing detail to include.
While I loved this book, it ended a bit abruptly. The writing was nicely done, the phrasing appropriate and clever. The characters were likeable (or not, as the case may be) and were very well developed. Schafer is a talented writer; I look forward to the next book in the series.
This book receives four fire-breathing stars.
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Crystal ✬ Lost in Storyland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wakeworld is a beautifully written story with a unique concept. I love a good fantasy with a world (or worlds in this case) that is well crafted and believable, and I very much like the concept of having the dreamworld, the between, and the wakeworld (of our current reality). As a constant day dreamer, I am particularly fond of the idea of a dreamworld and of dreamshifters. The dragons, sorcerers, and penguin guardians just make it better.

The characters are interesting and well-developed. They were people whose lives I could become invested in. I especially like how the story alternates points of view, as it let me get to know each character more, and it gave the story more dimension. Though hesitant to embrace her identity, Vivian is a strong character, and I have high hopes for her continued growth in the next book. I also like Weston. There's something about a broken character that really pull at my heartstrings. The other characters are wonderful as well. However, I feel like I could appreciate some of the characters a lot more after raeding Between, the first book in the series, and I do plan on remedying this in the near future!

The story is fast-paced. While it kept me turning the pages, wanting to know what happens next, I do wish that it spent a little more time with descriptions. The worlds in this book are fantastic and have the potential to be so much more. I really wanted to spend a little more time with the scenery and world building. There is so much intricacy here and a lot of potential for future development as the series progresses.

While it is possible to read Wakeworld without having read Between, I do recommend reading the first book beforehand. It would have given me a better perspective to start with.

Do I recommend this book? Yes, I do!


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[Michelle Leah Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Chelle
*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review

I said in my review of Between, book #1 of the series, that this was an Urban Fantasy unlike anything I had experienced before, and one that I wanted to get lost in again. When I got word that Wakeworld was available, I was excited to dive in.

Wakeworld picks up right where Between left off, but I think if you were coming into this book as a first time reader you could catch on easily enough...

Kerry broadened the scope of The Between series by introducing yet another dimension, some supe groups we hadn't encountered yet, and a really nasty new antagonist. She also brought in another hero, and his story allowed Vivian's story to evolve some more as well.

Between felt very much like your favorite childhood fairytales turned on their head. Wakeworld felt less like that, but did stick to embracing the higher fantasy elements that I loved from book #1, and even took those to another level with the introduction of the new creatures, the continuing evolution of Vivian's dragon side, and more.

Like the first of the series, the book doesn't start out like a bullet, it ramps up nicely and once it hits the plateau, all bets are off and it's an edge of your seat thrill ride until the end, whereupon you'll be wishing for the next immediately.

The characters and world building of THE BETWEEN are fabulous, and the second book of the series made each stronger. Readers that enjoy their Urban Fantasy with some dragons and high fantasy elements, as well as a slightly ethereal edge will likely find Between and Wakewold enjoyable, especially if you're not looking for instant HEA's for your protagonists. :)

[Robin Priddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second installment of Kerry Schafer's The Between series. This author brings us an Urban Fantasy that is different from the other ones out there. This books picks up where the first one left off. Ms. Schafer's characters and the world she has created for them make a great story. I can't wait to see what happens next.

Vivian Maylor is not only a Dreamshifter but also part dragon and part sorceress. She is the only one of her kind who is a mix of the three. She believes that she is the last of the Dreamshifters. It is Vivian's job to keep the balance between the Dreamworld and Wakeword in balance. All she wants is to live her life with Zee, the man that she loves. Zee is a dragon hunter and has vowed to keep Vivian safe. A new evil has managed to capture Zee and lock Vivian out of the Dreamworld. She has to find a way back in if she wants to save Zee.
Weston Jennings is a Dreamshifter. This is something he never wanted to be and has fought learning about his powers. After the death of his family goes into hiding. When an accident costs the life of an innocent child, Weston heads to his old home to end it all. There he runs into Vivian. He tries to teach her what he knows about being a Dreamshifter. Together they must enter the Dreamworld, find and free Zee, and defeat the new evil that wants to not only take over Dreamworld but also Wakeworld.

[Carien · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Between, the first book in this series, and preordered Wakeworld as soon as it was possible. Still it took me a while to find the time to pick it up.

I'm very glad I finally found that time though, because this is yet another winner.

Schafer doesn't make it easy for her characters. They have to struggle and fight to get where they're trying to go. I felt for Vivian, and even more for Zee (Vivian's love interest). They get challenges thrown their way that could easily break them. Still they keep trying.

I really liked to see that Vivian has grown since the first book. There she let herself be dragged along mostly, powerless to stop what was happening to her. In this book she was starting to take control of things, not always with success, but at least she was doing everything she could to change her fate.

The story is full of twists and turns, and you have to keep paying attention to what's happening. I was on the edge of my seat and had to keep reading to see if Vivian and Zee would manage to get out alive and (mostly) well.

The ending was satisfying, but left many things open that make me anxious and eager for the next book. I will most certainly get my trotters on the next book when it releases, because I want more!

[Stacy · Rating 2 out of 5]

WAKEWORLD is the second book in the Between series. I was kind of surprised to see it as I felt that BETWEEN ended pretty nicely and that it could have passed as a standalone. I did find BETWEEN to have an interesting world so I thought I would go ahead and give it a try.

I liked that Vivian came across as a stronger character in WAKEWORLD. She just seemed to carry herself better and believes in herself more. The relationship between Vivian and Zee seemed forced and awkward to me. There was never a point that I felt like they were meant for each other. Jared being in the book was weird. If anything Vivian should have just kicked his ass and called it a day. Im not sure how she could be in his presence and not break down somehow. The villain in book 2 just ended up annoying me and the whole her and Zee 'moment' really freaked me out.

I really like the idea of the world that is built but I just couldn't seem to get excited while reading WAKEWORLD. The storyline didn't hold my attention and because of that I had a hard time getting through it.

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Sharon Hughson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gives this book a solid 4.5 out of five stars because it kept me reading from page one.
The things I didn't like about the first book were gone from this book. As in - not a single word of profanity. Thank you (as if the author did this for me since the book was written before I reviewed book one in the series).
It doesn't get five stars from me because it is a typical middle book of a trilogy - all about moving the main story forward without having it's own big problem. Is there a story problem? Sure. Wake world has it's own very weak problem, which was hardly hinted at in the first book, and thus felt contrived to me. All in all, this book is nothing more than a stepping stone between book one and three (as many second books tend to be).
On the bright side, it made me want to read book three. NOW.
This story combined some ancient mythology we know with Schafer's own dragon, giant and Dreamworld lore. Vivian is a true heroine and I hope she won't have to sacrifice true love in the end.

[Lenora Good · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's been a couple of years since I read Between (my review is here) and when I saw the next two books, Wakeworld and The Nothing, I had to buy and read them. I was not disappointed.

I had forgotten Poe, the penguin, and was delighted to find he plays a major supporting role in Wakeworld. New characters are introduced in this book, Weston and his sister, Grace, both of whom play pivotal roles. Weston is a Dreamshifter who has fought it all his life, to great pain and loss.

Weston and Vivian so not start off as best buds, but they realize they must work together to save Dreamworld, and with time, they become good friends. And when Zee nearly kills Vivian, well, he and Weston have, shall we say, words?

I absolutely love the worlds Ms. Shafer has built. I would read the books just for the worlds, however, she's peopled them with such fun characters, I get to enjoy the worlds and their populations.

If you're a lover of fantasy, and new and exciting worlds, you'll enjoy this series. Although not quite a 1 sit book, it was very close.

[Noortje de Graaff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I might even like Wakeworld better than the prequel, Between. Now that most of the rules of Wakeworld, Dreamworld and Between were already established in book one, there was room for us to learn a little more about the history of the worlds. I especially loved the mystery element in this book, when Vivian tried to figure out whether there was another dreamshifter still alive and where he could be.

Most of the characters were fleshed out further, especially since the book has multiple points of view, allowing us to read other character’s thoughts instead of seeing them only through Vivian’s eyes. I liked how Vivian accepted the fantasy aspect of her life and became stronger and more self-assured than even in the first novel. She was pretty kick-ass—Especially loved the dragon part of her and how she accepted it.

Finally I loved how we saw more of the Dreamworld and encounter more fantasy creatures! Definitely recommend this one!

[Kimi Court · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads for my sister. I felt since I won it I should read it and give my review. This is not the style of books I read, with that said, I liked the book. You don't have to read the first book to understand the second. There are a few things that the first book would have helped with but it doesn't detour from the book. It had a balance of fighting and romance. I do like my fighting weather it be romance bickering or actual fighting. The book kept you interested and it had you visualizing being there.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It took me a long time to read this book, not because I didn't like it, but because life had me so hectic that I didn't get a chance to read at all. If I would've had more free time I would have devoured this book in days instead of months. I love the unique storyline that Kerry creates, as well as the characters that you don't expect. (I am 100% Team Poe) Vivian is a strong character who I feel like I can relate to. I highly recommend this series if you love high fantasy.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

"While Vivian struggles to connect with her love and Warrior, Zee, the dragon inside her fights to be unleashed. To make matters worse, a new enemy is on the rise-a sorceress whose goal seems to be to find the Warrior. When Zee and Vivian gets separated in the Dreamworld, Vivian must hunt down someone she never thought existed- another Dreamshifter." Full review at Fresh Fiction: http://freshfiction.com/review.php?id...

[B.E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG, this book totally rocked. I can't believe I waited this long to read it. I loved Vivian and Zee and Weston and Poe and... Well, rather than sit here and gush, I'll just tell you to go pick up a copy. Actually, if you haven't read Between, get that and read it, THEN read this. THEN go get a copy of The Nothing. Mine's waiting on my Kindle. Woohoo!

[Charlotte Chavous · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book in a First Reads contest for an honest review.
Please see the full review at www.bookreviewbycharlotte.blogspot.com

This is the second book in the BETWEEN series. Miss Schaffer weaves a world full of dreams, dragons, and suspense.
I enjoyed this story, but do not find myself reading the first book or going out of my way to read the next book.

[Page Wench]

>This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.<

Waving the white flag on this one. Started it 9 months ago and just could not bring myself to read the last 100 pages. I'm not going to rate it, just state that it didn't pull me in at all and is probably better suited for readers whose tastes don't run darker and grittier.

[Nicole Luiken · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since it has been so long since I read book one (Between) it took me the first quarter of the book to reconnect with the characters and remember what happened previously. Good pacing, short chapters and a strong middle pulled me forward. I will be on the hunt for book three.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Genre* Urban Fantasy
*Rating* 3.5

*Full Thoughts Shortly*


Expected publication: January 28th 2014 by Ace

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

NOBODY IS WHAT THEY SEEM.. THAT IS ALL I WILL SAY .. OH 1 MORE THING...... CAN WE SAY CLIFF HANGER?!!!!!!! WONDERFUL

[G. Cribbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review coming soon

[Jeannie Lopez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting 2nd book , but I believe the first one was better .

[David Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished reading Wakeworld. What can I say other than I eagerly await returning through the dark gates with Vivian et al.

[Brianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was okay. it was better than the first one.

[Suz · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unfinished, just stops, cliff hanger, frustration.

I'm done with this for good.