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3.44 AVERAGE
3.44 AVERAGE
I remember reading this on a whim...I am a sucker for vampire stories, especially when they get all in the love interest of a human...cannot help myself...I like this story and it was set up well and sucked me in...I had to move on to the next couple of books...I have not yet gotten through the 99 books, I believe it is, as the first ones were very cheap and free and now I would have to purchase them all at a higher cost and I am not sure if I am quite that invested...
Compelling story
This excellent twist on the beauty and the beast theme was difficult to put down. My only criticism is the anachronistic writing of Derek's character. He has been asleep for 400 years. He would not speak like a modern person or understand modern social changes. He would be completely overwhelmed by all the changes in 400 years. Other than that, and the fact the book was too short, I enjoyed reading it.
This excellent twist on the beauty and the beast theme was difficult to put down. My only criticism is the anachronistic writing of Derek's character. He has been asleep for 400 years. He would not speak like a modern person or understand modern social changes. He would be completely overwhelmed by all the changes in 400 years. Other than that, and the fact the book was too short, I enjoyed reading it.
self-published and not horrible but really needed a (better?) editor.
I'm not a huge fan of vampire books, but Bella Forrest has done a good job of grabbing the reader's attention. I like the alternating points of view between the two main characters because you get both sides of the story. There is a little bit of everything, like suspense and romance, in this book. It's hard to put down because the story is always moving. Bella Forrest gives enough description for the reader to picture the scene in her head, without boring the audience with too much information. I enjoyed this short story and there's a good chance that I'll continue reading the rest of the series.
I didn't have high hopes for this book. I kept seeing it advertised as then new Twilight. I read this when I saw it was available with Kindle Unlimited. I actually like this book and can't wait to read the second one. I haven't liked a vampire series in a while and this one was quite refreshing. I liked the main character Sophia and the brooding love interest Derek. I can't to see where this story goes.
This is a book I have heard great things about and I have very much wanted to read for a long time and I was not disappointed. To give you an idea of how good it is, the evening I started it, my sixteen-year-old brother came in and told me I had to do something and when I returned, he had pilfered my Kindle and was raptly flipping the digital pages despite my demands he return it. I had to wrestle it back. (No, this has not happened before nor since.) He finished it and has started the second.
The plot:
This was a shorter length book that had good character development, took time growing the romance, and does not shy from tumultuous drama and agonizing suspense. The concept of the Shade and the vampire covens was a believable explanation for how they had managed to remain hidden from the eyes of the world. The book does end in a MASSIVE cliffhanger, so be forewarned, but overall I thought the story elements and the take on vampires was quite good.
The characters:
I liked Sofia more than I’ve liked some heroines. She was brave and didn’t ask anyone to save her, but wasn’t ungrateful when they did. She was perfect for Derek in that she didn’t let him get away with claiming he “couldn’t” resist his vampiric urges and makes him take responsibility. That was refreshing. Lots of the vampires I’ve been meeting in literature needed a good slap and a “pull yourself together, cupcake” speech. I did kind of feel bad for her over her helpless love for her foster-brother, Ben. More on Ben in a second.
Derek was a compendium of traditional bad boy vampire traits—tall, dark, handsome, muscular, etc.—but he does have a few quirks and personality traits like his love of piano music and difficulties with technology. It is clear the author put forth an effort to make him a fleshed-out love, multidimensional love interest, not just another cookie cutter alpha male type.
There are two feelings I have on Ben—pity and loathing. I can’t really say why because of spoilers, but he struck me as ungrateful and self-righteous and it’s horrible what happened to him, but…ugh, you’ll have to read it yourself.
Then there’s Lucas. Lucas is Derek’s creepy older brother who really, really needs to get staked. He’s pervy, obsessive, violent—yet there are parts where the author actually made me feel a twinge of something akin to sympathy for him. It was incredible. Bella Forrest really does know what she’s doing. (But I still want him very, very dead.)
In closing, a good vampire paranormal romance. I gave it four stars because it didn’t quite consume me the way some other PNRs have, but I do believe it was an outstanding piece and Ms. Forrest is a very talented lady.
The plot:
This was a shorter length book that had good character development, took time growing the romance, and does not shy from tumultuous drama and agonizing suspense. The concept of the Shade and the vampire covens was a believable explanation for how they had managed to remain hidden from the eyes of the world. The book does end in a MASSIVE cliffhanger, so be forewarned, but overall I thought the story elements and the take on vampires was quite good.
The characters:
I liked Sofia more than I’ve liked some heroines. She was brave and didn’t ask anyone to save her, but wasn’t ungrateful when they did. She was perfect for Derek in that she didn’t let him get away with claiming he “couldn’t” resist his vampiric urges and makes him take responsibility. That was refreshing. Lots of the vampires I’ve been meeting in literature needed a good slap and a “pull yourself together, cupcake” speech. I did kind of feel bad for her over her helpless love for her foster-brother, Ben. More on Ben in a second.
Derek was a compendium of traditional bad boy vampire traits—tall, dark, handsome, muscular, etc.—but he does have a few quirks and personality traits like his love of piano music and difficulties with technology. It is clear the author put forth an effort to make him a fleshed-out love, multidimensional love interest, not just another cookie cutter alpha male type.
There are two feelings I have on Ben—pity and loathing. I can’t really say why because of spoilers, but he struck me as ungrateful and self-righteous and it’s horrible what happened to him, but…ugh, you’ll have to read it yourself.
Then there’s Lucas. Lucas is Derek’s creepy older brother who really, really needs to get staked. He’s pervy, obsessive, violent—yet there are parts where the author actually made me feel a twinge of something akin to sympathy for him. It was incredible. Bella Forrest really does know what she’s doing. (But I still want him very, very dead.)
In closing, a good vampire paranormal romance. I gave it four stars because it didn’t quite consume me the way some other PNRs have, but I do believe it was an outstanding piece and Ms. Forrest is a very talented lady.
omg I got so sucked into this book, where is the next one?
I love the growing relationship between Derek and Sofia.
Derek is not your ordinary Prince of Vampires...
Sofia Is not your ordinary Slave/Harem Girl.
looking forward to see how these two go.
I love the growing relationship between Derek and Sofia.
Derek is not your ordinary Prince of Vampires...
Sofia Is not your ordinary Slave/Harem Girl.
looking forward to see how these two go.
Ok... so I had a really hard time with this book.
It felt rushed, the ever changing POVs got a little confusing and I personally didn´t need or like them much.
I couldn´t get into the story till way into the book and at that point I was contemplating to not finish it at all.
What I liked about the story was the touch of the twilight series: A love (hopefully) against all odds.
And I´m curious about how this plays out... so I will give book 2 a chance...
Ok... Es war sehr schwer für mich mich in die Geschichte zu bersetzen.
Alles an dem Buch fühlte sich so schnell und dahingeklatscht an. Das ständige wechseln der Charaktere und das weiterführen der Geschichte aus deren Sicht, war sehr verwirrend und nervig.
Erst später hab ich einen besseren Bezug zur Geschichte finden können und zu dem Zeitpunkt habe ich schon mit dem Gedanken gespielt das Buch gar nicht mehr zu beenden.
It felt rushed, the ever changing POVs got a little confusing and I personally didn´t need or like them much.
I couldn´t get into the story till way into the book and at that point I was contemplating to not finish it at all.
What I liked about the story was the touch of the twilight series: A love (hopefully) against all odds.
And I´m curious about how this plays out... so I will give book 2 a chance...
Ok... Es war sehr schwer für mich mich in die Geschichte zu bersetzen.
Alles an dem Buch fühlte sich so schnell und dahingeklatscht an. Das ständige wechseln der Charaktere und das weiterführen der Geschichte aus deren Sicht, war sehr verwirrend und nervig.
Erst später hab ich einen besseren Bezug zur Geschichte finden können und zu dem Zeitpunkt habe ich schon mit dem Gedanken gespielt das Buch gar nicht mehr zu beenden.
*review in exchange for the novel
One of the first things about A Shade of Vampire that captivated me was how Sofia and Derek's relationship is so intense and paradoxical. When the human, Sofia, should be cowering down in terror, she expresses strength and wisdom. Vampire Prince, Derek, is unexpectedly human in nature, expressing gentleness and strong emotions. Together they comfort each other, learning how to trust and love when the world around them is new and dangerous. Sure it's cheesy, but you have got to love the fact that Derek became the very thing he hated, which makes him even more humane! This novel shows how there is a good and dark side in everyone and that it takes a level of strength to overcome the darkness, even if one happens to be a thirsty vampire! I don't want to give anything away so you'll have to read it to understand my cryptic review. It's a good entertaining read, that leaves you in suspense. I can't wait to get my hands on the second book and even the third. It's easy to read for anyone of any age and I recommend it! :)
One of the first things about A Shade of Vampire that captivated me was how Sofia and Derek's relationship is so intense and paradoxical. When the human, Sofia, should be cowering down in terror, she expresses strength and wisdom. Vampire Prince, Derek, is unexpectedly human in nature, expressing gentleness and strong emotions. Together they comfort each other, learning how to trust and love when the world around them is new and dangerous. Sure it's cheesy, but you have got to love the fact that Derek became the very thing he hated, which makes him even more humane! This novel shows how there is a good and dark side in everyone and that it takes a level of strength to overcome the darkness, even if one happens to be a thirsty vampire! I don't want to give anything away so you'll have to read it to understand my cryptic review. It's a good entertaining read, that leaves you in suspense. I can't wait to get my hands on the second book and even the third. It's easy to read for anyone of any age and I recommend it! :)