A Shade of Vampire 26: A World of New

As always, Bella has completely blown me away!
While I am not wild about cliffhangers, she does them in such a way that you are chomping at the bit for the next book and she doesn't make you wait too long between books, which makes me totally thrilled.
So, all in all, another incredible book by an extremely talent author!

I thought this book would be more about victoria and bastien, but they were hardly in it. Instead, it spun off into Grace and Lawerence which was somewhat slow, and it left Victoria and Bastien still unfinished for me. Boo!

Bella's writing once again captivated me. I have to read start to finish every time because I can't put my kindle down. Book 27 cannot come soon enough. I am in so happy this series keeps going. I haven't read the Dragon series yet but I think it is time I do. So many questions I need answered from mentions in the last few books I need answered. Otherwise I have read then all in order. Only one thing that disappointed me was the length of this book. Less than 200 pages, I checked a few last books and they were all over 350. I would rather wait longer for a longer book then paying $3.99 for a smaller book. I normally leave 5 star reviews on the Shade books when I leave them but took it down one star for the length. By no means will this stop me from buying more. I love the adventure in the Shade books.

Title: A World of New
Series: A Shade of Vampire
Designation: Book Twenty Six of a Multi-Novel Serial, NOT a Standalone Read
Author: Bella Forrest
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal Romance
Reading Platform: Kindle Unlimited
My Rating: FIVE CAPTIVATING STARS *****
A World of New by Bella Forrest is the twenty-sixth release in the spellbinding A Shade of Vampire Series and has totally left me breathless - again! Like thousands of my fellow Shaddicts around the world, I've been hooked from the very first book of the series and now anxiously await each new release. And it's no surprise that Bella has delivered another riveting adventure that curls our toes, makes our hearts pound and keeps us begging for more! This is a beautifully written young adult supernatural/fantasy/adventure saga unlike anything I've ever read. The story is well crafted, imaginative, thrilling, fast paced, action packed, suspenseful, sweet, romantic and at times, also dark and mysterious. Whew, what a mouthful, but these are only a few of the words that come to mind after reading this incredible chronicle of the Shade, its inhabitants and their enemies. The narrative is exceptionally well written in the first person with multiple points of view. Each chapter is told by one of the primary characters (and there are many), which I believe gives more depth, intensity and perspective to the story adding vital insight into their thoughts, fears and motivations. The dialogue is smart, well executed and flows effortlessly. Although the premise and plot for the series is intriguing as well as compelling, it's truly the magnificent cast of larger than life characters that makes the biggest impact. They are well developed, fascinating, captivating, engaging, endearing and quite literally, out of this world! They explode from the pages, grab your imagination, capture your heart and hold you completely and totally enthralled from beginning to end. Forrest skillfully combines all of these elements to craft a beautifully written paranormal romance filled to the brim with danger, action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, suspense, magic, supernatural beings, loyalty, heartbreak, betrayal, angst, hope, passion, love and plot twists that will blow your mind. After twenty-six books in a series, some might think the story has grown old and stale, but nothing could be farther from the truth. After reading all twenty-six books, there are two things I've learned beyond a shadow of a doubt. First, when reading anything written by Bella Forrest, always expect the unexpected and two, absolutely nothing is ever impossible as we've all witnessed time and time again. In each book Forrest writes, she takes her readers on an emotional and thrilling roller coaster ride unlike any other, one that keeps us on the edge of our seat and riveted to each page while screaming, "OMG - that didn't just happen!" And the icing on the cake, Forrest's books are always well edited, professionally formatted and have gorgeous covers! I'm not a professional reviewer but I know what I like, what I love and what I don't and I love this series! I've never experienced anything like it. After reading A Bridge of Stars, the conclusion of Ben and River's story, I could not stop myself from wondering, where will Forrest take her readers next and how in the world will she ever top her last book. But never fear, my friends, Forrest has once again exhibited her exceptional talent, skill and imagination by giving us yet another exciting new adventure featuring a brand new generation of heroes as well as our beloved favorites from earlier books.

Premise:
Almost twenty years have passed since former vampire and now fae Ben Novak, Prince of The Shade, married the beautiful half blood River Giovanni, in a multiple wedding ceremony hosted by the dragons in The Hearthlands. And much has changed in those years. The King and Queen of The Shade, Derek and Sophia Novak, are now proud grandparents, thrice over and many of the other residents are also proud parents. Wow! Time really flies, doesn't it? Ben and River Novak have one seventeen year old half fae daughter, Grace. Caleb and Rose Achilles have two human children, Hazel, age fifteen, and Benedict, age twelve. Kiev and Mona Novalic have one seventeen year old son named Brock who is half warlock. Witches Ibrahim and Corrine have been blessed with a lovely seventeen year old full blooded witch daughter named Arwen. Claudia and Yuri have an eighteen year old human daughter, Ruby. Even the dragon residents of The Shade are flourishing. Dragon shifter Jeriad and his human wife Sylvia now have a son, handsome strapping nineteen year old half dragon Heath who can't shift but can breath fire. And there have many other happy unions among the residents. Aiden and Kailyn have been married for almost twenty years. Abby and Erik also took the plunge along with Micah and Kira, Eli and Shayla and the two Jinn, Aisha and Horatio. And not surprisingly, ice dragon Lethe also has a human bride and now resides inside the protective boundaries of The Shade. Even Lucas Novak is a thriving resident of The Shade community as well as a productive member of the family and he and Derek have been able to form a close, rewarding familial relationship. And of course, we all remember the birth of Xavier and Vivienne's beautiful daughter, Victoria Vaughn near the end of Ben and River's Story. But as much as things have changed, there are still many things that have remained the same including The Shade's many enemies. A team of warriors has been carefully chosen from the residents of The Shade to fight those enemies and dubbed as The Shadow League or TSL with Ben Novak as Commander and Derek Novak as Commander in Chief. They've been granted an arsenal of technologically advanced weapons along with authority from the government to fight the Bloodless and other malevolent supernaturals who have invaded the human realm. Unfortunately, the Hunters organization has grown as well. They are now known as the International Bureau for Supernatural Investigations aka IBSI and supposedly, also working as a representative of the government to fight the Bloodless and rogue supernaturals in the human realm with their authority surpassing that of even the FBI and CIA. But as always, the Hunters aka IBSI still seem to have a hidden agenda and as in the past, still pose a serious threat to not only the residents of The Shade, but to all supernaturals in every realm. Oh my! The man at the root of it all is Bradley Thornton of the IBSI and not surprisingly, he and his organization of Hunters still seem to hate the residents of The Shade and take advantage of every opportunity to covertly eliminate them.

In Book 25, A Clan of Novaks, Forrest sets the stage for the beginning of a new adventure with an entirely new generation of heroes and heroines. We find beautiful and still very human nineteen year old Victoria Vaughn as one of only two human members of The Shadow League. Victoria is a newly inducted member along with four of her friends, Arwen, Brock, Heath and Grace. They have finally been allowed to accompany the team on a mission resulting in a dangerous showdown with the IBSI, one which almost cost the lives of several members of their team. Derek realizes that something is very wrong and determined to discover what other dastardly deeds Thornton is planning. The Shadow League embarks on an unauthorized fact-finding mission and attempts to infiltrate an IBSI facility. Arwen and Victoria discover a mysterious portal to another realm just outside the facility along with a large cage holding a badly beaten and battered but still very handsome young man who is obviously more than just human. Victoria insists that Arwen use her magic to free the young man who surprisingly admits to being a werewolf. But how is that even possible? It's nighttime and werewolves are forced to transition into their animal forms at sundown but he's still in his human body. Unfortunately, freeing him sets off an alarm resulting in the arrival of ISBI guards and their deadly trained mutant fighters. Victoria is injured and nearly captured but rescued just in the nick of time by the enigmatic former prisoner/werewolf she and Arwen had just freed. Now, a very human Victoria finds herself in The Woodlands realm at the mercy of her mysterious rescuer with her survival now totally dependent upon the handsome werewolf.
Prince Bastien Blackhall is a werewolf and an anomaly. He was born not as a human baby but as a wolf pup and spent the first fifteen wolf years of his life in his wolf form, not being able to shift. But once he finally managed his first shift into a human, he could then transform at will and never forced into wolf form each and every night like his brethren. His father had been the leader of The Woodlands Realm Blackhall Tribe until recently when Bastien was forced to witness the murder of his entire family at the hands of The Hunters aka IBSI. Inexplicably, Bastien was not killed but captured, beaten and forced into a cage with no hope of escape - until an unknown and very lovely young human woman appears, seemingly determined to rescue him. When the young woman is injured and nearly captured herself, he knows he must help her. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that she's very beautiful and also smells absolutely delicious. Oh my! A new romance is born and here we go again!

In Book 26, A World of New, our story resumes directly after the Hunters'(aka IBSI) attack on The Woodlands Realm which has led Bastien to believe that Victoria may be the traitor who led the enemy to their door just as his Aunt Brucella charged. Bastien is reluctant to believe the accusations against the young woman who rescued him and for whom he has now grown to deeply care for, but he must focus his attention on escaping not only the deadly Hunters but staying out of the clutches of his aunt and her unwelcome attempts of forcing him to marry her daughter Rona. Victoria, having been rescued by her family during the Hunters' attack, finds herself back at The Shade, alone and miserable without Bastien. She somehow must convince her family to return to The Woodlands, discover Bastien's fate and hopefully rescue him before it's too late. Fortunately, Derek has a plan to return The Woodlands and liberate the entire realm. And that's only the first step of his strategy to completely eliminate the threat posed by the Hunters. But during the attack on the Hunter base of operations, a prisoner is discovered by The Shadow League. The lone survivor is a young man who appears to be paralyzed and near death with no memories of his life or identity. They rescue him and take him to The Shade to heal and recover. The lovely half fae Grace Novak is charged with his care but all is not as it seems. The young man appears to be a half blood who was not only held captive by the Hunters but also used as an experimental test subject. Unfortunately, the witches nor the Jinn can identify the cause of his illness and are unable to heal him. To make matters worse, for some inexplicable reason, the hunters are determined to recover their missing prisoner, no matter the cost. And the lovely seventeen year old Grace seems to be developing a very strong attachment to the young man with no name. Another mystery is afoot and possibly another blossoming romance! Oh my! Is this unknown young man friend or foe? Will Grace be able to help him remember who he is and how he came to be a prisoner? And will The Shadow League find Bastien in time and free the The Woodlands realm from the Hunters? We'll see!

Two beautiful, brave heroines-check! A handsome werewolf prince-check! A mysterious young man with memory-check! A magnificent cast of characters including a new generation of heroes-check! A plethora of supernatural beings including mutants, vampires, werewolves, witches, dragons, ogres, jinn, fae and even a hellhound-you bet! Danger, drama, adventure, suspense, betrayal and malevolent enemies-check! Two sweet budding romances-maybe! That and a whole lot more! Buckle up my lovelies for another exciting new adventure with all our favorite residents of The Shade including a brand new generation of heroes, all working together to battle old enemies along with a few new ones as well. I love it! Fabulous entertainment and an awesome read!

The people of The Shade have constantly endured setbacks due to Hunters (ISBD) Influence. While The Shade protects humans, ISBD is as ruthless as ever with their secrets, underhanded ways and "kill on sight" attitude toward supernaturals.
When The Shade reveals what ISBD has really been up to, the war is on!
Then the there's Grace and Victoria....they have adventures of their own. This book is full of twists, turns and emotional rollercoaster rides! I can't wait to see what's in store for the people of the Shade, along with new characters introduced. 5 stars!

Omg ........ How many times can I say , Thanks Again Bella! I'm so lost,engrossed,excited , and Loving "THE SHADE "!!!!! Count down to the next book! This has to be the longest most interesting series I have ever had the pleasure of reading. I don't even know how I ended up reading the first book ! But I am so glad I did! I started when the Shade was about 15 books in and loved being able to start the next book as soon as I finished the last and then I was stuck waiting month by month until the next book eagerly awaiting the next!. And I looking forward to the next book!!!!! Stuck in the Shade...........

another great story lawrence aka josh was a surprise and i guess we will find out later his role other than grace taking care of him..bastien has been found and a what a journey he has been on... Victoria still seems to be the sweetheart in this series i really like her character the most....of course the ibsi are a pain in the butt... now to continue the story with what all realms they have been to and what supernatural have they destroyed ..may derek lead the supernaturals to safety

I love how Bella Forrest makes you feel like your watching everyone in the shade instead of reading it !! I love how she introduces new characters in to the books . I love how she is always keeping me guessing what is going to happen next and always keeping me on my toes!! She is an issue author and really deserved a metal or a trophy haha I'm proud to call my self a shaddict :)

Another adventure for those of the shade. I do have to say though the detail is a bit run on and over done. I had to just skip over a few sections & chapters to much detail not enough story. Yet the story that is here is good. This new series of the shade is as fun as the original.

Finished this book in the first day! Words cannot express how good this is. So exciting how the story continues with all the kids of the shade. In the edge of my seat with the mind gripping tale & have to force myself to stop for water, food & the bathroom.
What will become of Lawrence & Grace, since she has now grown feelings for him.? What will the hunters do to him to help him or will they actually help him?
What are Mortclaws & why doesn't Bastien know about it? This Brucilla is a mean wolf, hell bent on getting her way. She's in it for her own good I think , instead of the betrothed for her daughter Rona. Will Bastien actually want to leave again? He loves Victoria. But will he become dangerous? What will the Mortclaws do to get Bastien back? Who ever or whatever... They don't kno the wrath of the shade. And they will have a hard time getting past the boundary anyway. I think once Bastian gets a taste of the shade and having Victoria he will not want to leave. He already loves her so there's no way he can be with Rona. That crazy Brucilla needs to have that idea torn from her brain. Such an amazing continuation for the Novak clan!!! Keep them coming. I can't believe I have to wait until May 15 to read the next book. Ugh!!! Torture!!!

I love how Bella Forrest makes you feel like your watching everyone in the shade instead of reading it !! I love how she introduces new characters in to the books . I love how she is always keeping me guessing what is going to happen next and always keeping me on my toes!! She is an issue author and really deserved a metal or a trophy haha I'm proud to call my self a shaddict :)

Another adventure for those of the shade. I do have to say though the detail is a bit run on and over done. I had to just skip over a few sections & chapters to much detail not enough story. Yet the story that is here is good. This new series of the shade is as fun as the original.

Bella Forrest continues the saga of the supernaturals and has kept the story line going with multiple twists, romances and scares along the way. You never know what's going to happen and that's makes the story all the better!!

And the saga continues and this chapter definitely lacks for nothing! It continues to take you through more perils while developing each new character so completely you just can't help wanting more about them. Bella Forrest truly does not disappoint! Waiting on pins and needles for #27!

I absolutely love Bella Forrest! She keeps you engaged and also doesn't leave you hanging very long! I honestly believe this series needs to be turned into a television show! I love this series and once I start reading it, I cannot put it down!

This second book in the new storyline takes off fast. With twists, turns and new characters. It’s a fast paced book that has you hooked from the first page. I was surprised to be at the end long before I wanted to be. I could not put it down. Well done Bella, roll on book 27!

We dive further into the lives of the next generation of Shade citizens. Supernaturals are out in the open, but all is not well. Doing what they can to help, the Shade still has issues with the IBIS, and they won't be dismissed and allow the hunters to run rampant.

When Victoria was taken back to the shade her wolf Bastien believed she lied to him so she sits,and worries as her family goes and searches for him. While on the search they run into a man in a wheelchair when Grace and the witch Shayla bring him back he is paralyzed from the,waist down. When he comes,to grace sees that he has amnesia. So they make up a name Josh. They jinn and witches try everything to bring back his memories and his paralysis, but no effect. When everything starts going from bad to worse. Josh remembers his,name is Lawrence and sadly he has a seizure. While unconscious his father comes to take him back so,he won't die. Leaving Grace feel empty. Great read on to the next installment.

Fantastic read! I enjoyed reading this book. Every book in this series has kept me captivated. It incorporates new characters as well as keeping the older characters involved. Anticipating what the author will bring in the next book!

Not one book in this series has disappointed us ,every book has it's own oohs and ahs .

The Dragons sure did light a fire on those hunters behind, bet they won't try knocking a the Shades door again, thinking that they are bad ??.
I see how Bastien was not feeling his family anymore. The parents he though was his ,along with Brucella stole him away from his birth parents. I can hardly wait for Brucella's comeuppance.

We thought Lawrence ( AKA Josh ) was resurrected from the grave, because he got excited when he was near the cemetery.
So much excitement, I for one, wanted to jump into the page and join The Shade.
I'm cool, but I do recommend this series to all.

Loved this book! I was slightly confused in the beginning of who's child was who's. Maybe a picture of a family tree would help this? I loved the story nonetheless and blew through this! Patiently awaiting the next book! It can't come quick enough!!!

It's a series, but every story is interesting. The only thing is that each book is a cliffhanger. I don't mind because I have unlimited so no problem keeping up with the new releases. I'll be sad when it ends.