Rift

A Nightshade Novel

By: Andrea Cremer

Narrated by: Sile Bermingham

Chronicling the rise of the Keepers, this stunning prequel to the New York Times bestselling Nightshade series tells the origin story of the magical war that started a revolution.

“A richly layered, supernatural romance both appealing and unique.”—School Library Journal

Sixteen-year-old Ember Morrow is promised to a group called Conatus after one of their healers saves her mother's life. Once she arrives, Ember finds joy in wielding swords, learning magic, and fighting the encroaching darkness loose in the world. She also finds herself falling in love with her mentor, the dashing, brooding, and powerful Barrow Hess. But when the knights realize that Eira, one of their leaders, is dabbling in dark magic, Ember and Barrow must choose whether to follow her into the nether realm or to pledge their lives to destroying her and her kind.

With action, adventure, magic, and tantalizing sensuality, Rift is as fast-paced and breathtaking as the original Nightshade trilogy,

Look for more Nightshade novels by Andrea Robertson (formerly writing as Andrea Cremer):
NIGHTSHADE • WOLFSBANE • BLOODROSE • SNAKEROOT • RIFT • RISE

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR RIFT:

“A bit different from Nightshade, this is a book for historical and paranormal romance lovers alike. ...A great new book that will leave you breathless.” – ROMANTIC TIMES

“A richly layered, supernatural romance both appealing and unique.” – SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

“Cremer’s trademark quick pace, romantic sensuality, and strong female characters will have fans clamoring for the next title.” - BOOKLIST



RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE NIGHTSHADE SERIES:

“Yet another young adult novel filled with supernatural beasties, but this teen wolf tale is actually good and will keep you reading intently.”—ENTERTAINMENTWEEKLY.COM

“An imaginative . . . paranormal-suspense story. The book’s underlying themes of individualism and freedom . . . lift it to a higher level.”—KIRKUS REVIEWS

“There’s enough action to engage any reluctant reader . . .will no doubt have teens debating the relative merits of werewolves versus vampires.” —BOOKLIST

“Clever young adult saga that leaves readers on the edge of their seats.”—ASSOCIATED PRESS

“Nightshade is historical fiction—with a modern pop culture twist . . .a book for well-read hopeless romantics who like their heroines conflicted, their love interests smoldering, and their passions triangulated and torrid, yet unfulfilled.” —LOS ANGELES TIMES

“Sexy and thrilling.” —BECCA FITZPATRICK, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HUSH, HUSH

“Nightshade is a glittering, dark gem.”—CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ETERNAL

Amazing Story

I absolutely love Cremer as an author. I have all of her Nightshade series and this audiobook. It's a shame that the other in the series won't be turned into an audiobook. I've relistened to this at least 4 times now. I absolutely love the way she writes and the majority of her character.

addictive

lovely... addictive and compelling. it evoked a time long passed mingled with intrigue and magic

great book

What made the experience of listening to Rift the most enjoyable?

the unknow of how things are going to go

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ember she has a good love story in the making

Which scene was your favorite?

Embers first time in the field

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

What an awesome prequel.

the performance and the story was amazing. i wanted to listen as much as possible. it was great.

Beautiful Accent that brings the story to life!

Would you listen to Rift again? Why?

I usually don't listen to audiobooks too many times over but my husband and I both agreed that this book was made well.

What did you like best about this story?

I was very intrigued by the olden day ideas brought forth in this book, its set way back in time and gives a great backstory to the series.

What does Sile Bermingham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She truly brings out the scottish feel to the book, she does very well in her accent, as well as her emphasis on the correct parts of emotions.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Another Brave woman fights her way out of gender roles and joins the Knights of Conatus as one of their own.