Shift (Firstborn, #2)

Jan 07, 2013 Sana rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Shift follows the events that occurred in Defy as the back story but it focuses on Sophia and Quincy as the protagonists. I looked forward to reading Sophia's story because she is different in appearance and abilities from the rest of her class due to her different DNA. Thus, it is curious to see how she sees herself and how she copes with the fact that she is different. Where Tate is defiant, free-spirited and stubborn, Sophia's personality shines through her intellect and her ability to reason...more Shift follows the events that occurred in Defy as the back story but it focuses on Sophia and Quincy as the protagonists. I looked forward to reading Sophia's story because she is different in appearance and abilities from the rest of her class due to her different DNA. Thus, it is curious to see how she sees herself and how she copes with the fact that she is different. Where Tate is defiant, free-spirited and stubborn, Sophia's personality shines through her intellect and her ability to reason. However, this also makes her prone to come to wrong conclusions when it comes to the matters of heart and Quincy.

Quincy has been staying with the family to oversee the pregnancies of the Saraquel daughters as he is an obstetrician. However, Saraquel was his best friend and he is considered like family to them. His feelings for Sophia extend far beyond the love one has for family and it seems everyone is aware of it except Sophia herself. This is also true for Sophie. It is interesting to see two people apparently so in love with each other trying to hide behind the shadow of masked emotions. Both of them are convinced that the other cannot stand the site of them.

But when Quincy has to recount the events that led to Saraquel's death, Sophia sees that he has no one to comfort him. This leads to an intervention where Sophia ends up blurting out her thoughts out loud. Quincy immediately sees the error of his way but the plans of Eirik and Metis stands in the way. Sophia also has to fully embrace her ability to shift and it is very interesting to see her change in that way.

The relationship of Tate and Zachariah also feature in Shift and it is good to read about their relationship and read more about the background of Zachariah. A big event occurs in Shift which changes their relationship forever and I didn't see it coming at all.

Shift gives a deeper insight into the evil plan introduced in Defy. For the Mercesti to become an Elder, the help of abilities Ariana and Tate have are required. Hence, it becomes a race against time as the Elders seek to get to the scroll before Eirik can and this ensues much of the action in the book.

Even though the book deals with a lot of characters, each of them have something different to offer to the reader. Raine Thomas has written everything with such preciseness that it wasn't hard to keep up with all that was happening in Shift. It would be interesting to see how things end for everyone in Elder as the big revelation at the end of Shift had me reeling for the last book. Shift is a great book with humor, awkwardness, romance, betrayal and action all packed in together making it a page-turner of a book.(less)

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Nov 07, 2012 Annabell rated it 3 of 5 stars

fter reading Defy, the first book in the Firstborn Trilogy, and thoroughly enjoying Zachariah and Tate’s characters, I was pretty excited to be able to continue the story with these characters along with the new ones that been introduced in the first book. I was looking forward to seeing what kind of mischief Zachariah may end up starting and what would happen between Sophia and Quincy’s characters since Defy explored the dynamic of their relationship a little.

Sophia is driven more by logic and...more fter reading Defy, the first book in the Firstborn Trilogy, and thoroughly enjoying Zachariah and Tate’s characters, I was pretty excited to be able to continue the story with these characters along with the new ones that been introduced in the first book. I was looking forward to seeing what kind of mischief Zachariah may end up starting and what would happen between Sophia and Quincy’s characters since Defy explored the dynamic of their relationship a little.

Sophia is driven more by logic and reasoning than emotions. She would rather hide out all day in the laboratory exploring new experiments or plant life or shifting to hang out with the panthers than talk about how she feels with anyone. I could relate to Sophia on a certain level since she’s a nerd and I would prefer reading than anything else *wink* I enjoyed Sophia’s intelligence and kindness. But Sophia did spend a great deal of the novel very angst driven which contradicted the way the author wanted to showcase the character’s personality. I didn’t hate her but I did want to slap her a few times to get it together.
Quincy I really liked from Defy and was happy to get to know more of him in Shift. He is patient and undeniably kind. He never raises his voice and carries himself with a quiet confidence and wisdom. But Quincy spends so much of the book whinnying about his feelings for Sophia but how he couldn’t bring himself to tell her. His thoughts and feelings became redundant after a short time and I just wanted him to finally pull himself up by the bootstraps and confront his fears! He took so long to do it.

Zachariah, Tate, and Tiege also play their roles and I was really happy to see them again. Zachariah as usual is gruff, painfully honest, and couldn’t crack a smile if his life depended on it but that’s what makes his character so hilarious and entertaining. Tate is as care free and bubbly as her mother, Skye, and drives Zachariah crazy which is fun *hehe* I think Zachariah and Tate’s relationship is the best out of the Firstborn Trilogy! Tiege is so cute and sweet and strong. He has such a good heart and is unyielding loyal.

The world building as always is strong and detailed. A reader is swept away into the Estrolian world in lush and vivid landscapes. The action gradually builds up along with the suspense and tension. The romance, which specifically focuses more on Quincy and Sophie but there are some scenes with Zachariah and Tate as well as Tiege developing a budding romance, were pretty good. More the scenes with Zachariah and Tate as well as Teige’s new found relationship.

Even though there were many aspects of the books I did like, not everything worked. I realized as I got halfway done with the book that the plot for Shift (and essentially for Defy) sounded familiar. I didn’t pinpoint it until a major kidnapping scene took place then I realized the plot never changes. The plot for the entire Firstborn Trilogy (thus far) is the same exact plot from the Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy, the only major differences are the characters participating within that plot and the type of scenes placed to execute that plot. Two characters are the center of the book and are in love with each other but are too scared to admit to their feelings. Someone gets kidnapped and needs to be rescued by the entire family. The mothers are still having babies (seriously, how many more kids are these characters going to have?! It’s already bordering on unbelief). Two characters avow themselves to each other. The villain uses someone from the inside to get to the family and betray them. There are background romances going on that will most likely be resolved in the following book. The problem with the Firstborn Trilogy is that there isn’t enough distinction between it and the trilogy it span off, the Daughters of Saraqael Trilogy. The plot is repeated over and over again which makes everything pretty predictable.

I still had some good laugh out loud moments with the characters. I still enjoyed reading my favorite characters, Zachariah, Tate, and Teige. I liked Quincy’s character and being able to know him more in depth. I also really like Clara-Kate’s character and hope there will be more of her in the final book to the trilogy.

Defy was saved by Zachariah and Tate’s relationship because it was such a crazy opposites attract relationship, it worked. Shift survives because Quincy is a pretty great character and Tiege comes out to play more of a role. Perhaps if Sophia would have been portrayed as much as a strong character as Tate the book wouldn’t have been so lack luster.

I will, of course, read the final novel. I am curious to know how the entire trilogy ends and how the various relationships get resolved. I just hope the final book adds a bit more spark to the plot and more depth.

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Sep 22, 2012 Jess rated it 4 of 5 stars

This chapter of the Firstborn Trilogy is driven by Sophia. She is different from the rest of her family. She has the capability of shape-shifting, which she does not know how to deal with. While she learns how to accept herself as a special being, she has to deal with her feelings towards Quincy. From Defy, we know there is tension between them and possibly emotional attachment. Now we see how they have fallen in love but are clearly in denial. Sophia flourishes in this second book. As the story...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Janice rated it 5 of 5 stars

Part I: Shift [v. shift]: To put something aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange: to shift friends; to shift ideas.

The above quote is the perfect description of Shift because of the character growth, and no two characters grow more than Kynzesti Sophia and Corgloresti Quincy. However, I sometimes found Sophia little too angsty and wanted to sit her down and tell her to pull herself together, but given time, and some inner reflection, she did just that without my interfer...more
Part I: Shift [v. shift]: To put something aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange: to shift friends; to shift ideas.

The above quote is the perfect description of Shift because of the character growth, and no two characters grow more than Kynzesti Sophia and Corgloresti Quincy. However, I sometimes found Sophia little too angsty and wanted to sit her down and tell her to pull herself together, but given time, and some inner reflection, she did just that without my interference ;). And when Quincy finally pulled up his big boy pants and admitted his feelings for Sophia, I punched the air. One of the funniest/cutest/hottest scenes in the book involves Sophia, Quincy and some catnip-high panthers.

When I started reading Shift, Sophia and Quincy's love story reminded me of the Lyrics from Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift:

And you stood there in front of me just close enough to touch
Close enough to hope you couldn't see what I was thinking of

Drop everything now, meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk, take away the pain
'Cause I see sparks fly whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me
When you're not around

(Lyrics by Taylor Swift, Sparks Fly)

Part I and Part II build up to the jaw-dropping quest in Part III. My lips started quivering at 94% read, and I cried from 95% read through to the end. It was like Raine reached into my chest and squeezed my heart until I couldn't breathe, and then when she'd ripped my heart out she decided to dance on it just to make sure it was well and truly broken. If anyone can write horror and despair, it's Ms. Thomas. In a scene dripping with blood and guts, she brings in the humanity so much so that the sorrow is palpable.

Lastly, I have to talk about the character who's replaced Eric Northman as my fictional crush, and that is the swoontatsic Zachariah. He's the alpha male personified, and perhaps Raine could be persuaded to write a spin-off called Zachariah: The Missing Mercesti Years. (And I'd also like the dream between Zachariah and Tate written, please. LOL I think that would make very interesting reading *blushes*.)

All in all a twisty, turny, tear jerking read.

Before reading this book, I would recommend reading The Prophecy (An Estilorian Short Story) which is currently free on Amazon. Everything is covered in Shift, but if you're not familiar with the series, then The Prophecy will bring you up to speed, and introduce you to characters you might just meet again.
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Aug 31, 2012 Henrietta rated it 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the Firstborn trilogy. Picking up from where it was left off in Defy, the children of the daughters of Saraqael must now act quickly to join forces with others and thwart the evil plan of the cruel merciless beings on the Estilorian plane.

Although Tate from Defy still plays a major role in this book, Shift gives us a better glimpse into the lives of the other children of the daughters of Saraqael. Here, we have Tiege, who is the twin brother of Tate; Clara Kate, who is...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Emily (Book Jems) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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So, I was really hoping that there would be a blog tour for Shift, the second book in the Firstborn series by Raine Thomas. After reading the first book, Defy back in May for a previous blog tour, I was almost desperate to read the next book! Lucky me, right? As soon as I got an email from YA Bound Tours, I signed up! This series has completely captured my interest and I've found it to be unforgettable!

Shift is all about Sophia and Quincy - romance wise. Honestly,...more As seen on Ed and Em's Reviews!

So, I was really hoping that there would be a blog tour for Shift, the second book in the Firstborn series by Raine Thomas. After reading the first book, Defy back in May for a previous blog tour, I was almost desperate to read the next book! Lucky me, right? As soon as I got an email from YA Bound Tours, I signed up! This series has completely captured my interest and I've found it to be unforgettable!

Shift is all about Sophia and Quincy - romance wise. Honestly, the romance is not the only part of this novel that really keeps your interest. (It's shocking that I've actually said this, I know. I'm quite surprised, too!) The conflict, minor characters, a prose will hook you from the very beginning. You'll have no choice but to follow Quincy and Sophia's story in utter fascination. The best part of that is that you won't have a problem, either! It's addicting!

I adore these characters! Especially the cameo of the couple that Defy revolved around, Tate and Zachariah. Tate is hilarious and awesome! Just reading her first appearance in this novel made me remember why I loved book one so much! She's witty and light-hearted with a flare for being rebellious. And Zachariah has that sexy alpha male thing going on. He and Tate are great for each other. My favorite character in this novel though, is definitely Quincy. He's such a sweetheart and has the best intentions at heart. Plus, he love for Sophia makes me sigh happily. Sophia got on my nerves some times. She has a tendency to overreact and not fully thinking things through. So basically, she's your everyday teenage girl. What I loved most about these characters is that none of them seemed forced or fake, each one had a role in the story and they carried it out perfectly. Plus, they all mesh together very well!

The plot line is as intriguing in this book as it was in the book before it. I couldn't help but be sucked in until the very end. There is so much to grasp that you really have to read carefully to make sure you caught all the information! I seriously enjoyed it and found myself, for the most part, unable to put it down because the conflicts and adventure had me on the edge of my seat. It should be noted that I did have to stop a few times to do some laundry and cook dinner, it was not of my own free will.

I would honestly recommend reading the prequel series before starting Defy and Shift. The world that Ms. Thomas beings to life can hard to keep up with if you don't learn everything about it with the original characters. It's a great series, so definitely get a copies of the previous books. I can't wait to see what the author gives us in the next book! I'm sure it will be a phenomenal addition to a great series!

I received a free e-copy of this novel for a blog tour in exchange for my honest review.(less)

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Aug 29, 2012 Ashley Byland rated it 5 of 5 stars

As soon as I finished Defy, I knew that I wanted to start Shift right away! Thankfully, I was able to. This series gets you right from the beginning and you cannot put it down, and you will want to read each book right after each other. I do not know what I am going to do until Elder comes out! AHHHH!

Shift starts off right where Defy left off. It is a few weeks after the events in Defy, but the story picks up right from the ending, so you don't really feel like you are reading 2 different books,...more As soon as I finished Defy, I knew that I wanted to start Shift right away! Thankfully, I was able to. This series gets you right from the beginning and you cannot put it down, and you will want to read each book right after each other. I do not know what I am going to do until Elder comes out! AHHHH!

Shift starts off right where Defy left off. It is a few weeks after the events in Defy, but the story picks up right from the ending, so you don't really feel like you are reading 2 different books, with the exception that each book is more focused on certain characters. Defy was about Tate's story and Shift is about Sophia's. I used to not be a fan of series or trilogies that each book was about a different character, but I am a total fan now. I do still love series/trilogies that are about the same character and different trials and what not they go through, but the way that this series is written, even though it is focused more on Sophia and her life, you still get a lot of info about what is still going on with Tate and Zachariah and the rest of the bunch, so it doesn't feel too greatly departed and separate.

I love Sophia and Quincy's odd relationship in Defy, and we get more into the awkward relationship in Shift. I love stories where two people love each other but think that the opposite person just hates them. I don't know why, but it makes me happy in the end when they realize that the opposite person never hated them to begin with. One this that I loved about this story, is that it wasn't dragged out. Sophia and Quincy find out fairly quickly how the other one feels, how they handle it of course, it how it is able to become a longer story. Raine wrote these characters so well. She made their emotions real, and their struggles realistic and plausible. She really created an amazing world with The Estilorian and I lovedc every minute of it.

Throughout this story, I cried and gasped and got goosebumps. Raine really knows how to pull the emotions out of the reader, and I literally cannot stop thinking about this book. By the time I got down to the last 5-7 chapters, I was a mess of happiness and anger and tears. But everything worked out and I have absolutely no complaints about this book what so ever!! Amazing book Raine, I cannot wait for Elder, it is going to be AMAZING!!!!(less)

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Aug 29, 2012 Mel rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Raine Thomas has done it again! Shift is amazing-goodness-I-love-it-so-much. In this book we follow Sophia. She has a sweet innocence about her, and her intelligence is incredible. Where everyone else sees how great she is, especially a certain someone, all she sees is how different she is from other Estilorians. For being so smart, the girl can’t see what’s right in front of her. Luckily for her, that’s all about to change.

Sophia and her family are preparing and training to do what’s necessary...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Michelle Cornwell-Jordan rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have followed Ms. Raine’s works from the first book Becoming; this is where I fell in love the new world and characters that she created. So it is a joy to have read Shift which proved to be just as great as it’s predecessors… Shift follows the tale of one of the children of the original cast from the Daughters Of Saraquel trilogy, Sophia. Sophia has always felt “different” from the others in her family, smaller, she felt more fragile, and she also hated how she was fairer than the others, in...more
I have followed Ms. Raine’s works from the first book Becoming; this is where I fell in love the new world and characters that she created. So it is a joy to have read Shift which proved to be just as great as it’s predecessors… Shift follows the tale of one of the children of the original cast from the Daughters Of Saraquel trilogy, Sophia. Sophia has always felt “different” from the others in her family, smaller, she felt more fragile, and she also hated how she was fairer than the others, in fact Sopia felt herself a freak! But she grew up with her families closeness and acceptance, and her best friend Quincy, a friend of the family, who also was her closest counter part while growing.

But Sophia noticed a change in their relationship when she finally obtained her final form, Quincy became more stand offish, and this solidified her feelings that she indeed was somehow “less” than the others. But soon things change and Sophia comes into her own, when she learns to control her shifts(she is a shapeshifter) and Sophia is one of those who has to go on the journey for the scroll piece; which fast becomes a race to save members of her direct family, but possibly her people….In this journey, she finds out the truth regarding what is happeningwith Quincy, why he is so standoffish…and Sophia also learns the truth in why she is different than the others, and must learn to accept who she is, and embrace where her life is leading, and not how it begun.

Shift (FirstBorn Trilogy,Book2) is a perfect addition to add to your Estilorians collection; a perfect escape into the world that Raine Thomas has created,and what a world! This world is full of adventure, passion, devotion and never can forget love! Shift has something for everyone, and the intricate plotline keeps the reader intrigue, wondering what will happen next, what WILL the author throw next to these captivating characters! This is a must read if you have been following Ms. Thomas’s books and if you are new, then please go back and check out Author Raine Thomas’s other titles and you will become hooked too:)

Check it out guys:)
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Aug 27, 2012 Chrissy (The Every Free Chance Reader) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Did I enjoy this book: I did enjoy this book. I read it every free chance I had. In fact, I had been anxiously awaiting this book after finishing Defy.

Shift picks up about two months after the end of Defy. This book is mainly about Sophia and Quincy. I loved the interaction between those two and knowing what each of them are thinking when they themselves do not. It was great! I also loved seeing Tate and Zachariah together. Their relationship is fantastic.

Shift has a lot of action and adventur...more

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Aug 31, 2012 Shawanda rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone

Okay so I haven't been writing reviews for the last couple of books I have read because I was always taught if you don't have nothing nice to say don't say it at all but this book is nothing like that...it was AWESOME!!!!

Reading a Raine Thomas book only has one downfall, you might get fired because you really don't want to stop reading even to go to work or you do what I did and stop working and sneak off to read "just one more chapter".

The book is very well written, the way she can paint a pict...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Michelle rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The endings of book 1 and book 2 kill me! They both get me so pumped full of adrenaline. Fans of Defy will really enjoy Shift. It is about all the same characters but this time, it's Sophia's story. I really liked Sophia from book one but my all time favorite are still Tate and Zachariah. Luckily there is still plenty about them in this story. I caught myself savoring their parts. But Sophia is a great character as well and I really enjoyed seeing her story unfold. She is just a little insecure...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Stephanie Ward rated it 4 of 5 stars

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The second book in the Firstborn trilogy, 'Shift' follows Sophia as she tries to deal with the growing unrest in her homeland, as well as guy troubles and other normal teenage problems. She must find the Elder Scroll before the Mercesti can get their hands on it and kill those that Sophia holds most dear.

This book is full of action, adventure, and plenty of romance. The characters were all interesting and had their own personalities and quirks, which made them instantly likeable. The storyline i...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Debbie (at) I Heart YA Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

I fell in love with Raine Thomas’s Firstborn series after reading Defy, and I've been impatiently waiting for Shift. So that I could see more Quincy and Sophia’s romance, and it was well worth the wait. Thomas gave me a wonderful romance between these two. I also love Thomas’s incredible Estilorian Plane fantasy world building and the unity of the Estilorians families. It's just beautiful and will touch your heart to see the strong bond and love between the husbands and wives and their children...more

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Aug 24, 2012 Lisa rated it 5 of 5 stars

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So far each and everyone of Raine's books as made it to my read over and over again list and SHIFT is no exception.
I love the individuality of the characters, I love the relationships between the characters, I love the Estilorian world that Raine as created. I just love it.

In SHIFT the focus is on Sophia, the first born child of Oliver and James as she sets off with her cousins in the search for the Elder scroll. Determined to get to it before Eririk. She unexpectedly finds herself separated and...more

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Sep 01, 2012 Jen (Dream Reads) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Shift which is the sequel to Defy - book 1 in the Firstborn trilogy - definitely surpasses it's predecessor as a novel. And that is a lot to say because Defy was a rather perfect book for me. I read it in one day. That's right, one day. And anybody who knows me, knows that I like to take my time with the novels that I read because I like to analyze and dissect, everything. But I have to say, there is something quite magical about reading a Raine Thomas book for me. Her writing style i...more My Review:
Shift which is the sequel to Defy - book 1 in the Firstborn trilogy - definitely surpasses it's predecessor as a novel. And that is a lot to say because Defy was a rather perfect book for me. I read it in one day. That's right, one day. And anybody who knows me, knows that I like to take my time with the novels that I read because I like to analyze and dissect, everything. But I have to say, there is something quite magical about reading a Raine Thomas book for me. Her writing style is just so easy to slip into, she really has an amazing talent at creating worlds you can get yourself lost into and at really just painting a picture in your head. You literally feel a bit transported and forget about where you are at for a while, which to me is the testament to great storytelling.

Shift for me definitely was the epitome of what a book should be like when it comes to character development and growth. There is just such an abundance of it and it was really great to get lost in the lives of these tremendously compelling and complex characters that Raine has created for us. This book not only had romance, but it had a really psychological touch to it. Every character had a challenge to overcome, a way of thinking that they needed to Shift in order to grow as people.

And now to the romance in this book. My goodness does Raine Thomas know how to write her romances. They are just Young Adult perfection. No insta-love. No love triangles. It is just so refreshing and the way she writes her male leads should be illegal. They are just so full of soul, depth without ever coming off as cheesy or sappy or overbearing. I can't get enough. And now to the main romance in this book, which is the story of Sophia and Quincy.

What can I say about Sophia and Quincy except that they have to be one of the most endearing couples I have ever read about it. What is so adorable about them is their cluelessness when it comes to knowing whether they like each other or not, they just have a certain naiveté that is so charming because since both characters are extremely intelligent, the reader can tell that their main problem is getting out of their head and following their hearts. For them in this story, it was about finding a balance between logic and trusting their emotions. And it was really great to read about. They were beyond lovely.

The secondary characters in this novel are also quite amazing. They are all really well developed characters that are fleshed out and have really unique character traits and personal dilemmas to overcome. With Raine Thomas books, I have noticed, you always are gonna be presented with a cast of characters that will not be used as just a literary device to move the story along, but who are just as important as the main characters and also really need to face whatever is challenging them emotionally or psychologically. For fans of the new characters presented in Defy, do not worry, you get a lot of Tate and Zachariah in this book too, who are always so much fun to read about and you also get to learn much more about the personality and quality traits of other characters who were not focused on as much in book 1, but who get to shine much more in Shift.

Something that really shined for me in this book besides the amazing character development, were the villains in this book. They were really delusional and power thirsty and cruel and we all know that in order for a hero/heroine to step his or her game up, you need that ruthless villain in the story to propel him or her from being a passive character to a very proactive one and that definitely happens in Shift. Furthermore, what I thought was really great about the way in which Raine Thomas wrote the villains in this book was that they really were cautionary tales of how not to be in life. Because some of these guys were just so power hungry and delusional that they would eventually forget logic and throw themselves so much into their evil plans that they would lose sight of everything and devolve into utter cruelty and madness, which we all know, for a while might make them feel powerful, but in the long run, always comes back to bite them in their tails.

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Aug 27, 2012 Ana rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! It had even more adventure that the one before, more character growth, more bad guys, more twists and turns, and more romance! Can’t really ask for more than that!

The story revolves around Sophia, daughter of my two favorite characters in the Daughters of Saraqael series, James and Olivia, and how her desire to do the right thing for her family helps her realize her own strength. She learns so much about herself in this story, both about her past and her abilities, and it shap...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Jessica rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This book had me pretty much the very beginning. I fell in love with the characters in Defy, and even more so with this book. You are literally at the end of your seat from almost the very beginning!

I love the Estilorian series, and had to read this one as soon as I knew Raine was writing it! I read the excerpts on her site, and knew it wouldn't be enough. I had to read the books from start to finish!

I loved Sophia in Defy, and I loved her interaction with Quincy. She was so wrong in what she...more

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Sep 04, 2012 Step Into Fiction rated it 5 of 5 stars

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As soon as I finished Defy, I knew that I wanted to start Shift right away! Thankfully, I was able to. This series gets you right from the beginning and you cannot put it down, and you will want to read each book right after each other. I do not know what I am going to do until Elder comes out! AHHHH!

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Nov 10, 2012 Gabby (Bookmarks & Bookshelves) rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Having only read one of Raine Thomas's books, I was quick to become a fan of her creative and imaginative world building but also her writing style of blending high action with humour and romance in her story's. I was expecting a lot from Shift and It did not disappoint.

Shift the second book in the Firstborn Trilogy mainly follows the story of Sophia the cousin of Tate (who was the main focus in Defy the first book in Trilogy). Sophia was...more

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Feb 27, 2013 Caro [The Book Rogue] rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The second installment was someways better than the first, mainly because I was already familiar with the vocab, the characters and their relationships towards each other. It just read smoother. But it also felt like alot more plot, less focused on individuals (in this case, Tate and Zachariah), but that might be my imagination just as well, since Sophia and Quincy were frequented. I liked them a lot, but not quite as much as Tate and Zachariah. I liked what Thomas let shimmer through about thei...more

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Feb 05, 2013 Lisa Poe rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorite-series

I appreciated the book for what it was, a connecting piece within a series of three. Sophia's character was a little for lack of a better word...boring!
Quincy was a character who in my mind just seemed old! It was hard to picture him as this young guy who delivered Sophia as a baby and is now in love with her. The other characters overpowered their story even though the book was suppose to be about them. Now the rest of the story was great and the finale leaves you wondering about what's going...more

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Sep 06, 2012 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle-ebooks, worth-reading-more-than-once

Where to begin? I. LOVE. THESE. BOOKS. Raine's books are compelling and interesting, and keep you hooked from page one. The characters are wonderful. She's able to capture and evoke emotions properly, without being "Cheesy" or cliche. You feel a connection to the story and have many heroes to root for. I loved learning about Quincy and Sophia in this story, and I hope that in the next book, we learn more about Clara-Kate and Ini-herit. Regardless, this was definitely a "must read". 4.5 Stars!! :...more

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Mar 08, 2013 Rusty rated it 5 of 5 stars

Raine never fails to engulf us in her mind-blowing scenarios. Addressing psychological issues as the quest for the complete Elder scroll continues,"Shift" struck me as quite risque'and very intriguing.
I can't wait to see what happens next!

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May 19, 2013 Rachael Boyd rated it 5 of 5 stars

I jumped straight onto this series after reading daughters of saraqeal ( which i loved!!!) This series blew me away. The author created such a vivid world with strong and unique characters. This is one of my favorite series

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Oct 14, 2012 Trissa White rated it 3 of 5 stars

The beginning was 5 stars but it did not maintain. I dislike it when the bad guys win and there was a lot of that. The story was great and I will absolutely read the next book but I had to knock off a star for the gigantic cliffhanger.

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Sep 12, 2012 Sandy rated it 4 of 5 stars

I felt like the other two had more solid endings where this one I felt like I was stopping in the middle of the book. I still enjoyed it and will tea the next one for sure.

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Sep 29, 2012 Mindy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-read-in-2012, ya-sci-fi-fantasy

It was better than the first one in this trilogy, but I still didn't really care about or connect with the characters. I don't know if I will read the next one.

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Sep 29, 2012 Deborah rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adventure, amazing-adventure-but-also-makes-yo, amusing-sarcastic-witty-and-humor, fantasy, it-really-gets-you-thinking, paranormal-romance, paranormal, inspirational, the-protagonist-isn-t-idiot-and-the, the-writing-isn-t-dumb-downing-to-t, ya, ya-romance

Loved Sophia and Quincy, Can't wait for Clara Kate and Ini-herit , loved the insight into Tate and Sparky's relationship

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Jan 04, 2013 Meghan rated it 3 of 5 stars

The cover is so dumb. Be that as it may, the book was good. I think it was on par with the first novel.

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