--- product_id: 10415652 title: "Rift" price: "586 Lei" currency: RON in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10415652-rift store_origin: RO region: Romania --- # Rift **Price:** 586 Lei **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rift - **How much does it cost?** 586 Lei with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ro](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10415652-rift) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Rift: 9780142424933: Cremer, Andrea: Books Review: Great Prequel Series to Nightshade! - In the Nightshade series, Andrea Cremer gave us the Guardians, humans with wolf spirits who can shift into wolf form to protect against unnatural evil beings. But how were the Guardians created? If you ever asked yourself that question, I think you are going to like this new prequel series that starts with Rift. Ember is being collected to pay a debt that was owed for her very life to begin. In order to save her and her mother, her father made a deal for a special healer to send his daughter for service to a secretive sect of the church. When they come to collect, her father is distraught (having better plans to marry her off for his own political influence), but Ember is actually excited to leave the future life of a wife and a mother. She knows there is more out there for her. When she arrives, she is shocked to learn just how much is out there... but not surprised enough to leave. After the initiation where Ember chooses her path as a hunter, it is the prey that changes her life. Horrible supernatural creatures threaten innocent people, and they are responsible for keeping innocents safe. When her mentor is chosen, she is first nervous then excited to learn it is to be Barrow, a man whose mere presence leaves her longing. But it is his expertise and strength on the battlefield that has her excited to train with him. What none of them expected, however, is the horrible evil that is brewing right under their noses. And the worst part of that evil is its ability to corrupt good hunters with warped ideas of how the means can justify the ends. Now the hunters who refuse to ever side with evil may be hunted themselves, by the very people they trust the most. This was a phenomenal prequel, and I have to say I think it was even better than the first series! I always loved the pack dynamic and how the wolf side played into everyone's lives, but this connection to the Knights Templar and the hunting of so many kinds of evil is just too interesting! I think it adds this additional layer of intrigue that makes me appreciate the original series even more. I know there is a second book out there to this prequel series, but I hope Cremer will keep going with it! It reminds me of Sarwat Chadda's Devil's Kiss, especially with the strong female hunter role who struggles to balance being a woman, being a hunter, and how that job is societally unacceptable for women. It makes for one heck of a leading lady! Having read about this history behind the Guardians, the Searchers, and the Keepers, I now wonder how I read that original series without knowing this information. It seems so vital to the story! In fact, I think I would suggest someone to read this series before Nightshade if they haven't already read those books. I think this story is really exciting and will help your understanding of the Guardians even more. Although, maybe it will reveal TOO much from the original series? I guess it is your call! But whatever you do, don't skip any of Cremer's books! Review: Great book - This is a must read for any fan. And if you're like me and read Nightshade, Wolfsbane and Bloodrose first, it helps clear up a lot of confusion and info left dangling in front of our face with no answers. This book, once you get farther in, will definitely help reveal the origins of some of the characters like the Keepers, the Seekers, the Weavers, The Strikers, The Healers and even some of the Guardians` powers. You have to really pay attention to catch some of the hidden history. It also gives you an insight to Eira, the first keeper, and Cian, Shane`s ancestor. This is a must read for any Nightshade fan. Though I would recommend that you read Nightshade, Wolfsbane and Bloodrose before you read Rift. It makes more sense that way and it gives you more revelations as to the missing info. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,090,919 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,305 in Teen & Young Adult Paranormal & Urban Fantasy #2,004 in Teen & Young Adult Paranormal Romance #12,101 in Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction | | Book 1 of 2 | Nightshade Prequel | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (230) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.13 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 9 and up | | ISBN-10 | 0142424935 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0142424933 | | Item Weight | 13.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 480 pages | | Publication date | January 8, 2013 | | Publisher | Speak | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![Rift - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pLqYscRTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Prequel Series to Nightshade! *by O***N on January 10, 2013* In the Nightshade series, Andrea Cremer gave us the Guardians, humans with wolf spirits who can shift into wolf form to protect against unnatural evil beings. But how were the Guardians created? If you ever asked yourself that question, I think you are going to like this new prequel series that starts with Rift. Ember is being collected to pay a debt that was owed for her very life to begin. In order to save her and her mother, her father made a deal for a special healer to send his daughter for service to a secretive sect of the church. When they come to collect, her father is distraught (having better plans to marry her off for his own political influence), but Ember is actually excited to leave the future life of a wife and a mother. She knows there is more out there for her. When she arrives, she is shocked to learn just how much is out there... but not surprised enough to leave. After the initiation where Ember chooses her path as a hunter, it is the prey that changes her life. Horrible supernatural creatures threaten innocent people, and they are responsible for keeping innocents safe. When her mentor is chosen, she is first nervous then excited to learn it is to be Barrow, a man whose mere presence leaves her longing. But it is his expertise and strength on the battlefield that has her excited to train with him. What none of them expected, however, is the horrible evil that is brewing right under their noses. And the worst part of that evil is its ability to corrupt good hunters with warped ideas of how the means can justify the ends. Now the hunters who refuse to ever side with evil may be hunted themselves, by the very people they trust the most. This was a phenomenal prequel, and I have to say I think it was even better than the first series! I always loved the pack dynamic and how the wolf side played into everyone's lives, but this connection to the Knights Templar and the hunting of so many kinds of evil is just too interesting! I think it adds this additional layer of intrigue that makes me appreciate the original series even more. I know there is a second book out there to this prequel series, but I hope Cremer will keep going with it! It reminds me of Sarwat Chadda's Devil's Kiss, especially with the strong female hunter role who struggles to balance being a woman, being a hunter, and how that job is societally unacceptable for women. It makes for one heck of a leading lady! Having read about this history behind the Guardians, the Searchers, and the Keepers, I now wonder how I read that original series without knowing this information. It seems so vital to the story! In fact, I think I would suggest someone to read this series before Nightshade if they haven't already read those books. I think this story is really exciting and will help your understanding of the Guardians even more. Although, maybe it will reveal TOO much from the original series? I guess it is your call! But whatever you do, don't skip any of Cremer's books! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by C***Y on August 26, 2014* This is a must read for any fan. And if you're like me and read Nightshade, Wolfsbane and Bloodrose first, it helps clear up a lot of confusion and info left dangling in front of our face with no answers. This book, once you get farther in, will definitely help reveal the origins of some of the characters like the Keepers, the Seekers, the Weavers, The Strikers, The Healers and even some of the Guardians` powers. You have to really pay attention to catch some of the hidden history. It also gives you an insight to Eira, the first keeper, and Cian, Shane`s ancestor. This is a must read for any Nightshade fan. Though I would recommend that you read Nightshade, Wolfsbane and Bloodrose before you read Rift. It makes more sense that way and it gives you more revelations as to the missing info. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unexpected *by C***N on February 18, 2014* Rift was very pleasantly unexpected. Even though it didn't contain any werewolves i still enjoyed it. Though the entire time i kept thinking of Ren and Shay in Nightshade because of Allistairs puppy love for Ember his entire life and the expected love of the newcomer Barrow. It was exciting, thrilling at best with the action, drama, romance, and secrets yet to be discovered. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy read set in the 'olden days'. Even if you still have yet to read Nightshade, you should still read this because already knowing the truth behind the lies will come in handy. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10415652-rift](https://www.desertcart.ro/products/10415652-rift) --- *Product available on Desertcart Romania* *Store origin: RO* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*