Illumination: The Penton Vampire Legacy, Book 5

I love these books. Has me laughing and sad,full of action. I hope there’s more. Keep them coming with new and old characters.

It wasn't up to the previous standard of the Pentonville Legacy. It was as if the gap since her last book was too long. A lot of situations and people in the previous were skimmed over and I felt she was rushed to get this book out and 'bits' got overlooked. I was so really sorry as the previous books were definitely better reads.

Last book in this series.I did feel why would they not just kill the bad guys they would only attack again.it felt out of character they don't like to kill but they will when safety is a issue so I felt sometimes it was not true to the character.I was hoping cages arm would regrow after drinking shifter blood.This series is really about the vampires trying to find a way to survive because they can't drink most humans blood because of a vaccine they had for flu virus.But some vampires are evil and attacks the noble vampires who found a way to live with the humans who can give blood and just want to live in peace.we do have a love interest with each book and a main character or new added characters.the series is mostly them defending themselves but this book is also about a cure.A interesting storyline I liked the characters not keen on the style of POV messy and can confuse the flow for a minute and a few errors in writing I picked up on. that's why three stars

From the first book to the last they are page turners! The characters are each well developed and in depth. It feels like you get to know them and cheer them on. Lots of mystery and action. Excellent plot twists and turns. Who will prevail, the good vamps or the bad vamps, at times it is a toss up! These books are well written for young adults to us older readers. You will LOVE these books and not want to stop reading!

Once again Susannah Sandlin hits all the marks. This is book 5 of the Penton series and well worth the wait. Only she could make you fall in love with vampires. The story was so well written. I wasn't sure how she would end the series but it is perfect. But there is a hint we may see more of the characters. I highly recommend the Penton books...go forth and buy!

I love this series but I wish this last book didn’t come years after the last one. The events are so connected that I had to work to recall essential details.At the end of last book, Aiden and the Penton Legacy residents barely escaped the devastating attack by the ruthless vampire Frank. They are still recovering and trying to rebuild when Frank resurfaced with yet another scheme to aid vampires in subjugating both the supernatural as well as the human citizens of the US.This time, a new leader Nick Dimitru, emerged to guide when Aiden was still vulnerable. Nick was one of the new hybrids, shifter and vampire, so his strengths are still being figured out.Nick represented Aiden in a meeting and soon was front and center in this renewed fight with Frank.Frank had begun a program where he was trying to breed super vampires and their first test subject was Shay Underwood who was kidnapped and impregnated. But she was no wilting flower. She was not going to be a willing participant her in this war. She fights back and soon Nick is there for the rescue.I won’t tell you the rest but this battle was not an easy one. I was hoping the author would do more with Penton and the Omega series (spin-off) but it doesn’t look like it.Either way, she wrapped up the series with the good guys prevailing.reply | edit | delete | flag *

The Penton Vampire legacy is set in the contemporary world of Southern Alabama, and Illumination is the final tale in an amazing storyline.Characters are rich, and well developed with the central goal of saving the Vampire world. The main heroine Shay was feisty, level headed, and I cheered for her, and Nik, and their love story. Her solution to the main story problem was brilliant.It was also fun to spend more time with my story favs, Mirren, Aiden, Will, Glory, Krys, and Randa. Cage and Robin had their own story as a subplot, and the author tied up everything between the characters.I especially loved the scene at the Fernbank's museum in Atlanta.For fans of the series, Penton's destiny in Illumination is a must-read! If you enjoy Vampire fiction treat yourself to the whole series.

I enjoyed reading this series. It has all the right things for a great book- sex, love, suspense, action, and great characters! Kept me hooked all the way through!!