creatively_mona's review
5.0
This story continues to blow my mind! I’m am so in love with the characters. I hated Isaac in the first book and I really wanted to continue hating him, but this book makes it impossible. He is so charming and sexy! I loved learning more about him, it’s really hard to not love him! I can’t wait to find out what happens to Kyra, Jay and Isaac. I’m team Jay all the way!
ajardine12's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
rozanne_visagie's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Severed is the second book in The Linked Trilogy and will have you at the edge of your seat. I did not expect to be sucked in by this book so early on, but after a few chapters, I was fully invested. Kyra's mission continues in the second book but the stakes are higher. Being linked with Jay and Isaac is proven to be challenging as Isaac with his irresistible charm and Jay with his loving nature both have her heart.
There are major plot twists, betrayals, and sacrifices. After this ending, I am eager to know what will happen next. The title 'Severed' is a huge clue as to what happens in the book, so I'm kind of worried about the last book Shattered. There were emotional moments where my heart broke for Isaac and Jay, and moments where I rejoiced. There is a love triangle, so be prepared to have your heart broken. Be sure to check the TW as there are violence and other sensitive topics. Recommended for age 18+.
☆ Short story of Syvonne's Sting
☆ Map
☆ Glossary of Terms
☆ List of characters, creatures, Mystier Tribes, elemental necklaces and more.
Thank you to the author for the gifted digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
There are major plot twists, betrayals, and sacrifices. After this ending, I am eager to know what will happen next. The title 'Severed' is a huge clue as to what happens in the book, so I'm kind of worried about the last book Shattered. There were emotional moments where my heart broke for Isaac and Jay, and moments where I rejoiced. There is a love triangle, so be prepared to have your heart broken. Be sure to check the TW as there are violence and other sensitive topics. Recommended for age 18+.
☆ Short story of Syvonne's Sting
☆ Map
☆ Glossary of Terms
☆ List of characters, creatures, Mystier Tribes, elemental necklaces and more.
Thank you to the author for the gifted digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Sexual content
adperfectamconsilium's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you very much to the author for the E-ARC.
'Relationships are about picking someone and working hard to make it last, through the good and bad, the ups and downs '
I thought the quote from the book about relationships was very apt as the difficulties with relationships forms a major part of the plot.
Severed is book two of The Linked Trilogy and follows directly on from the cliffhanger ending in book one, Scorched.
Where the first book was told from two POVs, this one has three. We get chapters from the three main characters of Kyra, Jadox and Isaac.
Three Mystiers with different elemental Magik powers.
It's a romantic fantasy or 'romantasy' with the tropes of enemies to lovers, love triangles and possibly even friends to enemies.
Having introduced the world and the characters in the first book, Severed hits the ground running. The plot moves along at a good pace. There is a sex scene early on but just as I thought this could be a smut-fest the fantasy adventure kicked in keeping the characters moving and frequently placing them in danger.
Isaac was late to the party in the first book but here gets equal billing. Thankfully there's much more depth to his character than first appears although every now and then we're reminded he's the librarian for his people even though he never demonstrates any characteristic that fits with that.
With Isaac and Jadox getting equal billing there's more of a choice as to who your favourite will be.
The Linking from the trilogy title is a process of a couple joining together and more or less sharing parts of their soul.
I won't give away who is Linked but with this book being called Severed there's the real possibility of a Link being torn asunder. Whether that will happen or how dangerous it is I'm not going to divulge.
Overall it's a fun, entertaining fantasy adventure with Magik, creatures, heroes and villains, twists and surprises and it leaves us with another cliffhanger ending before the third and final part.
'Relationships are about picking someone and working hard to make it last, through the good and bad, the ups and downs '
I thought the quote from the book about relationships was very apt as the difficulties with relationships forms a major part of the plot.
Severed is book two of The Linked Trilogy and follows directly on from the cliffhanger ending in book one, Scorched.
Where the first book was told from two POVs, this one has three. We get chapters from the three main characters of Kyra, Jadox and Isaac.
Three Mystiers with different elemental Magik powers.
It's a romantic fantasy or 'romantasy' with the tropes of enemies to lovers, love triangles and possibly even friends to enemies.
Having introduced the world and the characters in the first book, Severed hits the ground running. The plot moves along at a good pace. There is a sex scene early on but just as I thought this could be a smut-fest the fantasy adventure kicked in keeping the characters moving and frequently placing them in danger.
Isaac was late to the party in the first book but here gets equal billing. Thankfully there's much more depth to his character than first appears although every now and then we're reminded he's the librarian for his people even though he never demonstrates any characteristic that fits with that.
With Isaac and Jadox getting equal billing there's more of a choice as to who your favourite will be.
The Linking from the trilogy title is a process of a couple joining together and more or less sharing parts of their soul.
I won't give away who is Linked but with this book being called Severed there's the real possibility of a Link being torn asunder. Whether that will happen or how dangerous it is I'm not going to divulge.
Overall it's a fun, entertaining fantasy adventure with Magik, creatures, heroes and villains, twists and surprises and it leaves us with another cliffhanger ending before the third and final part.
cristoc's review
2.75
This second instalment in the series was just as flashy and character dynamic driven as the first one; the plot isn't that much of a big deal, but to be honest that's not the reason I'm reading the series. I'm here for a fun time, and Mrs. Swindon is providing just that, so I'm grateful for it. Inconsistencies and incoherences are part of the fun at this point, and everything else is so bizarre that overall it's a balanced experience of "what the hell am I reading" and "I'm so glad I'm able to read this madness".
In this book we have the privilege of seeing Isaac's character do a 360 degrees spin, so that he's not the insufferable arsehole he was in the first book, but a slightly less insufferable and much more slimy version of the same guy that flirts with a girl that's already taken; he puts his lust in first place instead of his hatred for the girl that yeeted his son out of existence and caused the mother of his child to die, like a real macho man does.
We can also see how Kyra doesn’t accept her polyamorous nature and is led to believe she has to choose only one of the guys that drool over her, all while trying to prevent a despicable woman to rule over the entire world. It do be like that sometimes, sigh. I’ll wait for her to acknowledge her true self and find someone that loves her for it. My poor baby Jadox gets the worst treatment of all in this book, and he still manages to be the best character of the series, with his patience and endurance despite the brainless idiots that surround him. He deserves better. And I do too: there’s a dreadful lack of Chocolate in this book…I hope the third book has the dog’s pov.
I received an eARC of the book from the author and this represents my honest opinion.
library_of_fairy's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
leighs_little_library's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
acupofteaandabookplease's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I prefered this book than the first one. The story evolves faster and the characters have so much more consistency. Kaya has so much to deal with on the emotional side! I feel for her... but at the same time, the mysteries of this world are more and more interesting so I can't wait to read the 3rd book soon!
annacackler's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Omg the monsters in this series are FIRE. very original, vivid, and *shudder super creepy. Love it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content