A review by literaryland_livin
Waywarden by S.A. Harian

5.0

Welcome back to the world of the Briardark, where nothing is what it seems. Not the wildlife, not the trees, and especially not time itself. Rot seeps into every surface and escape feels as far away as the sunshine that hides behind the rain soaked canopy. For in the Briardark you must never stray from the path as truth and reality diverge.

This book has been one of my most anticipated reads since I had the pleasure of reading Waywarden’s predecessor and honestly I haven’t stopped thinking about this series since then. I can officially say the obsession is still standing and will forever be full-blown and all consuming. S. A. Harin wastes no time with Waywarden picking up right where Briardark left off. The haunted nature of the world that Harin depicts is something straight from my nightmares and I just couldn’t help but consume this forest science fiction horror filled read in one sitting. The sequel ventures even deeper into the unknown horrors of the woods surrounding Deadswitch. Without giving too much away I can say that the concept of time means little in this world filled with horrifying turns at every corner. Surviving this world is a luxury that does not come freely or often without sacrifices. Dark secrets begin to unravel and reveal themselves while also creating new ones. Many times I found my heart racing throughout this read as the frightening tension crescendos, leaving you screaming and turning to the next page. Bottom line I’m going to need everyone to read this sequel and series so you can join me in this dark world that has no rules except to haunt your every being. 

Thank you S. A. Harin for a copy of your amazing novel! I truly cannot wait to read more of this interdimensional horror filled forest nightmare world you have created! 

Waywarden releases today July 15th, 2024!