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Bedlam #2
SWEVEN
In the wake of a world turned upside down by flesh-hungry creatures, Willa sets out to reunite with her brother. Amidst the relentless obstacles, fragile alliances, and her personal struggles, she discovers evil truths behind the events that changed their lives forever
275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 14, 2025
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Andrew Matarazzo
3 books29 followersAndrew Matarazzo is no stranger to fiction or drama, having appeared as an actor in series like 'Teen Wolf.' Now he brings that same passion for storytelling to the page. His three-part trilogy—BEDLAM, SWEVEN, and ZENITH—showcases his gift for immersive world-building, gripping twists, and unforgettable bonds between characters.
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June 15, 2024
What truly sets SWEVEN apart is Matarazzo’s masterful character development. The protagonist is incredibly nuanced, their struggles and triumphs portrayed with a raw authenticity that resonates deeply. Each character, no matter how minor, is crafted with such precision that they leap off the page, fully realized and compelling. In one way or another, you can relate to the characters emotionally or personally regardless of their role in the book.
It’s hard for me to pick just one scene or moment that particularly stood out to me since there are many. Matarazzo's ability to create tension and evoke emotion is unparalleled, and moments like this demonstrate his prowess as a storyteller. It’s hard to pick just one memorable quote or line from the book since most of them lingered with me long after I turned the final page, a testament to his skillful prose.
It’s hard for me to pick just one scene or moment that particularly stood out to me since there are many. Matarazzo's ability to create tension and evoke emotion is unparalleled, and moments like this demonstrate his prowess as a storyteller. It’s hard to pick just one memorable quote or line from the book since most of them lingered with me long after I turned the final page, a testament to his skillful prose.
September 25, 2025
As good as Bedlam! I loved following Willa’s POV and the cliffhanger was incredible. The characters are so well written that I could really understand and feel all their emotions and it even made me cry more than once. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next book… especially to find out what’s going on with Zenith !!!
June 26, 2024
This second book is (almost) all about Willa, the girl who joined Tye's group late in book 1 but quickly managed to become a favorite character anyway. As it was clear since book 1's epilogue that she would no longer be around the other surviving members of the group, I was sure I would miss them - and I did, but at least they weren't entirely absent from this part of the story. That has to count as one of my favorite things about this book, along with finding out more about what happened to cause the whole chaos, and also more of Willa's backstory including how she met and lost the friend she mentioned in book 1.
Overall, I really enjoyed following Willa's journey (although, obviously, there are again things that are not exactly recommended to overly sensitive people like me), and of course book 3 will be on my must-read list too.
Overall, I really enjoyed following Willa's journey (although, obviously, there are again things that are not exactly recommended to overly sensitive people like me), and of course book 3 will be on my must-read list too.
March 13, 2025
SWEVEN by Andrew Matarazzo is an emotional rollercoaster that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Learning about Willa’s backstory and what happened to her friend added so much depth to her journey, making every moment feel even more impactful. The betrayals she had to face along the way were heartbreaking and kept me on edge, wondering who she could truly trust. The book takes you through every emotion—grief, hope, anger, and even moments of joy—making it impossible to put down. The characters are written so well that you can truly relate to them, making their struggles and triumphs feel personal. SWEVEN is an unforgettable read, and Willa’s story is one that will stay with me for a long time.
June 19, 2024
This time we are joining Willa‘s journey and getting to know new important characters, but we also have the pleasure to meet familiar ones. Andrew never disappoints with the twists, which makes this book another masterpiece. You can nearly tell I was totally hooked by this book, cause I’ve finished it within two days. The only reason I had to put this book down for once was cause I was so emotional impacted by it. Do yourself a pleasure and get this book.
June 28, 2024
“We were just kids… but we can’t be anymore. Not with everything this world has become.”
This highly-anticipated sequel to BEDLAM is just as action-packed and slightly more heartbreaking than it’s predecessor. We follow Willa this time, who swiftly became my favourite character during the first book. She leaves her friends behind and goes back into the contamination zone to find her brother. Her journey comes with a lot of challenges (and Morts!) and a few new characters get introduced by and by.
As you follow a smaller group of characters, SWEVEN feels more intimate and it makes these new allies and friends grow on you much faster. They all are emotionally extremely relatable and their well written and rich personalities will make you easily love them, whether they are on the right side or not. Knowing Andrew and having read BEDLAM, you can be sure from the beginning that they won’t all be survivors to this extremely hazardous world. Are they all trustworthy? Will the dog, Hound, make it? Can she find her brother? Will she eventually reunite with her friends and all our other favourite characters from the first book? SWEVEN will promise to hit you in the feels!
Besides Willa being a badass female lead, she also gives us much needed asexual representation, even though it doesn’t take the focus away from the story. Andrew gives us a few romantic scenes being very well placed, it feels right for the characters at that time and their feelings are very genuine and relatable. This addition made me personally feel seen and belong, which makes Willa and this book more special than I could put into words.
The sequel also gives us an insight into the origin of the virus, which makes me eager to read more in the third book. I loved SWEVEN just as much as BEDLAM and I am blown away by Andrew’s writing. There aren’t many books giving so much action on each page, which makes SWEVEN a breath-taking read and I hope to be able to travel further into this world very soon.
This highly-anticipated sequel to BEDLAM is just as action-packed and slightly more heartbreaking than it’s predecessor. We follow Willa this time, who swiftly became my favourite character during the first book. She leaves her friends behind and goes back into the contamination zone to find her brother. Her journey comes with a lot of challenges (and Morts!) and a few new characters get introduced by and by.
As you follow a smaller group of characters, SWEVEN feels more intimate and it makes these new allies and friends grow on you much faster. They all are emotionally extremely relatable and their well written and rich personalities will make you easily love them, whether they are on the right side or not. Knowing Andrew and having read BEDLAM, you can be sure from the beginning that they won’t all be survivors to this extremely hazardous world. Are they all trustworthy? Will the dog, Hound, make it? Can she find her brother? Will she eventually reunite with her friends and all our other favourite characters from the first book? SWEVEN will promise to hit you in the feels!
Besides Willa being a badass female lead, she also gives us much needed asexual representation, even though it doesn’t take the focus away from the story. Andrew gives us a few romantic scenes being very well placed, it feels right for the characters at that time and their feelings are very genuine and relatable. This addition made me personally feel seen and belong, which makes Willa and this book more special than I could put into words.
The sequel also gives us an insight into the origin of the virus, which makes me eager to read more in the third book. I loved SWEVEN just as much as BEDLAM and I am blown away by Andrew’s writing. There aren’t many books giving so much action on each page, which makes SWEVEN a breath-taking read and I hope to be able to travel further into this world very soon.
December 7, 2024
It comes as no surprise... I finished this book in 2 days.
It's THAT good!
What greatly separates Sweven from Bedlam is that we have a new protagonist: Willa. We meet her near the end of Bedlam and for reasons I wont say, she's carrying the torch. For the time being! Don't try to read too deeply into what I just said there - just go with it :D
There are some new characters and some old ones. That is for you the Reader to find out *wink wink*
Normally, fast paced books aren't usually my thing, but just like Bedlam (the book before this one - so if you haven't read that one - please do! Pretty please with a cherry on top?) it just works. And just like Bedlam, I could not get bored. It's not due to the fact that there's nonstop action. There's some of that but the characters have matured a lot. The character development is pretty good.
The themes are a bit darker, which makes the previous book feel like they were only experiencing high school drama. It's not a rapid change per se, it's just very pragmatic in how these characters were handled. Our lead protagonist when she deals with loss, I FELT that!
I also felt a little haunted by a particular scene. I probably shouldn't specify too much since I don't want to post any spoilers. Let's just say that when you finally get the time to step back, and really take a look at the state of the world - it's like wow, there really isn't any way that you're going back to how things were. The damage is done, so what are you going to do about it?
You also have to expect the unexpected. Usually I'm good at finding patterns but there have been plot twists I did not see coming.
This has got to be one of my favorite reads of the year. Hence this being a 5 star review. I know it isn't over and I look forward to the next entry.
It's THAT good!
What greatly separates Sweven from Bedlam is that we have a new protagonist: Willa. We meet her near the end of Bedlam and for reasons I wont say, she's carrying the torch. For the time being! Don't try to read too deeply into what I just said there - just go with it :D
There are some new characters and some old ones. That is for you the Reader to find out *wink wink*
Normally, fast paced books aren't usually my thing, but just like Bedlam (the book before this one - so if you haven't read that one - please do! Pretty please with a cherry on top?) it just works. And just like Bedlam, I could not get bored. It's not due to the fact that there's nonstop action. There's some of that but the characters have matured a lot. The character development is pretty good.
The themes are a bit darker, which makes the previous book feel like they were only experiencing high school drama. It's not a rapid change per se, it's just very pragmatic in how these characters were handled. Our lead protagonist when she deals with loss, I FELT that!
I also felt a little haunted by a particular scene. I probably shouldn't specify too much since I don't want to post any spoilers. Let's just say that when you finally get the time to step back, and really take a look at the state of the world - it's like wow, there really isn't any way that you're going back to how things were. The damage is done, so what are you going to do about it?
You also have to expect the unexpected. Usually I'm good at finding patterns but there have been plot twists I did not see coming.
This has got to be one of my favorite reads of the year. Hence this being a 5 star review. I know it isn't over and I look forward to the next entry.
November 13, 2024
The mark of a great sequel is that the stakes are raised in just about every way – SWEVEN meets this challenge. There are new characters for us to care about (and whose safety to worry about!), new ways for Morts to infect them, and new threats from other dangers who are very much human but just as deadly as the undead. As a result, the heartbreak levels are also on the rise in this book, though the losses only hit so hard because the characters are so likeable and well-developed.
Having read BEDLAM, I semi-expected to miss the original cast of characters; fortunately, SWEVEN casts a familiar face in the lead role and being in her head with her thoughts and experiences means we never lose the connection to the people and events of the first book. New characters (who I grew attached to very quickly) are introduced early in the story, and the group grows steadily throughout. There’s a contrasting vibe in this book: the core group are mostly strangers, so the group dynamic is different, with more suspicion and a constant undercurrent of unease as the characters try to build trust and figure out how to work together. And *still* I didn’t see the twists coming!
Seeds of information around the origins of the virus are delivered gradually throughout the story, and it all starts to slot into place to form an intriguing setup for the next installment. There are definitely still some unanswered questions – and I can’t wait for book 3 to answer them…
Having read BEDLAM, I semi-expected to miss the original cast of characters; fortunately, SWEVEN casts a familiar face in the lead role and being in her head with her thoughts and experiences means we never lose the connection to the people and events of the first book. New characters (who I grew attached to very quickly) are introduced early in the story, and the group grows steadily throughout. There’s a contrasting vibe in this book: the core group are mostly strangers, so the group dynamic is different, with more suspicion and a constant undercurrent of unease as the characters try to build trust and figure out how to work together. And *still* I didn’t see the twists coming!
Seeds of information around the origins of the virus are delivered gradually throughout the story, and it all starts to slot into place to form an intriguing setup for the next installment. There are definitely still some unanswered questions – and I can’t wait for book 3 to answer them…
June 17, 2024
This second book is amazing !! I mean I received my copy this morning (11 am) and now it's 10pm and I just finished to read it ! It was so great to know more about Willa's story and I just can't wait to read the third book ! This book is an addiction lmao !! I just couldn't stop reading it ! Thank you for your amazing work ! The story of SWEVEN was so cool ! Everytime I turned the pages I was surprised about this or that (in the good way) and wow ! Thank you Andrew, I'm maybe crazy to had read it in only 1 day but lmaoo it was so great !! 🩶
January 26, 2025
Completely captivated in this second novel in the Bedlam series. Each chapter ends with that mini cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more and urging you to continue reading ‘just one more chapter.’ So many twists and turns for the characters that keeps you guessing. I cannot wait to see where the story leads next.
August 7, 2024
“Sweven” by Andrew Matarazzo. This sequel to Bedlam is much darker and much more in depth into daily struggles of main and supporting characters. This is my favorite book 2024 I can’t wait what Book3 has for the shadows.
July 18, 2025
Sweven draws you in from the first page. I fell in love with the story and characters. Finished this book in one day because I just couldn't put it down. The cliffhanger at the end is killing me. Can't wait for the third book.
June 17, 2024
By reading the first chapter, I knew it was going to be an amazing book. Thanks Andrew for this masterpiece
July 21, 2024
Such a good book I couldn't recommend it enough, it just left me wanting to read more after I had finshed it.
September 10, 2024
loved reading Willa her story & learning more about her life! ☺️
September 20, 2024
Sweven was as good as Bedlam !
It was so nice to follow Willa's journey and to know more about the start of the virus ! Can't wait for book 3!
It was so nice to follow Willa's journey and to know more about the start of the virus ! Can't wait for book 3!
February 4, 2025
Can't believe I have to wait for a third installment. This second book picked up right away, so good!
September 16, 2024
This second book was as intense as the first one. Willa is such a unique character and following her journey in the chaos was really exciting. What i love about this book series is that it makes you go through all the emotions from laughing to crying. I can’t wait to know what’s coming next for the characters!
July 20, 2024
Sweven is a thrilling sequel to Bedlam, the long expected look into Willa’s world, head and how she would venture in this god forsaken world to hopefully find her brother.
The losses of loved ones along the way, the betrayals she has to face, will possibily give her another experienced way to go further in the next story. If we get to see her again then.
I like how the aspect of her asexuality was described, it was not overwhelming but indeed defined how she dealt with specific moments of romance, that we’ve read along the story.
The ending is again the beautiful cliff hanger to count down to the days to the next story and continue the adventure of Tye and Willa.
Will also note: I’d really either love a tv-show or a game of this series. It really fits all the categories and specifities, even specific game mechanics to be an awesome adaption from a book to either one or even both.
Thanks again Andrew, for a thrilling page-turner of one of my favorites genres to read.
Looking forward to the third part.
Lori
The losses of loved ones along the way, the betrayals she has to face, will possibily give her another experienced way to go further in the next story. If we get to see her again then.
I like how the aspect of her asexuality was described, it was not overwhelming but indeed defined how she dealt with specific moments of romance, that we’ve read along the story.
The ending is again the beautiful cliff hanger to count down to the days to the next story and continue the adventure of Tye and Willa.
Will also note: I’d really either love a tv-show or a game of this series. It really fits all the categories and specifities, even specific game mechanics to be an awesome adaption from a book to either one or even both.
Thanks again Andrew, for a thrilling page-turner of one of my favorites genres to read.
Looking forward to the third part.
Lori
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