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Vaianaut: Book 2 of the Vai Trilogy
Embark on an epic saga in Vaianaut, a gripping historical fiction novel that weaves a tale of survival and friendship. Lily, a woman rendered immortal under enigmatic circumstances during the Cretaceous Era, awakens in the Ice Age, amid a world reshaped by the catastrophic asteroid that doomed the dinosaurs.
Unchanged by time’s relentless march, Lily encounters early humans, forges a poignant friendship with another time-traveler, and experiences the raw beauty and brutality of Earth’s evolution. As she moves through history, Lily’s eternal life is marked by the joys and sorrows of existence: from the colonization of continents to the ravages of war, and the eventual return to a life that seems all too familiar yet forever changed.
As the Earth evolves and faces the brink of desolation, Lily finds solace in the companionship of another immortal. Their bond becomes a beacon of hope in an increasingly desolate world, and together they face the ultimate test of time.
Vaianaut is a story of unending life amid the transient moments of history, a profound exploration of what it means to be truly immortal. It is an exploration of what it means to live forever, to love beyond time, and a haunting reflection on the solitude immortality can bring.
This novel will captivate readers with its rich tapestry of history, adventure, and the timeless quest for meaning in an ever-changing universe.
Unchanged by time’s relentless march, Lily encounters early humans, forges a poignant friendship with another time-traveler, and experiences the raw beauty and brutality of Earth’s evolution. As she moves through history, Lily’s eternal life is marked by the joys and sorrows of existence: from the colonization of continents to the ravages of war, and the eventual return to a life that seems all too familiar yet forever changed.
As the Earth evolves and faces the brink of desolation, Lily finds solace in the companionship of another immortal. Their bond becomes a beacon of hope in an increasingly desolate world, and together they face the ultimate test of time.
Vaianaut is a story of unending life amid the transient moments of history, a profound exploration of what it means to be truly immortal. It is an exploration of what it means to live forever, to love beyond time, and a haunting reflection on the solitude immortality can bring.
This novel will captivate readers with its rich tapestry of history, adventure, and the timeless quest for meaning in an ever-changing universe.
338 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2025
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July 4, 2025
Give me a minute. Ok. This was without a doubt the best book I’ve read in a long while! Author V. Casa wrote a very good first book in this series in Vaieon and I liked it very much!
Believe me though, Vianaut is so much better! I was sucked in early and Lily’s travels, loves, and losses never let me go until the last word.
Casa spins an emotional yarn that sucks you into the story and she does it seemingly with little effort. The scope of Vianaut is massive and is difficult to encompass, in a wonderful way, and I felt like I had to become immortal myself to endure alongside the very strong FMC, Lily.
Casa’s vision is amazing and original and I’m very happy she allowed me to ARC read this wonderful book. I imagine I’ll have a physical copy on my shelf when it becomes available.
Thank you V.
Believe me though, Vianaut is so much better! I was sucked in early and Lily’s travels, loves, and losses never let me go until the last word.
Casa spins an emotional yarn that sucks you into the story and she does it seemingly with little effort. The scope of Vianaut is massive and is difficult to encompass, in a wonderful way, and I felt like I had to become immortal myself to endure alongside the very strong FMC, Lily.
Casa’s vision is amazing and original and I’m very happy she allowed me to ARC read this wonderful book. I imagine I’ll have a physical copy on my shelf when it becomes available.
Thank you V.
July 9, 2025
- - No spoilers for Vaieon - -
Lily’s story is one that oscillates between triumph and devastation. The reader is brought alongside this journey and the carefully crafted imagery provides an immersive experience for the reader. I have never read a book quite like Vaieon or Vaianaut before, and I am so glad that I was able to discover this unique experience. If you are unsure if you should try this series, then I would ask: do you want to be transported into an exciting new time period? Do you want to experience heartbreak and joy alongside a deeply relatable main character? Do you want to see a story of resilience, hope, and unexpected relationships? If you answered yes to any of those, then I think this series is right for you, and I hope you give it a chance.
- - Spoilers for Vaieon - -
If you thought Vaieon was an emotional book then you are in for a doozy with Vaianaut. As Lily grapples with her immortality she has to overcome the devastation of loving people who are doomed to leave her. She both wishes for time to move more slowly so she can cherish her relationships and for time to move quickly so she can return to her original timeline. And through it all, the reader is brought along through Lily’s emotional turmoil. One of the best aspects of this book is the pacing. When Lily settles down to live her life, the pace feels slow and deeply immersive, but when something causes Lily to hide away or shut down the pace quickly moves through decades leaves the reader feeling just as disoriented as Lily herself feels. All of the best aspects of book 1 — Lily’s steadfast resilience, the excitement of exploring new time periods, and the heart wrenching themes of grief and loss — are expanded upon in this book and the reader is able to connect so much more deeply with Lily as she interacts with new characters and new environments. I am so amazed by the story V. Casa was able to create with this book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who loved the first one!
I am truly so honored to have had the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this book, and I am so excited to support V. Casa in all of her future ventures, because she clearly has a talent for storytelling and I can’t wait to see where her stories go next.
Lily’s story is one that oscillates between triumph and devastation. The reader is brought alongside this journey and the carefully crafted imagery provides an immersive experience for the reader. I have never read a book quite like Vaieon or Vaianaut before, and I am so glad that I was able to discover this unique experience. If you are unsure if you should try this series, then I would ask: do you want to be transported into an exciting new time period? Do you want to experience heartbreak and joy alongside a deeply relatable main character? Do you want to see a story of resilience, hope, and unexpected relationships? If you answered yes to any of those, then I think this series is right for you, and I hope you give it a chance.
- - Spoilers for Vaieon - -
If you thought Vaieon was an emotional book then you are in for a doozy with Vaianaut. As Lily grapples with her immortality she has to overcome the devastation of loving people who are doomed to leave her. She both wishes for time to move more slowly so she can cherish her relationships and for time to move quickly so she can return to her original timeline. And through it all, the reader is brought along through Lily’s emotional turmoil. One of the best aspects of this book is the pacing. When Lily settles down to live her life, the pace feels slow and deeply immersive, but when something causes Lily to hide away or shut down the pace quickly moves through decades leaves the reader feeling just as disoriented as Lily herself feels. All of the best aspects of book 1 — Lily’s steadfast resilience, the excitement of exploring new time periods, and the heart wrenching themes of grief and loss — are expanded upon in this book and the reader is able to connect so much more deeply with Lily as she interacts with new characters and new environments. I am so amazed by the story V. Casa was able to create with this book, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who loved the first one!
I am truly so honored to have had the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this book, and I am so excited to support V. Casa in all of her future ventures, because she clearly has a talent for storytelling and I can’t wait to see where her stories go next.
June 12, 2026
Thank you V.Casa for letting me read and review the second book in your series.
Time went a lot quicker in this boom compared to the first in the series, but the time jumps were perfectly set up and executed, making it seem the jumps were natural.
The twists were amazing and brilliantly timed with suspense filled disasters, that keep you gripping into the story.
No idea where the third and final boom is going to go, but can't wait to read it!
This is definitely a series made are fans of survival, disasters and time travel.
Time went a lot quicker in this boom compared to the first in the series, but the time jumps were perfectly set up and executed, making it seem the jumps were natural.
The twists were amazing and brilliantly timed with suspense filled disasters, that keep you gripping into the story.
No idea where the third and final boom is going to go, but can't wait to read it!
This is definitely a series made are fans of survival, disasters and time travel.
June 10, 2025
*Spoiler free
I was lucky enough to be a beta reader for the second installment of V. Casa's Vai trilogy, Vaianaut.
I am glad, because with the way the first book ends, I was eager to get my hands on the sequel!
With this second installment, a lot happens. We delve even deeper into Lily's journey. I enjoyed the fact that book two has more dialogues than the first (and we know why that is but still). To me, it made it easier to be even more immersed in the story. Some parts of the story were very emotional, pulling at my heartstrings. Very well done.
I find that the author's style has immensely matured. A lot of work was put into the book and it shows, from the plot to the writing style.
V. Casa seems to be a fan of cliffhangers; I expect a tome three, I need to know more!
I was lucky enough to be a beta reader for the second installment of V. Casa's Vai trilogy, Vaianaut.
I am glad, because with the way the first book ends, I was eager to get my hands on the sequel!
With this second installment, a lot happens. We delve even deeper into Lily's journey. I enjoyed the fact that book two has more dialogues than the first (and we know why that is but still). To me, it made it easier to be even more immersed in the story. Some parts of the story were very emotional, pulling at my heartstrings. Very well done.
I find that the author's style has immensely matured. A lot of work was put into the book and it shows, from the plot to the writing style.
V. Casa seems to be a fan of cliffhangers; I expect a tome three, I need to know more!
July 18, 2025
Sequel to Vaieon, Vaianaut catapults us into a brand-new era: the Ice Age. We leave behind the Cretaceous period and the aftermath of the asteroid that ended the dinosaurs, as Lily is thrust forward in time to a world on the mend; a world frozen, hostile, and utterly transformed.
Lily wakes up in this stark new environment stronger and wiser than when we last saw her. She’s hardened now…mentally, physically, emotionally. She carries the weight of knowledge, the scars of survival, and the curse of immortality. While she cannot die, everything around her certainly can. And many things still try to end her.
The Ice Age brings a different kind of danger: bitter cold, hungry beasts, and an Earth still raw from its wounds. But Lily isn’t entirely alone anymore. She’s found kinship—l (if only temporarily) with some of the earliest Homo sapiens. This development is both a gift and a tragedy, as she already knows their fate.
When she eventually makes it “home”, things aren’t roses and sunshine. Returning to a time where there are identification markers, people that know you, and a family who is none the wiser proves challenging and bittersweet. How do you form new bonds or nourish existing ones when you’re destined to outlive every face, every friend, and every story?
As with Vaieon, Vaianaut takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. There are thrilling highs fueled by Lily’s resilience and grit, and devastating lows that remind us of the price of living forever. This sequel expands the world with more characters both human and animal and brings in new dynamics, dialogue, and heart. The addition of companions makes this chapter richer and more layered, and we finally start to get some long-awaited answers. It’s satisfying and grounding, even when those answers hurt.
If I had one critique, it would be Lily’s internal monologue. At times, it veers into repetitive or overly introspective territory. Then again, considering her isolation and trauma, it makes sense. She’s had no one to talk to but herself for… ages. I can’t entirely place why, but I had different feelings for Lily this time around. I love that she’s fiercer, wiser, and braver but her coldness is sometimes jarring. Again, I understand why that is the case but it took more work for me to sympathize with her.
V. Casa has crafted something truly special here. I’m invested, I’m emotional, and I’m absolutely crossing my fingers and toes for a third installment. Let’s see where time (and Lily) take us next.
Big thanks to the author for the e-copy in exchange for an honest review!
Lily wakes up in this stark new environment stronger and wiser than when we last saw her. She’s hardened now…mentally, physically, emotionally. She carries the weight of knowledge, the scars of survival, and the curse of immortality. While she cannot die, everything around her certainly can. And many things still try to end her.
The Ice Age brings a different kind of danger: bitter cold, hungry beasts, and an Earth still raw from its wounds. But Lily isn’t entirely alone anymore. She’s found kinship—l (if only temporarily) with some of the earliest Homo sapiens. This development is both a gift and a tragedy, as she already knows their fate.
When she eventually makes it “home”, things aren’t roses and sunshine. Returning to a time where there are identification markers, people that know you, and a family who is none the wiser proves challenging and bittersweet. How do you form new bonds or nourish existing ones when you’re destined to outlive every face, every friend, and every story?
As with Vaieon, Vaianaut takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. There are thrilling highs fueled by Lily’s resilience and grit, and devastating lows that remind us of the price of living forever. This sequel expands the world with more characters both human and animal and brings in new dynamics, dialogue, and heart. The addition of companions makes this chapter richer and more layered, and we finally start to get some long-awaited answers. It’s satisfying and grounding, even when those answers hurt.
If I had one critique, it would be Lily’s internal monologue. At times, it veers into repetitive or overly introspective territory. Then again, considering her isolation and trauma, it makes sense. She’s had no one to talk to but herself for… ages. I can’t entirely place why, but I had different feelings for Lily this time around. I love that she’s fiercer, wiser, and braver but her coldness is sometimes jarring. Again, I understand why that is the case but it took more work for me to sympathize with her.
V. Casa has crafted something truly special here. I’m invested, I’m emotional, and I’m absolutely crossing my fingers and toes for a third installment. Let’s see where time (and Lily) take us next.
Big thanks to the author for the e-copy in exchange for an honest review!
August 22, 2025
So, I read V. Casa’s first book, Vaieon, and loved it. I honestly don’t think I could love her other books more. I was wrong. Vaianaut just raised the bar so much higher.
In Vaianaut, we continue our journey with Lily through time as she creeps closer to the year her family still is.
This one starts in the middle of an ice age, and throws Lily into a new and foreign land, but one she is ecstatic to explore. And she finally find out she is not the only time traveler. It add a whole new depth and layer to Lily’s story, and makes her immortality more bearable.
As the author leads us on a walk through the ages, she brings us into rich and vibrant worlds of the past, and Lily’s ability to savor every moment-adapting as the need arises. Unfortunately, it isn’t all happiness and contentment. Lily is faced with immense heartbreak as she grows closer to people she starts meeting along her journey. The past brings with it cruelty, greed, and violence, and Lily has to endure all of it. And despite finally finding her family, and getting to spend time with the once more, the reality of her inability to die brings a sadness that lingers for a long time.
We not only get a glimpse of the last, but also the future, and how it can change in the blink of an eye. But Lily is not alone in her continual journey through the ages. She meet someone who is just like her, and they tackle whatever comes their way however they can-even if that means possible living long enough to see our world come to an end. Does it? I guess you’ll have to read and find out.
This novel is beautifully written, and causes our imagination s to bloom with possibility. It was so easy to imagine myself walking right next to Lily and feeling all the ups and downs she lived through. I loved the characters she brought into Lily’s path, and even gives her a chance to love again in a comforting, life giving way. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and I can’t wait to see where Lily’s story goes. All the stars in the world.
A huge thank you to the author for my arc. Much opinion is my own.
In Vaianaut, we continue our journey with Lily through time as she creeps closer to the year her family still is.
This one starts in the middle of an ice age, and throws Lily into a new and foreign land, but one she is ecstatic to explore. And she finally find out she is not the only time traveler. It add a whole new depth and layer to Lily’s story, and makes her immortality more bearable.
As the author leads us on a walk through the ages, she brings us into rich and vibrant worlds of the past, and Lily’s ability to savor every moment-adapting as the need arises. Unfortunately, it isn’t all happiness and contentment. Lily is faced with immense heartbreak as she grows closer to people she starts meeting along her journey. The past brings with it cruelty, greed, and violence, and Lily has to endure all of it. And despite finally finding her family, and getting to spend time with the once more, the reality of her inability to die brings a sadness that lingers for a long time.
We not only get a glimpse of the last, but also the future, and how it can change in the blink of an eye. But Lily is not alone in her continual journey through the ages. She meet someone who is just like her, and they tackle whatever comes their way however they can-even if that means possible living long enough to see our world come to an end. Does it? I guess you’ll have to read and find out.
This novel is beautifully written, and causes our imagination s to bloom with possibility. It was so easy to imagine myself walking right next to Lily and feeling all the ups and downs she lived through. I loved the characters she brought into Lily’s path, and even gives her a chance to love again in a comforting, life giving way. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, and I can’t wait to see where Lily’s story goes. All the stars in the world.
A huge thank you to the author for my arc. Much opinion is my own.
December 13, 2025
✧Vaianaut- V. Casa ✧
After spending an eternity, literally an eternity in the Cretaceous era, Lily witnesses the asteroid that causes the extinction of dinosaurs and wakes up, unharmed, in the Ice Age. Lily might be immortal but that doesn’t spare her from unforgiving mother nature as she faces negative temperatures, risks of predators like saber tooth tigers. Will she be able to brave the odds?
To say this book was a rollercoaster ride is an understatement, in fact, It downplays the struggles Lily went through. I have always thought of immortality as a boon but after reading this I saw a whole new and ugly side of immortality and safe to say, it is more of a curse than a boon. It’s one of those books where you feel sympathetic towards the protagonist and at one point I was hoping that the poor girl gets a break, even though deep down I knew that there’s much more to come. I definitely recommend reading this book with a friend so both of you have a shoulder to cry on, I remember I kept on (annoyingly) venting to @v.casa.author who was kind enough to hear me out each time. Talking about the pace of the book, I am struggling to find a simile here, It’s like walking blindfolded. You have no idea what’s ahead of you. It can either be a meadow of flowers or a deep endless pit filled with arachnids. That might sound a little extreme but that’s how unpredictable everything is. After a point in the book, it became extremely hard to put down. I loved how the author was able to show time passing from the Ice Age to colonisation to more without sacrificing the pace and the mystery of the book. I really appreciate the fact that the book didn’t shy away from discussing serious topics like genocide from a different perspective without any sort of sugarcoating. I think when we discuss “uncomfortable” topics, it creates a lot of awareness which helps prevent past actions repeating in the future.
This was part #2 of the Vai Trilogy and I can’t wait for the last part, Vai to hit the bookstores!
After spending an eternity, literally an eternity in the Cretaceous era, Lily witnesses the asteroid that causes the extinction of dinosaurs and wakes up, unharmed, in the Ice Age. Lily might be immortal but that doesn’t spare her from unforgiving mother nature as she faces negative temperatures, risks of predators like saber tooth tigers. Will she be able to brave the odds?
To say this book was a rollercoaster ride is an understatement, in fact, It downplays the struggles Lily went through. I have always thought of immortality as a boon but after reading this I saw a whole new and ugly side of immortality and safe to say, it is more of a curse than a boon. It’s one of those books where you feel sympathetic towards the protagonist and at one point I was hoping that the poor girl gets a break, even though deep down I knew that there’s much more to come. I definitely recommend reading this book with a friend so both of you have a shoulder to cry on, I remember I kept on (annoyingly) venting to @v.casa.author who was kind enough to hear me out each time. Talking about the pace of the book, I am struggling to find a simile here, It’s like walking blindfolded. You have no idea what’s ahead of you. It can either be a meadow of flowers or a deep endless pit filled with arachnids. That might sound a little extreme but that’s how unpredictable everything is. After a point in the book, it became extremely hard to put down. I loved how the author was able to show time passing from the Ice Age to colonisation to more without sacrificing the pace and the mystery of the book. I really appreciate the fact that the book didn’t shy away from discussing serious topics like genocide from a different perspective without any sort of sugarcoating. I think when we discuss “uncomfortable” topics, it creates a lot of awareness which helps prevent past actions repeating in the future.
This was part #2 of the Vai Trilogy and I can’t wait for the last part, Vai to hit the bookstores!
June 21, 2026
You know the feeling when you read a book that feels totally original, one you can't really compare to anything? That's how I felt about each of the books in the Vai series, which were provided by the author for the purpose of reviewing the final one, coming out this month. So, many, many, thanks to her!
I picked up the first, Vaieon, expecting a fun read about a human trying to survive among dinosaurs (Lily is a mom who gets sent backward in time for some reason). It was a blast watching her work out basic survival while desperately trying to avoid T-Rexes. And, the halfway twist actually did send me. Living in a tree, making her own clothes and weapons? How could one squishy human survive??
You see, Lily has been made immortal through a process, and for reasons, she doesn't understand.
Lily doesn't know why she can't be killed (many things should have done so), the limits to her life, if any, or what. So she's faced with the question:
If you were immortal, how would you choose to spend your life?
With others, knowing you would have to grieve them all one day? Or alone for eternity?
I picked up the second book, Vaionaut, excited to see how Lily would handle what I knew would be coming her way next (having survived the dinosaurs) only to once again be sent realing by a left hook, the author fearlessly tackling an even more massive timescale and stellar scope in this one. Literally.
I don't want to give away more, so I'll just say: I'm so glad I read this series. It reminded me that writing can be a playground. That there are actually no limits when you set out to tell a story. Friends, if you can't tell, I highly, highly recommend.
I picked up the first, Vaieon, expecting a fun read about a human trying to survive among dinosaurs (Lily is a mom who gets sent backward in time for some reason). It was a blast watching her work out basic survival while desperately trying to avoid T-Rexes. And, the halfway twist actually did send me. Living in a tree, making her own clothes and weapons? How could one squishy human survive??
You see, Lily has been made immortal through a process, and for reasons, she doesn't understand.
Lily doesn't know why she can't be killed (many things should have done so), the limits to her life, if any, or what. So she's faced with the question:
If you were immortal, how would you choose to spend your life?
With others, knowing you would have to grieve them all one day? Or alone for eternity?
I picked up the second book, Vaionaut, excited to see how Lily would handle what I knew would be coming her way next (having survived the dinosaurs) only to once again be sent realing by a left hook, the author fearlessly tackling an even more massive timescale and stellar scope in this one. Literally.
I don't want to give away more, so I'll just say: I'm so glad I read this series. It reminded me that writing can be a playground. That there are actually no limits when you set out to tell a story. Friends, if you can't tell, I highly, highly recommend.
June 20, 2026
This is the kind of series you'll keep reading....there's honestly no reason to drop it midway 😭
This series is so underrated and deserves way more hype and popularity.
In the 2nd book, there was so much plot. I mean, just imagine trying to cover everything from the Ice Age to the end of Earth in a single book. That's not an easy thing to pull off.
I genuinely enjoyed reading it. I loved the story, watching human and Earth's evolution, the ideas, the depth of the characters, the emotions, what it means to be immortal, and the trauma that comes with it.
My only small wish was for a bit more detail regarding the timelines, historical periods, and future world building, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism.
I also felt that a few repetitive sections could perhaps have been used for some of those details instead. I find it hard to imagine things in some places.
But apart from my personal expectations, this book gives you so much that you won't regret reading it for a second. Regardless of everything, this is the kind of book that feels impactful. It has a purpose, a message, and so much to say.
And that final plot twist??? 😭 I was absolutely not expecting that.
I can't wait to see where this imagination takes us in Book 3.
Loved this one, and it's definitely a series I would recommend 💕
This series is so underrated and deserves way more hype and popularity.
In the 2nd book, there was so much plot. I mean, just imagine trying to cover everything from the Ice Age to the end of Earth in a single book. That's not an easy thing to pull off.
I genuinely enjoyed reading it. I loved the story, watching human and Earth's evolution, the ideas, the depth of the characters, the emotions, what it means to be immortal, and the trauma that comes with it.
My only small wish was for a bit more detail regarding the timelines, historical periods, and future world building, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism.
I also felt that a few repetitive sections could perhaps have been used for some of those details instead. I find it hard to imagine things in some places.
But apart from my personal expectations, this book gives you so much that you won't regret reading it for a second. Regardless of everything, this is the kind of book that feels impactful. It has a purpose, a message, and so much to say.
And that final plot twist??? 😭 I was absolutely not expecting that.
I can't wait to see where this imagination takes us in Book 3.
Loved this one, and it's definitely a series I would recommend 💕
July 10, 2025
It’s 1:46am, I ate this book up!
I really enjoyed book 1, but book 2 is even better. As you follow Lily’s journey through time you really explore what it is to be human. Is she even that anymore? Who is she? What is she? Does it even matter?
“It felt like her heart had been scattered throughout history, and she no longer knew where she truly belonged. With her family in the future? With her pack in the past? One version of herself had slipped through her fingers like water, while the other had been out of reach for so long that she could hardly imagine how she would fit in this life after all this time.”
Ugh the heartache and devastation she experiences in this book are so gut wrenching, but nothing tops the feeling of her crushing sense of loneliness. :(
3 Favorite Characters:
Ohserase - Allowed her to feel love for a child only like a mother can.
Meera - Allowed her to feel friendship and hope for the future.
Kwan - you have to read about that yourself.
If you are a lover of anthropology and science fiction, this is the book for you, but be prepared…it ends on a massive cliffhanger. I look forward to book 3!
I really enjoyed book 1, but book 2 is even better. As you follow Lily’s journey through time you really explore what it is to be human. Is she even that anymore? Who is she? What is she? Does it even matter?
“It felt like her heart had been scattered throughout history, and she no longer knew where she truly belonged. With her family in the future? With her pack in the past? One version of herself had slipped through her fingers like water, while the other had been out of reach for so long that she could hardly imagine how she would fit in this life after all this time.”
Ugh the heartache and devastation she experiences in this book are so gut wrenching, but nothing tops the feeling of her crushing sense of loneliness. :(
3 Favorite Characters:
Ohserase - Allowed her to feel love for a child only like a mother can.
Meera - Allowed her to feel friendship and hope for the future.
Kwan - you have to read about that yourself.
If you are a lover of anthropology and science fiction, this is the book for you, but be prepared…it ends on a massive cliffhanger. I look forward to book 3!
November 20, 2025
Vaianaut The Vai Trilogy V. Casa
The Immortal Lily ends her era during the Cretaceous period alongside the dinosaurs after the asteroid strike only to awaken in an entirely different age. There, she encounters other time travelers, forms unexpected friendships, and endures new layers of loss.
I'm genuinely impressed with this book, the second in The Vai Trilogy. V. Casa once again delivers a story that made me feel every emotion imaginable. Much like the first book, this one was an absolute pleasure to read. Falling so deeply into the pages and experiencing every high and low alongside the characters is something rare, but this trilogy pulls it off. I laughed with Lily, cried with her, and rooted for her all over again.
What stood out most was how skillfully V. Casa wove together the past and present without revealing too much too soon. When new time travelers appear, you're just as confused as Lily and just as satisfied when the pieces finally click into place.
If you enjoy stories steeped in friendship, love, loss, history, and mystery, this book deserves a spot on your TBR.
The Immortal Lily ends her era during the Cretaceous period alongside the dinosaurs after the asteroid strike only to awaken in an entirely different age. There, she encounters other time travelers, forms unexpected friendships, and endures new layers of loss.
I'm genuinely impressed with this book, the second in The Vai Trilogy. V. Casa once again delivers a story that made me feel every emotion imaginable. Much like the first book, this one was an absolute pleasure to read. Falling so deeply into the pages and experiencing every high and low alongside the characters is something rare, but this trilogy pulls it off. I laughed with Lily, cried with her, and rooted for her all over again.
What stood out most was how skillfully V. Casa wove together the past and present without revealing too much too soon. When new time travelers appear, you're just as confused as Lily and just as satisfied when the pieces finally click into place.
If you enjoy stories steeped in friendship, love, loss, history, and mystery, this book deserves a spot on your TBR.
January 9, 2026
3.5/5, rounded up to 4
Again, thank you to the author (V. Casa) for giving me a copy of "Vaianaut" in exchange for an honest review!
Like "Vaieon", I thought that this was such an interesting concept for a book and really enjoyed it. Now, rather than being in the Cretaceous Period, we follow Lily from the Ice Age to the end of the Earth. Going through so much time, Lily finally meets other people, some from her time and some from the times she's in. With Lily being alone for so long, this made her interactions with everyone really interesting, and I honestly wish we got to see more of that. While Lily herself says that her immortality makes human lifespans seem like a blip, I still wish we had moments to have deeper interactions with the people she spent time with.
The ending of "Vaianaut" definitely left me with a lot of questions, especially about the cloaked people, so I'm looking forward to the release of the third book! With this being the second book in a trilogy, I didn't expect everything to be wrapped up just yet, so I'm hoping the questions get answered in "Vai"!
Again, thank you to the author (V. Casa) for giving me a copy of "Vaianaut" in exchange for an honest review!
Like "Vaieon", I thought that this was such an interesting concept for a book and really enjoyed it. Now, rather than being in the Cretaceous Period, we follow Lily from the Ice Age to the end of the Earth. Going through so much time, Lily finally meets other people, some from her time and some from the times she's in. With Lily being alone for so long, this made her interactions with everyone really interesting, and I honestly wish we got to see more of that. While Lily herself says that her immortality makes human lifespans seem like a blip, I still wish we had moments to have deeper interactions with the people she spent time with.
The ending of "Vaianaut" definitely left me with a lot of questions, especially about the cloaked people, so I'm looking forward to the release of the third book! With this being the second book in a trilogy, I didn't expect everything to be wrapped up just yet, so I'm hoping the questions get answered in "Vai"!
October 22, 2025
Okay, again can we give it up for the beautiful covers. Lily has just woken up after the asteroid that decimated many species hit Earth. This book spans a huge amount of time. When she wakes up, she has to survive in an ice age, and she goes on to meet fellow time travelers as thousands of years pass.
It’s hard to quantify such vast amounts of time, and trying to wrap my mind around the solitude and potential for change is difficult to imagine. It makes Lily’s story that much more interesting. Yet Lily spends much of the book alone, making connections fleetingly then grieving them for centuries when she outlives them. I think this made things a bit repetitive and caused Lily to miss out on so much early human development and potential to include/allude to significant historical events.
I’m not going to spoil anything here, but let’s just say the ending has me sooo curious about the events and most of all the setting of the next book.
It’s hard to quantify such vast amounts of time, and trying to wrap my mind around the solitude and potential for change is difficult to imagine. It makes Lily’s story that much more interesting. Yet Lily spends much of the book alone, making connections fleetingly then grieving them for centuries when she outlives them. I think this made things a bit repetitive and caused Lily to miss out on so much early human development and potential to include/allude to significant historical events.
I’m not going to spoil anything here, but let’s just say the ending has me sooo curious about the events and most of all the setting of the next book.
January 14, 2026
Vaianaut is a thoughtful and immersive exploration of immortality set against the vast backdrop of Earth’s history. Following Lily from the aftermath of the Cretaceous extinction through the Ice Age and into humanity’s rise, the novel balances survival, companionship, and quiet reflection beautifully. What stood out most to me was how Lily’s unchanging existence contrasts with a world that never stops evolving every era she passes through leaves an emotional mark. The friendships she forms, especially with fellow immortals, bring warmth and meaning to an otherwise lonely eternity. This is less about spectacle and more about the weight of time, memory, and what it truly means to live forever.
October 14, 2025
Another stunning cover I love how it reflects the evolution of the same character in a completely new phase of her journey!
This book takes Lily into a new era after she survives the asteroid impact and the end of the dinosaurs. It explores her evolution as an immortal and how she adapts to the changes within herself and the ever changing world around her.
If you liked Vaieon, this sequel deepens the world building and continues Lily’s timeless adventure through new ages and challenges.
✨ Vibes: time travel • ice age winds • before humans • survival • evolution
This book takes Lily into a new era after she survives the asteroid impact and the end of the dinosaurs. It explores her evolution as an immortal and how she adapts to the changes within herself and the ever changing world around her.
If you liked Vaieon, this sequel deepens the world building and continues Lily’s timeless adventure through new ages and challenges.
✨ Vibes: time travel • ice age winds • before humans • survival • evolution
January 7, 2026
Unchanged by time’s relentless march, Lily encounters early humans, forges a poignant friendship with another time-traveler, and experiences the raw beauty and brutality of Earth’s evolution. We have seen Lily go into 3 eras now. She still has her mountain top epiphanies. This book explains a little more on the questions readers have in book 1. Seeing Lily go through her new life essentially as an initial soil has been a Fun dventure. This book sets you up for a third book in the series. I can't wait to read it
February 8, 2026
In this second entry of this trilogy? Absolutely Amazing!! Lily has the adventure of her life. Getting to find other that have travel like her, view the world after the Cretaceous era. Trying to find a way to survive, to continue moving on. We get to see Meera, Kwan and her family again. This book gave me life, it is one of those books that keep you wanting more and more. The scenes, the time changing, the people she meets, the story she brings home, her time with family and after with Kwan. I mean I cant get enough and I can't wait for the next book.
March 5, 2026
We get a matured Lily (FMC) here as we have time travelled from the Creatceous era to the Ice Age. A new dynamic at play is how our FMC interacts with early homo sapiens whilst trying to navigate what it is to be immortal and lose the ones you love as a result.
Casa has crafted an introspective piece that really delves into character depth and how being on your own shapes you whether its through bravery or understanding that some events can't be changed. We see what it is to be immortal and how taxing that is because every relationship developed is a person you lose.
Casa has crafted an introspective piece that really delves into character depth and how being on your own shapes you whether its through bravery or understanding that some events can't be changed. We see what it is to be immortal and how taxing that is because every relationship developed is a person you lose.
April 7, 2026
I really took a long while to read this because I really didn’t want it to end!
I’ll say for sure that she has raised the bar for her books!
Lily is in the middle of an ice age, only to find out as she is exploring— she’s not alone.
Lily finds herself throughout her journey with more losses as she grows closer to those she meets.
I will say this, @v.casa.author left it at another cliff hanger, and I do hope that there is a 3rd installment to come!
#iceagereads #bookgram #historicalfiction #bokktokreads #lovetoread
I’ll say for sure that she has raised the bar for her books!
Lily is in the middle of an ice age, only to find out as she is exploring— she’s not alone.
Lily finds herself throughout her journey with more losses as she grows closer to those she meets.
I will say this, @v.casa.author left it at another cliff hanger, and I do hope that there is a 3rd installment to come!
#iceagereads #bookgram #historicalfiction #bokktokreads #lovetoread
April 18, 2026
Again, absolutely amazing book! Just as good as the first one, I have so much that I want to talk about but I don't want to ruin the book for anyone reading this review. This book gave me so much to think about, the past, the importance of family and friendship what is really important in life, the future of our planet. I love every word of this beautifully written story and i can't wait to find out what happens next. I've been recommending this series to everyone!
August 2, 2025
V so kindly sent me an eARC. After reading Vaieon, I couldn’t wait another second to read Vaianaut.
The start of the second book goes 0-humanity quickly. V takes the reader on a hauntingly beautiful journey with Lily through humanity’s history. I was not prepared for the emotions I would experience; but that is just a testament to the way V wrote her characters and the plot.
The start of the second book goes 0-humanity quickly. V takes the reader on a hauntingly beautiful journey with Lily through humanity’s history. I was not prepared for the emotions I would experience; but that is just a testament to the way V wrote her characters and the plot.
September 16, 2025
Holy smokes!! I absolutely loved this book!
It has so many deep meanings in it.
Truly makes you think about life.
Lily is such a strong FMC!!
I was sucked into this world with her, and felt all her emotions as if they were my own.
Made me cry many times.
I couldn’t imagine seeing and experiencing everything lily had.
It has so many deep meanings in it.
Truly makes you think about life.
Lily is such a strong FMC!!
I was sucked into this world with her, and felt all her emotions as if they were my own.
Made me cry many times.
I couldn’t imagine seeing and experiencing everything lily had.
July 29, 2025
If you enjoy time travel and the idea of what it would really be like to be immortal on Earth, you’ll love this book. Vaianaut continues Lily’s journey. It’s a beautiful mix of survival, reflection, and connections, especially with another immortal. Can’t wait for the final book in the trilogy!
October 19, 2025
Really liked this instalment of Lily's story, it was more fast paced and introduced other characters. Lily ran though the ages meeting different tribes in history, struggle with feeling restless when she stays with the tribes, and wanting to set rot and be like humans around her.
November 29, 2025
This book was so good. It was a slow start for me but then it started picking up and I flew through it. I loved how book two started and the ending was so interesting! I’m curious how book three will go! Thank you so much for the arc!
January 27, 2026
A heartbreakingly good read!
This book really picks up in pace compared to the first book. It was really well written, and while it may not be for everyone, it is a beautiful story, and I can't wait to read book 3.
This book really picks up in pace compared to the first book. It was really well written, and while it may not be for everyone, it is a beautiful story, and I can't wait to read book 3.
November 29, 2025
Could you imagine going through history? Not just a specific era, but all of them? How about going past your own time and beyond?
Vaianaut by V. Casa quenches this curiosity. This second book of the Vai series follows Lily Vai as she continues on her time-traveling journey. She even meets up to her old self and observes as she was thrown into the Cretaceous era. She then continues on to the future when the Earth starts to burn into non-existence. V. Casa uses such great detail and storytelling that you can easily imagine yourself alongside Lily.
Vaianaut is a fantastic read. It’s definitely worth checking out the Vai series. I can't wait for book three.
Vaianaut by V. Casa quenches this curiosity. This second book of the Vai series follows Lily Vai as she continues on her time-traveling journey. She even meets up to her old self and observes as she was thrown into the Cretaceous era. She then continues on to the future when the Earth starts to burn into non-existence. V. Casa uses such great detail and storytelling that you can easily imagine yourself alongside Lily.
Vaianaut is a fantastic read. It’s definitely worth checking out the Vai series. I can't wait for book three.
April 8, 2026
Very interesting! I loved the idea of travelling times. I can’t wait to read the next and final book of the trilogy because the author knows how to surprise the readers.
June 26, 2026
I received a release copy of this book and was not paid for my review.
***
Lily survived the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, only to wake up immortal in the Ice Age. Navigating the brutal and beautiful evolution of humanity, she endures millennia of colonisation, war, and the crushing solitude of eternal life. But she hopes to find a fellow immortal time-traveller, it might just give her a reason to keep hoping as the world edges toward total desolation.
- Immortal heroine
- Prehistoric to apocalyptic timeline
- Found companionship across centuries
- Themes of profound solitude and survival
- Epic historical adventure
***
This is book two of this trilogy. The middle book is for me usually either the best or the worst in a trilogy, but this one did not let me down at all. Lilly has woken up after the asteroid, but not immediately. The world is fully into its ice age and she must say goodbye to the lush forests and dinosaurs that at this point have been the majority of her life, finding new ways to survive in the freezing cold as well as dealing with humans now being part of this alien earth.
Back at square one in a totally new environment, we get to see all the skills Lilly learnt in book one put to the test as she continues her immortal life. One of my favourite parts of the book is the mammoths. I mean come on, who doesn’t love mammoths?! But very quickly, Lilly finds humans and an even bigger shock: her first fellow time traveller.
This book is so beautifully written with a slow pace that keeps you hooked, which is impressive given the fast-changing timeline and seeing the way humanity quickly shapes the earth. Lilly finds several time travellers, forging a bond with each in different ways. She gets clues to her future and the decisions she has yet to make which are impacting her life now. There are moments of real turmoil, guilt and shame as she tries to figure out what games are being played in the future.
Lilly spends time both with humans and isolated. She is struggling with her identity; having been a wildling for so long, adapting to a society again isn’t simple. Not only that, but she outlives every human and animal she bonds with, meaning she has to deal with grief and heartbreak time and time again. Casa writes so clearly and so directly that you feel that pain over and over, seeing how it shapes Lilly and her choices, especially as she fast approaches the points in history where humans should be ashamed of their actions.
I really enjoyed the change of pace from book one. We get Lilly in all her immortal cursed glory finally building human relationships, running headlong to the present day of her timeline, to her family and loved ones, and then beyond. Like book one, we cover an insane amount of time, just like Lilly. There are beauty and awe, love and friendship, desperation and pain, and so much loss that it puts you through the emotional wringer. But there is always the urge to keep going, to keep moving; as Lilly grapples with it all, so do we as a reader. This series has me consistently intrigued and curious about what is going to happen next. It is unlike anything else I have read so far, and I cannot wait to finish book three!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - As heartbreaking as it is beautiful.
***
Lily survived the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs, only to wake up immortal in the Ice Age. Navigating the brutal and beautiful evolution of humanity, she endures millennia of colonisation, war, and the crushing solitude of eternal life. But she hopes to find a fellow immortal time-traveller, it might just give her a reason to keep hoping as the world edges toward total desolation.
- Immortal heroine
- Prehistoric to apocalyptic timeline
- Found companionship across centuries
- Themes of profound solitude and survival
- Epic historical adventure
***
This is book two of this trilogy. The middle book is for me usually either the best or the worst in a trilogy, but this one did not let me down at all. Lilly has woken up after the asteroid, but not immediately. The world is fully into its ice age and she must say goodbye to the lush forests and dinosaurs that at this point have been the majority of her life, finding new ways to survive in the freezing cold as well as dealing with humans now being part of this alien earth.
Back at square one in a totally new environment, we get to see all the skills Lilly learnt in book one put to the test as she continues her immortal life. One of my favourite parts of the book is the mammoths. I mean come on, who doesn’t love mammoths?! But very quickly, Lilly finds humans and an even bigger shock: her first fellow time traveller.
This book is so beautifully written with a slow pace that keeps you hooked, which is impressive given the fast-changing timeline and seeing the way humanity quickly shapes the earth. Lilly finds several time travellers, forging a bond with each in different ways. She gets clues to her future and the decisions she has yet to make which are impacting her life now. There are moments of real turmoil, guilt and shame as she tries to figure out what games are being played in the future.
Lilly spends time both with humans and isolated. She is struggling with her identity; having been a wildling for so long, adapting to a society again isn’t simple. Not only that, but she outlives every human and animal she bonds with, meaning she has to deal with grief and heartbreak time and time again. Casa writes so clearly and so directly that you feel that pain over and over, seeing how it shapes Lilly and her choices, especially as she fast approaches the points in history where humans should be ashamed of their actions.
I really enjoyed the change of pace from book one. We get Lilly in all her immortal cursed glory finally building human relationships, running headlong to the present day of her timeline, to her family and loved ones, and then beyond. Like book one, we cover an insane amount of time, just like Lilly. There are beauty and awe, love and friendship, desperation and pain, and so much loss that it puts you through the emotional wringer. But there is always the urge to keep going, to keep moving; as Lilly grapples with it all, so do we as a reader. This series has me consistently intrigued and curious about what is going to happen next. It is unlike anything else I have read so far, and I cannot wait to finish book three!
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - As heartbreaking as it is beautiful.
November 1, 2025
📖 Review – Vaianaut
The second book in the Vai trilogy
✍️ Author: V. Casa
🌍 Genre: Post-apocalyptic sci-fi • Speculative fiction • Time travel • Survival
💡 Tropes: immortal heroine • woman vs. nature • time displacement • found family (with mammoths!) • moral dilemma • poetic loneliness
⸻
If Vaieon was about trauma and beginnings, Vaianaut is about solitude and meaning.
About a woman who lives outside of time… and another who falls out of it.
About mammoths, choices, and a silence that screams.
Lily is no longer human.
She’s an echo — of a world that burned with the dinosaurs and froze under time.
She doesn’t age. Doesn’t die. Doesn’t belong.
Until a herd of mammoths lets her in.
Until Meera — a girl from 2028 — appears and forces her to face the ultimate question:
If you could escape… but someone else would be trapped in your place, would you take the deal?
Vaianaut is a book about hard choices, frozen grief, and small kindnesses that survive in the harshest landscapes.
It doesn’t shout. It lingers.
It’s not a dystopia — it’s a frostbitten love letter to memory and morality.
⸻
🔹 What I absolutely loved:
• the glacial setting – wild, haunting, and strangely beautiful
• the bond with Rosemary – a mammoth more human than most people
• the Lily–Meera contrast – two women, two kinds of loss, two kinds of courage
• the quiet handling of immortality – not as a gift, but as a sentence
• the quote that defines it all:
“She ran with the wind, howled with the wolves, swam with the waves, and spoke to a silent moon.”
🔸 What didn’t fully work for me:
• the “exchange” arc still feels partially mysterious (but maybe intentionally so)
• some reflections feel cyclical, though it fits the theme of eternal time
• I wanted more space for characters like Kwan or Guilbert (hopefully in Book 3!)
⸻
💡 Recommended for readers who love quiet sci-fi that speaks loud emotions.
For those who prefer soul over spectacle.
And for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong in their own time — and kept searching anyway.
📌 Verdict:
A novel about how survival isn’t the same as living.
About women who walk through extinction… and still choose to feel.
A poetic exploration of guilt, snow, and time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ /5 – not just a book you read. A journey you walk through, step by frozen step.
🖤 Vaianaut is about a woman who learned to survive in silence,
and another who learned that freedom sometimes requires a price.
The second book in the Vai trilogy
✍️ Author: V. Casa
🌍 Genre: Post-apocalyptic sci-fi • Speculative fiction • Time travel • Survival
💡 Tropes: immortal heroine • woman vs. nature • time displacement • found family (with mammoths!) • moral dilemma • poetic loneliness
⸻
If Vaieon was about trauma and beginnings, Vaianaut is about solitude and meaning.
About a woman who lives outside of time… and another who falls out of it.
About mammoths, choices, and a silence that screams.
Lily is no longer human.
She’s an echo — of a world that burned with the dinosaurs and froze under time.
She doesn’t age. Doesn’t die. Doesn’t belong.
Until a herd of mammoths lets her in.
Until Meera — a girl from 2028 — appears and forces her to face the ultimate question:
If you could escape… but someone else would be trapped in your place, would you take the deal?
Vaianaut is a book about hard choices, frozen grief, and small kindnesses that survive in the harshest landscapes.
It doesn’t shout. It lingers.
It’s not a dystopia — it’s a frostbitten love letter to memory and morality.
⸻
🔹 What I absolutely loved:
• the glacial setting – wild, haunting, and strangely beautiful
• the bond with Rosemary – a mammoth more human than most people
• the Lily–Meera contrast – two women, two kinds of loss, two kinds of courage
• the quiet handling of immortality – not as a gift, but as a sentence
• the quote that defines it all:
“She ran with the wind, howled with the wolves, swam with the waves, and spoke to a silent moon.”
🔸 What didn’t fully work for me:
• the “exchange” arc still feels partially mysterious (but maybe intentionally so)
• some reflections feel cyclical, though it fits the theme of eternal time
• I wanted more space for characters like Kwan or Guilbert (hopefully in Book 3!)
⸻
💡 Recommended for readers who love quiet sci-fi that speaks loud emotions.
For those who prefer soul over spectacle.
And for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong in their own time — and kept searching anyway.
📌 Verdict:
A novel about how survival isn’t the same as living.
About women who walk through extinction… and still choose to feel.
A poetic exploration of guilt, snow, and time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ /5 – not just a book you read. A journey you walk through, step by frozen step.
🖤 Vaianaut is about a woman who learned to survive in silence,
and another who learned that freedom sometimes requires a price.
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