Furybound

The Wolves of Ruin #2 part 1

by Sable Sorensen

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Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy, Magic, War, Audiobook, Adult

350 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2026

About the author

Sable Sorensen writes spicy dark romantasy and is thrilled to be launching her debut novel DIREBOUND into the world this coming February. Sable is the pen name of two good friends and fantasy fangirls who teamed up to write books that feature strong heroines, spicy romances, and the never-ending fight between those in power and those who would defend the weak and vulnerable.

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Reviews

[Tara Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m going to be one of those readers that admits that Furybound just didn’t land for me.

All I wanted out of book two was a lot of Stark tattoo licking, and one bad guy to be unalived… and we got ONLY ONE LICKING.

The pacing of the story was haphazard, in my opinion… throwing a lot of unnecessary plot dynamics in. Someone dies, someone is brought back to life, someone was never dead… then we get a quest, which felt a lot like various elements from the Indiana Jones movies. The spicy scenes were bizarre… I laughed aloud and not in a good way.

Many readers kept saying that the action all starts at the 70% mark and that’s true… but I’m still left… unenthusiastic. I’m going to hope that this book is a middle child and that the next installation will be epic and everything we needed.

AITA here? Yep, I am totally the asshole. I didnt love it. I didnt hate it… just. It’s mid. And I’m too old to use that term.

[☕️Meg]


𝄞⨾𓍢ִ໋🍉⋮ ⌗ pre read ⋆˙⟡
⤷ ゛ ˎˊ˗ Started 14th may 2026


Time to finally start rading this bad boy omg i loved direbound i hope it the same type of vibes too i cant wait for this been hearing mixed reviewa about this one so i kinda hope it delivers !! better late than never to read the upcoming releases right? LOL

[Kelley Dykes · Rating 3 out of 5]

I absolutely ADORED Direbound. This one wasn’t bad at all, but it definitely did not keep my attention in the same way, and I’m not even sure why. I struggled to keep reading it.

[Lauren Head · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book never slows down! Absolutely perfect pacing, nonstop tension, and twists that kept me hooked from start to finish. Every chapter hits. The character development was incredible, especially through the dual POV. Stark absolutely stole the show: brooding, morally grey, and unforgettable. Meryn’s growth and her bond with Anassa were amazing to watch. With battles, political intrigue, spice, and sharp banter, there was never a dull moment. I’ll definitely be rereading while impatiently waiting for book three after that ending. Huge thanks to Sable Sorensen… but that ending hurt.

[Chelsey Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wait. Did I just pay 10 dollars to witness downhill writing? Are the authors even the same people from book 1 to book 2 because what did I just read?! This sucked. I can’t believe I was hyped for this.

[Emmalee Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ONLY reason I gave it 4.5 (rounded up) stars was because I felt the ending was lacking. I think this book honestly could have had another 100 pages 😅😅 it felt a little rushed. But alas it was still incredible. I loved it and I cannot WAIT for the next one!!!!!

[Oliwia Dąbrowska · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very disappointed in this one. I liked the first book in the series and hoped that this will bring me back to fantasy, but it missed the mark. So many things happened, shocking and heartbreaking but it all felt so flat and made me feel absolutely nothing.
Also, I just can't shake the impression that Meryn is not the brightest tool in a shed, and her decision making is atrocious. It is so hard to figure out her motivation that will make the reader root for her.
Hopefully book 3 will turn this around for me.

[Cally · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was so excited to read this book after loving the first one.. I was SO disappointed! The main character Meryn is annoying throughout.. The pacing also felt off, parts that should’ve been intense and fast-moving dragged on forever, while important moments felt rushed. I kept waiting for it to capture me like the first book, but it never quite got there for me.

[littlegirlbigbook · Rating 2 out of 5]

now sure I have it in me to fully review this dumpster fire. 2.75✨

[mills · Rating 1 out of 5]

Second book dropped offfff

[joolss (julietslibraryloves) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start by saying if you haven’t read Direbound you need to do yourselves a favour and pick it up you need to experience this amazing series.

I finished Dire Bound last year and I really loved it, I really didn’t think the series could get any better, but I was so wrong! I loved the academic setting, the direwolves, deadly trials and let’s not forget the plot twists which all left me wanting more.

Roll on 2026 and not only did I get the street team invite but I also got the absolutely pleasure (that I’ll never take for granted) of reading Furybound as an ARC, and it’s completely blown me away. I didn’t think I could love this series anymore than I already did, but I was so wrong, saying I adored it feels like such an understatement. This series has my soul.

This book just doesn’t stop from page 1 all the way through till the end, the pacing is perfection, the tension never lets up, and don’t get me started on the twists and turns all
of which had me experiencing pretty much every emotion possible. This book is relentless in a good way each chapter just hits.

The character development was perfection I loved the new characters some more than others😉, but they added so much richness to the story.

I loved the dual POV and seeing this story unfold from Starks POV added so much depth to the story. Don’t get me started on STARK himself he is just phenomenal in this story, I like a brooding morally grey man but in this book we get even more and if I wasn’t married he would well and truly have spoilt real life men for me😂.

Meryn's growth was amazing to witness as she navigates the changes with the kingdom, palace, her evolving power, friendships and loyalties. I also adored watching the bond between Meryn and Anassa? It’s truly amazing.

Plot wise it just never lets up, there is never a dull moment, we have battles, political scheming, spice 🔥and delicious banter that just works seamlessly and certainly had me screaming and squealing like a kid in a sweet shop. There is a perfect balance of emotion and tension which kept me hooked and on the edge of my seat the whole time.

I can most definitely see a reread in my future which I will definitely be doing immersive,especially as I now have to wait over a year for book 3. Not sure I can cope, after that ending.

Thank you to sable Sorensen for giving me this amazing opportunity. I adore you but that ending, really??? 😂.

[Kim Heilijgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I might even like this book better than Direbound.🤭

I will give a spoiler free review.
It is 608 pages filled with tension, suspension, plottwist and action.
I loved it but the last 80 pages did feel rushed..

Meryn is the queen but her claim on the throne is not supported by everyone. So throughout the book she tries to do everything she can to prove to herself, the bounded, the direwolfs and all the citizens.
Will she be the queen she is destined to be or will she fail?

I absolutely can't wait for book 3, mostly because of the plottwists happening and needing to know what happens.

I have some quotes that had me giggling:

"You want to hit something? Hurt someone?" "Hit me. Hurt me. I can take it" Stark

"I waited centuries for you " Anassa

"You should never attempt that again. You sounded weaker than a pup" Anassa

"What are you if not my equal?" Meryn

[Brenda Goldsmith · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who hated book 1, I was pleasantly surprised with this one. I will say the first half of the book was meh-still better than book 1 but meh-the last half is what really made up for it. Anything with a scavenger hunt/trial aspect I am here for it.

I love Meryn and Starks relationship- although the "alpha" nickname HAS GOT TO GO- it's just as bad as "Kitten"... I fear we really need to just leave animal nicknames in the past.

The cliffhanger on this book has me so nervous-I am very curious to see what comes out of it. I just pray Meryn loses a little bit of her whininess and bucks up to the princess she is- she has so much potential if she can just stop trying to be good all the time (I said what I said) I want more of the Meryn I saw with Killian at the end of this book in the next book.

[Michaela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this! Not as strong as the first book. I would say this is much more war/battle strategy focused versus anything romantic. I definitely will read the next one.

[Evelyne Maidment · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually preferred this to Direbound as it felt less predictable. Maybe a little rushed at the end and also weirdly didn’t love the actual characters of Meryn and Stark that much but I liked this.

[Brittany ❤️‍🔥 G · Rating 5 out of 5]

A FANTASTIC SEQUEL!!! Everything I was looking for and more. The plot, setting and magic system expansion was amazing for the second book in the trilogy, the travel across new areas, discovering new facets of the magic system and the SPICE 🌶️.

Daddy Stark is on the TOP book boyfriend list just like we thought he would be. The tropes in this book were more common but so well done I ate it up.

I cannot wait to see the finale of this series- this will absolutely be a re-read!

[Red Ink Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Furybound (Book 2, Wolves of Ruin) - Sable Sorensen

I was so incredibly lucky and excited to be a part of the ARC team for this book.

Sable Sorensen writes dark fantasy romance, and this book is their debut novel. Sable Sorensen is a pen name for two friends who decided to write fantasy books together with strong heroines and spicy romances.



Meryn Cooper is now Queen of the Direwolves so all should be well. But the war is far from over for Meryn.

Killian, through the engagement bracelet, is trying to control Meryn and her powers. Because as it turns out the bracelet is infused with the dark blood magic of siphons; as it happens Killian is a siphon, or more accurately a vessel for the deadliest and evil siphon that there ever was.

Yet Meryn is also trying to keep her people, her kingdom together, but it is slowly collapsing before her very eyes. The people either refuse to believe the truth she has unveiled about the rule of Killian and his father or choose to ignore it entirely.

Saela, Meryn’s younger sister, is also a concern for Meryn. Saela was turned into a siphon and hire sire is none other than Killian himself.

With a war looming, this unwanted bond with Killian and sheer desperation to find a cure for Saela, Mervyn definitely has her hands full this time. But who can Meryn trust, Stark the Alpha? Time will tell if she can trust him or if her confusing thoughts on feelings on him will muddy the waters.



“Furybound” is the sequel I have been so excited to read and get my hands on and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. Action, mystery, intrigue, villain, and the character in the story trying to do what is right despite the odds stacked against them. Though the story was not as compelling as Direbound for me, I still found it to be a compulsive read. It was wonderful to read the growing relationship between Stark and Meryn. The overall plot and some good twists in it that I did not predict and just made it all the more tantalising. I am not sure where the author will take Meryn in the next book and if she and Stark can survive, what is to come next....

Notes re audiobook: Having the audiobook done as a duet was really a smart move. If it's not a graphic audio book, then I need it to be a duet or I struggle to listen to it no matter how good the story is.

[Fia Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, this is not a very good book. I LOVED book 1 and could not wait for its sequel… however, this book dragged from page 1. I am not sure what the ARC reviewers read, but imo this book did nothing to further the story from book 1. The romance is not romancing. The dual POV detracts from the story. I remember feeling shocked by the ending of book 1 which I rarely am and I was hoping for the same kind of storytelling - to my dismay there is barely any storytelling or worthwhile character development.

[Meghan Wiesbrock · Rating 4 out of 5]

“But women in pain, give men confidence. And it only takes one mistake.”

<<<>>>>>

This was a ride, the world of Nocturna opens up, and we get more character depth, alongside more understanding of the politics at play . As book 2 in a 3 book series, it has to move past the original plot context of trials in book 1, into more war times of a divided kingdom. I loved seeing more depth from Meryns sister, Saela and deeper friendships with Venna form, while also getting introduced to new characters (Lucien, Noemi, Ruby etc).

Highlights:
There were some definite points my jaw was on the floor and I was genuinely surprised. Some major shocking twists throughout the plot.
I read this like a fever dream because it was action-packed. So the pacing was pretty strong throughout most of the book.
Favorite plot points- the coronation twist (although devastating, had me shocked), the hunt for the stones, especially in the tower and the story telling through the stone history/past events

Drawbacks:
I felt the romance was a little too lust forward. There were not moments where despite their broody (Stark) and stubborn demeanor, they showed consideration or sweetness towards each other-‘it was all lust. It just made the romance feel like it lacked depth.
Also and this is probably biggest gripe, the ending/final confrontation……fell flat and felt lazy. It seemed too easy and a lot of build up and consolidation of power for what!?
I also wanted more of the background/history of the stones, how they connected to the song, or more depth that could have set up the next book or even add depth to how they defeated Killian.

Overall, I will continue the series- I definitely enjoyed Dire Bound more, but seeing that I read this in 4
days, Also enjoyed the ride.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I guess I’m in the minority here where I thought this book was better than the first. I actually enjoyed the plot and it didn’t feel like a copy and paste as much as the first book. Were there parts where it felt like Quest Squad from Fourth Wing, yeah, but it still had originality. But we need to talk about the last 10-20%. WTF was that?!? You have this long story about how hard it will be to kill the bad guy, this long quest, and then the bad guy dies in like 2 minutes. Then the Stark storyline. Why do we always need a third act breakup?!? So the third book is going to be her not trusting him and him trying to win her trust back, ugh. I really hope they don’t drag that out because they are annoying when they are fighting. I really hope instead we get better chemistry developing between the two of them. Anyways, I’m still sucked in enough to read the next book.

[Brooke Jezek · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so honored and excited to receive this ARC! Direbound was such a hit and I could not wait to see where the story progressed. While the first has been compared to fourth wing and hunger games, the second book cements this series in an identity all its own. Dare I say this one is even better than the first. Meryn’s stepping into power is a journey that the authors make actually sound relatable. The tension between her and Stark is *chefs kiss* and the spice is spicy. The plot twists and deaths were absolutely crucial to the story and character development, even if they broke my heart. I cannot wait to see what Ruinbound has in store for us and based on the ending of Furybound, it is nothing that I was expecting! Bravo! 5 Stars!

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Furybound picks up right up from where we left off and throws you straight in at the deep end.

The pacing in this book was *chefs kiss* and I loved every single second. The expansion of the world, the magic and the lore was perfection; it meant the plot and the stakes continued to build from Direbound. Dare I say it even exceed book 1?!

Meryn’s character development in this book was great to read and she’s swiftly becoming one of my favourite FMC’s! She’s stepping into her power and having to decide what cost she’s willing to pay to be a great ruler.

Also let’s not forget the dual POV with Stark which was such a great decision. The tension between them is 🔥

And that ending?! Come on! Impatiently waiting for book 3.

[Didi Nikolova · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was action packed from start to finish. I loved the dynamics and the relationship between Anassa and Meryn. They evolved as soon as Meryn accepted the bond and she she really is.
There were so many twists and turns and most of them i did not expect.
I loved the side characters and I liked getting to know them a little bit more. Lucien was funny and witty and I think he brought a lightness to the story. I loved also the quest and how they all had to work together to finish it.
The only think that I was missing is a bit more romance between Stark and Meryn. It felt as though their relationship is lust driven and I needed more connection.
I was shocked with the ending and I can't wait to see what will happen in the next book. Next book is definitely going to be more Stark orientated and I am here for it.

[Allie Dawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love how this book started off exactly where it left off. I was immediately thrown back into the story. The only difference now is that the first book I felt had a slow start and I struggled to get into now and now I couldn’t put this book down! From the beginning to the end I was hooked!!! I truly didn’t see the end coming though I kept trying to guess where it was headed! I loved the relationship between Meryn and Stark and how it was a yearn that built and built until it finally exploded! Meryn truly came into her own this book and I continued to love her more! I truly can’t wait to see what book 3 has in store for us!

[DJBookgirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

*arc read - thank you so much to Penguin and Wayward!!*

What a sequel. I mean this book was brutal and it felt like it was toying with all my emotions but I devoured it. It did not take me long to read despite the thickness!

I don't want to spoil anything but it felt epic overall with such strong politics throughout the book, the growing but troubled romance and a villain that is so so so easy to hate. The spice landed at just the right times 🌶️ as not to interfere with the intense fantasy plot.

Obviously I have to mention the direwolves. I love that they are in themselves a character and do stand entirely on their own with their own journeys.

Thank you for the honor of reading this early! 🐺 ❤️

[Sophia Tranter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where is the 6 ⭐️ button?

This book was fantastic and blew my expectations away. This is exactly how you do a second book.

I was engaged throughout, there was so much going on in the best way possible! We got introduced to new characters but learnt a lot about the characters in the first book.

We got some spicy scenes with Meryn and Stark and I was here for it in every way. So so so goood!!!!

This was sensational and I’m so sad I now have to wait for book 3.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy the world in these books, the dire wolves, the connection, the characters, the powers. It's interesting and the story kept me engaged. This one mixes in some stories of the gods, and I liked that. I liked the bit of tension and yearning, I was sad when some characters died, but even more sad that their wolves also die. 😭 Always have a soft spot for the animals. The ending, Ack, what does that mean?! I'm looking forward to the next book!

[Morgan Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ took away half of a star only because I liked Stark better in the first book and didn’t feel the connection between him and Meryn as much as I thought I would. But obviously this book is fantastic but THAT ENDING THOUGH!! I will be thinking about this book until the next one. I need book 3 ASAP 😭

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need a 6 star button for this book. It was so good! Every chapter so jammed pack with developments in the story, had me gasping, tearing up, kicking my feet and hello spice! I loved this book! Can't wait to see where this story goes!

[Morganryann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Personally I enjoyed this book. I’m in love with the storyline all together and the it was plot heavy. The passion and the violence made for my perfect 5 star romantasy. The twists and turns kept coming and I can’t wait for the next book!