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Bitten #2
Devoured
Once bitten, forever bound in this dark and deadly conclusion to the breathtaking
New York Times
bestselling werewolf romantasy,
Bitten
—where power means everything.Welcome back to the Wolf Queen’s Court. Vanessa Hart is done being a victim. After the brutal winter massacre stole everything from her, she vows vengeance against her enemies once and for all—even if that means killing the boy she once loved ... Vanessa bides her time playing the role of a docile subject. But beneath her mask, she sharpens her powers, embracing the werewolf within while weaving a complicated web of lies, betrayals, and alliances to topple the throne. Unfortunately, vengeance isn’t easy, and nothing in the Wolf Queen’s Court is ever as it seems. As the darkness of the castle bleeds into human society, it’s clear no one is safe. Cora’s vicious reign grows stronger by the day, Sinclair continues hiding deadly secrets, and Calix—the boy Vanessa might loathe most of all—is threatening her every plan. With nowhere to run and no place to hide, Vanessa sheds the last of her humanity to play this lethal game of werewolves. And if she doesn’t win, the consequences will destroy her life—and the entire world as she knows it—forever.
461 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 6, 2026
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August 20, 2026I just got the ARC... I always seem to get approved for ARCs that are second books in a series, even when I have not read the first... I guess its a way to push me to read Bitten... :) yeaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What a wonderful conclusion to the Bitten story!
I thought I had worked through all my rage from Bitten. Apparently not. Devoured brought it ALL back and somehow managed to crank it up another notch!
Vanessa, Evie, Calix, and Sin are back, and we get to follow them as they navigate the aftermath of Cora's destruction. And Cora?! That woman is a NEXT LEVEL villain. Seriously. The rage this woman inspires!
One of my favorite parts of this book was Vanessa's growth. Watching her come into her power while navigating such an emotional journey was so incredibly well done. Her development throughout this story made the conclusion that much more rewarding.
And that epilogue. 🥹
What an absolutely perfect, touching way to say goodbye to these characters. After everything they endured, my heart needed that ending.
A beautiful conclusion to a story that put me through the emotional wringer, made me rage, and ultimately left me with a very full heart. ❤️
I thought I had worked through all my rage from Bitten. Apparently not. Devoured brought it ALL back and somehow managed to crank it up another notch!
Vanessa, Evie, Calix, and Sin are back, and we get to follow them as they navigate the aftermath of Cora's destruction. And Cora?! That woman is a NEXT LEVEL villain. Seriously. The rage this woman inspires!
One of my favorite parts of this book was Vanessa's growth. Watching her come into her power while navigating such an emotional journey was so incredibly well done. Her development throughout this story made the conclusion that much more rewarding.
And that epilogue. 🥹
What an absolutely perfect, touching way to say goodbye to these characters. After everything they endured, my heart needed that ending.
A beautiful conclusion to a story that put me through the emotional wringer, made me rage, and ultimately left me with a very full heart. ❤️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Wow I am obsessed with this series!! Devoured by @jordanstephaniegray releases on October 6th and I can't wait for more people to get their hands on this completed duology!! Thank you to @littlebrown and @netgalley for the eARC!!!
I never wanted this series to end! This is the closest I've ever come to reading something that gave me the same feelings of reading Twilight and watching Vampire Diaries for the first time! I'm so sad it's over, but it wrapped up beautifully!
I am obsessed with these characters and grew to love each of them in their own way. Even characters I didn't care for, at the beginning, I cried for at the end. Not the villain though; Jordan did an excellent job with creating the most evil villain I have encountered in a fantasy world! I found myself shocked so many times because Jordan does a great job at creating unreliable narrators! I had a really fun time finding out things as they were happening, instead of knowing the plan ahead of time.
The messaging behind this story was so powerful too! Vanessa learned to believe in herself and surround herself with the best people that supported her in every way.
"We do not exist without those who came before us, and we do not exist without those who come after us. Time is not linear, Vanessa Serafina Hart; it is a beautiful, imperfect circle. The future affects the past. The past affects the future. And this moment we have, this moment right now? It will become a memory as soon as it's over, but that doesn't mean it's gone"
"You shouldn't waste your life waiting for what comes next. You must live, Vanessa. It will be the hardest thing you've yet to do, but you must wake up every morning, and you must brave every dawn with hope in your heart."
This was such a fun duology that at its core is centered around female rage, and female friendship! Yes there is slow-burn and yes we get closure, but it wasn't rushed and it was done beautifully. If you love YA fantasy, CW vibes, found family, unreliable narrators, true villains, wolf kingdoms, urban fantasy, slow burn, and love triangles done right you will love this series!
#devoured #bookstagram
#salvatorebrothers #booktok #littlebrownbooks
I never wanted this series to end! This is the closest I've ever come to reading something that gave me the same feelings of reading Twilight and watching Vampire Diaries for the first time! I'm so sad it's over, but it wrapped up beautifully!
I am obsessed with these characters and grew to love each of them in their own way. Even characters I didn't care for, at the beginning, I cried for at the end. Not the villain though; Jordan did an excellent job with creating the most evil villain I have encountered in a fantasy world! I found myself shocked so many times because Jordan does a great job at creating unreliable narrators! I had a really fun time finding out things as they were happening, instead of knowing the plan ahead of time.
The messaging behind this story was so powerful too! Vanessa learned to believe in herself and surround herself with the best people that supported her in every way.
"We do not exist without those who came before us, and we do not exist without those who come after us. Time is not linear, Vanessa Serafina Hart; it is a beautiful, imperfect circle. The future affects the past. The past affects the future. And this moment we have, this moment right now? It will become a memory as soon as it's over, but that doesn't mean it's gone"
"You shouldn't waste your life waiting for what comes next. You must live, Vanessa. It will be the hardest thing you've yet to do, but you must wake up every morning, and you must brave every dawn with hope in your heart."
This was such a fun duology that at its core is centered around female rage, and female friendship! Yes there is slow-burn and yes we get closure, but it wasn't rushed and it was done beautifully. If you love YA fantasy, CW vibes, found family, unreliable narrators, true villains, wolf kingdoms, urban fantasy, slow burn, and love triangles done right you will love this series!
#devoured #bookstagram
#salvatorebrothers #booktok #littlebrownbooks
August 1, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy of this book.
This beautiful book took my breath away! I loved every moment, the banter, the joy, the love, the werewolves even. I also didn’t see that ending coming for a minute and it’s been so long since that has happened. I can’t say enough good things about this one, it’s a must read!
This beautiful book took my breath away! I loved every moment, the banter, the joy, the love, the werewolves even. I also didn’t see that ending coming for a minute and it’s been so long since that has happened. I can’t say enough good things about this one, it’s a must read!
October 13, 2026
thank you netgalley for the early arc!
୨⎯ 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔 ⎯୧
rating: 3.75
plot: 3.5
characters: 4
writing: 4
romance: 3.75
spice: .75
narration: 4
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°•*⁀➷ what to expect
werewolves
unlikely allies
secret betrayels
love triangle
truth or lie
*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ
°•*⁀➷ my thoughts
so i really loved bitten, it was a good start and devoure was a solid sequel/end. (which i greatly appreciate duologies being popular again, thank you for not making me wait 70 years for the full series). but my only issue/s is that everything is happening in the last 75%, these people barge in, but wait whose side are they on?? oh snap! and then more people barge in!! another oh snap! at first i kinda rolled my eyes like ‘of course this is all happening at once’ but now that i think of it, isnt life like that sometimes? just barreling you down one after another during your hardest times.
triangles are so hard, because how will the three be okay? it has very few ways to go and i suspected this way would happen as the book progressed. i almost thought i was wrong, but the rite never got completed and then i knew i was right. unfortunately.
i should’ve reread bitten before diving back in a year later but i quickly remembered and was back to figuring out which guy i was team, and it was really hard. i do wish we got more of their POV, and more romance. the shack scene, we needed more rushed and secret moments like those. but i know with it being just a 2-book series it’s hard to fit everything in.
the very extremely unlikely friendships was really adorable in the end, starting off nearly killing one another and ending up being besties for life.
to sum it up, it was a really great read, had me hooked. there was moments when i thought one of the love interests or side characters would die, heck even vanessa. i liked that, im glad they didn’t minus you know who, but still.
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ᝰ.ᐟ also the spider reminds me of cheshire cat
୨⎯ 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒔 ⎯୧
rating: 3.75
plot: 3.5
characters: 4
writing: 4
romance: 3.75
spice: .75
narration: 4
⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧⋆｡˚ ⋆
°•*⁀➷ what to expect
werewolves
unlikely allies
secret betrayels
love triangle
truth or lie
*:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ
°•*⁀➷ my thoughts
so i really loved bitten, it was a good start and devoure was a solid sequel/end. (which i greatly appreciate duologies being popular again, thank you for not making me wait 70 years for the full series). but my only issue/s is that everything is happening in the last 75%, these people barge in, but wait whose side are they on?? oh snap! and then more people barge in!! another oh snap! at first i kinda rolled my eyes like ‘of course this is all happening at once’ but now that i think of it, isnt life like that sometimes? just barreling you down one after another during your hardest times.
triangles are so hard, because how will the three be okay? it has very few ways to go and i suspected this way would happen as the book progressed. i almost thought i was wrong, but the rite never got completed and then i knew i was right. unfortunately.
i should’ve reread bitten before diving back in a year later but i quickly remembered and was back to figuring out which guy i was team, and it was really hard. i do wish we got more of their POV, and more romance. the shack scene, we needed more rushed and secret moments like those. but i know with it being just a 2-book series it’s hard to fit everything in.
the very extremely unlikely friendships was really adorable in the end, starting off nearly killing one another and ending up being besties for life.
to sum it up, it was a really great read, had me hooked. there was moments when i thought one of the love interests or side characters would die, heck even vanessa. i liked that, im glad they didn’t minus you know who, but still.
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ᝰ.ᐟ also the spider reminds me of cheshire cat
October 12, 2026
I really enjoyed the writing style. I absolutely adored Bitten & was so invested in the story. The ending of Bitten had me begging for this book to come out. I was so excited to read it that I finished it in 3 days (despite having a full time job & responsibilities).
I feel it’s a push to call this a romantasy book. While Bitten had that balance between love & plot, I felt all Devoured did was describe torture & how sad all the characters were. I was so interested in exploring Calix’s feelings for Vanessa since he’s so broodish & how Vanessa reconciled moving on from her playful & lighthearted dynamic with Sin to a emotionally charged & intense dynamic with Calix. But I felt that was never truly explored. There was ONE KISS scene this whole book & then continuous & repeated brooding & fights between Vanessa & Calix.
I came into book 2 excited to learn more about Calix & leave Sinclair behind. I finished book 2 feeling like Sinclair was a way better fit for Vanessa AND Calix than they could ever be for each other. Even the epilogue didn’t feel great to me considering how loaded in suffering the whole book was. At this point, I don’t even know why they like each other or why I’m supposed to consider their relationship more emotionally fulfilling then Sin & Vanessa’s. Even the conversation with Lyra felt like an attempt to reconcile plot points that were never going to explored now.
Overall, I read 440-ish pages of the characters being sad w/ barely any romance & plot devices that felt forced at times. I got the Target exclusive that had a lil interview with the author where she mentioned that initially this was supposed to span into multiple books but she decided to end it in a duology. The pacing & payoff of the book leave me feeling like not enough revisions were made to make it a satisfactory duology.
She’s a v talented writer & I did find the story interesting as is. But it wasn’t romantic like the first book, & left me feeling a bit empty.
I feel it’s a push to call this a romantasy book. While Bitten had that balance between love & plot, I felt all Devoured did was describe torture & how sad all the characters were. I was so interested in exploring Calix’s feelings for Vanessa since he’s so broodish & how Vanessa reconciled moving on from her playful & lighthearted dynamic with Sin to a emotionally charged & intense dynamic with Calix. But I felt that was never truly explored. There was ONE KISS scene this whole book & then continuous & repeated brooding & fights between Vanessa & Calix.
I came into book 2 excited to learn more about Calix & leave Sinclair behind. I finished book 2 feeling like Sinclair was a way better fit for Vanessa AND Calix than they could ever be for each other. Even the epilogue didn’t feel great to me considering how loaded in suffering the whole book was. At this point, I don’t even know why they like each other or why I’m supposed to consider their relationship more emotionally fulfilling then Sin & Vanessa’s. Even the conversation with Lyra felt like an attempt to reconcile plot points that were never going to explored now.
Overall, I read 440-ish pages of the characters being sad w/ barely any romance & plot devices that felt forced at times. I got the Target exclusive that had a lil interview with the author where she mentioned that initially this was supposed to span into multiple books but she decided to end it in a duology. The pacing & payoff of the book leave me feeling like not enough revisions were made to make it a satisfactory duology.
She’s a v talented writer & I did find the story interesting as is. But it wasn’t romantic like the first book, & left me feeling a bit empty.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 7, 2026
BABES.😭🐺 After the chaos that was Bitten, I needed to know how Vanessa’s story was going to end and Jordan did NOT come to play.
Vanessa enters this book angry, broken and done being anyone’s victim. She’s no longer just surviving the Wolf Queen’s Court. Oohhh nooooo…my babe is plotting, manipulating, building alliances, and figuring out who she wants to become. 🔥 And the female rage? GIVE IT TO ME.👏🏾
Now… the love triangle.👀 SIN. CALIX. VANESSA.
That triangle was TRIANGLING.😂 It’s totally a word, my word but back to business. Jordan had me questioning everybody, trusting nobody, and side eyeing my phone like, “Okay but WHAT are you not telling me?!” Some of those reveals had my jaw on the FLOOR.
Now Cora….That woman is VILE.😩🔥One of those villains you LOVE to hate because every time she appeared I knew somebody’s life was about to get worse.
Y’all don’t understand after that ending….I finished feeling like I had personally survived a war. 😂😭
If you love YA romantasy, female rage, betrayal, morally questionable decisions, wicked villains, and a love triangle that will stress you OUT…
Babe you absolutely need this duology on your TBR.
✨ YA Romantasy
🐺 Werewolf Kingdoms
👑 Evil Queen
⚔️ Revolution & Rebellion
💕 Love Triangle
🐌 Slow Burn
🫶🏾 Found Family
👯♀️ Female Friendship
🏰 Political Intrigue
🔥 Hidden Alliances
❤️ Hope After Heartbreak
Vanessa enters this book angry, broken and done being anyone’s victim. She’s no longer just surviving the Wolf Queen’s Court. Oohhh nooooo…my babe is plotting, manipulating, building alliances, and figuring out who she wants to become. 🔥 And the female rage? GIVE IT TO ME.👏🏾
Now… the love triangle.👀 SIN. CALIX. VANESSA.
That triangle was TRIANGLING.😂 It’s totally a word, my word but back to business. Jordan had me questioning everybody, trusting nobody, and side eyeing my phone like, “Okay but WHAT are you not telling me?!” Some of those reveals had my jaw on the FLOOR.
Now Cora….That woman is VILE.😩🔥One of those villains you LOVE to hate because every time she appeared I knew somebody’s life was about to get worse.
Y’all don’t understand after that ending….I finished feeling like I had personally survived a war. 😂😭
If you love YA romantasy, female rage, betrayal, morally questionable decisions, wicked villains, and a love triangle that will stress you OUT…
Babe you absolutely need this duology on your TBR.
✨ YA Romantasy
🐺 Werewolf Kingdoms
👑 Evil Queen
⚔️ Revolution & Rebellion
💕 Love Triangle
🐌 Slow Burn
🫶🏾 Found Family
👯♀️ Female Friendship
🏰 Political Intrigue
🔥 Hidden Alliances
❤️ Hope After Heartbreak
October 10, 2026
writing review tomorrow
October 11, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars
Devoured is the sequel to Bitten and continues the story of what happened after the shocking ending of that book!
Beware of spoilers for Bitten!
Bitten Review | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
I devoured Bitten when I read it, loving the writing and storytelling and giving me that nostalgic feeling of the fantasy books from the 2010s.
That addicting writing wasn’t as apparent in this book as it was in Bitten, the beginning was slow both in pacing and in plot, and it took a bit of time to get into the story. Especially since Bitten ended on such a cliffhanger with almost everyone dying, I was eager to see that high paced, high-stakes event continue.
Cora is just a great villain throughout the story and I would’ve loved to have read a POV from her haha. I did enjoy the different POVs throughout bringing that little extra to the table, seeing the events from another character’s perspective and not just Vanessa’s.
The romance was hardly there in this book, and I didn’t miss it. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the love triangle that seemed to happen with both Calix and Sin and I was glad that wasn’t as present in this book.
The plot itself was predictable and it did drag a bit in the middle part for me. The ending was both and explosion and left me wanting more. I feel like it was a bit too rushed and that there might be some plot holes not fully solved. Still, it was heartbreaking to read and some very unexpected things happened! Also, the epilogue was absolute gold! It was pure and wholesome and a bit healing after the heartbreak I’d read!
Overall, Devoured was a solid book to wrap up this duology full of werewolves, political intrigue and betrayals!
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC of this book via Toppling Stacks Tours in exchange for an honest review!
Devoured is the sequel to Bitten and continues the story of what happened after the shocking ending of that book!
“The stars do not abide by rules. The stars create them.”
Beware of spoilers for Bitten!
Bitten Review | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
I devoured Bitten when I read it, loving the writing and storytelling and giving me that nostalgic feeling of the fantasy books from the 2010s.
That addicting writing wasn’t as apparent in this book as it was in Bitten, the beginning was slow both in pacing and in plot, and it took a bit of time to get into the story. Especially since Bitten ended on such a cliffhanger with almost everyone dying, I was eager to see that high paced, high-stakes event continue.
Cora is just a great villain throughout the story and I would’ve loved to have read a POV from her haha. I did enjoy the different POVs throughout bringing that little extra to the table, seeing the events from another character’s perspective and not just Vanessa’s.
The romance was hardly there in this book, and I didn’t miss it. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the love triangle that seemed to happen with both Calix and Sin and I was glad that wasn’t as present in this book.
The plot itself was predictable and it did drag a bit in the middle part for me. The ending was both and explosion and left me wanting more. I feel like it was a bit too rushed and that there might be some plot holes not fully solved. Still, it was heartbreaking to read and some very unexpected things happened! Also, the epilogue was absolute gold! It was pure and wholesome and a bit healing after the heartbreak I’d read!
Overall, Devoured was a solid book to wrap up this duology full of werewolves, political intrigue and betrayals!
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC of this book via Toppling Stacks Tours in exchange for an honest review!
August 30, 2026
Okay so I’m trying to phrase this in a way that doesn’t come off as too harsh or accusatory (which might not land but either way… 🤷♀️). Was this series good? No. But it wasn’t bad either.
However, I had a major red flag spike for possible AI usage. The whole talking spider scene felt like a direct rip off Harry Potter and there was even a phrase used that as a recovered Potterhead I instantly recognized (and I can tell you Snape said it). Now that could just be a coincidence, but with how choppy things felt in the first book and how it continued in this one. I couldn’t help but raise my brow at the rest of the writing. I didn’t find any other damning examples but I, as a reader, shouldn’t have to be a crime scene investigator to figure out if an author uses AI or not. I’m hoping it’s not true (and I can blame lack of sleep for not catching any other glaring signs)but I probably won’t be reading other Joran’s books in the future until I know for sure.
And honestly there was a whole chapter at the end which felt sooooo needlessly pointless and too spot on the nose of cleaning up all the plot holes. (Like do we really need a whole chapter dedicated to just needless questions? It felt out of place and for readers who are like WAIT WHAT ABOUT THIS REALLY SMALL POTATO THAT SOMEONE TRIPPED OVER CHAPTER 3?! No one cares that much).
Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the E-Arc
However, I had a major red flag spike for possible AI usage. The whole talking spider scene felt like a direct rip off Harry Potter and there was even a phrase used that as a recovered Potterhead I instantly recognized (and I can tell you Snape said it). Now that could just be a coincidence, but with how choppy things felt in the first book and how it continued in this one. I couldn’t help but raise my brow at the rest of the writing. I didn’t find any other damning examples but I, as a reader, shouldn’t have to be a crime scene investigator to figure out if an author uses AI or not. I’m hoping it’s not true (and I can blame lack of sleep for not catching any other glaring signs)but I probably won’t be reading other Joran’s books in the future until I know for sure.
And honestly there was a whole chapter at the end which felt sooooo needlessly pointless and too spot on the nose of cleaning up all the plot holes. (Like do we really need a whole chapter dedicated to just needless questions? It felt out of place and for readers who are like WAIT WHAT ABOUT THIS REALLY SMALL POTATO THAT SOMEONE TRIPPED OVER CHAPTER 3?! No one cares that much).
Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the E-Arc
September 23, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ | 🚫🌶️
Thank you to Jordan Stephanie Gray, Little Brown, and NetGalley for this free eARC in exchange for my honest review.
I read Bitten about a year ago and was thrilled to have gotten my hands on this book!
Devoured picks up right where Bitten leaves off and I was sweating. This book was an adventure and brought on tons of anxious feelings in my stomach. Our girl Vanessa is still angry but isn’t nearly as irrational (understandably so though) as she was before (thank goodness). Seeing her come into her power and maneuver the political landscape was a sight to behold. Honestly that and her friendship with Evie and Portia made this book for me.
Sin and Calix are still major players in this book which means the love triangle is triangulating. I really loved their POV chapters and looked forward to reading them as they popped up. My heart breaks for these boys, their love for each other is largely what made this duology so great. The love triangle puzzle is solved in this book but it won’t be easy on your heart (I can promise you that but I must share my guy won in case you were wondering 🤪).
I will admit there are quite a few plot holes in this story. Specifically with the big reveal towards the end. It felt like there were chapters cut or missing that filled in those blanks. As a reader I felt totally out of the loop due on this but somehow still satisfied??? Despite having all these questions I am happy with how it ended. That letter at the end gutted me in the best way.
Should this spill into your TBR?
I’d say so if you fit into the marketed audience. This has everything a girl could want, werewolves, political intrigue, betrayal, and a balanced love triangle (yeah that’s a thing). I promise you won’t be bored, this is non stop angst but with a HEA.
PS Hey Jordan are we getting a spin off with the Oracle and a certain spider?? 👀🤞 Asking for a friend (it’s me I’m the friend)
Thank you to Jordan Stephanie Gray, Little Brown, and NetGalley for this free eARC in exchange for my honest review.
I read Bitten about a year ago and was thrilled to have gotten my hands on this book!
Devoured picks up right where Bitten leaves off and I was sweating. This book was an adventure and brought on tons of anxious feelings in my stomach. Our girl Vanessa is still angry but isn’t nearly as irrational (understandably so though) as she was before (thank goodness). Seeing her come into her power and maneuver the political landscape was a sight to behold. Honestly that and her friendship with Evie and Portia made this book for me.
Sin and Calix are still major players in this book which means the love triangle is triangulating. I really loved their POV chapters and looked forward to reading them as they popped up. My heart breaks for these boys, their love for each other is largely what made this duology so great. The love triangle puzzle is solved in this book but it won’t be easy on your heart (I can promise you that but I must share my guy won in case you were wondering 🤪).
I will admit there are quite a few plot holes in this story. Specifically with the big reveal towards the end. It felt like there were chapters cut or missing that filled in those blanks. As a reader I felt totally out of the loop due on this but somehow still satisfied??? Despite having all these questions I am happy with how it ended. That letter at the end gutted me in the best way.
Should this spill into your TBR?
I’d say so if you fit into the marketed audience. This has everything a girl could want, werewolves, political intrigue, betrayal, and a balanced love triangle (yeah that’s a thing). I promise you won’t be bored, this is non stop angst but with a HEA.
PS Hey Jordan are we getting a spin off with the Oracle and a certain spider?? 👀🤞 Asking for a friend (it’s me I’m the friend)
October 6, 2026
I started this book afraid like my sweet angel Vanessa. I felt lost and angry…but what I didn’t expect was how this sequel would gut me the way it did and thread me back together. One thing I will give Jordan Stephanie Gray is she KNOWS how to write one hell of an ending. The story that unravels before is beautifully told.
The pacing, the emotional tension with all the characters, all of which were perfect and really tied everything together. The imagery and world that is brought to life is effortless. I pictured everything play out like I was an Oracle seeing the future.
The way powers and magic were presented…STUNNING WORK. It really kept me hooked and selfishly made me want more stories so I could explore everyone’s powers more.
I genuinely didn’t know where this story would go after the ending of Bitten but what I got was better than I could have anticipated.
My heart went out to so many of these characters cause they went through so much, but because they had one another they never gave up.
Vanessa at the beginning of this book and who she grows into had me in tears for so long I had to pause my reading cause the pages started to blur.
Call me a glutton cause I want more, more, MOREEEE.
Keeping this spoiler free because I think everyone needs to experience this book first hand and live it. After I finished I felt like I was the one who went through war.
This is a YA book that handles so many different issues, and it’s done with such an authentic voice. Every emotion felt loud, and all consuming as it does when you’re coming into adulthood. Forced to grow when you don’t even know who you are. Attempting to stay true to that hopeful inner child, who sees too much. UGH. This book will live rent free in my mind for a while. I think so many can benefit from reading this. Each character has their own battle and has to find a way to overcome it. Highly recommend this series.
I’ll end this review with my favorite quote from this book, because I think the impact is everything.
“You must live Vanessa. It will be the hardest thing you’ve yet to do, but you must wake up every morning, and you must brave every dawn with hope in your heart.”
The pacing, the emotional tension with all the characters, all of which were perfect and really tied everything together. The imagery and world that is brought to life is effortless. I pictured everything play out like I was an Oracle seeing the future.
The way powers and magic were presented…STUNNING WORK. It really kept me hooked and selfishly made me want more stories so I could explore everyone’s powers more.
I genuinely didn’t know where this story would go after the ending of Bitten but what I got was better than I could have anticipated.
My heart went out to so many of these characters cause they went through so much, but because they had one another they never gave up.
Vanessa at the beginning of this book and who she grows into had me in tears for so long I had to pause my reading cause the pages started to blur.
Call me a glutton cause I want more, more, MOREEEE.
Keeping this spoiler free because I think everyone needs to experience this book first hand and live it. After I finished I felt like I was the one who went through war.
This is a YA book that handles so many different issues, and it’s done with such an authentic voice. Every emotion felt loud, and all consuming as it does when you’re coming into adulthood. Forced to grow when you don’t even know who you are. Attempting to stay true to that hopeful inner child, who sees too much. UGH. This book will live rent free in my mind for a while. I think so many can benefit from reading this. Each character has their own battle and has to find a way to overcome it. Highly recommend this series.
I’ll end this review with my favorite quote from this book, because I think the impact is everything.
“You must live Vanessa. It will be the hardest thing you’ve yet to do, but you must wake up every morning, and you must brave every dawn with hope in your heart.”
October 8, 2026
Words cannot express how thankful I am to have received an early copy of this book. Bitten changed my life, and I knew with that ending I would not be able to wait until Devoured's release date. Jordan stuns yet again with her incredible portrayal of feminine rage and raw emotion. I felt everything Vanessa was feeling, I understood her indecision, fear, anger, and happiness. I cried more times than I can count while reading, and laughed even more.
I am so happy we got more POVs and got to know some characters better that we first met in Bitten. Evie was my girl from the first time we met her and I was so excited when I found out we would get a bunch of chapters in her POV. Seeing everyone work together to figure out how to dismantle the Wolf Queen's court was so exciting, especially because they really didn't know what the F they were doing. There was a constant reminder that yes, Vanessa, Evie, Portia, Sin, and Calix have gone through it.... but they are still just teens. Vanessa still misses her best friend Celeste and her dad and her home. She was a regular teen that was pushed into a life she did not ask for, and ended up becoming so much more than she (and we) even realized in Bitten. I loved seeing everyone's growth and their character arcs fully coming together in Devoured.
One thing I did not like was that this was a duology :( I am so sad that it is over, and I hope eventually maybe years down the line Jordan may consider revisiting our favorite wolves. I am so thankful to her for sharing Vanessa, Celeste, Sin, Calix, Evie… etc with us.
MAJOR SPOILER:
I am so happy we got more POVs and got to know some characters better that we first met in Bitten. Evie was my girl from the first time we met her and I was so excited when I found out we would get a bunch of chapters in her POV. Seeing everyone work together to figure out how to dismantle the Wolf Queen's court was so exciting, especially because they really didn't know what the F they were doing. There was a constant reminder that yes, Vanessa, Evie, Portia, Sin, and Calix have gone through it.... but they are still just teens. Vanessa still misses her best friend Celeste and her dad and her home. She was a regular teen that was pushed into a life she did not ask for, and ended up becoming so much more than she (and we) even realized in Bitten. I loved seeing everyone's growth and their character arcs fully coming together in Devoured.
One thing I did not like was that this was a duology :( I am so sad that it is over, and I hope eventually maybe years down the line Jordan may consider revisiting our favorite wolves. I am so thankful to her for sharing Vanessa, Celeste, Sin, Calix, Evie… etc with us.
MAJOR SPOILER:
August 25, 2026
Thank you Jordan & Netgalley for the EARC!
Devoured was a predictable yet so satisfying end to a duology. We all know how they have to end but the journey there is what makes or breaks it and this one made it 🤌🏻
The feminine rage, plotting, HEARTBREAK, hidden allies, etc etc were so so so good. I love seeing women mad and plotting, instead of accepting being a victim in a situation 🔥
I loved seeing Vanessa take control in this book after losing most control over anything in Bitten. She had so much growth and the relationships she developed with Evie and Portia were beautiful, fun, sad and everything in between. I really loved their friendships being the focus over the two male love interest. (Dont worry they were there haha)
I really appreciate the growth we see in the epilogue as well and that, that leads to a second chance romance vs immediately after everything happens.
Also the heartbreak when Vanessa has that final moment with her dad 🥲🥲🥲 thanks JSG thanks A LOT
Overall I enjoyed this so much, the pacing kept me hooked basically all the way through and the imagery was so good 👌
I really need to bump The Wicked Sea up on my TBR
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Favorite Quotes:
“Shes too busy shaving a broom handle into a stake under the table and glowering at the new wolves around her”
“Sinclair Severi is wrose than an enemy and I am going to kill him. I have to kill him. Revenge is all i have left”
“You are and have always been a part of this revolution”
“For better or worse, it all started with Calix”
“And for the first time in days, Evie smiles”
“My loafers sink into a puddle of wretched mud, and Evie laughs”
“Who did this to you” — I SCREAMED
“But kaax? Sin knows that I would rather have sex with a fork than a man”
“She turns to look at me, and its as if shes walking down the aisle toward me instead. My mate. The words smoke like wildfire through my mind, through my bones, and her gaze widens as if she knows what Im thinking”
Devoured was a predictable yet so satisfying end to a duology. We all know how they have to end but the journey there is what makes or breaks it and this one made it 🤌🏻
The feminine rage, plotting, HEARTBREAK, hidden allies, etc etc were so so so good. I love seeing women mad and plotting, instead of accepting being a victim in a situation 🔥
I loved seeing Vanessa take control in this book after losing most control over anything in Bitten. She had so much growth and the relationships she developed with Evie and Portia were beautiful, fun, sad and everything in between. I really loved their friendships being the focus over the two male love interest. (Dont worry they were there haha)
I really appreciate the growth we see in the epilogue as well and that, that leads to a second chance romance vs immediately after everything happens.
Also the heartbreak when Vanessa has that final moment with her dad 🥲🥲🥲 thanks JSG thanks A LOT
Overall I enjoyed this so much, the pacing kept me hooked basically all the way through and the imagery was so good 👌
I really need to bump The Wicked Sea up on my TBR
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Favorite Quotes:
“Shes too busy shaving a broom handle into a stake under the table and glowering at the new wolves around her”
“Sinclair Severi is wrose than an enemy and I am going to kill him. I have to kill him. Revenge is all i have left”
“You are and have always been a part of this revolution”
“For better or worse, it all started with Calix”
“And for the first time in days, Evie smiles”
“My loafers sink into a puddle of wretched mud, and Evie laughs”
“Who did this to you” — I SCREAMED
“But kaax? Sin knows that I would rather have sex with a fork than a man”
“She turns to look at me, and its as if shes walking down the aisle toward me instead. My mate. The words smoke like wildfire through my mind, through my bones, and her gaze widens as if she knows what Im thinking”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2026
This was simply just an amazing novel. I was giving the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this one. I remember when I first started the first book Bitten. I could not put it down. I was hoping this would be the same way and it definitely was. There was so many twist and turns within this novel. There were times I didn’t know which direction the story would go. It kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting more. This truly felt like a love story with a twisted ending.
The female main character Vanessa had a lot of difficulties. She goes through the struggle of trying to be something she’s not. Finding out she has these powers that are stronger than anyone else’s. She doesn’t know how to use them, but the only person that does is the evil queen. She tries to escape the cruel world she’s in, but it seems like no matter what she does she can never be set free. She has witness murder, mind games, and she fills isolated alone. I’m glad she did make some friends though towards the end.
Calix and Sin both seem dreamy. Vanessa is supposed to be Sin’s mate. Though she has feelings for Calix as well. There is so much history between the two guys and with Vanessa getting in the mixs makes it hard. Sin is the crown prince and Calix is a general for the werewolves. They have had some deep seated family bonding throughout the years. Were they both look out for each other. I don’t want to give too much away, but there are a lot of problems between these two and both of their goals is to keep each other safe and alive.
There is some sad parts throughout the book that I still can’t kind of get over, especially when it comes to her dad and Sin. I really feel that Sin does love her more than she knows, especially when it comes to his letter at the end. I also feel that Calix has feelings for her as well. You will have to read this book to figure out what really happens. I’m still sitting here just thinking about it because it’s kind of mind-boggling. I’m just glad that even through all the hurt and the sad that they’re still a happy ending and who would’ve thought two of them would become queens.
The female main character Vanessa had a lot of difficulties. She goes through the struggle of trying to be something she’s not. Finding out she has these powers that are stronger than anyone else’s. She doesn’t know how to use them, but the only person that does is the evil queen. She tries to escape the cruel world she’s in, but it seems like no matter what she does she can never be set free. She has witness murder, mind games, and she fills isolated alone. I’m glad she did make some friends though towards the end.
Calix and Sin both seem dreamy. Vanessa is supposed to be Sin’s mate. Though she has feelings for Calix as well. There is so much history between the two guys and with Vanessa getting in the mixs makes it hard. Sin is the crown prince and Calix is a general for the werewolves. They have had some deep seated family bonding throughout the years. Were they both look out for each other. I don’t want to give too much away, but there are a lot of problems between these two and both of their goals is to keep each other safe and alive.
There is some sad parts throughout the book that I still can’t kind of get over, especially when it comes to her dad and Sin. I really feel that Sin does love her more than she knows, especially when it comes to his letter at the end. I also feel that Calix has feelings for her as well. You will have to read this book to figure out what really happens. I’m still sitting here just thinking about it because it’s kind of mind-boggling. I’m just glad that even through all the hurt and the sad that they’re still a happy ending and who would’ve thought two of them would become queens.
October 14, 2026
After the betrayal from her golden prince, Vanessa doesn’t know who she can trust. She’s in a bad place after the massacre, with no sleep, lots of grieving and self loathing for what she is. There’s a new villain Vanessa wants to destroy and she is plotting. It’s time for vengeance, and she’s hoping to fix what’s wrong. Everything is changing, it’s imploding, and they are on the brink of war. And time is running out for everyone.
I loved the first book and I was so excited to start this especially after that ending! But I was really hoping for more between Vanessa and Calix, but there was barely any romance 😭😭😭 This book had so much hopelessness and trauma. I was hoping for those moments with Calix to make it better. But we really only got one kissing scene more than 160 pages in. Why less romance than the first book? Why have a forbidden romance and not have a satisfying romantic ending for them. I was waiting the whole book and the last book for them to finally be together. I wanted so much more for them in the epilogue, it didn’t feel finished. The ending was too brief, they met after 5 years and that was it. I really missed the romance that was in the first book. It was perfection! And that’s what should have been in this book with Calix. I also would love to read what was in his letter.
🌑Nightmares
✨Magical powers
🏰Court politics
🖤Love triangle
⚔️Vengeance
🐺Found family
❤️🩹Grief
🕊️Forgiveness
🖤Forbidden romance
I loved the first book and I was so excited to start this especially after that ending! But I was really hoping for more between Vanessa and Calix, but there was barely any romance 😭😭😭 This book had so much hopelessness and trauma. I was hoping for those moments with Calix to make it better. But we really only got one kissing scene more than 160 pages in. Why less romance than the first book? Why have a forbidden romance and not have a satisfying romantic ending for them. I was waiting the whole book and the last book for them to finally be together. I wanted so much more for them in the epilogue, it didn’t feel finished. The ending was too brief, they met after 5 years and that was it. I really missed the romance that was in the first book. It was perfection! And that’s what should have been in this book with Calix. I also would love to read what was in his letter.
🌑Nightmares
✨Magical powers
🏰Court politics
🖤Love triangle
⚔️Vengeance
🐺Found family
❤️🩹Grief
🕊️Forgiveness
🖤Forbidden romance
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 13, 2026
So.. this book was a bit of a rollercoaster. I had a bit of an issue getting into it in the beginning, it just felt.. boring? Towards the middle it did get a lot better though. The ending did seem super rushed which I was not a fan of unfortunately. It would have been nice to see a bit more on that relationship.
I do wish we got to see more of calix and Vanessa.. cause like the end hints that they get together but I feel the ending was rushed in that aspect. I feel we needed more of those two to actually conclude the book and finish off the story. It just would have been a nice touch all together, I kind of had the idea it was gonna lean towards these two getting together which honestly I do not hate. It’s a good ending plot, I just was really hoping there would be more to it than there was. I also wish we could have gotten a scene of her running into her father years later potentially. Like I get she compelled him but that would have been nice to see her thoughts and how she handles coming into contact with him.
Overall it wasn’t to bad, it was decent. It just might be a bit of a hard read the first few chapters.
I do wish we got to see more of calix and Vanessa.. cause like the end hints that they get together but I feel the ending was rushed in that aspect. I feel we needed more of those two to actually conclude the book and finish off the story. It just would have been a nice touch all together, I kind of had the idea it was gonna lean towards these two getting together which honestly I do not hate. It’s a good ending plot, I just was really hoping there would be more to it than there was. I also wish we could have gotten a scene of her running into her father years later potentially. Like I get she compelled him but that would have been nice to see her thoughts and how she handles coming into contact with him.
Overall it wasn’t to bad, it was decent. It just might be a bit of a hard read the first few chapters.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 8, 2026
Thank you to Toppling Stacks Tours for entrusting me with a gifted egalley!
Devoured by Jordan Stephanie Gray
Bitten book 2 - Completed duology
Werewolves
Feminine rage
Terrifying villain
Secret alliance
Forbidden feelings
Who did this to you
Great female friends
High stakes
Wowzas! It has been a bit since I read a book with so much hopelessness and also feminine rage. Our main characters were fighting against a terrible villain who was controlling all of our crew and it was feeling like there was nothing to do. But they kept plotting and fighting to try to save the world. There were so many secrets and not knowing who to trust but wow, the last roughly 30% had me biting my nails and absolutely in my feels. I didn't have bawling at midnight (and beyond) in my plans for the night, but here we are. What a fantastic ending to this duology!
Devoured by Jordan Stephanie Gray
Bitten book 2 - Completed duology
Werewolves
Feminine rage
Terrifying villain
Secret alliance
Forbidden feelings
Who did this to you
Great female friends
High stakes
Wowzas! It has been a bit since I read a book with so much hopelessness and also feminine rage. Our main characters were fighting against a terrible villain who was controlling all of our crew and it was feeling like there was nothing to do. But they kept plotting and fighting to try to save the world. There were so many secrets and not knowing who to trust but wow, the last roughly 30% had me biting my nails and absolutely in my feels. I didn't have bawling at midnight (and beyond) in my plans for the night, but here we are. What a fantastic ending to this duology!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.75/5 stars
I genuinely couldn’t put this book down, it was so addicting.
I really loved Bitten when I read it last year, so I was worried that the sequel wouldn’t live up to my expectations. I’m happy to report that I was wrong, and I loved every minute of Devoured. I grew very attached to all of the characters (even ones that I didn’t really like in Bitten), so i was STRESSED during every conflict. I loved the writing style as well, the author was able to paint such vivid imagery with her writing, and I felt like I could see every scene unfolding.
If you enjoyed Bitten, you will definitely love Devoured.
also i definitely cried during the entire final act of the book. and the epilogue.
thank you to NetGalley for the eARC!
I genuinely couldn’t put this book down, it was so addicting.
I really loved Bitten when I read it last year, so I was worried that the sequel wouldn’t live up to my expectations. I’m happy to report that I was wrong, and I loved every minute of Devoured. I grew very attached to all of the characters (even ones that I didn’t really like in Bitten), so i was STRESSED during every conflict. I loved the writing style as well, the author was able to paint such vivid imagery with her writing, and I felt like I could see every scene unfolding.
If you enjoyed Bitten, you will definitely love Devoured.
also i definitely cried during the entire final act of the book. and the epilogue.
thank you to NetGalley for the eARC!
October 8, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5+ STARS! ❤️🩹😭
Devoured by Jordan Stephanie Gray deserves so much more than five stars!
I don't even know how to put into words what this book made me feel. It was so incredibly emotional, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once. The kind of story that reaches into your chest, grabs your heart, and refuses to let go.
I felt EVERYTHING while reading this. The pain, the heartbreak, the love, the hope. Every emotion hit so deeply, and I was completely consumed by this story.
This wasn't just a book I read. It was a book I felt. One that will stay with me long after the final page.
More than five stars. Absolutely unforgettable. ❤️🔥📖
Devoured by Jordan Stephanie Gray deserves so much more than five stars!
I don't even know how to put into words what this book made me feel. It was so incredibly emotional, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once. The kind of story that reaches into your chest, grabs your heart, and refuses to let go.
I felt EVERYTHING while reading this. The pain, the heartbreak, the love, the hope. Every emotion hit so deeply, and I was completely consumed by this story.
This wasn't just a book I read. It was a book I felt. One that will stay with me long after the final page.
More than five stars. Absolutely unforgettable. ❤️🔥📖
October 14, 2026
That was extremely disappointing. The author is talented but this story fell flat. The pacing was uneven and rushed, the romance was lacking, and the author provided a lack of resolution for all of the characters. This had so much potential and I was waiting for the FMC to embrace herself and it never came. There was so much build up for the final act and fight and only for it to be over so quick? The epilogue should’ve been maybe the start of the next book or just the last section of the book. The relationships felt forced and the author wrote one character great only to fail them in the end.
September 9, 2026
I was able to get this as an ARC via NetGalley. I absolutely loved Bitten because the werewolves, court politics, female rage/transition, emotional conflicts, and romance. The characters were amazing especially side characters. The sequel, Devoured, took the story further in seeing the destruction caused by Cora and her pack but also Vanessa’s growth in herself and trust in others in order to avenge those they lost. Devoured was everything I wanted in the final installment until his duology. Epilogue was chefs kiss and the letter at the end was devastating and brought me to tears but with a smile on my face! Thank you Jordan for an amazing end to Vanessa Hart’s story.
October 16, 2026
I enjoyed seeing Vanessa's emotional growth in this book. I liked seeing her put her differences aside with Evie and working together to overthrow Cora. The friendship that developed between all three of them was very heartwarming.
Sin broke my heart at times, but his letter 😭 Arranging for everything five years later.
I didn't like how things ended up with her father, though.
Sin broke my heart at times, but his letter 😭 Arranging for everything five years later.
I didn't like how things ended up with her father, though.
September 29, 2026
There is a big focus on betrayal and mistrust in the book following immediately from the end of book one Bitten. Big emphasis on revenge and Vanessa she can only have what I would describe as the mother in law from hell.
Everyone has a secret, people are lying because they are trying to protect someone else but loyalties are being tested constantly by outside forces and you don’t know who to trust or who’s listening, are your dreams, if you are sleeping at all, really yours.
Vanessa, Calix and Sin really put you through it. Their relationships are complicated, full of equal parts loathing and love. Can there be forgiveness? Whose side are the two boys on?
And yes there were tears and I can’t say any more than that because, spoilers!
Thank you to the author and @netgalley for the arc.
Everyone has a secret, people are lying because they are trying to protect someone else but loyalties are being tested constantly by outside forces and you don’t know who to trust or who’s listening, are your dreams, if you are sleeping at all, really yours.
Vanessa, Calix and Sin really put you through it. Their relationships are complicated, full of equal parts loathing and love. Can there be forgiveness? Whose side are the two boys on?
And yes there were tears and I can’t say any more than that because, spoilers!
Thank you to the author and @netgalley for the arc.
October 13, 2026
Better than the first from a YA perspective and action.
Still not my fav
Still not my fav
October 9, 2026
I loved Bitten, the first book in this duology, and was very excited to read the continuation of Vanessa Hart’s story in Devoured. Unfortunately this book didn’t quite deliver as I’d hoped. The situation Vanessa finds herself in at the beginning of Devoured is dire and understandably inspires feelings of rage and despair, but I felt like the story delved into those feelings so often and at such length that the middle of this book was a tough read. The ending delivered unexpected twists and was executed really well, and I think a lot of the lessons learned were really valuable, but I wish we could have seen more glimpses of those lessons and themes throughout the book as opposed to mostly at the very end. Thank you to the publisher for the ARC.
July 17, 2026
Thank you thank you thank you to Netgalley, Little Brown, and Jordan for this eARC of Devoured!!!
Listen I’ve been with Jordan since before the release of Bitten. I was a beta reader. I fell in love with this world before the general population knew of them. And now it’s completed and I’m emotional about it because what do you mean that’s how it ended? (Meant in a positive way bc I did not want to say goodbye.) What do you mean Jordan ripped my heart out and stomped on it? Many times over?
If we thought book one had feminine rage, book two has feminine FURY babes. We are catapulted right back into where book one left off and it’s just go go go from there. It’s fast paced, well thought out, and such an incredible finale to this duology.
I can’t wait for the release so everyone can see how this trio’s story concludes.
Listen I’ve been with Jordan since before the release of Bitten. I was a beta reader. I fell in love with this world before the general population knew of them. And now it’s completed and I’m emotional about it because what do you mean that’s how it ended? (Meant in a positive way bc I did not want to say goodbye.) What do you mean Jordan ripped my heart out and stomped on it? Many times over?
If we thought book one had feminine rage, book two has feminine FURY babes. We are catapulted right back into where book one left off and it’s just go go go from there. It’s fast paced, well thought out, and such an incredible finale to this duology.
I can’t wait for the release so everyone can see how this trio’s story concludes.
July 14, 2026
I loved Bitten, so I was incredibly excited to dive into Devoured. Going into it, I knew this was a duology, but I couldn't help hoping it might somehow become a trilogy because I wasn't ready for the story to end.
The characters have so much to overcome in this installment, and they each carry an incredible amount of trauma. I really appreciated the additional POVs, as they added more depth to the story and helped me connect with the characters on a deeper level.
I would have loved to spend more time with these characters and see some of those threads developed in greater detail. Even so, Devoured was a satisfying conclusion, and I'm grateful I had the opportunity to read it early.
The characters have so much to overcome in this installment, and they each carry an incredible amount of trauma. I really appreciated the additional POVs, as they added more depth to the story and helped me connect with the characters on a deeper level.
I would have loved to spend more time with these characters and see some of those threads developed in greater detail. Even so, Devoured was a satisfying conclusion, and I'm grateful I had the opportunity to read it early.
July 9, 2026
Thank you to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for the NetGalley eARC!
I devoured this book — pun intended. I felt every emotion while reading this. Vanessa’s journey through her trauma, grief, and eventual self-discovery was deeply relatable. I’m always here for a revenge arc in a fantasy book, but I think watching Vanessa survive and learn to live despite it all was the most compelling piece of this book. It was truly such a beautiful sequel, and I love how all the characters’ stories wrapped up.
I needed more pages of the epilogue. It was so wonderful, and I am glad the letter was included at the end. I shed so many tears and honestly had an existential crisis because Vanessa and Calix managed to tackle questions every person asks in life, yet most of us take decades to find an answer.
Thanks for breaking my heart, Jordan.
I devoured this book — pun intended. I felt every emotion while reading this. Vanessa’s journey through her trauma, grief, and eventual self-discovery was deeply relatable. I’m always here for a revenge arc in a fantasy book, but I think watching Vanessa survive and learn to live despite it all was the most compelling piece of this book. It was truly such a beautiful sequel, and I love how all the characters’ stories wrapped up.
I needed more pages of the epilogue. It was so wonderful, and I am glad the letter was included at the end. I shed so many tears and honestly had an existential crisis because Vanessa and Calix managed to tackle questions every person asks in life, yet most of us take decades to find an answer.
Thanks for breaking my heart, Jordan.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a beautifully written story of an imaginative yet brutally violent werewolf world, and the strength of character to survive and persevere in the face of overwhelming odds. This story was action-packed with twists and turns that leave the reader surprised, and wondering what is going to happen next. And how fun a read is that?!
At times, this book did emotionally ruin me. It got dark. However, the way these characters are developed and deal with the trauma, working together to handle the various situations with each other was elegant, deliciously devious, humorous, tragic, healing, even sometimes sweet. There was a wide range of emotions and I felt them all.
This book was aptly titled. I devoured it!
**Thank you to NetGalley for providing the advanced copy
At times, this book did emotionally ruin me. It got dark. However, the way these characters are developed and deal with the trauma, working together to handle the various situations with each other was elegant, deliciously devious, humorous, tragic, healing, even sometimes sweet. There was a wide range of emotions and I felt them all.
This book was aptly titled. I devoured it!
**Thank you to NetGalley for providing the advanced copy
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