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The Feral Sentence #4
Reign of Blood
In the highly anticipated fourth book of The Feral Sentence, Brone teams up with Hawkins—an unstable, drug-addicted criminal—to go after Rainer despite her friends' warnings.
The only problem is, Hawkins is manipulative, bloodthirsty, and can't be trusted. By promising Brone her freedom, Hawkins drags her into a deadly situation Brone fears she may never escape—right in the middle of a war between Kormace Island's two most dangerous women.
The only problem is, Hawkins is manipulative, bloodthirsty, and can't be trusted. By promising Brone her freedom, Hawkins drags her into a deadly situation Brone fears she may never escape—right in the middle of a war between Kormace Island's two most dangerous women.
- GenresDystopia
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2019
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April 20, 2025
Where's the next one? I love this series.
August 8, 2023
5 Stars
The Feral Sentence Serie is truly a MUST-READ for anyone who loves really fantastic dystopian adventures. But this isn’t a light and fluffy read- be warned! This is gritty, raw, violent, emotive, and a ‘hang on to your seat’ and brace yourselves because this is going to get INTENSE. There are potential triggers contain throughout the series such as violence, murder, abuse/domestic abuse, manipulation, and more. So keep that in mind if you are sensitive to any of these subjects.
I stumbled on this series purely by accident, and I am soooo glad that I did because I was so hooked on the story within the first few pages that I practically inhaled the entire series in only a couple of sittings. It is entirely addictive- the characters, the ‘world’, the story makes for completely riveting reading.
Shade Owens world building skills are sheer perfection. I was transported into the story, struggling to survive right alongside Lydia and the rest of the cast. Ms. Owens writing is immersive, captivating, vividly exciting, and entirely addictive. I am hooked and will happily devour anything she ever produces, because WOW.
This is a heart-stopping, action-packed, intense, dystopian thriller- with adventure, danger, violence, a fight for survival, friendship, battles, dramatic developments, savagery, fantasy, a remote island prison, jungle, no escape, politics, corruption, brutality, futuristic sci-fi, factions, war, games of cat and mouse/mind games, challenges, risk, betrayal, and SO, SO, SO MUCH MORE.
The Feral Sentence introduces (and follows) eighteen-year-old Lydia Brone who has been sentenced to Kormace Island- a penal colony for the worst of the worst inmates and is known as the Island of Killers. She is transported to the island after killing her mother’s violent boyfriend accidently while trying protect her mother- but the helicopter doesn’t ever ‘land’ on the island, instead Lydia is thrown from the airborne helicopter into the ocean, where she has to swim to the ‘safety’ of land. But this is only the start of her survival adventure, as just because she finally reaches land, doesn’t mean she’s ever really ‘safe’- at all. And so, the intensity and adventure begins.
Lydia, and the rest of the cast of characters are so well-developed with their own unique individual personalities, quirks, and flaws. Shade Owens has a bold, dynamic, and very vivid writing style that easily brings her story to life- it was like watching a movie play out before my eyes, The descriptions are quite detailed and vivid- painting a powerful picture of Lydia, the island environment, and the quest for daily survival. Right down to the living conditions, camp, ‘native’ clothing, tools, food, jungle, animals, hunting, scouting, battle scenes, intensity, suspense, the ’feral’ vibes, and every other engrossing detail. Just brilliant!
The series contains:
-The Feral Sentence: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #1)
-Beasts of Prey: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence #2)
-Primal Instincts: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #3)
-Reign of Blood (The Feral Sentence #4)
-Game of Death (The Feral Sentence #5)
This would definitely make a fantastic movie or television series!
Highly Recommended Reading!!!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Shade Owens!
The Feral Sentence Serie is truly a MUST-READ for anyone who loves really fantastic dystopian adventures. But this isn’t a light and fluffy read- be warned! This is gritty, raw, violent, emotive, and a ‘hang on to your seat’ and brace yourselves because this is going to get INTENSE. There are potential triggers contain throughout the series such as violence, murder, abuse/domestic abuse, manipulation, and more. So keep that in mind if you are sensitive to any of these subjects.
I stumbled on this series purely by accident, and I am soooo glad that I did because I was so hooked on the story within the first few pages that I practically inhaled the entire series in only a couple of sittings. It is entirely addictive- the characters, the ‘world’, the story makes for completely riveting reading.
Shade Owens world building skills are sheer perfection. I was transported into the story, struggling to survive right alongside Lydia and the rest of the cast. Ms. Owens writing is immersive, captivating, vividly exciting, and entirely addictive. I am hooked and will happily devour anything she ever produces, because WOW.
This is a heart-stopping, action-packed, intense, dystopian thriller- with adventure, danger, violence, a fight for survival, friendship, battles, dramatic developments, savagery, fantasy, a remote island prison, jungle, no escape, politics, corruption, brutality, futuristic sci-fi, factions, war, games of cat and mouse/mind games, challenges, risk, betrayal, and SO, SO, SO MUCH MORE.
The Feral Sentence introduces (and follows) eighteen-year-old Lydia Brone who has been sentenced to Kormace Island- a penal colony for the worst of the worst inmates and is known as the Island of Killers. She is transported to the island after killing her mother’s violent boyfriend accidently while trying protect her mother- but the helicopter doesn’t ever ‘land’ on the island, instead Lydia is thrown from the airborne helicopter into the ocean, where she has to swim to the ‘safety’ of land. But this is only the start of her survival adventure, as just because she finally reaches land, doesn’t mean she’s ever really ‘safe’- at all. And so, the intensity and adventure begins.
Lydia, and the rest of the cast of characters are so well-developed with their own unique individual personalities, quirks, and flaws. Shade Owens has a bold, dynamic, and very vivid writing style that easily brings her story to life- it was like watching a movie play out before my eyes, The descriptions are quite detailed and vivid- painting a powerful picture of Lydia, the island environment, and the quest for daily survival. Right down to the living conditions, camp, ‘native’ clothing, tools, food, jungle, animals, hunting, scouting, battle scenes, intensity, suspense, the ’feral’ vibes, and every other engrossing detail. Just brilliant!
The series contains:
-The Feral Sentence: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #1)
-Beasts of Prey: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence #2)
-Primal Instincts: A Dystopian Survival Thriller (The Feral Sentence Book #3)
-Reign of Blood (The Feral Sentence #4)
-Game of Death (The Feral Sentence #5)
This would definitely make a fantastic movie or television series!
Highly Recommended Reading!!!
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Shade Owens!
April 10, 2023
Reign of Blood
The Feral Sentence #4
Fantasy
Shade Owens
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was another great book in this series and I actually think it's my favourite one so far. The writing was great, you hate the characters you're meant to and even the side characters have depth.
I loved how the characters show their resilience and determination to survive. The fighting scenes were well planned and developed so it's easy to keep up with what is happening and where.
There was a plot twist that I kind of predicted but I didn't guess what the consequences would be. The lead up to the twist was done well and I liked the reveal.
I do still have some unanswered questions and things that I'm curious about though. I would like to know more about the different government's involved in sending prisoners to the island, how long it's been happening and if people in the outside world know what is really happening.
I actually liked the ending of this book. It was a cliffhanger but it was very interesting and I had to start the final book staright away.
The Feral Sentence #4
Fantasy
Shade Owens
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was another great book in this series and I actually think it's my favourite one so far. The writing was great, you hate the characters you're meant to and even the side characters have depth.
I loved how the characters show their resilience and determination to survive. The fighting scenes were well planned and developed so it's easy to keep up with what is happening and where.
There was a plot twist that I kind of predicted but I didn't guess what the consequences would be. The lead up to the twist was done well and I liked the reveal.
I do still have some unanswered questions and things that I'm curious about though. I would like to know more about the different government's involved in sending prisoners to the island, how long it's been happening and if people in the outside world know what is really happening.
I actually liked the ending of this book. It was a cliffhanger but it was very interesting and I had to start the final book staright away.
August 30, 2022
As each book leads you right into the next in this series, it was not a chore to read each one. I felt I fell into this series like I belonged and I enjoyed each book fully. I couldn't have asked for a better series to fall in love with.
The struggle of women who are dumped on this island to find their way and who would be the leader. To keep everyone safe, fed, clothed and happy is the ultimate goal, until you meet someone who just wants to rule with an iron fist.
You will enjoy this series I think as much as I did.
The struggle of women who are dumped on this island to find their way and who would be the leader. To keep everyone safe, fed, clothed and happy is the ultimate goal, until you meet someone who just wants to rule with an iron fist.
You will enjoy this series I think as much as I did.
January 9, 2026
A must read
How could I have gone thru life without reading this amazingly written masterpiece. I'm not really one for reading multiple books in the same saga beyond 3. This fantastic adventure has glued me to my kindle. It's well passed 1am and I adjust about download number 5 in the sequel.
How could I have gone thru life without reading this amazingly written masterpiece. I'm not really one for reading multiple books in the same saga beyond 3. This fantastic adventure has glued me to my kindle. It's well passed 1am and I adjust about download number 5 in the sequel.
January 28, 2025
Book 4 of The Feral Sentence Series was as good as the 1st 3. Crazy battles on Kormace Island. Not for the faint of heart, although I shed a few tears in this one. On to book 5, Game of Death the final book of the series.
August 19, 2022
These books are so freaking amazing. I am so in love with the whole premise. My only fear is a total let down in the last book. Fingers crossed!
April 24, 2024
Excellent book!
April 3, 2025
Action packed and fun
November 21, 2019
If you haven't been reading this series, you need to get started NOW! This serial should be mandatory reading for all young adults. "Lord of the Flies" has nothing on "The Feral Sentence". Great insights into human behavior, wonderful survival skills that are based in reality, and a plot teeming with action and suspense and just keeps getting better and better with each episode. I am definitely going to have withdrawals when this series ends, and I know I won't be alone. Kudos to Owens for her brilliant and insightful mind and to NikkiBuschEditing (sp) for a super clean editing job!
August 12, 2019
Yes!
Thank goodness it isn't over! It could have been a place to end this unforgettable tale, but there is more to come! I can't wait!
Thank goodness it isn't over! It could have been a place to end this unforgettable tale, but there is more to come! I can't wait!
September 1, 2019
Great!
Loved the first four books in this series. I see there is another coming. When? I can't wait. Definitely recommend these books.
Loved the first four books in this series. I see there is another coming. When? I can't wait. Definitely recommend these books.
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