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The Feral Sentence
PRISON HAS NEVER BEEN SO FERAL.
Off the coast of North America lies a penal island known as the Island of Killers.
No electricity. No prison guards. No mercy.
And every woman who ends up on this island is a convicted murderer.
When eighteen-year-old Lydia Brone is sentenced to serve time on this island for accidentally killing her mom’s abusive boyfriend, it feels like a death sentence.
If Lydia hopes to ever return home, she’ll have to forget who she is and become someone else… someone capable of choosing survival over humanity.
Off the coast of North America lies a penal island known as the Island of Killers.
No electricity. No prison guards. No mercy.
And every woman who ends up on this island is a convicted murderer.
When eighteen-year-old Lydia Brone is sentenced to serve time on this island for accidentally killing her mom’s abusive boyfriend, it feels like a death sentence.
If Lydia hopes to ever return home, she’ll have to forget who she is and become someone else… someone capable of choosing survival over humanity.
303 pages, Paperback
Published January 5, 2023
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March 9, 2025
4.5 I really love this author. Fast pace, gripping story, you just can’t put the book down.
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!
February 6, 2022
This novel is absolutely brillant. The title of the series was quite captivating and caught my attention right off. The Feral Sentence is a collection of four novellas that are excellent read for fans of young adult thrillers. While advertised for the Young Adult category I would suggest it is appropriate for all ages. The stories feature an exciting setting with characters that are memorable. It's a futuristic work that deals with resilience, creativity, and the will to survive against all odds in a very harsh and unforgiving environment filled with prisoners. As you read it will be up to you to put the pieces together! This is a unbelievable read! It pulled me in from beginning and held me to the end. Occasionally I would have to tell myself to breathe! The world building is detailed and imaginative. This novel has strong, well-developed characters and an ingenious story line that keeps you turning the pages. I recommend this novel and would read more novels by this author
March 25, 2024
great read!
This story is non-stop action. The female characters are believable and bad-a$$! A corrupt government & court system convict people unjustly for crimes committed in self defense or defense of others, although some convicted are truly violent. The US Government stops funding prisons & instead drops convicted “murders” in the ocean just off a remote island where the women who make it to shore are left with nothing but the clothes they are wearing to live or die. Great read!
This story is non-stop action. The female characters are believable and bad-a$$! A corrupt government & court system convict people unjustly for crimes committed in self defense or defense of others, although some convicted are truly violent. The US Government stops funding prisons & instead drops convicted “murders” in the ocean just off a remote island where the women who make it to shore are left with nothing but the clothes they are wearing to live or die. Great read!
February 4, 2022
What a crazy ride.
Could not put this book down! This was my first read by this author, Shade Owen's has a great writing style.
The first book is good the5th book is outstanding. The entire story should be unbelievable but she has created a story with strong women character's that have been sentenced to an Island prison. I can only say read the series. It takes you on an emotional roller coaster... equally
Could not put this book down! This was my first read by this author, Shade Owen's has a great writing style.
The first book is good the5th book is outstanding. The entire story should be unbelievable but she has created a story with strong women character's that have been sentenced to an Island prison. I can only say read the series. It takes you on an emotional roller coaster... equally
March 15, 2021
Awesome series
So many memorable characters in this series. So much friendship, so much death. You can picture this happening, like a movie playing in your mind, as you’re reading.
The last battle scene is mind boggling! I’m sorry to reach the end of this one...
I highly recommend this series.
So many memorable characters in this series. So much friendship, so much death. You can picture this happening, like a movie playing in your mind, as you’re reading.
The last battle scene is mind boggling! I’m sorry to reach the end of this one...
I highly recommend this series.
February 1, 2022
Fernel sentenance
Such an intriguing book. Could not put it down. However would have been much better if it had stopped at the fourth book. The last book just annoyed me. Why try making things over dramatic when it could focus on Ihe corrupt government. Taking a different turn was totally unnecessary.
Such an intriguing book. Could not put it down. However would have been much better if it had stopped at the fourth book. The last book just annoyed me. Why try making things over dramatic when it could focus on Ihe corrupt government. Taking a different turn was totally unnecessary.
August 30, 2022
If you love action, thrillers and lots of questions to answer you have to read this series. There is blood, sweat and tears, literally in these books. What will be the end? Read this series by Shade Owens and you will love it.
I am finished and actually have already started another series by this Author. A new favorite Author for me to enjoy.
I am finished and actually have already started another series by this Author. A new favorite Author for me to enjoy.
March 6, 2023
This was probably twice as long as it should have been, it's very repetitive. There's so much time spent in Brone's head rehashing the same thing over and over, I wound up skimming a lot. The descriptions of the non-white women seemed quite racist. There's a lot of violence and gore, which bothered me less than all the mentions of the lack of hygiene.
July 19, 2023
Brilliant
It's not beyond believability that in a future world, the concept in this book may or may not be a reality! Excellent storyline and characters you will either love or hate, support or wish were dead. High praise for the author and his ability in crafting words that produce a series that will leave you breathless.
It's not beyond believability that in a future world, the concept in this book may or may not be a reality! Excellent storyline and characters you will either love or hate, support or wish were dead. High praise for the author and his ability in crafting words that produce a series that will leave you breathless.
October 11, 2023
Brutal
This series is absolutely the worst set of books I’ve ever read. Poorly written, with minimal proofreading. The author apparently doesn’t know the difference between “stock” and “stalk”, and is absolutely in love with the word “smirk”.
This purchase was money I won’t get back; don’t waste yours
This series is absolutely the worst set of books I’ve ever read. Poorly written, with minimal proofreading. The author apparently doesn’t know the difference between “stock” and “stalk”, and is absolutely in love with the word “smirk”.
This purchase was money I won’t get back; don’t waste yours
May 18, 2024
Very intense and hard to put down
Very intense, lots of twist and turns, spellbinding are just a few of the words I would use to describe this series’s. I found it very hard to stop reading every night in order to go to sleep. I kept wishing the this series was a read and listen book so that I did not have to wait too find out what was happening!
Very intense, lots of twist and turns, spellbinding are just a few of the words I would use to describe this series’s. I found it very hard to stop reading every night in order to go to sleep. I kept wishing the this series was a read and listen book so that I did not have to wait too find out what was happening!
March 31, 2021
Amazing
Wow, just due. So enjoyed this book and got to the end and was like, that’s it. Where’s the ending? What happened? I need to know more. Was there a follow up written? Don’t end it like that
Wow, just due. So enjoyed this book and got to the end and was like, that’s it. Where’s the ending? What happened? I need to know more. Was there a follow up written? Don’t end it like that
February 2, 2022
Good Read
Hard to put down. Once you pick this book up you can't put it down. The story is simple. A convicted murderer is dropped on a prison island without guards to serve her sentence. Let the adventure begin.
Hard to put down. Once you pick this book up you can't put it down. The story is simple. A convicted murderer is dropped on a prison island without guards to serve her sentence. Let the adventure begin.
June 20, 2022
The Feral Sentence.
What a great read! Gripping from the first page & rocketing to the finish. Great story and character development. Characters I felt I could relate to. I didn’t want to put it down.
What a great read! Gripping from the first page & rocketing to the finish. Great story and character development. Characters I felt I could relate to. I didn’t want to put it down.
March 12, 2023
This was a fun, easy, but unexpectedly engaging series! I really enjoyed the plot twists, relationships between the women on the island, and the protagonist's growth. If you like fast-paced, empoweing, feminist, dystopian fiction, you'll love this series!
January 26, 2020
More than 5 stars
I am an avid reader and could not put this book down. On the edge of my chair the whole time. Would recommend this book to anyone.
I am an avid reader and could not put this book down. On the edge of my chair the whole time. Would recommend this book to anyone.
March 24, 2021
The best series
Omg, I couldn't stop reading long enough to write a review, but now, what can I say? This series kept me up at night, couldn't stop until I was finished.
Omg, I couldn't stop reading long enough to write a review, but now, what can I say? This series kept me up at night, couldn't stop until I was finished.
February 23, 2022
Nice
Well written, lots of action, and great character development. Interesting cultural, linguistic, and plot elements. Story really sucked me in.
Well written, lots of action, and great character development. Interesting cultural, linguistic, and plot elements. Story really sucked me in.
March 3, 2022
"The Feral Sentence" is a must read series
This book is an easy to read, page turner. It is action packed and keeps you engaged from page 1 to the end.
This book is an easy to read, page turner. It is action packed and keeps you engaged from page 1 to the end.
March 8, 2022
fantastic read
Disappointed when it ended! Action, loyalty, death, friendship and crazy enough to believe it could happen. Loved, LOVED this series!!
Disappointed when it ended! Action, loyalty, death, friendship and crazy enough to believe it could happen. Loved, LOVED this series!!
July 5, 2022
worth reading
I couldn’t stop reading. From I woke in the morning, to I lay in my bed (always way to late), because I couldn’t stop reading.
I couldn’t stop reading. From I woke in the morning, to I lay in my bed (always way to late), because I couldn’t stop reading.
September 27, 2022
Amazing!
What an awesome concept and story! Sucks you in straight away and takes you to a whole different world! Worth the read!
What an awesome concept and story! Sucks you in straight away and takes you to a whole different world! Worth the read!
March 17, 2023
Amazing
Hooked from the first page. I didn't want it to end. I read all 5 books in about 10 days. I want more.
Hooked from the first page. I didn't want it to end. I read all 5 books in about 10 days. I want more.
May 15, 2023
Decent read. A bit gory at times, but given the subject matter, I'd be more surprised if it wasn't.
August 4, 2023
Great series! Read it in just a few days. Starting the next series right away! This needs to be a Netflix series
August 17, 2023
Absolutely Feral!
What an amazing series! I absolutely loved it. I sure hated to see it end. What's next ? I am hooked!
What an amazing series! I absolutely loved it. I sure hated to see it end. What's next ? I am hooked!
September 2, 2023
Brilliant!
I could not tear myself away from this series, real characters and a very believable scenario. Read these books, you will not regret it.
I could not tear myself away from this series, real characters and a very believable scenario. Read these books, you will not regret it.
November 17, 2023
This series was so different ftom my usual fare that I could hardly put it down. Very dark and gritty but with humor as well. I will definitely read more by this author.
December 10, 2023
Such a good book series! Loved it
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