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Wild Hearts #2
Lord of Leaves
The Blood of the Earth. The Breath of the Wind.
Lochlann Wilde is a true summoner at last, earning his Crest, the admiration of his peers, and a hunky fae prince in one fell swoop. With the headstrong Prince Sylvain at his side, Locke is finally ready to walk in his father’s legendary footsteps.
And to collect his inheritance, too, except for what he finds in the family vault. No one said anything about a fast-talking familiar. They certainly never mentioned a dragon.
But deeper danger awaits. Sylvain and Locke must untangle the twisted curse threatening to strangle all life, first in the Oriel of Earth, and now in the Oriel of Air.
They must face the Withering.
Lochlann Wilde is a true summoner at last, earning his Crest, the admiration of his peers, and a hunky fae prince in one fell swoop. With the headstrong Prince Sylvain at his side, Locke is finally ready to walk in his father’s legendary footsteps.
And to collect his inheritance, too, except for what he finds in the family vault. No one said anything about a fast-talking familiar. They certainly never mentioned a dragon.
But deeper danger awaits. Sylvain and Locke must untangle the twisted curse threatening to strangle all life, first in the Oriel of Earth, and now in the Oriel of Air.
They must face the Withering.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2022
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Nazri Noor
52 books397 followersHi, I'm Nazri, a Filipino-Malaysian author based in California. I’m trilingual, but I really only write in English. I can also speak just enough Sindarin and Valyrian to impress absolutely no one. My urban fantasy novels focus on realistic heroes who use wits, style, and their wildly unpredictable magic to (try) and save the day. Think sass and class, while kicking ass.
My influences come from horror and fantasy: HP Lovecraft, Anne Rice, George R.R. Martin, Chuck Palahniuk, Terry Pratchett, and Neil Gaiman. Growing up I was shaped by the Blood Sword, Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, and Grey Star game book universes. I'm also inspired by video games, specifically the Castlevania, Final Fantasy, and Persona series.
TL;DR: I'm a huge nerd. And yes, that's my real hair. I try to donate it to the American Cancer Society as often as I can. Also, have you heard? You can get a free book at www.NazriNoor.com.
My influences come from horror and fantasy: HP Lovecraft, Anne Rice, George R.R. Martin, Chuck Palahniuk, Terry Pratchett, and Neil Gaiman. Growing up I was shaped by the Blood Sword, Fighting Fantasy, Lone Wolf, and Grey Star game book universes. I'm also inspired by video games, specifically the Castlevania, Final Fantasy, and Persona series.
TL;DR: I'm a huge nerd. And yes, that's my real hair. I try to donate it to the American Cancer Society as often as I can. Also, have you heard? You can get a free book at www.NazriNoor.com.
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August 7, 2023
Loving this series so far. Greg Bordeaux really had a lot of fun narrating these stories and you can tell.
June 24, 2023
I'm really enjoying this series - the bantering and bickering is chef's kiss perfect for me. The humor is working great, the characters all have chemistry and bring something to the story. The quest/plot is entertaining, the romance is developing at an excellent pace. Just really impressed with this after having zero expectations at the beginning!
Greg Boudreaux is also doing such an awesome job narrating. Even the moments of character's eating and talking with their mouth full - little things really making you feel like you're inside the story.
Satchel the pixie was adorable with his little needling! The call backs of Sylvain hating words that don't make sense - cheesy, corny, etc. So much fun.
Pleasantly surprised!
Greg Boudreaux is also doing such an awesome job narrating. Even the moments of character's eating and talking with their mouth full - little things really making you feel like you're inside the story.
Satchel the pixie was adorable with his little needling! The call backs of Sylvain hating words that don't make sense - cheesy, corny, etc. So much fun.
Pleasantly surprised!
August 6, 2023
I've given this an A for narration and a B for content at AudioGals
Lord of Leaves, book two in Nazri Noor’s Wild Hearts series of fantasy romances, picks up about a week after the end of Prince of Flowers and, like its predecessor, is a fun, inventive and light-hearted adventure romp through the magical worlds of the Black Market, the Wispwood and the Verdance in the company of our hero, newly-minted summoner Lochlann Wilde, and Sylvain, the gorgeous fae prince he summoned by accident and then fell for.
When the book begins, Locke and Sylvain are making their way through the Black Market to the Convent of Infinite Sorrow, where Locke is at last going to claim the inheritance left him by his father, Grand Summoner Baylor Wilde. With any luck, said inheritance will be a pile of fabulous riches, and he’s optimistic as he arrives at the convent – which has to be one of the strangest banks in existence and is run by a most unusual order of nuns.
After presenting his credentials, Locke and Sylvain are taken to Baylor Wilde’s vault and find that it is, indeed crammed full of an incredible collection of treasures, and all of it now belongs to Locke. He’s rich beyond his wildest dreams and is trying to take it all in, when the sister who accompanied them mentions that there are a couple of caveats. The first is that Locke should prioritise the contents of the small chest resting on a marble pedestal in the middle of the room, its placement alone suggesting something extremely valuable. Locke isn’t at all sure what he expects to find… but it probably wasn’t a glass ‘room’ in which a tiny man lays asleep on a bed. A tiny man who, when he awakens, proves to be a very angry tiny man at having had to wait Seven. Long. Years for Locke to come and wake him up! Sylvain recognises him as a pixie from the Verdance, and is clearly delighted at encountering someone from his homeland.
As it turns out, the pixie – Master Satchel – was Baylor Wilde’s familiar, and he’s part of Locke’s inheritance. Locke had no idea his father had a familiar, but he, Locke, doesn’t do familiars – he’s a summoner, Eidolons are his thing, and he isn’t quite sure what he’s going to do with Satchel. Before he can think too much about it, Sylvain points out that inheriting the pixie is only one of the caveats, as for the other… yeah, no, nobody mentioned the dragon.
With his debts mounting – taking years longer to gain his summoner’s crest than any other student, means he hasn’t actually been able to earn a living – Locke needs to be able to access his new fortune sooner rather than later. But first, he needs to defeat the dragon, and to do that, he needs a fireproofing potion, and to get that he needs money, and to get money, he needs to slay the dragon… or get a job. His professor at the Academy, Dr. Euclidia Fang, has just the thing. Locke and Sylvain procured some Blood of the Earth from their trip to the Oriel of Earth, so now they should travel to the Oriel of Air and bring back some Breath of the Wind – and voilà! Locke begins a career as a professional acquirer of elemental essence, the finest of stones. It’s potentially very lucrative. It might not directly help with the dragon problem, but it will give Locke a chance to strengthen his summoning abilities and perhaps summon some more eidolons who will be able to help him to defeat the dragon.
And on top of all this, Locke and Sylvain are still trying to find out more about the mysterious Withering, the desiccating and unnatural dryness that causes living things to wither to dust in seconds that is affecting the Verdance and for which Sylvain originally came to the Wispwood to seek a cure. Locke and Sylvain discovered that the Withering had already spread to the Oriel of Earth – and now there are signs it has begun to affect the other dimensions, too.
The story is well-paced with plenty of humour and snark – Satchel is a great addition to the team! – interesting storylines, well rounded-out secondary characters and really inventive world-building. The scenes set at the Convent of Infinite Sorrow are some of my favourites – the author’s dry humour and strong sense of irony are out in full force as he describes the over-the-top ostentation of the ‘convent’ and the sisters’ dedication to carrying the weight of wealth and excess so the rest of the world doesn’t have to while Locke sees it for the complete contradiction that it is:
“The only real sorrow the Sisters of Infinite Sorrow seemed to experience was running out of caviar and mimosas.”
Locke’s quest to gain his inheritance is the principal storyline, but the author also uses it to create situations which incorporate more details about the series’ overarching plotlines, revealing just a little more about where things might be headed. My main criticism about Prince of Flowers was how often we were told about Sylvain’s gorgeousness and that Locke spent most of the time in a fog of lust, so I was pleased to hear that has been toned down here, and there’s a more balanced approach to their relationship. Locke is steadily gaining in confidence and that’s putting them on more of an equal footing; he sees and accepts Sylvan’s faults (his vanity and tendency to exaggerate), and Sylvain seems to know this and to even like that Locke doesn’t let him get away with anything.
Greg Boudreaux is such a pleasure to listen to; he always gets right to the heart of the stories and characters he narrates and makes the listener feel as though they’re eavesdropping on actual conversations and thoughts and not listening to an interpretation of something written down. Not only has he found the perfect voice for each character here, he communicates a real sense of camaraderie between them and delivers both narrative and dialogue with a very light touch and great sense of fun. As with the previous book, his portrayal of the two leads is terrific – Sylvain might be a brat (according to Locke) but the deep drawl Mr. Boudreaux gives him makes him sound like a very sexy brat – and Locke’s lighter tones and good-natured snark are nicely contrasted. The performance is expressive and well-paced, with excellent comic timing and a terrific array of secondary character portrayals, from Satchel’s waspishness and the warbly-serenity of Sister Dolores, to Evander Skink’s sing-song delivery and the gravelly-tones of a disgruntled dragon. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging performance that really brings the story to life.
Lord of Leaves is fun, fast-paced and entertaining, with likeable lead characters, a nicely-rounded ensemble cast and fabulous narration. It’s a solid addition to the Wild Hearts series, and I’m looking forward to book three.
This review originally appeared at AudioGals .
Lord of Leaves, book two in Nazri Noor’s Wild Hearts series of fantasy romances, picks up about a week after the end of Prince of Flowers and, like its predecessor, is a fun, inventive and light-hearted adventure romp through the magical worlds of the Black Market, the Wispwood and the Verdance in the company of our hero, newly-minted summoner Lochlann Wilde, and Sylvain, the gorgeous fae prince he summoned by accident and then fell for.
When the book begins, Locke and Sylvain are making their way through the Black Market to the Convent of Infinite Sorrow, where Locke is at last going to claim the inheritance left him by his father, Grand Summoner Baylor Wilde. With any luck, said inheritance will be a pile of fabulous riches, and he’s optimistic as he arrives at the convent – which has to be one of the strangest banks in existence and is run by a most unusual order of nuns.
After presenting his credentials, Locke and Sylvain are taken to Baylor Wilde’s vault and find that it is, indeed crammed full of an incredible collection of treasures, and all of it now belongs to Locke. He’s rich beyond his wildest dreams and is trying to take it all in, when the sister who accompanied them mentions that there are a couple of caveats. The first is that Locke should prioritise the contents of the small chest resting on a marble pedestal in the middle of the room, its placement alone suggesting something extremely valuable. Locke isn’t at all sure what he expects to find… but it probably wasn’t a glass ‘room’ in which a tiny man lays asleep on a bed. A tiny man who, when he awakens, proves to be a very angry tiny man at having had to wait Seven. Long. Years for Locke to come and wake him up! Sylvain recognises him as a pixie from the Verdance, and is clearly delighted at encountering someone from his homeland.
As it turns out, the pixie – Master Satchel – was Baylor Wilde’s familiar, and he’s part of Locke’s inheritance. Locke had no idea his father had a familiar, but he, Locke, doesn’t do familiars – he’s a summoner, Eidolons are his thing, and he isn’t quite sure what he’s going to do with Satchel. Before he can think too much about it, Sylvain points out that inheriting the pixie is only one of the caveats, as for the other… yeah, no, nobody mentioned the dragon.
With his debts mounting – taking years longer to gain his summoner’s crest than any other student, means he hasn’t actually been able to earn a living – Locke needs to be able to access his new fortune sooner rather than later. But first, he needs to defeat the dragon, and to do that, he needs a fireproofing potion, and to get that he needs money, and to get money, he needs to slay the dragon… or get a job. His professor at the Academy, Dr. Euclidia Fang, has just the thing. Locke and Sylvain procured some Blood of the Earth from their trip to the Oriel of Earth, so now they should travel to the Oriel of Air and bring back some Breath of the Wind – and voilà! Locke begins a career as a professional acquirer of elemental essence, the finest of stones. It’s potentially very lucrative. It might not directly help with the dragon problem, but it will give Locke a chance to strengthen his summoning abilities and perhaps summon some more eidolons who will be able to help him to defeat the dragon.
And on top of all this, Locke and Sylvain are still trying to find out more about the mysterious Withering, the desiccating and unnatural dryness that causes living things to wither to dust in seconds that is affecting the Verdance and for which Sylvain originally came to the Wispwood to seek a cure. Locke and Sylvain discovered that the Withering had already spread to the Oriel of Earth – and now there are signs it has begun to affect the other dimensions, too.
The story is well-paced with plenty of humour and snark – Satchel is a great addition to the team! – interesting storylines, well rounded-out secondary characters and really inventive world-building. The scenes set at the Convent of Infinite Sorrow are some of my favourites – the author’s dry humour and strong sense of irony are out in full force as he describes the over-the-top ostentation of the ‘convent’ and the sisters’ dedication to carrying the weight of wealth and excess so the rest of the world doesn’t have to while Locke sees it for the complete contradiction that it is:
“The only real sorrow the Sisters of Infinite Sorrow seemed to experience was running out of caviar and mimosas.”
Locke’s quest to gain his inheritance is the principal storyline, but the author also uses it to create situations which incorporate more details about the series’ overarching plotlines, revealing just a little more about where things might be headed. My main criticism about Prince of Flowers was how often we were told about Sylvain’s gorgeousness and that Locke spent most of the time in a fog of lust, so I was pleased to hear that has been toned down here, and there’s a more balanced approach to their relationship. Locke is steadily gaining in confidence and that’s putting them on more of an equal footing; he sees and accepts Sylvan’s faults (his vanity and tendency to exaggerate), and Sylvain seems to know this and to even like that Locke doesn’t let him get away with anything.
Greg Boudreaux is such a pleasure to listen to; he always gets right to the heart of the stories and characters he narrates and makes the listener feel as though they’re eavesdropping on actual conversations and thoughts and not listening to an interpretation of something written down. Not only has he found the perfect voice for each character here, he communicates a real sense of camaraderie between them and delivers both narrative and dialogue with a very light touch and great sense of fun. As with the previous book, his portrayal of the two leads is terrific – Sylvain might be a brat (according to Locke) but the deep drawl Mr. Boudreaux gives him makes him sound like a very sexy brat – and Locke’s lighter tones and good-natured snark are nicely contrasted. The performance is expressive and well-paced, with excellent comic timing and a terrific array of secondary character portrayals, from Satchel’s waspishness and the warbly-serenity of Sister Dolores, to Evander Skink’s sing-song delivery and the gravelly-tones of a disgruntled dragon. It’s a thoroughly enjoyable and engaging performance that really brings the story to life.
Lord of Leaves is fun, fast-paced and entertaining, with likeable lead characters, a nicely-rounded ensemble cast and fabulous narration. It’s a solid addition to the Wild Hearts series, and I’m looking forward to book three.
This review originally appeared at AudioGals .
February 14, 2023
Lord of Leaves is the second book in the Wild Hearts series, a series set within a fascinating paranormal universe that features magic, alternate realms, and magical species of all kinds. This series is set within the same world as Nazri Noor’s Arcane Hearts series, but it completely stands on its own. I love that the author has revisited this world because I find the worldbuilding to be really interesting and intricate. I do recommend reading/listening to Lord of Leaves right after the first book – the Wild Hearts series is best enjoyed in order because each book builds on the next.
Locke and Sylvain are hilarious and I can’t get enough of their relationship. Their sass and banter is incredibly entertaining, but their tenderness and care for each other doesn’t get lost in all the humor. I love the mixture of romance and humor paired with action and an ever evolving mystery. Locke and Sylvain may seem shallow and silly at first glance (which is why they are so funny), but I’m really pleased to see how much their characters have developed and grown. Both Locke and Sylvain are more than what they seem, and I’m just as intrigued to see how they change and grow in the next couple of books as I am learning the secrets behind the Withering mystery. I also really enjoy the introduction of Satchel – he’s fantastic! – who adds humor and warmth with his sassy, yet endearingly vulnerable, personality.
Greg Boudreaux narrates the audiobook and does an amazing job. I was blown away by how well he voiced Satchel’s pixie voice. Greg has a versatile voice and he really brought all the characters to life. I loved how he performed this audiobook and I was completely engrossed in it. The audiobook production was also well done.
Locke and Sylvain are hilarious and I can’t get enough of their relationship. Their sass and banter is incredibly entertaining, but their tenderness and care for each other doesn’t get lost in all the humor. I love the mixture of romance and humor paired with action and an ever evolving mystery. Locke and Sylvain may seem shallow and silly at first glance (which is why they are so funny), but I’m really pleased to see how much their characters have developed and grown. Both Locke and Sylvain are more than what they seem, and I’m just as intrigued to see how they change and grow in the next couple of books as I am learning the secrets behind the Withering mystery. I also really enjoy the introduction of Satchel – he’s fantastic! – who adds humor and warmth with his sassy, yet endearingly vulnerable, personality.
Greg Boudreaux narrates the audiobook and does an amazing job. I was blown away by how well he voiced Satchel’s pixie voice. Greg has a versatile voice and he really brought all the characters to life. I loved how he performed this audiobook and I was completely engrossed in it. The audiobook production was also well done.
February 14, 2023
This is the second book in the Wild Hearts series. I have totally enjoyed Nazri Noor’s other books but was not sure how I would like the elven component as I am not a huge elven fan. As usual, though, Nazri won me over right away. Book 1 in this series was terrific and set up a new part of the Noor world but this one took it to new places. In this installment Lochlann Wilde and his eidolon/partner Prince Sylvain brave the oriel of the wind to find The Breath of the Wind talisman. With his new pixie familiar, Satchel, the boys brave the dangers of the land of the wind and find further information on the Withering which is infecting multiple dimensions now.
I love how this book develops Lochlann and Sylvain’s characters. I think Lochlann is a very kind and thoughtful guy. Yes, he can be a bit irresponsible at times, but he always uses kindness and thoughtfulness with his eidolons and familiar and others. He acknowledges his weaknesses and is now beginning to show more maturity. The relationships between the characters are well developed. Noor has set up an interesting storyline that has a nice potential for future books.
As usual, Nazri Noor has exceeded my expectations of an excellent listen. Greg Boudreaux does an excellent job voicing this audiobook. I love his deep sexy voice for Sylvain!! He is easy to listen to and each character is clearly identifiable.
I look forward to the next installment and recommend this for urban fantasy fans who do not mind some M/M romance tossed in.
***I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own, unbiased, review.***
I love how this book develops Lochlann and Sylvain’s characters. I think Lochlann is a very kind and thoughtful guy. Yes, he can be a bit irresponsible at times, but he always uses kindness and thoughtfulness with his eidolons and familiar and others. He acknowledges his weaknesses and is now beginning to show more maturity. The relationships between the characters are well developed. Noor has set up an interesting storyline that has a nice potential for future books.
As usual, Nazri Noor has exceeded my expectations of an excellent listen. Greg Boudreaux does an excellent job voicing this audiobook. I love his deep sexy voice for Sylvain!! He is easy to listen to and each character is clearly identifiable.
I look forward to the next installment and recommend this for urban fantasy fans who do not mind some M/M romance tossed in.
***I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own, unbiased, review.***
November 21, 2022
Lochlann Wilde is now a true summoner after earning his Crest in the previous book getting him Prince Sylvain and so is ready to go and get his inheritance, but he doesn't get cash as he expected instead a fast-talking familiar called Satchel with a second vault protected by a dragon that he has to get past first. The Withering is still in the Verdance as well as Sylvain's homeland and so they are given a series of quests to try to find the reason and/or a cure. He receives a gift from Afrodite and needs to get the help of the Oriel of Air to get past the dragon.
I loved this story which was a continuation of the series where we learnt more about Locke, Sylvain, and the other friends from the Verdance and progress was made on information about the Withering. There was plenty of drama and action in this story as well as some tender moments between Locke and Sylvain. So some questions were answered and some were left open ready to drill down on in the next book. Easy to read and understand, this book contains mature MM content.
I loved this story which was a continuation of the series where we learnt more about Locke, Sylvain, and the other friends from the Verdance and progress was made on information about the Withering. There was plenty of drama and action in this story as well as some tender moments between Locke and Sylvain. So some questions were answered and some were left open ready to drill down on in the next book. Easy to read and understand, this book contains mature MM content.
August 21, 2025
Edit: after a reread I gotta say I enjoyed this as a light-hearted fast part with fun interactions, too. So it is not just about the nuns. Remains a 4 stars book.
A bit slower than the first part, though I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I especially liked the nuns who were introduced.
A bit slower than the first part, though I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I especially liked the nuns who were introduced.
June 11, 2025
I listened to this book on Audible.
In Nazri Noor's second book in the Wild Hearts series, I found myself impatient with Lochlann's embarrassment with the sexual relationship he and Prince Sylvain developed in the first book. I understand not wanting public demonstrativeness, maybe, I mean a little isn't bad is it? But Lochlann is embarrassed even in private! And he kinda pushes his lover away at times which I find confusing since he decided to start the relationship. Well, that bugged me, but about halfway through he decides he loves his prince and about three quarters of the way through Prince Sylvain says he loves Lochlann too. I liked some aspects of this tale, including the Order of Nuns Who Weep, Lochlann's snarky new pixie familiar, and some of the fighting scenes. Lochlann's a long way from being confident in his Summoner's abilities and there's a number of characters who denigrate his abilities and how long it took him to master the abilities he has.
I found this book a little boring to be honest, which makes me sad because I want to like this series and the author. Thus I'm undecided about buying the third book in the series.
Greg Boudreaux's narration was excellent. Perfect choice of a narrator for this genre.
In Nazri Noor's second book in the Wild Hearts series, I found myself impatient with Lochlann's embarrassment with the sexual relationship he and Prince Sylvain developed in the first book. I understand not wanting public demonstrativeness, maybe, I mean a little isn't bad is it? But Lochlann is embarrassed even in private! And he kinda pushes his lover away at times which I find confusing since he decided to start the relationship. Well, that bugged me, but about halfway through he decides he loves his prince and about three quarters of the way through Prince Sylvain says he loves Lochlann too. I liked some aspects of this tale, including the Order of Nuns Who Weep, Lochlann's snarky new pixie familiar, and some of the fighting scenes. Lochlann's a long way from being confident in his Summoner's abilities and there's a number of characters who denigrate his abilities and how long it took him to master the abilities he has.
I found this book a little boring to be honest, which makes me sad because I want to like this series and the author. Thus I'm undecided about buying the third book in the series.
Greg Boudreaux's narration was excellent. Perfect choice of a narrator for this genre.
March 25, 2023
Lord of Leaves (Wild Hearts 2)
By Nazri Noor (narrated by Greg Boudreaux)
Audible
Four stars
Greg Boudreaux’s versatile and funny narration brings Nazri Noor’s second book in the Wild Hearts series to life.
We still have the slightly feckless Loch Wilde, now accompanied not only by his Fae Prince Sylvain, but by the little pixie familiar inherited from his father, Satchel. Loch has grown a great deal, both in confidence and in compassion, since the last book. In fact, Loch is, whether he knows it or not, a leader. He is loved by Sylvain (who’s not as dumb as he acts), and develops a real friendship with Satchel, who himself remembers only being treated as a servant by Loch’s father, the “great” Baylor Wilde.
For all their dangers, the adventures of this trio – all part of reclaiming Loch’s inheritance, as well as building his career – don’t feel all that dangerous. The tone of the book is more comic, but also tender, with few characters other than the evil Evander Skink remaining outside his better emotions.
This is a fun series, and listening to Boudreaux bring the books to life is one of the best parts of it.
By Nazri Noor (narrated by Greg Boudreaux)
Audible
Four stars
Greg Boudreaux’s versatile and funny narration brings Nazri Noor’s second book in the Wild Hearts series to life.
We still have the slightly feckless Loch Wilde, now accompanied not only by his Fae Prince Sylvain, but by the little pixie familiar inherited from his father, Satchel. Loch has grown a great deal, both in confidence and in compassion, since the last book. In fact, Loch is, whether he knows it or not, a leader. He is loved by Sylvain (who’s not as dumb as he acts), and develops a real friendship with Satchel, who himself remembers only being treated as a servant by Loch’s father, the “great” Baylor Wilde.
For all their dangers, the adventures of this trio – all part of reclaiming Loch’s inheritance, as well as building his career – don’t feel all that dangerous. The tone of the book is more comic, but also tender, with few characters other than the evil Evander Skink remaining outside his better emotions.
This is a fun series, and listening to Boudreaux bring the books to life is one of the best parts of it.
October 27, 2022
In this second book in this series we find Locke and Sylvain and Locke preparing to get his inheritance since he received his "Crest." Thinking he has it made, Locke goes to the bank to get his money and runs into a problem. Nothing is ever easy and he obtains a familiar who isn't happy about it and another door must be unlocked to get his inheritance but unfortunately it is guarded by a dragon. Quests are in order and nothing is ever easy. The 'Withering" is still in the Verdance and Sylvain is working to save his homeland. Good friends and some staff help in their own way and Aphrodite gives a gift to Locke. Can Locke get what is needed and overcome the guardian in the "Oriel of Air" to get it or overcome a fire breathing dragon? Can he make friends with his new grumpy familiar? An m/m romance and gaining confidence in himself. Lock and Sylvain are perfect together and the sex is sweet and hot and danger keeps the reader interested. Excellent story for this second in this authors series. Can't wait until the next book in this series.
December 3, 2023
Not as good as the first book, but nonetheless exceptional
So I can’t quite put my finger on what is lacking in this book that was present in the first. Regardless, if it does nothing else this book most definitely serves to advance the plot and lead us deeper into these characters’ personalities.
The first book, however, had more of a dynamic edge to it, an energy if you will, the potential for which I have seen from the first time I picked up something Noor had written. He tells a great story, but the characters felt a bit more 2 dimensional in this “episode,” which is really the exact opposite of what we want to be feeling.
Still… don’t let any of this out you off. It’s STILL a great story and untapped potential aside, I’ll be galloping to grab the next installment. And really, how much more of a review do you need than that image right there? Until next time!
So I can’t quite put my finger on what is lacking in this book that was present in the first. Regardless, if it does nothing else this book most definitely serves to advance the plot and lead us deeper into these characters’ personalities.
The first book, however, had more of a dynamic edge to it, an energy if you will, the potential for which I have seen from the first time I picked up something Noor had written. He tells a great story, but the characters felt a bit more 2 dimensional in this “episode,” which is really the exact opposite of what we want to be feeling.
Still… don’t let any of this out you off. It’s STILL a great story and untapped potential aside, I’ll be galloping to grab the next installment. And really, how much more of a review do you need than that image right there? Until next time!
November 8, 2022
This novel picks up where book 1 left off. Locke, having earned his credentials, and Sylvain claim Locke's inheritance. Of course this turns out to be more complex than initially anticipated, which leads to new adventures and disasters.
I am really enjoying this series. I love the various races and cultures surrounding the Wispwood, as well as those that Locke encounters. I am especially drawn to the dynamic between the imps and the pixies (and am hoping for more of this in future installments!) Satchel stands out as a particularly strong addition (he's no Scrimshaw, but he'll do).
I'm very much looking forward to what comes next.
I received an ARC via the author.
I am really enjoying this series. I love the various races and cultures surrounding the Wispwood, as well as those that Locke encounters. I am especially drawn to the dynamic between the imps and the pixies (and am hoping for more of this in future installments!) Satchel stands out as a particularly strong addition (he's no Scrimshaw, but he'll do).
I'm very much looking forward to what comes next.
I received an ARC via the author.
March 6, 2023
It is always a pleasure to read Nazri Noor's prose; it's an even greater pleasure to listen to the story when deftly performed by the excellent voice actor, Greg Boudreaux :)
This is not a standalone, so is best enjoyed after Lord of Flowers (which I loved as well!). Loch and Sylvain continue to be an engaging couple, their push/pull, banter and snark not wavering. Greg Boudreaux has a way of voicing their snark that makes me laugh out loud. He also is a master at portraying their more sensitive times, making me swoon.
I am enjoying this new world that Nazri has created and looking forward to starting the next book.
Definitely recommend the audio experience!
This is not a standalone, so is best enjoyed after Lord of Flowers (which I loved as well!). Loch and Sylvain continue to be an engaging couple, their push/pull, banter and snark not wavering. Greg Boudreaux has a way of voicing their snark that makes me laugh out loud. He also is a master at portraying their more sensitive times, making me swoon.
I am enjoying this new world that Nazri has created and looking forward to starting the next book.
Definitely recommend the audio experience!
October 15, 2025
Lord of Leaves feels like Wild Hearts really finding its stride, Locke finally earns his Crest, but Noor doesn’t let that be the end of challenges: he introduces a snarky familiar, a dragon in the vault, and a curse that threatens everything he thought he understood. Locke’s growth from insecure not-quite-summoner and Sylvain’s fiery charm work beautifully in contrast, giving their relationship more balance, trust, and tenderness than Book 1, especially when Locke isn’t just pining or lusting but learning to be confident. The plot thickens with the danger of the Withering which feels genuinely threatening rather than distant background lore.
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December 3, 2025
Second Book in a series, books must be read in order. M/M romance, spicy scenes.
This book opens in the arcane underground Black Market,which was the main setting in the Arcane Hearts series. Loch had earned his Summoner's Crest and can now claim his inheritance. His father has left him a pixie 'familiar' with an attitude, and a dragon guards his inheritance. Nothing ever goes as planned for our hero.
However, accompanied by his friends and his boyfriend, Prince Sylvain, they enter the Oriel of the Air to help him defeat the dragon and untangle the mystery behind the 'Withering' that has affected life on earth.
Enjoyable.
This book opens in the arcane underground Black Market,which was the main setting in the Arcane Hearts series. Loch had earned his Summoner's Crest and can now claim his inheritance. His father has left him a pixie 'familiar' with an attitude, and a dragon guards his inheritance. Nothing ever goes as planned for our hero.
However, accompanied by his friends and his boyfriend, Prince Sylvain, they enter the Oriel of the Air to help him defeat the dragon and untangle the mystery behind the 'Withering' that has affected life on earth.
Enjoyable.
November 10, 2022
Loved this author’s earlier series, especially Darkling Mage, but this one has me baffled. Dialog that I guess is supposed to come off as cute and catty between the main characters is just annoying and infantile. And the plot gets lost between endless sex scenes that do nothing to advance the storyline. I guess this will be the last Nazri Noor book for me, which is a shame as I was so happy finding a man writing stories with gay characters. This definitely seems to appeal to lots of women —so I guess that must be the audience he’s going for.
October 28, 2022
Nazri Noor’s Lord of Leaves (Wild Hearts Book 2) is a great continuation to this new series.
I love the new (new for me) type of supernatural-the Convent of Infinite Sorrow. They are great.
And we are learning more and more about Locke’s family, in particular his father.
And just what is going on with the headmasters and the Withering? What are they hiding?
This series keeps getting better and better.
I love the new (new for me) type of supernatural-the Convent of Infinite Sorrow. They are great.
And we are learning more and more about Locke’s family, in particular his father.
And just what is going on with the headmasters and the Withering? What are they hiding?
This series keeps getting better and better.
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July 26, 2023DNF @ 30%.
I liked the first book, and there’s nothing wrong with this, but there are at least 5 books and they all follow this couple. I’m just not invested enough in the world or their relationship to read 5 books about it. I can do 3 books if the first one is just a ton of angst, but 5 books when theyre already dating in the first? Nope.
I put it down and just never felt motivated to pick it back up
I liked the first book, and there’s nothing wrong with this, but there are at least 5 books and they all follow this couple. I’m just not invested enough in the world or their relationship to read 5 books about it. I can do 3 books if the first one is just a ton of angst, but 5 books when theyre already dating in the first? Nope.
I put it down and just never felt motivated to pick it back up
April 24, 2024
Here we are at book 2 ... still the same issues with pacing and emotional depth. Things are resolved way too quickly and the dynamics between characters seem quite hollow. And the whole Evander Skink rivalry ... annoying more than anything else.
The font size and formatting are also more of the same so it makes the book appear longer than it actually is.
That all being said, I don't hate this series ... but I do find it quite mid, TBH.
Overall 3/5
The font size and formatting are also more of the same so it makes the book appear longer than it actually is.
That all being said, I don't hate this series ... but I do find it quite mid, TBH.
Overall 3/5
November 7, 2022
Sweet
Not sure how Nazri keeps coming up with characters that you instantly fall in love with but he does. And just like Carver's corgi, Banjo and Dustin's imp Scrimshaw we meet a tiny pixie named Satchel. He totally steals the story. Everyone need a pixie like Satchel! Can't wait for their next adventure
Not sure how Nazri keeps coming up with characters that you instantly fall in love with but he does. And just like Carver's corgi, Banjo and Dustin's imp Scrimshaw we meet a tiny pixie named Satchel. He totally steals the story. Everyone need a pixie like Satchel! Can't wait for their next adventure
March 15, 2023
Better and Better
Sylvain and Locke are quickly becoming one of my favorite couples. They are adorable and it's been amazing reading their relationship continue to grow over the course of these two books. The story itself has also been very intriguing and the magic system is quite interesting as well.
Sylvain and Locke are quickly becoming one of my favorite couples. They are adorable and it's been amazing reading their relationship continue to grow over the course of these two books. The story itself has also been very intriguing and the magic system is quite interesting as well.
April 13, 2024
Wild Hearts Book 2
Lachlan, Sylvain and Satchel have conquered the oriel of Air and received the jewel that fits in the necklace Hephaestus made. Locke now has access to his funds and is getting closer to figuring out what the withering is. I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more books in this series! Highly Recommended
Lachlan, Sylvain and Satchel have conquered the oriel of Air and received the jewel that fits in the necklace Hephaestus made. Locke now has access to his funds and is getting closer to figuring out what the withering is. I loved this book and am looking forward to reading more books in this series! Highly Recommended
November 1, 2022
Such sweet bois
Action and love. Two wonderful things. And Lochlann proving his approach to his summoned creatures is much better than his father's. Much more action, more answers, but more questions raised as well. A wonderful read!
Action and love. Two wonderful things. And Lochlann proving his approach to his summoned creatures is much better than his father's. Much more action, more answers, but more questions raised as well. A wonderful read!
November 20, 2022
Adventures Galore
Nazri Noor continues to amaze and delight. The summoner and his eidelon are off on another adventure. New horrors await and the steam increases. Hold on to your hats the rollercoaster is about to depart.
Nazri Noor continues to amaze and delight. The summoner and his eidelon are off on another adventure. New horrors await and the steam increases. Hold on to your hats the rollercoaster is about to depart.
April 16, 2023
I am loving Nazri Noor's brand of fantasy.
I really like his worldbuilding and his characters.
They are always quirky and it's fun to be in their heads.
The adventure was exciting and as always there is the right amount of humor and steam.
I really like his worldbuilding and his characters.
They are always quirky and it's fun to be in their heads.
The adventure was exciting and as always there is the right amount of humor and steam.
May 14, 2023
A great second book in a series. It didn't hold my interest as much as the first did because there were a lot of slower moments, but the plot developed well, and I loved the result for the dragon as well as the new developments for where things are going. Definitely continuing.
March 5, 2024
okay ik what this is now:
imagine pokemon + harry potter but more adult (cause smut) and funny as hell.
new favorite character unlocked (satchel the snarky pixie) and the world building continues to amaze me
greg boudreaux’s performance just makes it all even better, excellent performance
imagine pokemon + harry potter but more adult (cause smut) and funny as hell.
new favorite character unlocked (satchel the snarky pixie) and the world building continues to amaze me
greg boudreaux’s performance just makes it all even better, excellent performance
November 6, 2022
Nazri Noor - more please
Another great series from Nazri Noor. I hope there will be more! Can’t wait till January 2023 to see what happens next!
Another great series from Nazri Noor. I hope there will be more! Can’t wait till January 2023 to see what happens next!
March 4, 2023
4.5 Stars.
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