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Wild Hearts #3
Heir of Autumn
The Breath of the Wind. The Tears of the Ocean.
The Oriel of Water was always meant to be Lochlann Wilde’s next destination. Rich with elemental essence, it’s the perfect source of the magic needed to power the Wispwell and help stop the Withering.
But now Locke and Sylvain have been tasked with a unicorn search and rescue mission. And that’s on top of preparing for their first visit to the Verdance, the realm of the fae.
Locke has been warned enough about Sylvain’s family, their strong magics and their even stronger personalities. But he’s faced dangerous threats before: fierce guardians, colossal monsters, gods of ancient myth.
He’ll be fine. It’s only an audience with the Queen of Autumn herself.
The Oriel of Water was always meant to be Lochlann Wilde’s next destination. Rich with elemental essence, it’s the perfect source of the magic needed to power the Wispwell and help stop the Withering.
But now Locke and Sylvain have been tasked with a unicorn search and rescue mission. And that’s on top of preparing for their first visit to the Verdance, the realm of the fae.
Locke has been warned enough about Sylvain’s family, their strong magics and their even stronger personalities. But he’s faced dangerous threats before: fierce guardians, colossal monsters, gods of ancient myth.
He’ll be fine. It’s only an audience with the Queen of Autumn herself.
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2022
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Nazri Noor
52 books394 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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July 18, 2023
I've given this an A for narration and a B for content at AudioGals.
Note: This is a same-couple series with an overarching plot that means a) it’s a good idea to have read/listened to what has gone before and b) there are spoilers in this review.
In Heir of Autumn, book three in Nazri Noor’s Wild Hearts m/m fantasy series, we find our heroes – summoner Lochlann Wilde, his eidolon (and fae prince lover), Sylvain, and his pixie familiar, Satchel, preparing to enter the Oriel of Water in order to bring back some of the Tears of the Ocean. These valuable gemstones, rich with elemental essence, are to be used to enhance the power of the water of the Wispwell, which, they have discovered, can be used to counteract the effects of the Withering. Now all that remains for them to do is to find a spell that will enable them all to breathe under water.
Which is easier said than done.
Directed to the curmudgeonly librarian of the Wispwell Academy, Locke is pleased to discover that there is actually a spell for underwater breathing, and that it’s contained within a book housed on one of the shelves. Finally, it seems something is going right – until Locke is beaten to the book by his nemesis, Evander Skink (the evil twink) who, much to Locke’s annoyance, refuses to hand it over. (I have to admit that while Evander IS annoying, maybe Locke could try being a little bit nicer to him? He’s all “I demand you give me the book you arsehole!” so maybe it’s not surprising that Evander is so unhelpful. Just sayin’.) While Locke, Sylvain and Satchel are pondering their next move, they’re completely sidetracked when a magical portal opens, right there in the library, a portal that leads them to a beautiful sunlit glade full of flowers and foliage and – wonder of wonders, three unicorns. As it turns out, they have a job for Locke; their sister is missing and they believe her to be lost in the Oriel of Water, so they want him to find her. Of course, there’s no way that Locke, Sylvain and Satchel aren’t going to come to the aid of the most legendary of legendary creatures.
But the problem of how to actually survive in the Oriel of Water remains. With no other option than to try to get Evander to be reasonable and let them have the spell book, Locke goes to his house to ask him nicely. Well, as nicely as Locke can bring himself to be (you just know it’s going to be through gritted teeth!) To Locke’s surprise, Evander is willing to compromise, and he agrees to let Locke have the spellbook as long as he lets Evander accompany them to the Oriel of Water – because he desperately wants to see a unicorn. Locke barely manages to keep a lid on his temper, but with no other alternative, the bargain is struck.
Unfortunately, being forced to make nice with Evander Skink isn’t the only nightmare Locke is going to have to confront in this story. After more dire warnings from the goddess Aphrodite and an attack from the monstrous guardians of the Oriel of Water, Locke is going to accompany Sylvain to the Verdance for the very first time – where he will meet the Autumn Queen, Sylvain’s mother. Locke has mixed feelings about this; eager to meet the people who are important to the man he loves, but apprehensive, too – very aware that his being a commoner and way below Sylvain in the social pecking order may not go down too well at the Autumn Court. As this takes place in the second half of the book I don’t want to give anything away, save that things don’t go at all to plan, and while the professors at the Wispwood are making significant progress in strengthening the power of the Wispwell, it’s not enough to prevent the Withering wreaking havoc in the Verdance. By the end of the book, the stakes have been raised considerably and there is possibly a new lead in the search for the source of the frightening, desiccating plague.
Heir of Autumn deepens the mystery around the Withering and continues to drop little hints that maybe there’s a lot more to Locke than even he knows about and that Sylvain is far from the himbo he tries to present himself as. As in the previous books, the story is well-paced, the worldbuilding is excellent and Nazri Noor expertly balances a combination of action, humour and mystery with lots of ongoing character development and interactions between Locke and his found family. Locke’s romance with Sylvain is well-established now and I enjoy their affectionate teasing and banter and the way they care for and support one another. I like that neither of them is perfect (although Sylvain would almost certainly protest otherwise!) and that Locke is able to see past the spoiled, posturing prince to the warm and affectionate (and vulnerable) man/fae beneath.
It sounds as though Greg Boudreaux is having a lot of fun with these stories, and his performance here is every bit as accomplished and polished as I’ve come to expect from him. The pacing is right, his coming timing is spot on, and his interpretation of each character perfectly matches their personality. (Listening to him camp it up as Evander Skink is priceless!) The deep, sexy drawl he adopts for Sylvain is perfect, and while it conveys a sense of superiority and entitlement, there’s a degree of vulnerability there as well, one that is appearing more often in the quieter moments with Locke. Locke’s more upbeat, snarkiness is perfectly captured, too, and I like the way the portrayal reflects the character’s growing confidence. The deep affection between Locke and Sylvain comes through strongly, and while there’s a fairly large cast of secondary characters – unicorns, merfolk, fae and crotchety librarians – there’s never any confusion as to who is speaking because they’re all clearly and distinctly rendered, as are the various recurring characters, who are portrayed consistently from book to book.
Heir of Autumn is another fun and entertaining instalment in the Wild Hearts series that marks a turning point in the overarching plot and points towards some exciting developments to come. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to joining Locke and Sylvain on their next adventure.
This review originally appeared at AudioGals.
Note: This is a same-couple series with an overarching plot that means a) it’s a good idea to have read/listened to what has gone before and b) there are spoilers in this review.
In Heir of Autumn, book three in Nazri Noor’s Wild Hearts m/m fantasy series, we find our heroes – summoner Lochlann Wilde, his eidolon (and fae prince lover), Sylvain, and his pixie familiar, Satchel, preparing to enter the Oriel of Water in order to bring back some of the Tears of the Ocean. These valuable gemstones, rich with elemental essence, are to be used to enhance the power of the water of the Wispwell, which, they have discovered, can be used to counteract the effects of the Withering. Now all that remains for them to do is to find a spell that will enable them all to breathe under water.
Which is easier said than done.
Directed to the curmudgeonly librarian of the Wispwell Academy, Locke is pleased to discover that there is actually a spell for underwater breathing, and that it’s contained within a book housed on one of the shelves. Finally, it seems something is going right – until Locke is beaten to the book by his nemesis, Evander Skink (the evil twink) who, much to Locke’s annoyance, refuses to hand it over. (I have to admit that while Evander IS annoying, maybe Locke could try being a little bit nicer to him? He’s all “I demand you give me the book you arsehole!” so maybe it’s not surprising that Evander is so unhelpful. Just sayin’.) While Locke, Sylvain and Satchel are pondering their next move, they’re completely sidetracked when a magical portal opens, right there in the library, a portal that leads them to a beautiful sunlit glade full of flowers and foliage and – wonder of wonders, three unicorns. As it turns out, they have a job for Locke; their sister is missing and they believe her to be lost in the Oriel of Water, so they want him to find her. Of course, there’s no way that Locke, Sylvain and Satchel aren’t going to come to the aid of the most legendary of legendary creatures.
But the problem of how to actually survive in the Oriel of Water remains. With no other option than to try to get Evander to be reasonable and let them have the spell book, Locke goes to his house to ask him nicely. Well, as nicely as Locke can bring himself to be (you just know it’s going to be through gritted teeth!) To Locke’s surprise, Evander is willing to compromise, and he agrees to let Locke have the spellbook as long as he lets Evander accompany them to the Oriel of Water – because he desperately wants to see a unicorn. Locke barely manages to keep a lid on his temper, but with no other alternative, the bargain is struck.
Unfortunately, being forced to make nice with Evander Skink isn’t the only nightmare Locke is going to have to confront in this story. After more dire warnings from the goddess Aphrodite and an attack from the monstrous guardians of the Oriel of Water, Locke is going to accompany Sylvain to the Verdance for the very first time – where he will meet the Autumn Queen, Sylvain’s mother. Locke has mixed feelings about this; eager to meet the people who are important to the man he loves, but apprehensive, too – very aware that his being a commoner and way below Sylvain in the social pecking order may not go down too well at the Autumn Court. As this takes place in the second half of the book I don’t want to give anything away, save that things don’t go at all to plan, and while the professors at the Wispwood are making significant progress in strengthening the power of the Wispwell, it’s not enough to prevent the Withering wreaking havoc in the Verdance. By the end of the book, the stakes have been raised considerably and there is possibly a new lead in the search for the source of the frightening, desiccating plague.
Heir of Autumn deepens the mystery around the Withering and continues to drop little hints that maybe there’s a lot more to Locke than even he knows about and that Sylvain is far from the himbo he tries to present himself as. As in the previous books, the story is well-paced, the worldbuilding is excellent and Nazri Noor expertly balances a combination of action, humour and mystery with lots of ongoing character development and interactions between Locke and his found family. Locke’s romance with Sylvain is well-established now and I enjoy their affectionate teasing and banter and the way they care for and support one another. I like that neither of them is perfect (although Sylvain would almost certainly protest otherwise!) and that Locke is able to see past the spoiled, posturing prince to the warm and affectionate (and vulnerable) man/fae beneath.
It sounds as though Greg Boudreaux is having a lot of fun with these stories, and his performance here is every bit as accomplished and polished as I’ve come to expect from him. The pacing is right, his coming timing is spot on, and his interpretation of each character perfectly matches their personality. (Listening to him camp it up as Evander Skink is priceless!) The deep, sexy drawl he adopts for Sylvain is perfect, and while it conveys a sense of superiority and entitlement, there’s a degree of vulnerability there as well, one that is appearing more often in the quieter moments with Locke. Locke’s more upbeat, snarkiness is perfectly captured, too, and I like the way the portrayal reflects the character’s growing confidence. The deep affection between Locke and Sylvain comes through strongly, and while there’s a fairly large cast of secondary characters – unicorns, merfolk, fae and crotchety librarians – there’s never any confusion as to who is speaking because they’re all clearly and distinctly rendered, as are the various recurring characters, who are portrayed consistently from book to book.
Heir of Autumn is another fun and entertaining instalment in the Wild Hearts series that marks a turning point in the overarching plot and points towards some exciting developments to come. I really enjoyed it and am looking forward to joining Locke and Sylvain on their next adventure.
This review originally appeared at AudioGals.
June 25, 2023
This series continues to be really fun - the romance continues to develop and I love how soft and gooey the MC's are to each other. There's some side quests, more fae shenanigans, and adorable pixies. Greg B does a fantastic narration. AND we get to meet the royal family! Loved how protective the sisters and mom are, hilarious how much they pick on S.
There's bantering, more of the playful bickering now that everyone is happy and in love, some frog mentions (love it), and a narwhal!
There's bantering, more of the playful bickering now that everyone is happy and in love, some frog mentions (love it), and a narwhal!
December 16, 2022
Best Story Yet!
Heir of Autumn by Nazri Noor, book 3 of the Wild Hearts series is the best so far, and that is saying something because the first two books are so good.
Locke, Sylvain and Satchel are going to go to the Oriel of Water and confront the guardians. Really! What could go wrong?
Then, they pay a visit to Sylvain’s family. Remember your first visit with a significant other’s family? Locke’s visit beats them all.
What I really love about this story is the love and sense of family between Locke and all of his friends. They are just amazing. And we learn more about just who Locke is.
Great plot! Great characters! You will love it too.
Heir of Autumn by Nazri Noor, book 3 of the Wild Hearts series is the best so far, and that is saying something because the first two books are so good.
Locke, Sylvain and Satchel are going to go to the Oriel of Water and confront the guardians. Really! What could go wrong?
Then, they pay a visit to Sylvain’s family. Remember your first visit with a significant other’s family? Locke’s visit beats them all.
What I really love about this story is the love and sense of family between Locke and all of his friends. They are just amazing. And we learn more about just who Locke is.
Great plot! Great characters! You will love it too.
April 1, 2023
Heir of Autumn (Wild Hearts 3)
By Nazri Noor
Audible narration by Greg Boudreaux
Fours stars
This is a terribly fun series, and rather a lot more than the tongue-in-cheek goofball romance it seems.
Nazri Noor gives Lochlan Wilde a more complex personality than it first seems. Also, the action, while plentiful and vividly detailed, is not really as important as the relationships among the various characters. It’s really a story about becoming something more than you think you ever could be.
It’s an interesting thing that all of the book titles are actually referring not to the narrator – Loch – but to his accidental eidolon, Sylvain, the fae prince. What the titles reveal is that these books are also about this arrogant young fae who starts out as feckless and untethered as Loch is. As with so many great couples in romantic fiction, Loch and Sylvain together are more than either one is on his own. They make each other better, and that comes to the fore in this third book when we finally get to see Sylvain on his home turf.
This is also the book where things get a rather darker, especially at the end. All the flip remarks that Loch can make don’t change the fact that something bad is happening and he and his little chosen family – summoner, eidolon, familiar – will have to solve the problem because nobody else is taking it seriously.
The snarky, erotic romance thread separates this from your usual YA magical stories, as does Lochlan’s startling potty mouth. But that also makes him feel very contemporary, and reminds us that he part of “our” youth-driven world in terms of his perception of things.
I don’t know how long the series will be, but I’m looking forward to Boudreaux’s rendition of whatever comes next.
By Nazri Noor
Audible narration by Greg Boudreaux
Fours stars
This is a terribly fun series, and rather a lot more than the tongue-in-cheek goofball romance it seems.
Nazri Noor gives Lochlan Wilde a more complex personality than it first seems. Also, the action, while plentiful and vividly detailed, is not really as important as the relationships among the various characters. It’s really a story about becoming something more than you think you ever could be.
It’s an interesting thing that all of the book titles are actually referring not to the narrator – Loch – but to his accidental eidolon, Sylvain, the fae prince. What the titles reveal is that these books are also about this arrogant young fae who starts out as feckless and untethered as Loch is. As with so many great couples in romantic fiction, Loch and Sylvain together are more than either one is on his own. They make each other better, and that comes to the fore in this third book when we finally get to see Sylvain on his home turf.
This is also the book where things get a rather darker, especially at the end. All the flip remarks that Loch can make don’t change the fact that something bad is happening and he and his little chosen family – summoner, eidolon, familiar – will have to solve the problem because nobody else is taking it seriously.
The snarky, erotic romance thread separates this from your usual YA magical stories, as does Lochlan’s startling potty mouth. But that also makes him feel very contemporary, and reminds us that he part of “our” youth-driven world in terms of his perception of things.
I don’t know how long the series will be, but I’m looking forward to Boudreaux’s rendition of whatever comes next.
December 17, 2022
This is the third book in this series with Locke, a wizard, who lives at a magical academy and is finally coming into is own. He's found his prince...literally, who is now his first Eidolon and a familiar who is an adorable pixie named Satchel. Slyvain and Locke Are on a quest or many for that matter. The "Withering" has taken a human life so no longer limited to plant life. Now Locke and Slyvain are being sent to the Water Oriel to get valuable gems to help enhance the energy to get even more Wispwell water to fight the withering. Evander is again causing trouble for the small group and did I read something about a unicorn? Maybe. Then there is the visit to the fae kingdom, the Verdance, to meet Slyvain's family and take more of the Wispwell water to be analyzed by the fae scientists. Locke is eager, yet scared to meet Slyvain's family as he feels he is just a commoner and Slyvain is royalty. Lovers the may be, but will the Queen of the Autumn Court welcome him? This author has such an amazing imagination. He gives us battles, a troublesome Evander, devoted friends, weird Wispwood staff members, a disease with no known beginning and no end in sight. A murderous family of royals, great sex between the two main characters and a look into the mystery of Locke. I can't wait until the next book that comes out as we may find out who Locke really is and whats responsible for the Withering...or not...as there could be more books...who knows? this definitely a series that is a should read for all you paranormal, fantasy, m/m lovers out there.
April 3, 2023
The Heir of Autumn is the third book in the Wild Hearts series, a fantastic fantasy series set within the Arcane Underground world. This series can be read alone, but I do suggest reading it in order since it follows the same main characters and builds upon an over arching series plot. Each book has a happy ending although the overall series plot and mystery is still ongoing.
Lochlann is on his third challenge: the Oriel of Water. But nothing ever goes to plan with Locke and Sylvain. A unicorn sticker somehow turns into a portal to the home of the unicorns and rescue mission is set in motion along with plan to defeat the Oriel of Water. A mixture of action, humor, and, of course, sexiness (Sylvain and those leaf outfits!), this third book was a wild romp that took us from watery depths, unicorn majesticness, and even to the court of the Autumn Queen herself. I love how the characters continue to develop and grow – the plot is fascinating but the real gem of these books is the fantastic and interesting characters and all their sass and flair.
The audiobook was narrated by Greg Boudreaux who does a fabulous job like always. Greg has the perfect voice to narrate and bring to life all the characters. It is very easy to follow along with the story and I felt completely immersed. The audiobook production was well done.
Lochlann is on his third challenge: the Oriel of Water. But nothing ever goes to plan with Locke and Sylvain. A unicorn sticker somehow turns into a portal to the home of the unicorns and rescue mission is set in motion along with plan to defeat the Oriel of Water. A mixture of action, humor, and, of course, sexiness (Sylvain and those leaf outfits!), this third book was a wild romp that took us from watery depths, unicorn majesticness, and even to the court of the Autumn Queen herself. I love how the characters continue to develop and grow – the plot is fascinating but the real gem of these books is the fantastic and interesting characters and all their sass and flair.
The audiobook was narrated by Greg Boudreaux who does a fabulous job like always. Greg has the perfect voice to narrate and bring to life all the characters. It is very easy to follow along with the story and I felt completely immersed. The audiobook production was well done.
December 8, 2023
The Art of Summoning was all about Love
There are no spoilers here, but I have echoed this book’s final sentence as the headline for this review. I can think of no more fitting capstone for this installment in Loche and Sylvain’s adventures. It was simply perfect.
This book surprised me in many ways and continues to validate my initial opinion of Noor’s writing. Even though the first few books of the Arcane Hearts series failed utterly to live up their promise, Noor has more than coronated himself, and this book especially is an incredible example of high quality prose. And the story, itself, is pretty darn good too! ***wink, wink***
Every fantasy novel, whether standalone or part of a series, ultimately has its big battle scene. I walked into this book with the expectation that that “big battle” would take place in one of the Oriels, so I was a little disappointed with how low key and anticlimactic that scene was. However, when the ACTUAL big battle DID happen, I was poleaxed by their opponent, and these sorts of things rarely take me by surprise. So that’s another “Well done!” for Mr. Noor. I think that brings us up to three different accolades for this book, specifically, which should give you more than enough reasons to dive into this series if you haven’t yet.
There are no spoilers here, but I have echoed this book’s final sentence as the headline for this review. I can think of no more fitting capstone for this installment in Loche and Sylvain’s adventures. It was simply perfect.
This book surprised me in many ways and continues to validate my initial opinion of Noor’s writing. Even though the first few books of the Arcane Hearts series failed utterly to live up their promise, Noor has more than coronated himself, and this book especially is an incredible example of high quality prose. And the story, itself, is pretty darn good too! ***wink, wink***
Every fantasy novel, whether standalone or part of a series, ultimately has its big battle scene. I walked into this book with the expectation that that “big battle” would take place in one of the Oriels, so I was a little disappointed with how low key and anticlimactic that scene was. However, when the ACTUAL big battle DID happen, I was poleaxed by their opponent, and these sorts of things rarely take me by surprise. So that’s another “Well done!” for Mr. Noor. I think that brings us up to three different accolades for this book, specifically, which should give you more than enough reasons to dive into this series if you haven’t yet.
March 11, 2023
Storywise, this is my favourite of the series so far! So many new characters, and finally the story has taken us into the Verdance and not just into one of the Oriels (although I did enjoy that part of the story too). It was nice to learn more about Sylvain in this book, but there are also some interesting little bits that are dropped in hinting that we have more to find out about Locke, which I can’t wait to find out about in the next book! Locke and Sylvain’s relationship is getting sweeter each book - I don’t want to spoil it too much for anyone but the crown moment - when you know, you’ll know! And my two new favourite characters - Satchel and Cutler - I’m rooting for SatchelxCutler in the next book please!
I listened to this rather than reading, so please forgive any spelling errors of names or places - I’ve checked blurbs where I can but some characters/places aren’t named in there.
I absolutely loved this book - I really love this series but this is definitely the best so far and one of my top reads of 2023. Nazri Noor’s imagination just conjures up some amazing places and I can’t wait for the next one!
I listened to this rather than reading, so please forgive any spelling errors of names or places - I’ve checked blurbs where I can but some characters/places aren’t named in there.
I absolutely loved this book - I really love this series but this is definitely the best so far and one of my top reads of 2023. Nazri Noor’s imagination just conjures up some amazing places and I can’t wait for the next one!
April 2, 2023
Locke and Sylvain take on the Oriel of Water in their race to stop the Withering from overtaking the world. With the help of their friends and a couple of friendly unicorns, they search the Oriel. Locke meets Sylvain’s family on a trip to the Autumn court of the Verdance.
I love the relationships between Locke, Sylvain and their friends. This book is full of humor and excitement. I cannot wait until the next book is out.
Greg Boudreaux’s narration is spot on and his voicing of Sylvain is hilarious.
***I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own, unbiased, review.***
I love the relationships between Locke, Sylvain and their friends. This book is full of humor and excitement. I cannot wait until the next book is out.
Greg Boudreaux’s narration is spot on and his voicing of Sylvain is hilarious.
***I received a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for my own, unbiased, review.***
October 16, 2025
Heir of Autumn widens the Wild Hearts series with a unicorn rescue, a visit to Sylvain’s royal court, and the Oriel of Water swirling with danger, beauty, and elemental magic. Locke and Sylvain’s relationship grows through trust and discomfort, their banter still shines, though some of the emotional moments feel compressed by the plot’s rush. The expansion of lore—fae politics, Verdance court intrigue, and hints of Locke’s deeper mystery—makes the world feel more dangerous and alive than ever. It’s a wild, majestic third book that mostly sticks the landing, even if a few threads could use more breathing room.
December 15, 2022
I've become convinced that Nazri Noor can not write a bad story. 'Heir of Autumn', Book 3 of his Wild Hearts series only bolsters this rather audacious claim. Our two heroes and their bands of friends and even adversaries amble off to epic adventure quests, fight sea monsters, and even get to meet one of the hero's family. An over protective Fae queen. What could go wrong? Plenty. But that's for the reader to discover. Read this book it's wonderful and a worthy new addition to the Wild Hearts saga!
February 6, 2023
Per usual, this novel picks up right where the preceding installment left off. This time, Locke and crew must face the Oriel of Water in effort to stop the corruption that has been poisoning worlds.
The pacing is on point, as I have come to expect from this author. The characters are excellent and continue to grow and develop through their experiences. The world-building continues to be excellent, and expands the universe in interesting ways.
I thought this was a particularly lovely installment and I'm really looking forward to the next one.
I received an ARC via the author.
The pacing is on point, as I have come to expect from this author. The characters are excellent and continue to grow and develop through their experiences. The world-building continues to be excellent, and expands the universe in interesting ways.
I thought this was a particularly lovely installment and I'm really looking forward to the next one.
I received an ARC via the author.
March 6, 2023
Locke and Sylvain are on to the next Oriel in their quest to battle The Withering. Battles, the Evil Twink, rainbow unicorns, danger and fun and more secrets. We get to know Sylvain more when they visit the Verdance and Sylvain’s family. More chaos ensues there as well. Because Fae. We also get a few teasers that all may not be as it seems for Locke.
As expected, Greg Boudreaux shines in this narration. I’ve never been disappointed with his work, but he truly shines in the paranormal genre. His character voices are always so fun.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy.
As expected, Greg Boudreaux shines in this narration. I’ve never been disappointed with his work, but he truly shines in the paranormal genre. His character voices are always so fun.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy.
August 18, 2023
This book is amazing! I love Satchel and Sylvain and Locke so much more than ever before. I laughed so much reading this. I cried, too. This is definitely an all the feels book. I love Nazri Noor. He's got to be the most fun person! I can't wait to find out what will happen next in the Wild Hearts series. I can't recommend this enough.
I bought the audiobook, and Greg Boudreaux is fabulous as always. I love listening to him.
I bought the audiobook, and Greg Boudreaux is fabulous as always. I love listening to him.
January 7, 2023
Enjoy
I have enjoyed the time spent with Locke and Sylvain. They are so charming, goofy, and brave. (They remind me of my teenage grandsons--caught between childish behavior and grown-up responsibilities.) Their adventures are terrifying and comical by turns. This in excellently crafted story.
I have enjoyed the time spent with Locke and Sylvain. They are so charming, goofy, and brave. (They remind me of my teenage grandsons--caught between childish behavior and grown-up responsibilities.) Their adventures are terrifying and comical by turns. This in excellently crafted story.
July 26, 2023
I appreciate that these books clearly have a structure in which they're going to the next oriel in each book and there's going to be some kind of secondary adventure. It allows for measured pacing of the book but without it being totally formulaic. I do wish that the characters were getting a bit more nuanced by this book, but they're likable enough that I really don't mind that they're not.
December 3, 2025
Locke, Sylvain and Friends must enter the Oriel of Water in their ongoing quest to stop The Withering. They meet Unicorns, and Locke finally goes to the Verdance and meets...gasp...Sylvain's family!
And yes, his thorn in the flesh, Evander Skink is a constant annoyance.
It's a fun series, with adventure, danger and spicy scenes.
And yes, his thorn in the flesh, Evander Skink is a constant annoyance.
It's a fun series, with adventure, danger and spicy scenes.
May 25, 2023
I like this one a lot though not as much as the first one.
The oriel of water was cool especially with the developments with Evander Skink, the evil twink.
The second part, exploring the Verdance, was good, too, introducing Sylvain's family and advancing the Withering plot.
The oriel of water was cool especially with the developments with Evander Skink, the evil twink.
The second part, exploring the Verdance, was good, too, introducing Sylvain's family and advancing the Withering plot.
April 13, 2024
Wild Hearts Book 3
As usual, Nazri Noor delivers a book that completely fascinates me! His characters are so relatable, the action is intense and the storyline is amazing. I’m loving this series!! Highly Recommended
As usual, Nazri Noor delivers a book that completely fascinates me! His characters are so relatable, the action is intense and the storyline is amazing. I’m loving this series!! Highly Recommended
January 5, 2023
excellent!
An excellent continuation of the brilliant Wild Hearts saga , I however am at a loss as to how I will survive 4 months till the next book !!
An excellent continuation of the brilliant Wild Hearts saga , I however am at a loss as to how I will survive 4 months till the next book !!
January 7, 2023
Best one yet
There's so much going on in this one, but it's all coming together. So many surprises, twists and turns. I loved it!
There's so much going on in this one, but it's all coming together. So many surprises, twists and turns. I loved it!
January 8, 2023
This one is really good and getting interesting
Enjoyable 💃
Enjoyable 💃
April 14, 2023
4.25 stars
July 3, 2023
Greg Boudreaux is my favorite Narrator and the story is awesome and fun to listen. Can’t wait for the next book
July 25, 2023
Enjoyed this book more than the others. A lot happens in there and I am getting attached to the characters a lot more. Curious to see where this is going.
September 19, 2023
3,5/5
Once again the plot was just fine and I was clearly there for the characters (their growth, banter, relationships, sex scenes...)!
Once again the plot was just fine and I was clearly there for the characters (their growth, banter, relationships, sex scenes...)!
September 4, 2025
wow withering is getting worse and whats going on with Locke..why does the goddess keep hinting that he isn't normal n now others hinting that he might not be human... cant wait to read the next book
November 18, 2025
This is my favourite in the series so far and the added new pixie character, what a little spin in this new families dynamic.
I love how the MCs still have fun and develop, with the darker themed story that seems to be developing
Can't wait to read next book.
I love how the MCs still have fun and develop, with the darker themed story that seems to be developing
Can't wait to read next book.
February 21, 2023
honestly evander’s whole shtick just gets really annoying after a little while, and the book feels quite the same as the last two, i was hoping for a little more development but still relatively enjoyable
3.5
3.5
June 19, 2024
Full transparency - I'm only continuing to read these as I'm a completionist.
I do not enjoy the writing. Pacing is horrible (as always). Characters are continually introduced ... but not well written. It truly feels like I'm reading a horrible mix of Shin Megami Tensei and My Little Pony.
This series has so much potential but I continually see that potential missed.
Overall - 3/5
I do not enjoy the writing. Pacing is horrible (as always). Characters are continually introduced ... but not well written. It truly feels like I'm reading a horrible mix of Shin Megami Tensei and My Little Pony.
This series has so much potential but I continually see that potential missed.
Overall - 3/5
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