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4.7 AVERAGE
4.7 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
I went into this book thinking I will always be a Sean and Dom girl till the end....and then walking in Tyler Jennings.
He's literally the perfect man, best friend, brother and everything.
His and Delphine's story is heartbreaking which I knew going in but omg I don't think I've ever cried so hard in my life.
Be warned you will feel all the emotions in this book...and they will all be worth it.
He's literally the perfect man, best friend, brother and everything.
His and Delphine's story is heartbreaking which I knew going in but omg I don't think I've ever cried so hard in my life.
Be warned you will feel all the emotions in this book...and they will all be worth it.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Alcohol
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was a story I didn't know I needed until I read Delphine and Tyler's story. This is not a love story as we know what happens to Delphine. I love seeing the past on how Tyler met Dom and Tobias and how their friendship blossomed.
Tyler and Delphine's romantic relationship did not start until he was an adult but there is a scene that gave me the icks when she notices him when he was 17. This could be that I have a child at that age and it would make me sick to see an adult look at my son that way.
The relationship Delphine and Tyler has in his younger days were tender and I can see how an impressionable kid would start falling for her. I just have a lot of issues with this dynamic.
Reading about Delphine's past, she has been through so much trauma and never had the chance to heal. She was addicted to the bottle and it was good to see her growth journey.
Tyler is so much wiser than his years and his devotion to Delphine when they reconnect.
This story is a bit long and there's parts of the story that we have already seen in the Ravenhood series.
Even knowing what happens to Delphine, I cried when the time came.
The narration by Grayson Owens, Leila Allarie was chef kiss.
Tyler and Delphine's romantic relationship did not start until he was an adult but there is a scene that gave me the icks when she notices him when he was 17. This could be that I have a child at that age and it would make me sick to see an adult look at my son that way.
The relationship Delphine and Tyler has in his younger days were tender and I can see how an impressionable kid would start falling for her. I just have a lot of issues with this dynamic.
Reading about Delphine's past, she has been through so much trauma and never had the chance to heal. She was addicted to the bottle and it was good to see her growth journey.
Tyler is so much wiser than his years and his devotion to Delphine when they reconnect.
This story is a bit long and there's parts of the story that we have already seen in the Ravenhood series.
Even knowing what happens to Delphine, I cried when the time came.
The narration by Grayson Owens, Leila Allarie was chef kiss.
challenging
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Book & Audiobook Review
Narrated by: Grayson Owens & Leila Allarie
Let me be honest…I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. I thought this was going to be another “Ravenhood retelling” from a different POV, but Severed Heart is so much more than that. It’s Tyler and Delphine’s story, and it stands firmly on its own.
While there are moments that overlap with the Ravenhood trilogy, the heart of this book is in how it begins…from their childhoods. Seeing what shaped Tyler and Delphine, how they experienced life, loss, and love before their worlds collided. iIt completely captured my heart. Their connection was beautiful, raw, and at times heartbreaking.
So why not a full five stars? For me, Delphine’s repeated pushback against Tyler started to feel a bit overdone. It made sense for her character, and it didn’t pull me out of the story…but emotionally, it hit a point where I just wanted relief. I wanted Tyler to be happy. And right now, he’s not. He’s sad and broken and I felt every bit of that.
And the audiobook? Phenomenal. Grayson Owens (as Tyler) was a revelation. His performance was so powerful I immediately started searching for more of his audiobooks. And the Leila Allarie (as Delphine) Absolutely nailed the accent, tone, and emotion. It was so believable, especially her struggle with language. Their chemistry in narration matched the depth of the story perfectly.
This book made me ache in the best way. I’m now anxiously waiting for Birds of a Feather because I need to see if Tyler gets the happy ending he deserves.
Narrated by: Grayson Owens & Leila Allarie
Let me be honest…I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. I thought this was going to be another “Ravenhood retelling” from a different POV, but Severed Heart is so much more than that. It’s Tyler and Delphine’s story, and it stands firmly on its own.
While there are moments that overlap with the Ravenhood trilogy, the heart of this book is in how it begins…from their childhoods. Seeing what shaped Tyler and Delphine, how they experienced life, loss, and love before their worlds collided. iIt completely captured my heart. Their connection was beautiful, raw, and at times heartbreaking.
So why not a full five stars? For me, Delphine’s repeated pushback against Tyler started to feel a bit overdone. It made sense for her character, and it didn’t pull me out of the story…but emotionally, it hit a point where I just wanted relief. I wanted Tyler to be happy. And right now, he’s not. He’s sad and broken and I felt every bit of that.
And the audiobook? Phenomenal. Grayson Owens (as Tyler) was a revelation. His performance was so powerful I immediately started searching for more of his audiobooks. And the Leila Allarie (as Delphine) Absolutely nailed the accent, tone, and emotion. It was so believable, especially her struggle with language. Their chemistry in narration matched the depth of the story perfectly.
This book made me ache in the best way. I’m now anxiously waiting for Birds of a Feather because I need to see if Tyler gets the happy ending he deserves.
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced