Torn (A Wicked Trilogy) (Volume 2)

Enjoyed this book. Was a long wait after book 1....hopefully book 3 isn't such a long wait.

While reading found several grammar errors and the text size in the paperback is not consistent which is annoying while reading.

Enjoyed this book. Was a long wait after book 1....hopefully book 3 isn't such a long wait.

While reading found several grammar errors and the text size in the paperback is not consistent which is annoying while reading.

This story fell flat for me. I really enjoyed the first book and was looking forward to this one. Frankly, I feel like I had to wait too long for this book in the first place. I also was put off by the scenes with the prince and the heroine. The scenes were just too long, sick and frankly seemed unrealistic. I mean honestly if the prince was trying to get her closer to him that was the WRONG way to go about it. The only shining light in the book for me was Tink. I love, adore and am so in like with him. The love story between the heroine and the hero fell flat for me as well. It just wasn't strong for me until the last scene they are together at the end of the book, I felt some chemistry there. All in all I will probably read the next book just to see what is going on.

Still love the idea for this series, and the read is still entertaining, but didn't love this one like I did with the first book.

First off, the narration is wonderful! The narrator's voice works for all the characters, and I like the emotion she puts into her vocals for each character. Definitely give it a listen.

There will be spoilers for the first book in this review, so beware!

So after book 1, Ivy has discovered she is half Fae. Since she's part of the Fae killing Order, this is causing problems for Ivy. Ren, Ivy's boyfriend, was sent to hunt down the half Fae, so Ivy's scared how he'll react to the news, but how Ren reacts is the least of Ivy's problems in Torn. The Order has lots of secrets, the Prince isn't taking no for an answer, and Ivy is too stupid to live most of the time. I want to keep rooting for Ivy, but she just makes so many bad decisions. She keeps saying she isn't stupid, but there's always a 'but' added to it. Just because you keep saying you aren't stupid, it doesn't mean it's true. I get so frustrated with her, and I have no idea why, but I still like her. I loved Ren in the first book and I still like him, but I felt he was too focused on the sexual aspect with Ivy. It did get better as the book went on though. He's definitely a dreamy leading man. Ivy and Ren are too cute together, and it's great to see them relying more on each other. These 2 have to go through some intense things; it was difficult to listen to at times, and I think the scenes went on for too long. The prince is ridiculous and vicious. He mind rapes people, sexually assaults people or allows people to be sexually assaulted, and of course, he kills people without a thought. This book is much darker than the previous book. There is some humor spliced in; mainly in the form of Tink, so that helps a bit, but the darker scenes are abundant. Torn is still entertaining, and I'm really looking forward to the next book because that ending was terrific! I'm ready for some evil Fae to be taken care of. This may be a slight spoiler. I hope Ivy and her Crew, can stop getting their butts handed to them and start kicking some evil Fae butt!

Torn picks up where Wicked left off. The fae prince made it through the door from the Otherworld and will now be seeking out a Halfling to birth his apocalypse baby and doom the humans to a horrible existence. With The Order's decimation during the Equinox, and all the information that seems to fall in Ivy's lap, it really seems to be Ivy and Ren against the entirety of the Fae in New Orleans.

Ivy must cope with several different obstacles in this book... she must come to terms with being a Halfling, the betrayal by her best friend (Val), relationship drama with Ren, and being targeted by the Fae. The one thing that bothers me about Ivy is that she is a bit slow on the uptake sometimes... the reader was able to see Val's betrayal coming in the last book, and we saw through the Fae tricks in this book. While Ivy eventually figured it out... I found myself yelling at her a few times. Otherwise, I like Ivy and she is fairly mature for a 22 year-old heroine. I think that overcoming the obstacles in this book will make her a stronger heroine as the series progresses.

Ren definitely has his own obstacles to face as well - even though they are a bit separate from Ivy. As a member of the Elite, who hunt Halflings, Ivy's revelation means something totally different to Ren. Having lost a best friend to Halfling hunters as a teen, does he really want to go through that again? Then when a callous female Fae takes a shine to Ren, things go from bad to worse. I really hated hearing what he went through... but I couldn't imagine the decision Ivy had to make choosing between the fate of Ren and all of humankind.

Tink continues to be my favorite character, and he has even more surprises in store for Ivy Divey. He brings the perfect amount of levity to the story, but knows when to be serious as well. I totally think that we need a love interest for Tink, now that he has a little cute and cuddly in his life. I also continue to enjoy Armentrout's version of a fae-infested New Orleans. This installment again leaves us with more questions than answers... but not in a bad way. After Wicked, I expected this book to have that to be continued feel at the end. I do feel like the intent of this book was to go to a darker place... but it missed the mark somewhat. The Fae Prince is a good villain, but I think he needs to be a little more dark and gritty and scary. He needs to be more of a terrible beauty... because so far I have felt pretty blasé about the things he has done.

As I am listening to this series in audio, let me say that Amy Landon does a great job with the narration. She has a great inflection for each character, male or female, big or small. When a story has an abundance of characters, its sometimes hard for a narrator to make each one unique, but this narrator has a great range and seems to juggle everyone quite well.

I received a copy of this audiobook at no cost from Tantor Audio in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars / 2 flames.

Jennifer continues to AMAZE! I have yet to read her books and dislike them.

Right now, Ivy is stuck in her apartment. Yup stuck alone with Tink driving her just a little mad…. However, that’s the least of her worries. After all she’s got Fae blood and the Fae prince looking to have bare his children. Suddenly staying hidden doesn’t seem so bad right?

Well at least Ren knows how to spice things up. Just when Ivy might have a normal night, they get into a little argument. I love Ren’s character and he is so protective of Ivy, you can’t really blame him much for not wanting Ivy back out in the world alone.

Ivy will go out and she will go out alone. All she wants is some answers, what she got was a run in with the Fae prince right off the bat. Their first sit down chat, doesn’t really go well. I couldn’t imagine a better response than what Ivy gave. Just have a prince come up to you and demand you have his kids. Yup, that seems just normal alright.

As the book kept progressing, the story just gets better. This is one Fae series that you cannot miss!

When you want to both instantaneously devour the book so you KNOW what's going to happen AND savor every scene, every sentence, then you have this JLA book.

And I really, really needed to KNOW. My stress level was HIGH as I watched these favorite of favorite characters deal with some serious stuff. This one picks up right where Wicked left off and poor Ivy is reeling from the discoveries at the end of the book. Who does she trust and tell her secrets to? Tink believes it should be no one but with the Prince on the loose that's gonna be tough. It's a mess of Fae proportion.

As always, the characters are perfect. I adore Ren. I can't say that enough. He's a great guy and I totally believe in him. Sweet, charming and sensual, this boy is the perfect book boyfriend. He had me comparing him to Aiden from The Covenant series. Both perfect for their girl, they are my standard for paranormal boys.

Of course, I love Ivy though I did a considerable amount of yelling at her as the book went along. I wanted her to...well I can't really say but there were several times I disagreed with her choices, adamantly! There was this point, though, where I was so proud of her. And there were other points where I ached for her. This book will drag the emotions through the ringer for sure.

Don't get me started on Tink. That boy! We learn lots more about him and he's been keeping secrets! I understand him a lot more now. Him with his the store prime addiction and obsession with nakedness. I love and enjoy Tink.

And then there is the Prince. He is at the top of my hate list. He is fighting for the top spot with Ares, God of War, from The Covenant series. His disregard for human life and women in general disgust me. I hate him. Guess you can tell the emotions were heavily involved with this book.

It's classic JLA writing with so many ha's and lots of sexy, yummy times. The story drives the pages forward and there was just no way to stop. I loved it. I loved it more than WICKED. Can I give this book more than 5 stars? I would if I could.

This book is a buddy read one. You will need the emotional support. I was able to text with Krista, who was also reading it, and Jess, who is always my text when I read peep. It helps.

You need this book. You need this series. It's paranormal at it's best. It's New Adult at it's best. Don't miss this need to both instantaneously devour and savor experience!

Packed with plenty of emotion, swoon, and action, Torn is the sequel I had hoped it would be, and a whole lot more! It's addicting, unpredictable, and one I couldn't put down. I loved it. Armentrout took things to a whole new level in this book. Nothing is at it seems. A lot of secrets are revealed, putting some in danger, and making it impossible of some things to go back to how they once were. Relationships will be tested, new and ones will be made, and some characters will forever be changed.

Picking up right where WICKED left off, TORN thrust readers right back into the dangerously, exciting world Ivy lives in. Still reeling from the events that happened at the end of WICKED, Ivy has a lot of to deal with. Not only has she found out some shocking things about herself, these very things not only put her in danger, but those she also loves. Through out the entire book, Ivy is internally at war with herself because of this new discovery. Naturally a good fighter, it was hard to watch Ivy go through this fight virtually alone, choosing between hiding who/what she really is, vs being able to accept it, and not being able to tell anyone.

Emotionally, Ivy deals with a lot in this book. Some things were hard to read through, and I give credit to Armentrout for not rushing Ivy's emotions through those moments, no matter how hard they were to read. I understood her reasoning for doing what she does. I loved the way Armentrout allowed me to emotionally connect to Ivy through this. There's no easy choice for Ivy to make. Either choice could have deadly consequences either for her, or those she loves. She'll do anything to protect those she loves, no matter the cost.

One of the things I have loved about this series, as well as all of Armentrout's books, is the way she writes her characters. Whether they are human, or paranormal, or in Torn's case, both, her characters are easy to love, care about, and root for. Armentrout writes them such a way that it's easy to emotionally connect with them. They bring life to the story, and in the process I can't help but want to get to know them more. I can't help but laugh with them, cry with them, and cheer them on through all their strengths and weaknesses. I love that they make mistakes. It's one of the things that makes them relatable. I think it's one of the things I admired in not only Tink, but Ivy and Ren as well. Armentrout allowed me to understand why each of these characters made the choices they did.

Speaking of Ren, and Tink, this wouldn't be an Armentrout book without a lot of swoon, snark, and guys who know what they want, and they're not afraid of to do what it takes to get it. First off, let's talk about Ren. One of the things I love about his and Ivy's relationship, is that realistic give and take. No relationship is perfect, whether in real life or fictional, and I love that for all the giving and taking, there is some realistic conflict between the two, especially with the recent events. I completely understood why this hot fae hunter wanted to do everything in his power to protect the women he loves. However, Ivy is very capable of taking care of herself. I loved the she wouldn't back down when it came to handling things her way and her safety. Though Ren may not like it, I respected the fact he accepted it. I also liked that he naturally wanted to protect Ivy. Aside from their conflict, and impending danger, these two have some electrifying chemistry. They definitely ignited the pages a few times... Aside from their sexy times, I LOVED the moments Ren was just what Ivy needed. Someone to be her rock to lean on, comfort and hold.

Tink is one of my favorite Armentrout characters. I think he surprised me as much as he surprised Ivy and Ren. There's a scene when Tink reveals something, or should I say a few things (snickers) about himself, that no one saw coming. The reaction he got was hilarious. Aside from my moment of hysterical laughing during that scene, what I love about Tink, is that he doesn't make excuses for what he is, and who he is. He's the perfect best friend for Ivy. I love that she's able to at least confide in him, regardless of all the crazy things she's finding out about from him. Plus the nonstop bantering between him and Ren is hilarious as well.

TORN is the perfect sequel to WICKED! This is a book that has it all. There is so much that happens in this book that it literally broke me near the end. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and want to rock in the fetal position for a time. Seriously, Armentrout knows how to write a story that keeps me wanting more. Like I mentioned in my review of WICKED, with TORN she once again proves why she's one of my favorite writers, both in YA, NA and Adult. Being a paranormal fan, I love that this book is paranormal book full of NA themes, something I think a lot of older YA readers will enjoy. If you've read WICKED, be sure to pick up TORN! Trust me, this book will make you wish the next book was already out.

* I would recommend this book to any of Armentrout's fans who are 18 yrs and up. There is language, sexual content, and some violence in this book that may not be suitable for younger readers.

Torn was an emotional ride that was filled with uncertainty and characters I absolutely loved! It was everything I was hoping the second book would be and much, much more! I was left on such a high and I truly can’t wait for the release of the next book to see what happens with characters who have easily become favorites for me. Each and every one of them has embedded themselves in my heart. Ivy is someone who makes me want to be her best friend, Ren makes me want to steal him so he could do wicked things to me and I’d love to carry Tink around in my purse all day so I could hear all of his crazy antics. And I can’t wait to see where their journey is going to go from here!

The horror, uncertainty and utter shock that Ivy felt upon learning that she was the halfling crippled me. I knew that she made the most sense in the back of my mind, but I was truly hoping that Val would be the halfling. Even if that wasn’t very logical. I just couldn’t believe that after she finally opened herself up to friendship and possibly love with Ren, that she was slapped right in the face. Because the man she had fallen for had been sent there to kill her.

While Ivy vacillated in telling Ren the truth about what she was, I completely understood her internal struggle. If she told him the truth, what would he do? Turn her in, be the one to kill her or would he just leave since history was repeating itself? It was such a hard decision, and while I started to struggle with her keeping secrets and the truth from Ren, that issue quickly disappeared in my eyes. Why? Because Torn took a dive into a dangerous, twisted area that quickly had me rooting for Ivy and being her biggest fan.

Speaking of twisted, can I say how much I hate the Prince? Well, hmm, actually that’s not entirely true. *hides face while I make this confession* Yes he’s creepy and wants to impregnate Ivy so the gates from the Otherworld remain open so he can take over the mortal world. But at times I found him amusing. And I truly don’t know what that says about me at all because the prince was sick and twisted. You see, he had this weird sense of humor and would say and do things that made him appear in a different light. I know that it’s probably because he’s a psychopath and I know without a shadow of doubt not to trust him but his personality had these blue moon moments. In those moments he was entertaining. But then he would do stuff that quickly had him nose diving into the oh-I-hope-you-die category. I loved that the Prince was a complex character that made me second guess my hatred for him but then had me spiralling back into the rallying behind his death. On a side note, I hope Breena dies too!!! I know you’ll agree with me!

Thank goodness Ivy had Tink in her life though, because he was a constant. No matter how ridiculous he could be. And trust me, he definitely strays from the bounds of being normal lol. But I loved that Ivy had a male best friend who was from the Otherworld. There’s so, so, so much I want to say about Tink. But I can’t because of huge spoilers. But just know that while I guessed for one thing to be true, the other one I wasn’t even close. At all. Let’s just say that I stared at the page open-mouthed while trying not to gasp. Or maybe laugh. I can’t tell you which. Yeah. I desperately need someone to talk to about that!! But besides loving Tink interacting with Ivy, I freaking adored Tink and Ren’s interactions because those moments were always explosive, hilarious and over the top.

How did I not talk about Ren yet?! After reading Wicked and now Torn, I truly believe that wicked is the perfect word for describing Ren. He is constantly exploding sexuality and I just wanted to crawl into the book and steal him for myself. His looks, his touches, his words everything he does seduces me, um I mean Ivy. And while my heart did break for him as the story unfolded, he proved himself to be the badass sexy fighter that I have easily come to love.

So now I patiently wait for the next book. The ending of Torn is much, much easier to handle then Wicked, who’s ending left me feeling like my heart had been ripped out of my chest. Although I do love that feeling, since I’m glutton for feeling deep emotions in a book. But I can’t wait to read more about my favorite characters! Come on 2017!!

*ARC kindly provided by Jennifer L. Armentrout via Inkslinger PR in exchange for an honest review*

Torn picks up immediately where Wicked left off - with Ivy recovering from her near fatal battle with the Fae Prince and dealing with some pretty intense feelings about Ren and her traitorous BFF Val. Ivy has some major decisions to make, and she's completely... well, torn... about what to do.

Torn is a fair bit darker than Wicked was, and with good reason. The death and destruction that was brought upon The Order at the end of Wicked set the mood as we go into Torn. That, along with Ivy's new information about her lineage and the implications that has on her budding relationship with Ren cast an ominous pall over the entire book. It's absolutely intense and completely effective. I was engaged and engrossed, and even during the times when I had to put the book aside for a bit of an emotional break, I still found myself thinking about it.

Jen Armentrout does villains like no one's business. In all the 1,000+ books I've read over the past five years or so, I don't think there is any character I've hated more than the Fae Prince in Torn.

We only caught a brief glimpse of him at the end of Wicked, but that was enough to know that he was a special kind of evil. Oh, trust me peeps - you have NO idea. The things he does to the characters I love (and even the characters I don't love) had me dreaming of all the wonderful ways Jen could make him suffer in the end. And I totally trust her for that, too. I believe in her HEAs, and I also believe that Ivy's and Ren's HEA can not happen while this overconfident psycho still exists. So, I'm already looking forward to the day when these two measly humans kick humiliate him.

For as much as I hated the Fae Prince and his underlings, I conversely loved Ivy, Ren and Tink with every fiber of my bookish being.

Your heart has no choice but to break over Ivy's situation. She's completely in love with a boy who was sent to kill her, only he doesn't know it yet. Does she tell him? Does she keep it a secret? Her struggle is very real, but my girl is brave and incredibly strong. Her choices - trusting Val, loving Ren, protecting Tink - they all have consequences, and she owns every single one of them.

And Ren - there no words for how much I love this guy. It approaches Aiden St. Delphi love, which - trust me - is HUGE. His actions in Torn speak to his true character, so if you ever questioned his motives in Wicked, I assure you, those questions are answered now.

Despite the darkness and intense feels in Torn, there are a few delightful surprises and moments of hilarity in Torn, and nearly all of them are delivered by Tink. Thank goodness for this creature. He was perfect for breaking up the seriousness, which was much needed at times. His continued love of the store Prime, beignets, and all things Ivy brought smiles to my face when I didn't think it possible.

And now, we begin the long wait for the final book in the Wicked Saga, BRAVE. I would say you can't improve on perfection, but based on the choices made at the end of Torn, I expect that may be the case with the final book in this amazing paranormal series.

***While this review doesn’t contain spoilers for Torn, I do NOT recommend reading if you haven’t read Wicked. This is such a hard review to write because, as much as I want to gush and exclaim over the various happenings in the book, I don't want to give anything important away, so apologies in advance for the vagueness. ***

When I started Torn, I was fresh off a re-read of Wicked, still reeling (for the second time) from the knowledge bomb dropped at the book's end. Questions swirled through my mind: Did that just happen? OMG, that just happened! What does this mean for Ivy? I mean, I know what it means, but what does it mean??? Luckily, this time around, I got to delve right into the next chapter in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s Wicked trilogy, and boy is it a page turner! In a word, this book is intense. The tone of Torn is undoubtedly darker than that of Wicked, with higher stakes and even more twists and turns in store for our heroine, Ivy Morgan, and company.

Torn picks up right where Wicked left off, dropping readers smack in the middle of Ivy's newfound discovery that she is, in fact, the halfling that Ren has been searching for. As if that mind-blowing bit of information weren’t enough of a shock, the Order now has to deal with the fact that the prince and his knights have come through the gate. Ivy is understandably scared of what the future holds but she's not the type of girl to wallow in self-pity. She's tough. She’s pragmatic. She's a survivor. It’s this strength of character from which Ivy has to draw when she’s tested emotionally, physically, and psychologically over the course of the narrative.

Before starting Torn, I had no author of which direction the author would steer the narrative and, even while reading, I couldn't begin to predict the next move. That's exactly what I love about the story, though. Jennifer L. Arementrout's take on Fae mythology is so unique and inventive that the narrative constantly bombards you with new (and familiar) otherworldly creatures, new revelations from unexpected sources, and non-stop, no-holds-barred action. Torn is the type of book that will keep you on your toes and leave you shouting at your kindle. Between Ivy, Ren, Tink, the Order, and the fae, there's so much that happens in this book, yet there's still so much more to come, and I can't wait to see how it all comes to a head with Brave.

*complimentary copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review

Readers return to the dangerous, and fae-ridden French Quarter in the much-anticipated follow-up to Jennifer L. Armentrout's 2014 release, Wicked. Where Ivy Morgan, Order member and Fae hunter, has discovered a life-changing truth that could not only tear apart her own world, but the world around her as well...

Torn begins mere seconds after Wicked closes, throwing the reader right back into the tumultuous mental state that our heroine understandably finds herself in. With such a large time gap between books one and two, it did take me a while to find my bearings again in the story, as there was no recapping. But once I found my footing, JLA's wickedly talented writing swept me away!

Everyone seems to be hiding secrets in Ivy's little tight-knit group, and she is no exception. With her growing feelings for a certain handsome, green-eyed Elite member, Ivy struggles keeping her own secret to herself. Does she confide in Ren and risk him turning away from her? Or worse, turning her in to the Order? With a nefarious fae Prince breathing down her neck, everything is at stake for Ivy! Thankfully there is some much-needed tension breaking humor sprinkled throughout thanks to our resident brownie. The witty and sardonic banter between Ivy and Twink, and then Ren and Twink made for some laugh-out-loud moments. Ren and Ivy get equal amounts of romance in between all of the action and mystery, connecting you further with this bad-ass, fae-fighting couple.

The last half of Torn absolutely gutted me, my heart ached for Ivy and all that she was put through. But she is a strong, resilient character who perseveres over adversity again and again. And while I wanted to shake her several times during the story (Because it shouldn't have taken her that long to figure it out!!!) I couldn't love her character more. I am beyond invested in each of these unforgettable and engaging characters, and I can't wait to read the conclusion to Ivy and Ren's story, though I know I won't want it to end. A Wicked Saga is a must-read series for JLA, new adult, fantasy, and paranormal romance fans. Even if faeries aren't usually you're cup of tea, the author does not get deep into the normally complex fae history, so don't let that scare you off! Pick up Wicked and Torn today!

*I received this book in exchange for my honest review.

Five hundred and seventy six days since I read the last sentence in Wicked. Five hundred seventy six days waiting and anticipating the return of Ivy and Ren. A couple I fell hopelessly in love with over a year ago, but who is counting? Right? Well, I can tell you that the phrase good things come to those who wait may have been written just for this book. I could jump right back into this story without even missing a beat, almost as if I never left. Like the best friend, you haven’t seen in ages. The one where no matter how much time passes you can fall into a comfortable groove with. This book is that best friend for me.

Torn picks up where the previous book left off. If you haven’t read it, I recommend you do. You will need to read it before the second in the trilogy. The first thing that jumped out at me was Tink, that brownie is the perfect best friend, and well I was happy to learn there is so much to him then I thought. Second, Ren and Ivy may be my new favorite JLA couple. Sorry, Katy and Daemon. It’s really close though. A strong and powerful duo like Ren and Ivy is hard to be matched. Fighting for the greater good, saving lives of humans, all without anyone really knowing that you are part of the order sworn to protect humanity from evil Fae. Then there is the hot factor, not the kind that will burn you, but the passionate and all encompassing kind of love. One that comes around once in a life time. Those’re just some of the reasons why they are at the top of my list.

This is far from the mushy love story, but it wouldn’t be a great JLA book if we didn’t love the hero and the heroine for everything they represent. The action and adventure kept me turning the pages, and not wanting to put down my kindle. Then there were the twists, revelations, and the nail biting.

I didn’t want this one to end. I craved this one for so long that I became instantly addicted, but when it comes to JLA, she is quite the story teller. She can weave a story so beautifully that you may be reading a book, but truly it’s a work of art. I’m looking forward to seeing where the third book takes us. The possibilities are endless, and I can’t wait to find out where Ren and Ivy’s journey goes.

Look, I love basically all JLA books, so I shouldn’t be surprised but I truly adored Torn, even more so than Wicked. It’s been a while since I have been so invested in a book. I’ve been in a big reading slump, but I devoured Torn in a way I haven’t devoured a book in about two/three months and the feeling was wonderful. I love all things JLA, but Torn ranks up real high on the JLA favorites list.

I absolutely adore Ivy. She is so so strong and I admire that strength so much. She doesn’t give up and she is willing to make sacrifices for those she loves. I love how kickass she is and that she refuses to go down without a fight. I also love her sass. She doesn’t always think before speaking and I love it. Poor Ivy is put through the wringer in this one, but she is tough as nails.

Then we have Ren and Ren is basically the best. Ren has a lot of competition since JLA is the queen of book boyfriends, but he holds up well. Ren is such a great mix of alpha and beta hero. He is protective of Ivy and wants her safe and is obviously a badass, but he also knows she can handle herself and doesn’t hold her back. He lets her do her thing and helps when she needs it. It’s awesome and I love their dynamic.

I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to talk about Tink because Tink is THE BEST. He never failed to crack me up. He is so funny and he steals every scene he is in. Tink is easily my favorite of all her secondary characters and it hurts me to betray Deacon this way, but I love Tink and I relate to him (don’t judge). While we are talking about secondary characters, I gotta talk about our newest character Dixon cause love. Basically this book has a great cast of supporting characters.

Torn has such a great balance of romance and action. Of course I adore the romance between Ivy and Ren and I loved the steamy scenes, but I also loved everything else the story delivered. The plot was awesome and non-stop and the action was fantastic. This whole world and concept is awesome and I love this take on fae. I love how the world expanded in this one and the twists delivered.

Torn was a great read from beginning to end and I simply devoured it. Waiting for the next book is going to be torture.

I am one of those fan followers of Jennifer Armentrout's that has been chomping at the bit to read her second story- Torn in the Wicked Saga. Centered around a world of paranormal creatures located in New Orleans, Torn is every thing I expected it to be and so much more. Armentrout picks up exactly where she left off with Ivy Morgan, Halfling Order Member and Ren, an Elite Order Member whose sole mission is to kill all halflings. Throw in one hilariously funny brownie fairy named Tink, a whole lot of crazy Fae, and you've got one hell of a book that you'll find yourself quickly addicted to.

Although we have waited long and hard for Armentrout's second book in this series, it was completely worth the wait. She really holds nothing back as the immerses you into her world she has created, selling you once again on the characters and making you fall in love with her story. Although Torn is a bit more dark, a little more real, and a whole lot more serious, Armentrout was still able to use her quick witted humor when writing this book. Whether it be Tink's obsession with the store Prime, his love of sparkly vampires, zombies and house elves, or his undying devotion to Ivy, Armentrout was still able to give us a lighthearted, fun character with Tink. His antics and banter with Ivy and Ren kept me laughing throughout. Armentrout was smart to combine Tink's lighthearted character with Ivy and Ren's serious storyline. It's her ability to balance out her stories with humor and engaging plot that keeps me coming back read after read.

Like all second books, Torn leaves you hanging, wondering what will become of our beloved characters. Will they have a happily ever after? Will they stop the evil Prince from taking over our world? Armentrout definitely leaves you with a sense of urgency and a need for resolution as she ends Torn. I can't wait to see what will become of the halfling, the Elite, and that not so little brownie in their final adventure. Armentrout's next book in the Wicked Saga just can't come fast enough!

This is a classic Jennifer Armentrout book. And that’s a very good thing! She gives the reader everything they expect and want in this type of story…humor, mystery, adventure, evil bad guys and, of course, scorching hot moments. This second book in the Wicked series starts immediately after the end of the first one and throws you into Ivy’s head as she comes to terms with being a Halfling. She’s confused and filled with grief but, as I expected, there’s so much more for her to experience that this almost seems like the least of her worries. The adventure continues as the Prince of the Fae begins his quest to take over the human world…something that Ivy will do anything to stop.

Just like I did in the first book, I loved Ivy, Ren and Tink. Ivy was smart and brave in this story. She was fierce and refused to accept her fate, doing all she can to fight the evil that seems to have unbeatable power, the Prince. Of course, Ren just won my heart all over again. He’s got such a big heart and his devotion to Ivy is definitely swoonworthy!! And Tink…oh Tink…we learn so much about him in this story and I can’t help but love him even more than I did before. He brings such humor to this story and his love for Ivy is undeniable. Together, the three of them make a great team…even if Tink and Ren don’t always see eye to eye. Ivy is lucky to have them both in her life.

It was good to be back in New Orleans with these characters and I enjoyed the continuation of this adventure. Of course, we now have more unanswered questions and the evil Prince is still lurking about so I’m definitely looking forward to the next book. Sadly, it won’t be released until next year so I’ll be going through Ren and Tink withdrawals but, there’s always the reread!

If you enjoy paranormal stories with humor, adventure, mystery and romance, this series is definitely for you. Go ahead and give it a go, I think you’ll really enjoy it!

urprise, surprise, I loved this book! Seriously, I don't think Jennifer can do wrong. This book was just as good as I was expecting it to be. Jennifer expertly weaved humor, romance, action, and mystery into one beautiful story.

I always know that I am going to laugh when I pick up a Jennifer L. Armentrout book, and man, I laughed A LOT while reading this book. The humor in this book just felt so natural. The dialogue flowed so well, and it never felt like it was being forced. I just love the way Jennifer seems to effortlessly include humor in almost every scene.

Some of the plot lines in this book were a little predictable, but that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy the plot! I was completely addicted to this book. I read it in one sitting because I refused to put it down.

The romance in this book killed me in the best way possible. I LOVE REN AND IVY TOGETHER SO MUCH. THEY ARE SOUL MATES. THEY ARE PERFECT LITTLE ANGELS. I ADORE THEM TOGETHER. I just have a lot of strong feelings about them, okay?

The characters in this book and series are all fantastic. Each character is unique in their own way, and I love that Jennifer gives each character special quirks. All of the characters have depth to them and they all feel genuine. I care for Ivy and Tink like they are my precious children. Ren is my husband. I do love him with Ivy, but I also want him to be with me. REN IS PERFECT. HE IS KIND, SMART, CHARMING, FUNNY, PROTECTIVE, AND JUST ALL AROUND GREAT.

HOW CAN JENNIFER CONTINUE TO CREATE SUCH SWOON-WORTHY MALES? HOW DOES SHE DO IT?!

Anyway, it is easy to tell that I loved this book. Fans of Wicked and/or paranormal romances will eat this book up. I highly recommend this book and series to everyone!

WHERE IS BOOK THREE?! I NEEEED IT.

5 / 5 Fangs

I’ve literally been waiting for Jen to release Torn since I finished Wicked back in December 2014. For someone who never really got behind PNR, I was amazed by how much I loved that book. Fae were never really my thing… but Jen TOTALLY made them my thing. There was a crazy wicked (haha, see what I did there?) cliffhanger at the end of the first book and I’ve had grabby hands for book two ever since. It was absolutely worth the wait.

Drama! Action! Romance! Twists! Torn had it all. It picked up right where Wicked left off. (Of course, I’m not going to tell you where that is, just in case you haven’t read the first book yet. Which you need to do something about if you haven’t…) I got answers to questions left by the first book and, naturally, new questions to think about before the third book, Brave, is released. Ivy handled the shocking events from the first book pretty well, all things considered. I liked how strong she was in this book, when faced with some seemingly impossible situations and choices. Ren is as swoony and sexy as ever. Tink had some surprises up his sleeve this time around, but he still kept me literally laughing out loud like in the last book. I loved the romance and the edge-of-my-seat action. It was the total package. (And it also gave me a mad craving for beignets.)

It was so good to be back in New Orleans, in this magical world Jen has created. I love Ivy, Ren and Tink (oh my god, Tink!) even more after book two than I did after the first. Torn was a perfect continuation of the Wicked Saga. And while their isn’t quite the cliffhanger in this book as there was in Wicked, I NEED BRAVE. Like, now. The wait might kill me. (I might be being a little overly dramatic.) But, for real… I can’t wait for the third book!

I received a copy of this book from the author.