Fury Bound (The Wolves of Ruin Book 2)

Payton Palmer

FIVE STARS

"Fury Bound picks up seamlessly where the first installment left off—and it’s gripping from page one. I found it nearly impossible to put down; the pacing is relentless, and the narrative is layered with sharp political intrigue and a slow-burn romance that sustains tension throughout. The dynamic between Meryn and Stark is especially compelling—heated, charged, and incredibly well-executed. Anassa, however, completely stole the spotlight for me and has easily become a favorite. The steadfast bonds between the riders and their wolves remain one of the novel’s strongest elements, adding both emotional depth and intensity to the story. The plot is rich with suspense, carrying the characters into a new and engaging territory that I absolutely ate up. The introduction of new characters adds a new level of banter—particularly one figure whose role as either villain or ally remains tantalizingly unclear. And that ending… I genuinely had to sit up and reread the final page. It was unexpected in the best way. Overall, this was an incredibly immersive and satisfying read. I’ll be (im)patiently waiting for everyone to experience this masterpiece! Thank you SO much to @sablesorensen for allowing me to be apart of your ARC team and sending me an eARC! 🖤 ["

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May 5, 2026 Verified Purchase

Rhonda

Good Build Up but the Ending Felt Too Fast

"I was so excited for this release after loving book one, and overall I still really enjoyed it. The world, tension, and relationships kept me invested the whole time. The emotional build up and anticipation were definitely there, and I flew through it because I needed to know what happened next. My biggest issue was the ending. After so much build up throughout the story, everything wrapped up really quickly and felt a little rushed compared to the pacing of the rest of the book. I wanted more time with the final moments because the story deserved a bigger payoff. Still, I’m invested in this series and these characters, and I’ll absolutely keep reading. ["

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May 8, 2026 Verified Purchase

marginsbymoonlite

A sequel you absolutely need to read!

"THIS is how you sequel, people! It’s everything you’re hoping for and more - I was not left wanting in any area: worldbuilding, banter, spice, character development. It was all SO good. It absolutely finished me, not the other way around. The easter eggs planted in Dire Bound start to be revealed and man is it so much more complex than I expected! By the time I read the last line I had that invigorated feeling that only comes after a truly magical read. ⚠️ Review will contain some spoilers for DIRE BOUND, so if you haven’t read Book 1 you may not want to keep reading ⚠️ What I liked: 🏰 The world-building! After Killian/Lee/Alistair betrays Meryn and vanishes, he leaves Nocturna in shambles. Barely having finished Rawbond training, Meryn now faces a cluster of impossible problems that need to be solved before Killian attempts to finish what he started. This inevitably leads the crew on a dangerous adventure into unfamiliar lands. I can’t go too into detail but let me just say that they never could have expected what they find, and you’re introduced to a handful of characters that I’m pretty positive are here to stay. 🐺 Our relationship with the characters. Readers get a much deeper look at the current characters in Fury Bound. We get to see Meryn and Stark evolve (which is an absolutely delicious time), but we also get a look into Meryn’s relationship with Anassa and Stark’s relationship with Cratos. You guys are not ready for the BANTER. I’ll just say that Anassa and Cratos are a lot more like their Bonded than they realize, and their personalities absolutely shine in this book. ❤️‍🔥 The well-rounded emotional journey. Plain and simple, the gals kept us fed. We got new panic-inducing trials, absolutely mystical lore, exotically awe-inspiring locations, and characters you’ll love to hate… but then maybe love again. I won’t sugar-coat it, you’ll get your heart broken a few times. But the devastation was easily balanced by passion, longing, humor, angst, wonder, and of course, fury. Ohhh the feminine rage in this book could fuel a bonfire, and Meryn turned that into her driving force which made her wins all the sweeter. Reading Fury Bound was truly such an amazing experience, thank you Sable Sorensen! ["

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May 7, 2026 Verified Purchase

A Goodman

This Is How You Do A Second Book!

"Thank you Sable Sorensen and Requited for this advanced copy! Just finished reading and I am reeling! The second book exceeded all expectations! Whether you're a fan of the Wolves of Ruin series or new here, Fury Bound is an absolute must read. ✨”Who did this to you” ✨ Feminine Rage ✨ Shadow Mommy ✨ Found Family The world and plot expanded so much in Fury Bound and it is an addicting adventure. There was never one slow part and yet none of it was overwhelming. The twists that were sprinkled throughout got me almost every time. Especially that ending; I need to know what is going to happen next asap! I was cheering Meryn on the whole time and I really enjoyed seeing her grow as an FMC. I loved how she is able to embrace her pain and anger and come out stronger instead of letting it be a weakness. I was also living for Stark’s growth throughout the book. To see some of his walls lower and getting more of an inside look to his whys. Also the spicy we get in book two… chefs kiss! I was glad to continue developing previous friendships from the first book and loved the introduction of new characters. Shout out to Noemi and the new mystery man! I’m so excited to continue this series in book 3!! ["

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May 12, 2026 Verified Purchase

Emily Aldridge

Good but something missing

"I absolutely LOVED Dire Bound and have quite literally been foaming at the mouth waiting for Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen… which is why it pains me a little to say that something just felt off this time around. First, a huge thank you to the author and publisher for the ARC—I’m so grateful I got to return to this world early. There were definitely things I enjoyed. The dual POV was a strong choice, and I loved finally getting inside Stark’s head. Seeing his thoughts added a lot of depth to his character, and I was especially excited to watch him and Meryn finally be honest with each other and start working together instead of constantly clashing. But… their relationship didn’t hit the way I wanted it to. The connection between them felt more lust-driven than anything else, and I kept waiting for those deeper moments where they actually learned each other—pasts, fears, motivations, all of it. Instead, it felt like they were in awe of each other’s strength and power, but didn’t truly know one another in a meaningful way, which made it harder to fully invest in them as a couple. One relationship that did shine for me was Meryn and Anassa. Watching their bond grow as they finally trusted each other and nurtured that connection was easily one of my favorite parts of the book. It felt earned, emotional, and grounding in a story that’s otherwise full of chaos and political tension. Speaking of chaos… some of the deaths in this book didn’t land the way they should have. A few felt less like meaningful plot developments and more like they were there purely for shock value—and then we just kind of… moved on? I wanted those moments to have more weight and consequence. I did really enjoy the lore expansion, especially the goddess tears and the visions. It gave me major The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild vibes, and as a Zelda girly, I was eating that up. That aspect of the story felt immersive and added a layer of intrigue that kept me hooked. The ending definitely left me with a lot of questions, and I’m still very much invested in where this series is going. I’ll absolutely be picking up book three—I just wish this installment had come together a bit more cohesively and delivered the emotional depth I was hoping for. ["

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May 5, 2026 Verified Purchase