** Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Teen for this eArc**

I'd like to start off by saying reading the two of these books (Haven & Havoc) close together was highly beneficial. I think going to far apart might make things a little confusing going back into the world.

With that said, book 2 focused a little more on the relationship of our main MC's and I really enjoyed that aspect. While I thoroughly enjoyed the world building from book 1, I'm a sucker for human (or lack thereof) connection.

This book focused a lot more on 'world' issues and the social issues inlaid within, and the injustices focused on the castes and I thought that was well done and I really enjoyed the interwoven storylines.

The story as a whole felt like it was really building up and I loved that climb, it didn't feel stagnant - I think this would and should be more recommended to those who are very into and love paranormal - and I cannot wait to see more from these characters and world!


** Of note, I would say while I recognize this is YA, I would like things to feel a little more *grittier* it just has that feel to it, and I'd love to see that explored.

Havoc, the second novel in the Haven series picks up the storyline five months after the conclusion of Haven.

Rain is now a Watcher, and is determined to cling to the bit of happiness and sense of community he’s found in New Wurzburg with Freddie, the alpha apparent. Rain is head over heels in love with Freddie, and I’ll admit, sometimes (a lot of the time, actually) their relationship comes off as one-sided (could be just because these books are Rain’s POV explicitly) however, Freddie’s primary way of showing her feelings are only physical, and her communication style is to still harbor secrets. Rain has to fight constantly to keep Freddie in check, and while her “Beastly” nature is a fine trope, it’s exhausting to read the same character plot chapter after chapter.

The best part of this series is the theme of power and how it corrupts. Every leader begins their journey and tenure with progress and change and the betterment of their people at the forefront. But things change.

Ultimately, fans of paranormal romance will find this read quick, easy, and mostly enjoyable. The cover art is brilliant and I’ll for sure pick up a copy for my students as this genre is on the uptick again.

Havoc is the 2nd book in the series. You will definitely want to read Haven first as it sets up a lot of the plot in this story. You have a great story in the first one that tells you who the MC is and what he's been through. There are some side characters as well that you will want to get to know before you dive into this story.

What I really liked about the book is that Rain is new to the community (I don't want to spoil anything!) and we get to learn about the community and such with him, side by side. I truly enjoy that so the Author isn't info-dumping me with a bunch of magic systems/caste systems etc. It was really enjoyable as well to develop with Rain and grow.

When a relationship is going perfect we can't have it stay that way can we? That would make for a very boring book if so! I really enjoyed this "wrench" in their plans so to speak. When there is a contract that comes to light on Freddie she is forced to stay away from Rain. This got very exciting for me because I love angst, I love drama and I really love when MC's have to overcome obstacles.

Things are also not looking good for the entire community around them. There are glimpses into the future that predict bad things are coming if something isn't changed or done.

All the characters are very likeable. I feel that the Author really meshed their personalities together and really developed the characters around the MC's to create this group of people that together could get things done.

If this is the end to the series I was very satisfied BUT if there is STILL more to come...I'm completely on board!

This is the second book to the Haven series, we get Rain and Freddie's story. A fast paced full of adventures, friendship and conspiracy. This book will have you entertained for a while, I liked the characters and the romance portrayed for a YA book. If you haven't read book one you can read it directly as the author took the refreshing of what happened in book one. There are werewolves and witches in a full urban fantasy story. Looking forward to reading more from the author in the future.

Rain and Freddie are perfectly content with their present lives and the future they’ve planned together until her mother shows up. Freddie’s mother left her at birth and shows up unannounced and brings not-so-good news of a contract signed when Freddie was hours young. If Freddie doesn’t completely cut ties with Rain and marry Conrad, Rain will be killed. People are getting hurt, being attacked and being accused of illegal acts. The mystery becomes more complicated and complex before it begins to unravel. Strong characters and brave actions made me root for them. A fun read, 4 stars!

Reading Rate: ****
Romance: ***
Recommend if you liked: Crave series, Shiver, Shadowhunters
Havoc picks up right where Haven left off. Rain and Freddie and enjoying their summer together and preparing for her to ascend as Alpha. When strangers arrive in town accompanied by Freddie’s estranged mother it causes the couple to have to separate for their and those of the ones that they love.
What I liked:
- I enjoyed getting to spend more time with the characters I grew to love in Haven
- Like the first book I loved the characters and the darkness of the world she created. While it sticks to YA it is an intense emotional and even at times a little creepy.
What I struggled with:
- While there were more characters that joined the story they did not have a lot of development
- While there was a ton going on and so many people that could possibly be the villain in this story I found I was able to predict the outcome much easier in this book than the first.

Overall I enjoyed the series and while I preferred the first book to the second I still think it makes for one good storyline when read back to back. I will certainly be picking up new releases from Lindsey in the future.
Thank you to Mary Lindsey and Entangled Teen for a copy of Havoc in exchanged for my honest opinion.

Thank you to @entangledteen and @maryl_marissac for a gifted copy of Haven!

A chilling book wit mysteries and shapeshifters. A darkish intense paranormal romance. This was a uniquely twisted take on Beauty and the Beast
This Beast is the Beauty, in this deliciously mythology book take on shapeshifters


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'Havoc' is book two in the Haven series by Mary Lindsey, a YA paranormal romance where the balance between wolf shifters and witches has never been equal. While the shifters are looking to achieve their freedom from the dominance of the witches, a group that controls everything they do.. right down to who they can pair up with, others want to see them kept in their place.

Though I didn't read the first book, this one was very easy to pick up with. Pertinent major events from the debut title, Haven, were referenced and explained in passing, so that everything still made sense.

Pacing is very solid throughout the story, plenty of action and emotional drama to keep the reader turning pages, making it a quick read. In fact, most of the story is just really well-executed. My one minor complaint is the conclusion is done in a quick information dump.. like the author didn't know a better way to convey all the little details she'd held onto. Almost all of it was delivered by the same character in a conversation with another.. and the effect was if felt like sort of a Scooby Doo ending, which is sad.. because the book deserved better.

That one small thing aside, I really enjoyed the story. I loved Rain, who is exactly my type of character. His background was unpleasant, but he's loyal and loving.. desperate to hang onto the bit of happiness he's found. The rest of the group is interesting as well.. Merrick, Petra, and Freddie are all pretty richly textured, likeable people.. and the dynamic with Grant is amusing in spots.

The author definitely tried to drop hints with the intention the reader would either overlook them or forget them, so they'd have that moment later where they realized they should have spotted the anomaly.. but they weren't very subtle. Rather than dropping a clue, sometimes Lindsey would outline the entire area with them before moving on.. but really that's just lack of experience where some finesse would have gone farther to achieving her goal.

As with all skills though, we only get better with time.. and with so few constructive criticisms to be stated, I look forward to seeing more work from her in the future. If you like underdog stories (no pun intended) and paranormal worlds, this one is probably for you.

Thanks Netgalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review* This is a great sequel to Haven. The characters and story is is what I expected for this series. I really liked reading about Freddie and Rain’s relationship. It’s a fast read, Hard to put down. Action packed mixed with a mystery. Freddie and Rain have their hands full again with trying to figure out who is out to get them.

Havoc by Mary Lindsey starts with a scene that feels like it could be an opening scene from Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a young woman beheading zombies (they call them revenants). Written so well and so compelling, I was an excited little reader. But that scene is not this book. Unfortunately. And, equally, unfortunately, parts of that scene are never quite explained.

Anyway. We are back in New Wurzburg, which we visited in 2017 in Haven (my review of that book is here) and which feels like a billion years ago and considering this past year may have been a billion years ago. Rain, our human-turned-werewolf hero, is together with pack alpha Freddie, but their happiness is imperiled by a group from Germany who possess a contract that shows that Freddie must be married to one from their pack. If Rain and Freddie disobey, Rain will be killed.

In tandem, one of my favorite characters from Haven, Petra, who also happens to be the zombie/revenant killing witch from the prologue, has been arrested for failing to do her job of sealing the magic in the dead. But she’s being set up and Rain believes that it’s too much of a coincidence that the Germans show up, separate him and Freddie, and then Petra is arrested.

Havoc is best in my mind when Rain is playing sleuth and in the company of Grant and Petra. The action scenes are thrilling and fast-paced. I don’t much care for Freddie any more this time around than I did in the first book. In contrast, I think Petra is cool and would have seen a lot more of her, or even her own book, which seems unlikely now considering how Havoc ended. The scenes in which Rain and Freddie are together are not my favorite. I also have a severe “meh” feeling when he gets jealous and his wolf wants to rise to the surface–it’s more of a Neanderthal reaction than his character deserves.

While I’d love to tell you that this is a standalone–and I imagine that it could be very well read as one–so much of the fascinating world-building was done in Haven and it explains so much. Without having read that first book, I don’t think the second would have the necessary impact. Havoc is a very good sequel, perhaps not as strong as the first book but a thrilling ride nonetheless.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Return back to Haven where new trouble arises for the new couple Rain and Freddie. Rain now a werewolf is finally settling into his new place and new relationship when suddenly, a group of European werewolves and weavers have arrived in town and demand Freddie breakup with Rain and honor the contract to mate with one of the European werewolves that had been chosen already, or be killed. With this new strain on his relationship and someone framing his friend Petra and dead revenants appearing, a conspiracy is afoot and now Rain must solve it before it is too late.

This one really focuses on the relationship between Freddie and Rain while also adding in the friendship between Rain and Petra. I absolutely adored Petra since I first met her and I loved her in this one too. The power struggles between the original elders and the new generation was an interesting to look at and how Rain has to figure out how to deal with these new problems was a nice read. Overall an interesting continuation of the story between Rain and Freddie.

*Thanks Netgalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

I really liked this book- more than I thought I would honestly! I really liked that we got to know Petra more. She's one of my favorite characters and I really liked that her powers were explained and explored more in this book. I also like how the repercussions of Grant's father's betrayal were shown through the book and even though the way the Weavers do things are generally kind of backwards and pretty weird, I like that Grant and Petra and even the chief seem to be willing to move forward into a future where Watchers have more autonomy over themselves. The new characters from Germany were interesting- I couldn't really remember any of them besides Conrad and Freddie's mother, so anytime an unknown name popped up, I was like huh? until I remembered that they had German visitors. It was also weird that Kurt and Thomas were gone for the entire book pretty much since they were such a large part of book one, but it didn't really take away from the book. I hope we get another book that goes even deeper into what we found out about Petra at the end of book two and about the future of the pack and the coven!

This is a great sequel to Haven. The characters and story is is what I expected for this series. I really liked reading about Freddie and Rain’s relationship.

Havoc, by author Mary Lindsey, is the second installment in the authors Haven series. This story takes place 5 months after the ending of Haven. So, let's rewind a bit since the last installment came out in 2017, and then was delayed until this year. The primary storyteller is Aaron "Rain" Ryland. Rain, who spent time homeless, then found himself in the Texas Hill Country town of New Wurzburg after learning that he has an aunt, Ruby, who works for the New Wurzburg Police Department. What he didn't understand is that New Wurzburg is a community that is masking a struggle between Watchers and Weavers.

At the center of the struggle is none other than Friederike Burkhart. Freddie is the presumptive Alpha to be now that her father was murdered. Freddie isn’t like normal teen girls. She's actually a Watcher aka Werewolf who wants to change things where Weavers no longer have control over her pack or have anything to say what Freddie and her pack are allowed to do once she becomes Alpha. And, after the events of Haven, Rain is also a Watcher thanks to a powerful sealer. The story opens with a look at what’s to come for Aaron and Freddie which really isn’t good, especially for the woman who literally saved Aaron’s life. Someone is wanting a war between the shifters and witches and they don’t care who gets hurt in the process.

Rain likes being a wolf, especially when he’s with Freddie and her cousins who work at Haven Winery. When four strangers from Germany show up in town from, descendants of the original Hill Country settlement, including a woman who left Freddie behind 18-years ago, everything changes. There’s a contract that binds Freddie to someone she’s never met, nor has she heard of such a binding contract. The rule stipulates that Rain and Freddie can’t be together. They can’t talk, they can’t bee seen in the same place together. There are other weird things going on.

To make matters worse, someone is targeting not only Freddie, and Aaron, but Petra as well. Petra is targeted because she’s the coven’s sealer who seals the dead so that they don’t wake as revenants. Petra has been doing the job correctly, but someone has decided that she needs to be removed from the picture since she also has a curious ability to see the future. Petra is a key player in this story and for good reasons. She has some unique abilities, and she genuinely lights up when Rain calls her friend. The bad part is that she literally has egomaniacs as parents who look down on everything she does.

After Rain eats a cookie, he sees dark possibilities for Freddie that he’s going to do whatever he can to prevent it from happening. Grant is a Weaver who is in charge of pack oversight thanks to his own father’s destructive behavior in the first installment. At several points in this story, Freddie and Rain wanted his head for what he does and doesn’t do including his knowledge of said contract. Aaron’s disgust with the Elders and the Council is palpable. You can feel the hurt and the desire to prove everyone wrong about him, and Freddie, as well as Petra. There are, of course, surprises that pop up at the end of this book. No spoilers, of course.

As with the first installment, there’s a beginning, a middle, and an ending which could be thought of as a standalone story. Will there be another story in this story? I’d be shocked if there were, but stranger things have happened. I recommend reading the books in order. Especially after such a long wait between books.

Hard to put down. Action packed mixed with a mystery. Freddie and Rain have their hands full again with trying to figure out who is out to get them. Someone is wanting a war between the shifters and witches. The younger group is starting to replace the elders but not easily or with much support. While Freddie and Rain are separated by circumstances beyond their control, Rain becomes friends with Petra. Story is fast paced.

HAVOC is an intriguing continuation of a YA paranormal romance. In this world, witches and werewolves live side by side with the witches being called Weavers and the werewolves called Watchers treated like their pets. Watchers are supposed to protect the witches while they are casting. Their role has been one of servitude with the witches carrying breeding logs and forcing inhumane practices on them of subservience with trackers, lethal punishments, and the use of mating only to produce the strongest offspring.

Things are changing with Freddie soon to become the Alpha of her pack. She has a vision for change in the treatment of Watchers and their role in paranormal society. As with any changes, this will be hard-fought. The trouble is already beginning with tensions running high, accusations flying every which way, and now a surprise force breaking Rain and Freddie apart - even though she and Rain are clearly meant for each other.

What I loved: There are some really interesting themes in the book about equality and power as well as the corruption of it. This book could function as a stand-alone, as the major plots in the first book were tied up, and this sequel presents its own conflicts which are also concluded within. The characters do carry across, and it would be helpful to read them in order, but the major points that are needed to enjoy this book are recapped (also helpful if you have not read the first one in a while). This book was action-packed and moves quickly, which I appreciated as it was a fun read overall. The mystery of what was going on really keeps the pages turning.

What left me wanting more: Although present throughout, the romance takes a backseat here, and I wanted more of it. There were also some plotlines that felt wrapped up a little too abruptly, and I wanted a bit more lead up/reasoning to their resolution. The ending felt a bit rushed and too neat on some things. I also had some feelings about the villain, and I think I needed a bit more information on that to fully buy in. These were all relatively minor in my mind.

Final verdict: Overall, fans of the first book will be delighted to spend more time in this intriguing magical world. HAVOC is a fast-paced and intriguing sequel to a YA paranormal romance series. I would be curious to see if more books will follow.

Please note that I received an ARC from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

H by Mary Lindsey is book two in the Haven story. The book is not a stand-lone. I recommend to read the books in order. The previous book is Haven. Haven by Mary Lindsey, published by Entangled LLC Teens , is book one in the Haven Series.
Rain is a teen who never fitted in. Always the outsider he's about to find hid fate in New Wurzburg.
Friederike Burkhart is in great danger when their pathes cross. Rain better stays away, but he just can't.
Haven is the first installment in this series, action packed, fast paced, excellent written, suspenseful till the last page.
H picks up where Haven was left off. Rain and Freddie are in for the next part in their lives, the next fast paced, action packed adventure in their pnr world of shifters and other beings.
A excellent written book, 4,5 stars.

It has been awhile since I've read Haven, so I was afraid I might not remember anything. Luckily, I remembered enough within the first couple chapters of Havoc.

This is a book two, so there will be spoilers from book one below.

Rain and Freddie's relationship had been going well. Actually, almost perfect. Rain liked being a wolf, but the thing he liked most was just being with Freddie. When some strangers show up in town, everything goes to hell. There is a contract about Freddie that she didn't know about. She and Rain can't be together. They can't even talk. There are other weird things going on. Petra has been sealing bodies correctly, but they are somehow becoming revenants. She sees the future and it's not good. After Rain eats a cookie, he sees Freddie's death. At that point, his only real plan is to find a way to save her. Rain, Petra, and Grant are all working on ways to prevent bad things from happening. Freddie wants to follow her father's visions for the Watchers, a progressive movement. But there are a lot of people who would do anything to stop her, even if it meant killing her.

A lot of the book focuses on Freddie and Rain's relationship. Mostly Rain's feelings. But it also talked about oppression. The Watchers are treated as less than. They were considered animals to breed and keep watch over The Weavers. The inequality is a huge focus. Right in the beginning, we see that someone wants to create chaos between the groups to start a civil war. They figure that a war will prevent Freddie's agenda of equality and less separation.

I gave this book 4 stars. Thank you to Entangled Teen and Netgalley for my review copy.

Warnings for drug addiction, homelessness, oppression and talk of civil war/slavery, gore, death.

I liked the descriptions.i liked the action. I was curious. I liked the name Merrick.i liked the characters.

A return to the world of Teenage werewolves in this new release. An engaging story at times, but I don't feel much was added to this gejre/trope that hasn't been done already.