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Eric Linnaeus - Scorned Heirs
I was close to losing consciousness, and as water flooded my lungs, only one overpowering thought consumed my existence; I needed to make him leave, or we would both drown here. - Nathaniel Small.
Now under the curse of a witch, Deputy Charles Walsh falls further into the horrifying reality of his world. He is inadvertently drawn into a decades-long war between fae, and while the needlessly terrifying people around him feud, he is doing his best to protect those he cares about.More of Eric’s dark past is revealed, and long-buried secrets begin to surface. It would seem that not all monsters are so easily distinguished, and as it becomes apparent that some are worse than others, bonds of loyalty are tested.
Book two in the dark fantasy horror series Eric Linnaeus.
Now under the curse of a witch, Deputy Charles Walsh falls further into the horrifying reality of his world. He is inadvertently drawn into a decades-long war between fae, and while the needlessly terrifying people around him feud, he is doing his best to protect those he cares about.More of Eric’s dark past is revealed, and long-buried secrets begin to surface. It would seem that not all monsters are so easily distinguished, and as it becomes apparent that some are worse than others, bonds of loyalty are tested.
Book two in the dark fantasy horror series Eric Linnaeus.
405 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2023
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May 4, 2025
5/5, loved this book.
Calla needs a better master and I can’t stand Markos or Clair. I’m happy Eric and Nathaniel are getting close though.
Calla needs a better master and I can’t stand Markos or Clair. I’m happy Eric and Nathaniel are getting close though.
August 24, 2025
Many spoilers *******
Charles, oh Charles—the man you are. Honestly, I think the only ship that truly suits you is the hospital bed. From the moment you entered Eric’s life, you became his sidekick, his comforting presence, and, as a reader, it was such a relief to watch. You’re proof that ordinary humans can be thrown into a terrifying world and, most importantly, actually survive!
You’re also one of the characters who constantly says out loud what we as readers want to scream at Eric: “Your friend is incredibly protective of you and clearly loves you, so wake up already!”
“He seems to care about you, in a possessive kind of way,” I joked, and Eric faltered.
Looking back at the quotes, I realize most of the people close to Eric and Nathaniel keep pointing out—in one way or another—that they’re obviously in love. Claire, for example:
talk while we ate. “Sooo… What’s with you and Eric?” “Nothing.” “You argue like an old married couple, and I saw you guys in the hallway.”
I have to admit, if it weren’t for a 12-hour work shift, I would’ve devoured this book in one sitting. The pace at which I read it honestly scared me.
The book begins with a very clear explanation of the consequences of not following Eric’s rules about his house—straight out of "Monster House" movie. Because who wouldn’t want to decorate their home with books that could kill you at any given moment?
The first chapter felt like most of the first book—mostly horror and mystery—but then it shifted in tone. Personally, I was glad we picked up exactly where the previous book ended. No long, dragged-out separation between the characters, just immediate continuation and even more bonding.
Even dynamics we hadn’t really seen before were interesting. Never in my life did I think I’d witness Nathaniel and Claire going on a pregnancy-test run together at a gas station—or Claire blurting out that she *knows* they’re vampires, only for Nathaniel to correct her, saying they’re fae, and her first thought being Tinkerbell-style fae.
I love you Claire, I truly do.
I loved that we finally got to see Nathaniel’s past with his brother. I admit, I cried. Their bond was beautiful, and their father destroyed it. I’m not sure if I missed it in the first book, but when their backstory was revealed, all I could think was, *“They switched. They definitely switched,”* because their personalities didn’t seem to match at all. Especially when Achaicus got that pet and was so excited it was blue—like Eric’s eyes. Immediately, I thought, *“This is why he doesn’t want another pet—because his father killed the last one.”*
Another thing I noticed: both that pet and the girl that once loved him reminded me of Eric in some way. It’s almost like Nathaniel has a “type”—people who love to argue with him and refuse to follow his rules.
I also realized something I hadn’t thought about before: since Eric spent most of his life either locked away in a castle or stuck in a fae-filled orphanage, he doesn’t actually know how to navigate the human world. There’s an innocence to him. Accidentally hiring a prostitute to clean your house and cook for you? Top-tier comedy. It was both hilarious and kind of adorable. I’m also glad he confessed this to Nathaniel, because I was certain he’d keep it a secret until the day he died.
And seeing a different side of Marcus through Claire was pure joy. Every time he’s surprised or confused, it makes me giggle—especially when he thinks she’s some sort of master manipulator when, in reality, she isn’t doing anything intentionally. The scene where she tried cooking pasta and accidentally over-salted it, and Marcus thought she was trying to poison him? That killed me. Even better was Calla sitting there knowing the truth, while Marcus was fuming that Eric (adorably, in my opinion) told Nathaniel about it in advance but she didn’t warn Marcus, as a way to “punish” him.
Speaking of Calla—I honestly can’t stop feeling sorry for her throughout both books. On the surface, she’s the perfect doll, doing everything right, but she will never receive—and can never expect to receive—the same affection Marcus gives Claire. All around her, she sees fae and their “pets” caring deeply for each other (Eric and Nathaniel, Achaicus and Molly), yet she gets none of that.
The sad part is, she doesn’t even truly want Marcus. What kept her going was the belief that she wasn’t worthless, that she had value. But now, in her mind, even that has been taken from her because Claire replaced her. The one time she let herself break the rules and open up—to Eric—he wasn’t interested. I don’t know what the author has planned for her future partner, but I have a strong feeling it could be Charles. He saved her life, and he’s a genuinely good man who could give her the affection she desperately needs.
Now that Claire has a baby on the way, I wonder if it will put her in danger, and how they’ll raise this child in a normal world as just fae. Her past also gave her character more depth and made me respect her even more.
On the other hand, the slow burn between Eric and Nathaniel is going to kill me one day! I’m glad they finally addressed the main issue: Eric being afraid whenever Nathaniel commands him. You can’t build a healthy relationship when one person is always under the other’s control. Eric made this clear—thankfully—and Nathaniel finally understood. *But I still wanted a kiss!* Seriously, give us something already! We even got a kiss between Charles and Eric. And honestly, I didn’t mind it. Eric cared about Charles, and it was mentioned more than once that Charles is attractive. But in the end, Eric didn’t choose him. It just confirmed that Eric can’t truly want anyone but Nathaniel. So Charles, you did your duty well.
The constant care Eric and Nathaniel showed for each other warmed my heart, and I enjoyed every interaction between them—but I’ll definitely be hoping for more in the next book.
I also loved the introduction of a new species, the Ghole, who are almost on par with the fae but entirely different. It opens up the world to so many new possibilities and perspectives.
The book also answered questions I had lingering from the first. Why don’t they just take over the world? The explanation was exactly what I expected. Why was Eric so attached to Charles? The answer was absolutely adorable: Charles represented everything Eric loved about humans. I’d also argue that Claire does, too.
But then we reach the ending—Nathaniel telling Achaicus not to kill their father because *“we’re not like him.”* Really? Now you care about your conscience? For *that* man? But every other questionable thing you’ve done is just fine? I had to remind myself: this is still supposed to be horror.
I wrote this review pretty quickly, and I have a lot more thoughts that I don’t remember right now,
But in short: I’m hooked.
Charles, oh Charles—the man you are. Honestly, I think the only ship that truly suits you is the hospital bed. From the moment you entered Eric’s life, you became his sidekick, his comforting presence, and, as a reader, it was such a relief to watch. You’re proof that ordinary humans can be thrown into a terrifying world and, most importantly, actually survive!
You’re also one of the characters who constantly says out loud what we as readers want to scream at Eric: “Your friend is incredibly protective of you and clearly loves you, so wake up already!”
“He seems to care about you, in a possessive kind of way,” I joked, and Eric faltered.
Looking back at the quotes, I realize most of the people close to Eric and Nathaniel keep pointing out—in one way or another—that they’re obviously in love. Claire, for example:
talk while we ate. “Sooo… What’s with you and Eric?” “Nothing.” “You argue like an old married couple, and I saw you guys in the hallway.”
I have to admit, if it weren’t for a 12-hour work shift, I would’ve devoured this book in one sitting. The pace at which I read it honestly scared me.
The book begins with a very clear explanation of the consequences of not following Eric’s rules about his house—straight out of "Monster House" movie. Because who wouldn’t want to decorate their home with books that could kill you at any given moment?
The first chapter felt like most of the first book—mostly horror and mystery—but then it shifted in tone. Personally, I was glad we picked up exactly where the previous book ended. No long, dragged-out separation between the characters, just immediate continuation and even more bonding.
Even dynamics we hadn’t really seen before were interesting. Never in my life did I think I’d witness Nathaniel and Claire going on a pregnancy-test run together at a gas station—or Claire blurting out that she *knows* they’re vampires, only for Nathaniel to correct her, saying they’re fae, and her first thought being Tinkerbell-style fae.
I love you Claire, I truly do.
I loved that we finally got to see Nathaniel’s past with his brother. I admit, I cried. Their bond was beautiful, and their father destroyed it. I’m not sure if I missed it in the first book, but when their backstory was revealed, all I could think was, *“They switched. They definitely switched,”* because their personalities didn’t seem to match at all. Especially when Achaicus got that pet and was so excited it was blue—like Eric’s eyes. Immediately, I thought, *“This is why he doesn’t want another pet—because his father killed the last one.”*
Another thing I noticed: both that pet and the girl that once loved him reminded me of Eric in some way. It’s almost like Nathaniel has a “type”—people who love to argue with him and refuse to follow his rules.
I also realized something I hadn’t thought about before: since Eric spent most of his life either locked away in a castle or stuck in a fae-filled orphanage, he doesn’t actually know how to navigate the human world. There’s an innocence to him. Accidentally hiring a prostitute to clean your house and cook for you? Top-tier comedy. It was both hilarious and kind of adorable. I’m also glad he confessed this to Nathaniel, because I was certain he’d keep it a secret until the day he died.
And seeing a different side of Marcus through Claire was pure joy. Every time he’s surprised or confused, it makes me giggle—especially when he thinks she’s some sort of master manipulator when, in reality, she isn’t doing anything intentionally. The scene where she tried cooking pasta and accidentally over-salted it, and Marcus thought she was trying to poison him? That killed me. Even better was Calla sitting there knowing the truth, while Marcus was fuming that Eric (adorably, in my opinion) told Nathaniel about it in advance but she didn’t warn Marcus, as a way to “punish” him.
Speaking of Calla—I honestly can’t stop feeling sorry for her throughout both books. On the surface, she’s the perfect doll, doing everything right, but she will never receive—and can never expect to receive—the same affection Marcus gives Claire. All around her, she sees fae and their “pets” caring deeply for each other (Eric and Nathaniel, Achaicus and Molly), yet she gets none of that.
The sad part is, she doesn’t even truly want Marcus. What kept her going was the belief that she wasn’t worthless, that she had value. But now, in her mind, even that has been taken from her because Claire replaced her. The one time she let herself break the rules and open up—to Eric—he wasn’t interested. I don’t know what the author has planned for her future partner, but I have a strong feeling it could be Charles. He saved her life, and he’s a genuinely good man who could give her the affection she desperately needs.
Now that Claire has a baby on the way, I wonder if it will put her in danger, and how they’ll raise this child in a normal world as just fae. Her past also gave her character more depth and made me respect her even more.
On the other hand, the slow burn between Eric and Nathaniel is going to kill me one day! I’m glad they finally addressed the main issue: Eric being afraid whenever Nathaniel commands him. You can’t build a healthy relationship when one person is always under the other’s control. Eric made this clear—thankfully—and Nathaniel finally understood. *But I still wanted a kiss!* Seriously, give us something already! We even got a kiss between Charles and Eric. And honestly, I didn’t mind it. Eric cared about Charles, and it was mentioned more than once that Charles is attractive. But in the end, Eric didn’t choose him. It just confirmed that Eric can’t truly want anyone but Nathaniel. So Charles, you did your duty well.
The constant care Eric and Nathaniel showed for each other warmed my heart, and I enjoyed every interaction between them—but I’ll definitely be hoping for more in the next book.
I also loved the introduction of a new species, the Ghole, who are almost on par with the fae but entirely different. It opens up the world to so many new possibilities and perspectives.
The book also answered questions I had lingering from the first. Why don’t they just take over the world? The explanation was exactly what I expected. Why was Eric so attached to Charles? The answer was absolutely adorable: Charles represented everything Eric loved about humans. I’d also argue that Claire does, too.
But then we reach the ending—Nathaniel telling Achaicus not to kill their father because *“we’re not like him.”* Really? Now you care about your conscience? For *that* man? But every other questionable thing you’ve done is just fine? I had to remind myself: this is still supposed to be horror.
I wrote this review pretty quickly, and I have a lot more thoughts that I don’t remember right now,
But in short: I’m hooked.
April 26, 2025
The twin's flashbacks had me SO confused at first...when it finally hit me, I died.
This series is amazing. Once again, the plot was brilliant and I was on the edge of my seat repeatedly throughout.
Can't wait to unravel more of Eric's past...loved the loose ends from book 1 coming back into play - i.e. the disappearing friends.
I neeeeeed more and am immediately jumping into book 3!
This series is amazing. Once again, the plot was brilliant and I was on the edge of my seat repeatedly throughout.
Can't wait to unravel more of Eric's past...loved the loose ends from book 1 coming back into play - i.e. the disappearing friends.
I neeeeeed more and am immediately jumping into book 3!
May 16, 2025
Oh my gooood this was so good. I have to say it officially the this is my new favorite series. I have been hooked on every single word. I cannot wait to read the next one.
June 27, 2025
I actually really enjoyed this book more than the first one. Decided to read the first one because I saw the TikTok’s and it made me interested. I actually enjoy all of the characters, I don’t really dislike anyone. Claire can be annoying but she really grew on me and I find her kind of endearing now. I actually really enjoyed Markos, and both twins. The twin twist threw me for a crazy loop, but once I caught on I was even more invested. Of course we all love Eric, and I did think Charles was the love interest unit like half way through this book. Excited to read volume III!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2025
LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH
but… WHY is there barely anything in eric and Nathaniels point of view😭😭 I NEED MORE OF THEM
PLEASEEEE 🙏🙏
I dont care about freaking charles walsh or these other characters 😒😔
but… WHY is there barely anything in eric and Nathaniels point of view😭😭 I NEED MORE OF THEM
PLEASEEEE 🙏🙏
I dont care about freaking charles walsh or these other characters 😒😔
May 26, 2025
good writing, action , characters , backstory, and a little romance . There's nothing more I need
May 10, 2025
So the first book was mostly backstory about Eric. This one is backstory about the Fae that ensnared him, Nathaniel, and his *fucking* family.
I do want to say, this is Dark fantasy, but all the trigger warning tags are appropriately horrific. It's not romanticizing the bad things, but it does deal with heavy stuff. Probably earning it a Dead Dove Do Not Eat tag.
Tags specific for this book: Graphic depictions of violence, Hurt/no comfort, Suicidal ideations, F- parenting, Abuse, Torture (graphic), Animal abuse, Unplanned pregnancy (with consequences™), Past sexual assault (from a relative - incest).
I will say one thing that could be better is the only characters I care about are Eric and Charles. SOMEtimes Calla, but not enough. Which isn't a deal breaker, the story is still compelling. But I do find myself hoping he next chapter is from Charles since we don't get Eric's POV and then get disappointed if it's not.
I do want to say, this is Dark fantasy, but all the trigger warning tags are appropriately horrific. It's not romanticizing the bad things, but it does deal with heavy stuff. Probably earning it a Dead Dove Do Not Eat tag.
Tags specific for this book: Graphic depictions of violence, Hurt/no comfort, Suicidal ideations, F- parenting, Abuse, Torture (graphic), Animal abuse, Unplanned pregnancy (with consequences™), Past sexual assault (from a relative - incest).
I will say one thing that could be better is the only characters I care about are Eric and Charles. SOMEtimes Calla, but not enough. Which isn't a deal breaker, the story is still compelling. But I do find myself hoping he next chapter is from Charles since we don't get Eric's POV and then get disappointed if it's not.
July 9, 2025
When I started reading, I didn't expect it, but there was a lot of trauma at the beginning of this book. I expected it in general, but it was pretty centered at the start and a bit heavy to read through...their father really is just horrible. I still read through it pretty fast though and it made me keep reading, and also decide to read the full series. The character POVs, dynamics and interactions are written so well and I also just have so many open questions now.
I feel like the second book had a faster pace than the first one, not from the start, but after half of it. But I guess also a lot of it happened. It was a bit confusing though when Eric was suddenly saving Nathaniel, I even thought it couldn’t be him and probably was a trick or that something had to be off.
I wasn't sure about Markos thoughts in the last book, but already thinking Nathaniel and Achaicus were probably switched. I didn’t know why though. Now it makes a lot more sense how they act and I was a bit surprised Achaicus isn’t only bad, just as…Markos somehow? I mean he didn't side with their father but I still don't trust Markos. Because how else did their father know they were switched? Or maybe they were also just too obvious...
And I am really wondering what Eric is because he is somehow one of the...beings with blue eyes who can't die. Like somehow also everyone tries to kiss him, Calla, Charles...and I guess Achaicus did too when they were drinking…and it’s funny how they both want to keep it hidden.
But I actually don't know what kind of beings they are, it reminds me of sirens but also...not?
I like the character dynamics though and how they're all coming together and interacting. Nathaniel and Charles were funny, though he really didn’t do anything to justify those threats…I mean not voluntarily. And it's cute how Eric cares about Charles and how there are moments where he actually shows it, I feel like they could still rather be confused for the romance because they’re just so much nicer to each other…
Markos thoughts about Claire were really fun, how he was confused and always suspicious while Claire is just clueless. And I guess he really cares about her somehow for torturing that guy because I don't think he would care much in general. That torture scene was oddly satisfying...also disturbing...but it makes me dislike Markos less.
And at the end they were at a hospital again...I guess that's becoming a pattern for them now...especially Charles every time, added on with his possession and anxiety...poor Charles. I hope he won't keep suffering as much, but I'm probably wrong...
I feel like the second book had a faster pace than the first one, not from the start, but after half of it. But I guess also a lot of it happened. It was a bit confusing though when Eric was suddenly saving Nathaniel, I even thought it couldn’t be him and probably was a trick or that something had to be off.
I wasn't sure about Markos thoughts in the last book, but already thinking Nathaniel and Achaicus were probably switched. I didn’t know why though. Now it makes a lot more sense how they act and I was a bit surprised Achaicus isn’t only bad, just as…Markos somehow? I mean he didn't side with their father but I still don't trust Markos. Because how else did their father know they were switched? Or maybe they were also just too obvious...
And I am really wondering what Eric is because he is somehow one of the...beings with blue eyes who can't die. Like somehow also everyone tries to kiss him, Calla, Charles...and I guess Achaicus did too when they were drinking…and it’s funny how they both want to keep it hidden.
But I actually don't know what kind of beings they are, it reminds me of sirens but also...not?
I like the character dynamics though and how they're all coming together and interacting. Nathaniel and Charles were funny, though he really didn’t do anything to justify those threats…I mean not voluntarily. And it's cute how Eric cares about Charles and how there are moments where he actually shows it, I feel like they could still rather be confused for the romance because they’re just so much nicer to each other…
Markos thoughts about Claire were really fun, how he was confused and always suspicious while Claire is just clueless. And I guess he really cares about her somehow for torturing that guy because I don't think he would care much in general. That torture scene was oddly satisfying...also disturbing...but it makes me dislike Markos less.
And at the end they were at a hospital again...I guess that's becoming a pattern for them now...especially Charles every time, added on with his possession and anxiety...poor Charles. I hope he won't keep suffering as much, but I'm probably wrong...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 10, 2025
While I preferred the relationship arcs and the plot of this book in comparison to the first one, I feel like the writing wasn’t as well executed. It was nothing that made me consider putting down the book but I felt like there was a noticeable difference in the way the story was told this time.
The sibling switch was a confusing but rather enlightening surprise. As from my previous comment, I did accidentally spoil the switch like right before the actual switch but up till then I found myself getting annoyed with the ”wrong” names so maybe it was a necessary sacrifice. It isn’t really the route I would have gone for the sake of the reading experience (maybe leave the clueless and then just hit them in the gut) but it was an effective way to derail the reader.
It was nice to see the development of Nathaniel and Eric, as well as Achious and Nathaniel. And if it is later revealed that Eric and Achious danced the devil’s tango or even kissed that I get to say I called it. The same with if Eric killed Lazarus. Please let Lazarus be dead. I’m kinda done with him.
I’m looking forward to the next one:)
The sibling switch was a confusing but rather enlightening surprise. As from my previous comment, I did accidentally spoil the switch like right before the actual switch but up till then I found myself getting annoyed with the ”wrong” names so maybe it was a necessary sacrifice. It isn’t really the route I would have gone for the sake of the reading experience (maybe leave the clueless and then just hit them in the gut) but it was an effective way to derail the reader.
It was nice to see the development of Nathaniel and Eric, as well as Achious and Nathaniel. And if it is later revealed that Eric and Achious danced the devil’s tango or even kissed that I get to say I called it. The same with if Eric killed Lazarus. Please let Lazarus be dead. I’m kinda done with him.
I’m looking forward to the next one:)
April 27, 2025
✨As a twin myself this book depicts their relationship so well! The care, the annoyance with one another, the competition, yet all with so much love. Made me think of how much I care for my own twin when reading.
✨Claire is such a fun character! We all want to be Eric or Nathanial but lets be real, we would all be Claire or Charles
✨Lots of clever twists and turns! We looove an untrustworthy narrator, be prepared to get confused in the best way!
✨We get a Charles description in this book! Which solves one of the wishes from my review of book 1
✨Really fun way of storytelling
🪄I genuinely inhaled this book so don’t have many wishes … except for an Eric pov, let me get inside that boys head!
✨Claire is such a fun character! We all want to be Eric or Nathanial but lets be real, we would all be Claire or Charles
✨Lots of clever twists and turns! We looove an untrustworthy narrator, be prepared to get confused in the best way!
✨We get a Charles description in this book! Which solves one of the wishes from my review of book 1
✨Really fun way of storytelling
🪄I genuinely inhaled this book so don’t have many wishes … except for an Eric pov, let me get inside that boys head!
August 22, 2025
the tangled of everything and everyone's part in them was so amazing to read.
no one is to be trusted or simply hated.
I love Achaicus and Markos relationship with others but I'm suspicious of them a bit.
nice unravelling.
the twins flashback was a nice twist that got me go back a few times to see who is who.
nice writting to have so many things around and bringing them together.
but the way I was so clueless and was rooting for charles and Eric and then......
clueless........
overall an entertaining experience that doesn't let you get away from it
no one is to be trusted or simply hated.
I love Achaicus and Markos relationship with others but I'm suspicious of them a bit.
nice unravelling.
the twins flashback was a nice twist that got me go back a few times to see who is who.
nice writting to have so many things around and bringing them together.
but the way I was so clueless and was rooting for charles and Eric and then......
clueless........
overall an entertaining experience that doesn't let you get away from it
November 2, 2025
Really good continuation!
Loved this book even more than the first one! I'm happy we got to see more of the world and understand the Fae, also getting the story from the actual characters.
I am so curious now about Eric, you know. And his relationship with Nathaniel is the sweetest. I think I'll go ahead and jump right into the next one!
Loved this book even more than the first one! I'm happy we got to see more of the world and understand the Fae, also getting the story from the actual characters.
I am so curious now about Eric, you know. And his relationship with Nathaniel is the sweetest. I think I'll go ahead and jump right into the next one!
July 27, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this. It was everything I hoped for and more!!
June 28, 2025
I Loved This Book
This was another wonderful book to read! I was slightly confused in some parts of the book; but it later made sense. I should have known as the hints were all there!
So many fun developments as well! I loved every interaction as they felt fun and descriptive. I easily got absorbed into it and read for hours at a time.
Onwards for the next book!
This was another wonderful book to read! I was slightly confused in some parts of the book; but it later made sense. I should have known as the hints were all there!
So many fun developments as well! I loved every interaction as they felt fun and descriptive. I easily got absorbed into it and read for hours at a time.
Onwards for the next book!
October 5, 2025
Needed at little break before starting the book, but once I did it was impossible to put down.
I loved learning more about Nathaniel’s past, and it sets a lot of his current actions into prospective. I also loved him and Eric finally making up and seemingly maybe finally starting their romantic relationship. (It’s funny how Claire could tell there was something between them right away while Charles was oblivious 😂)
The hints about Eric not being human is also interesting… 🫢 I can’t wait to learn more about it in the next book.
Nathaniel, Eric and Calla are still my favorite characters and Charles is still funny, but I must admit Claire and Markos are starting to grow on me a little, especially when we read the same thing from both there POV, showing comedic misunderstandings between them like how Markos thought Claire was playing mind-games with him while Claire was just being herself 😂
I loved learning more about Nathaniel’s past, and it sets a lot of his current actions into prospective. I also loved him and Eric finally making up and seemingly maybe finally starting their romantic relationship. (It’s funny how Claire could tell there was something between them right away while Charles was oblivious 😂)
The hints about Eric not being human is also interesting… 🫢 I can’t wait to learn more about it in the next book.
Nathaniel, Eric and Calla are still my favorite characters and Charles is still funny, but I must admit Claire and Markos are starting to grow on me a little, especially when we read the same thing from both there POV, showing comedic misunderstandings between them like how Markos thought Claire was playing mind-games with him while Claire was just being herself 😂
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2025
I loved everything, especially the focus on the twins (I could finally read Nathaniel's POV!), the evolution of the relationships and all the hard scenes.
May 7, 2025
I loved how it dived more into the characters and their relationships than the first book, while also maintaining the plot. The twins POVs had me so confused at first but it finally clicked and made so much sense, I do believe it dragged on a touch but I understand that it was worth it.
June 9, 2025
I'm in love, the more I read 😍the more I get butterflies
June 7, 2025
I am so involved
July 7, 2025
The storyline got more in depth and added more characters. Some was hard to follow and hard to reread to make sense of it. But the action and the hold it has on you is unbelievable. I wanted to read it any chance I could!
January 14, 2024
Eric Linnaeus - Scorned Heirs is the second book in the Eric Linnaeus series and it picks up where The Witch's Curse left off.
The world building remained strong and I enjoyed the story, some of these characters really grew on me in this one and I became invested in what will become of them.
I found the story-telling a little more confusing this time round, and it came to light why that would be, but it didn't help to follow the story as it played out. I found myself wondering who was narrating quite often and had to flick back to the beginning of the chapter to check, which pulled me out of the story.
The relationship between Eric and Nathaniel is complicated to say the very least and in Scorned Heirs Lynn delves into that so that we have a much deeper understanding of the complexities. Theirs is not the only interesting and complicated relationship and this book helps us to understand a range of them better.
I will continue to follow the series because the characters intrigue me and I enjoy the story, I want to see where it goes; but I do hope for a little more polish. All in all an enjoyable read with complicated and interesting characters.
The world building remained strong and I enjoyed the story, some of these characters really grew on me in this one and I became invested in what will become of them.
I found the story-telling a little more confusing this time round, and it came to light why that would be, but it didn't help to follow the story as it played out. I found myself wondering who was narrating quite often and had to flick back to the beginning of the chapter to check, which pulled me out of the story.
The relationship between Eric and Nathaniel is complicated to say the very least and in Scorned Heirs Lynn delves into that so that we have a much deeper understanding of the complexities. Theirs is not the only interesting and complicated relationship and this book helps us to understand a range of them better.
I will continue to follow the series because the characters intrigue me and I enjoy the story, I want to see where it goes; but I do hope for a little more polish. All in all an enjoyable read with complicated and interesting characters.
December 14, 2025
I accidentally saw two spoilers - which I hate that I did, but I’m also excited to see them being played out in this second book.
I am absolutely loving and devouring, Eric hating on Nathaniel, while Nathaniel is clearly trying to look after Eric and is being soft with Eric only. The banter between them is so smooth and flows really well.
Book 2 definitely starts off faster than the first one and pulls you in much more quickly.
I was pleasantly surprised by the insight into Nathaniel’s childhood. I didn’t expect to learn about him to that extent, so it was a great turn of events. His back story was extremely fascinating and fun to read, especially learning more about him and his twin brother.
I hate the fact, how Achaicus and Nathaniel use to have such a cute relationship only for it to be destroyed because of the dad.
I also love how fae ages are compared to human ages, making it easier to understand just how old they really are.
I really do like how we get different POV of the same scenario occurring as it doesn’t feel repetitive since the scenes don’t overlap immediately. The added in extra detail from each perspective adds more depth and understating which really ties it all together.
Nathaniel - “You’re such a brat,” I muttered, and he smiled slightly.
Eric - “At least I’m not a bastard.”
I love how these two quotes sum up the kind of relationship Eric and Nathaniel have with each other.
Chapter 26 is my favourite chapter from the book!
The fighting scenes are written so beautifully - you can vividly picture everything as it unfolds.
The ending still catches me off guard. Just like in book 1, book 2 ends in a way that reminds you that the story is far from complete, and there’s so much more to come.
I can’t wait to carry on reading! I usually drop slow burns, but the Eric Linnaeus series completely pulls you in - there’s always something happening to keep you hooked.
I still don’t like Claire and she is not likeable whatsoever. I really wish she could be killed off!
I am absolutely loving and devouring, Eric hating on Nathaniel, while Nathaniel is clearly trying to look after Eric and is being soft with Eric only. The banter between them is so smooth and flows really well.
Book 2 definitely starts off faster than the first one and pulls you in much more quickly.
I was pleasantly surprised by the insight into Nathaniel’s childhood. I didn’t expect to learn about him to that extent, so it was a great turn of events. His back story was extremely fascinating and fun to read, especially learning more about him and his twin brother.
I hate the fact, how Achaicus and Nathaniel use to have such a cute relationship only for it to be destroyed because of the dad.
I also love how fae ages are compared to human ages, making it easier to understand just how old they really are.
I really do like how we get different POV of the same scenario occurring as it doesn’t feel repetitive since the scenes don’t overlap immediately. The added in extra detail from each perspective adds more depth and understating which really ties it all together.
Nathaniel - “You’re such a brat,” I muttered, and he smiled slightly.
Eric - “At least I’m not a bastard.”
I love how these two quotes sum up the kind of relationship Eric and Nathaniel have with each other.
Chapter 26 is my favourite chapter from the book!
The fighting scenes are written so beautifully - you can vividly picture everything as it unfolds.
The ending still catches me off guard. Just like in book 1, book 2 ends in a way that reminds you that the story is far from complete, and there’s so much more to come.
I can’t wait to carry on reading! I usually drop slow burns, but the Eric Linnaeus series completely pulls you in - there’s always something happening to keep you hooked.
I still don’t like Claire and she is not likeable whatsoever. I really wish she could be killed off!
October 4, 2025
I fucking knew it there was something with the twins identity!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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