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Ravenhood Legacy #2
Severed Heart
Go deeper with the Ravenhood Legacy in this second installment of the sizzling, darkly seductive, internationally bestselling series spin-off. Here, at last and in his own words, is Tyler’s story . . .
NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED.
Once upon a time . . .
There lived an ambitious boy determined to become a man before his time.
And a woman, and battered soldier who recognized the scars that marred his soul—scars which mirrored her own.
Determined to help shape the warrior within him, it was their inexplicable bond that would forever alter his heart.
And the loss of that love that would redefine his destiny.
After all, nothing has ever been fair in love and war.
NEVER BEFORE PUBLISHED.
Once upon a time . . .
There lived an ambitious boy determined to become a man before his time.
And a woman, and battered soldier who recognized the scars that marred his soul—scars which mirrored her own.
Determined to help shape the warrior within him, it was their inexplicable bond that would forever alter his heart.
And the loss of that love that would redefine his destiny.
After all, nothing has ever been fair in love and war.
720 pages, Paperback
First published June 25, 2024
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About the author
Kate Stewart
50 books25.7k followersNew York Times, USA Today, Amazon Charts, and Internationally bestselling author Kate Stewart, a Texas native, lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick. Nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kate pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance, as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense.
The Ravenhood Trilogy, consisting of Flock, Exodus, and The Finish Line, as well as the spinoff series, Ravenhood Legacy, have become NYT, USA Today, and International bestsellers as well as TikTok sensations. The Ravenhood was recently acquired for film adaptation with Kate set to co-write the script, as well as executive produce, which will kickstart her lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker.
Amongst Kate’s other bestselling works, The Bittersweet Symphony Duet, specifically Drive, was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for best contemporary romance of 2017. Stewart’s works have been featured in USA Today, BuzzFeed, The New York Daily News, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, and translated into over twenty languages.
More info: https://geni.us/katestewartbooks
The Ravenhood Trilogy, consisting of Flock, Exodus, and The Finish Line, as well as the spinoff series, Ravenhood Legacy, have become NYT, USA Today, and International bestsellers as well as TikTok sensations. The Ravenhood was recently acquired for film adaptation with Kate set to co-write the script, as well as executive produce, which will kickstart her lifelong dream of becoming a filmmaker.
Amongst Kate’s other bestselling works, The Bittersweet Symphony Duet, specifically Drive, was a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for best contemporary romance of 2017. Stewart’s works have been featured in USA Today, BuzzFeed, The New York Daily News, Huffington Post, Glamour Magazine, and translated into over twenty languages.
More info: https://geni.us/katestewartbooks
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August 29, 2025
5 Stars ★
"Her voice echoes back to me one last time as my severed heart beats soundly for the first time in years. Even if it remains in pieces."
I have been waiting to learn more about Tyler since Flock and even more so wanted to know more about his and Delphine's story. Kate did just that giving us their story and so much more than I was hoping for. I was sure that I was ready for it but I wasn't not even a little bit. It was beautifully heartbreaking and ripped my heart to pieces in the best way.
Severed Heart is the second book in the Ravenhood Legacy series. This book has many heavy topics, please check the trigger warnings. Kate wove this military romance that is a reverse age gap (she is 12 years his senior) with ptsd, depression, alcoholism, abuse (sexual, mental, neglect, etc.) together taking her time and handling it with the utmost care that is needed. There is her typical angst that she does oh so good. This isn't just a story of all of these things but it is a love story as well as a healing journey and the time is taken to get there. Buckle up for an emotional ride where you will feel it all in Kate's fashion.
When Tyler was a teenage boy he found comfort in a woman, Delphine who shared many of the same scars. She became determined to help shape the warrior within him that would also alter his heart forever. The loss of that love redefined his destiny.
Tyler Jennings the man that you are! This man had many battles of his own from his family life and serving in the military. He has many battles that he takes on alone and others that he shares with his chosen brothers while others he only shares with Delphine. He is one to put aside his struggles, pain, and suffering to try and help others. He is so compassionate and wears his heart on his sleeve showing his raw emotions and vulnerability. One of my favorite things about him is that he loves fully and out loud and doesn't give a damn. I fell hard for Tyler and just love him endlessly. I could honestly go on and on but don't want to delve too much into him as you just need to see for yourself just how good he truly is.
“The only way you’re going to find peace is by being brave enough to live again.”
Delphine is messy, complex, brutal at times, and I freaking love her so much. She has every right to be this way for everything that she has endured throughout her lifetime. She has suffered from many different types of abuse, battled depression, ptsd, and so much trauma. You know though my girl is strong. She is a true warrior who is filled with so much knowledge that she shares with those closest to her. I love how brash she is and tells it like it is whatever is on her mind. She often had me laughing so hard with her comments. She has moved up the ranks to being one of my favorite FMCs. Her story is heavy and I was eating up all the crumbs while falling in love with her more and more every turn of the page. I will fight and stand up for her always!
"More judgment from another boy who is playing a man."
Tyler and Delphine slipped their way straight into my heart. They have become one of my favorite couples. The way that they ever so slowly built a friendship at first helping each other through their hurt and pain to Delphine training Tyler with her knowledge and becoming each other's best friends. I loved how Tyler took his time with Delphine having patience with her despite her lifelong trauma that sometimes had them taking a few steps backwards but he was resilient and pushed her exactly where she needed it in a way that was just enough to gain her trust due to her lifelong trauma but he was resilient and pushing her where she needed it and just enough. His time and patience gave them a deep friendship that slowly had them falling in love. She was fearful as she had every right to be but they got there until she pushed him away. During their time apart though for the long eight years, there was yearning and longing for one another that love never faltered for either of them. Oh the tension and angst between them was sizzling and I was here for it. Their love is real and raw, it's brutal at times with two soldiers fighting for each other and against each other at times but always coming back to that place of home. It may have been messy at times and hard but it is so beautiful watching them fight together and for one another falling deeply in love day after day.
“I fell in love with the woman you gave me glimpses of. The woman who still had life inside her, but I also fell in love with the woman who was in so much pain that she drowned herself inside it because I felt that same pain every day. My soul searching right along with yours.”
Another masterpiece written by the queen herself! Kate has a way with words that makes me feel EVERY single emotion. I didn’t just feel it, I was living it. There were many times that I was reading through my tears and in the next laughing aloud. I knew what was going to happen in the end and nothing still could have prepared me for what came. Those last few chapters though gutted me, ripping my heart out and shredding it to pieces leaving me an utter mess shaking and sobbing up until the last sentence. Do yourself a favor and read their love story. I promise it doesn't disappoint. I will be impatiently waiting for Tyler's next book, it simply can't come fast enough.
*Spoilers may be mentioned*
Favorite quotes and moments
"She once told me life could happen in a blink, but it’s a series of blinks that brought us together."
“I’m coming back. I swear to God, Delphine, I’m coming back to you.”
“I don’t live like a boy, think, act, or fuck like a boy. So, it’s probably best that you brush up on that definition before you ever think about applying it to me again.”
“I’m not your problem, Soldier.” “No, what you are, is my fucking reason,” I declare, pulling back slightly to command her eyes. “My reason to fight and my reason to come home. You are home. Haven’t you figured that out yet?”
“When we wait for someone to do something, no one ever fucking shows up.”
"To others, she’s a junkyard dog everyone believes should be put down. But wounded animals— especially when cornered— are their most vicious because of hurts others can’t see. I’m so intimate with her wounds at this point— they’re my own, a part of me."
“We healed each other before, Delphine, and we’re going to do it again,” I vow. “We’re going to do it again.”
Je t’aime, I love you, Tyler, my soldier, my one true love, my best friend, my miracle. My God, how I love you, and always will,” she pledges, “forever.”
“I have to fucking survive losing you. I have to live through it, and if I ever do pray to the God you believe in, it’ll be that it won’t be long-term.”
“I loved you through space and time before, and I’ll do it again. I’ll do it again. I’m with you, I’m with you, always. Forever."
"As my heart starts to clang with its new beat, my front door closes and begins to dissolve before it disappears entirely, once again leaving me a homeless soldier."
"She’s not here. I could search the entirety of this earth, and I won’t find her. That’s death."
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˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ Pre-read
It's time to read Tyler's story as I've been waiting for it for so long. Let's go get emotionally wrecked 😩😭😭
------------
It's release day!!! I can't wait to start this once I'm finished with my current read 😌
--‐---------
The release date has been postponed until June 😭 I just know that the wait will be worth it 🤭🤭
----‐-------
This was supposed to be a novella and is now 750 pages 👀 Kate is going to put us through it. I don't
know if I'm ready but I am waiting for the release. Come on April 🥹
"Her voice echoes back to me one last time as my severed heart beats soundly for the first time in years. Even if it remains in pieces."
I have been waiting to learn more about Tyler since Flock and even more so wanted to know more about his and Delphine's story. Kate did just that giving us their story and so much more than I was hoping for. I was sure that I was ready for it but I wasn't not even a little bit. It was beautifully heartbreaking and ripped my heart to pieces in the best way.
Severed Heart is the second book in the Ravenhood Legacy series. This book has many heavy topics, please check the trigger warnings. Kate wove this military romance that is a reverse age gap (she is 12 years his senior) with ptsd, depression, alcoholism, abuse (sexual, mental, neglect, etc.) together taking her time and handling it with the utmost care that is needed. There is her typical angst that she does oh so good. This isn't just a story of all of these things but it is a love story as well as a healing journey and the time is taken to get there. Buckle up for an emotional ride where you will feel it all in Kate's fashion.
When Tyler was a teenage boy he found comfort in a woman, Delphine who shared many of the same scars. She became determined to help shape the warrior within him that would also alter his heart forever. The loss of that love redefined his destiny.
Tyler Jennings the man that you are! This man had many battles of his own from his family life and serving in the military. He has many battles that he takes on alone and others that he shares with his chosen brothers while others he only shares with Delphine. He is one to put aside his struggles, pain, and suffering to try and help others. He is so compassionate and wears his heart on his sleeve showing his raw emotions and vulnerability. One of my favorite things about him is that he loves fully and out loud and doesn't give a damn. I fell hard for Tyler and just love him endlessly. I could honestly go on and on but don't want to delve too much into him as you just need to see for yourself just how good he truly is.
“The only way you’re going to find peace is by being brave enough to live again.”
Delphine is messy, complex, brutal at times, and I freaking love her so much. She has every right to be this way for everything that she has endured throughout her lifetime. She has suffered from many different types of abuse, battled depression, ptsd, and so much trauma. You know though my girl is strong. She is a true warrior who is filled with so much knowledge that she shares with those closest to her. I love how brash she is and tells it like it is whatever is on her mind. She often had me laughing so hard with her comments. She has moved up the ranks to being one of my favorite FMCs. Her story is heavy and I was eating up all the crumbs while falling in love with her more and more every turn of the page. I will fight and stand up for her always!
"More judgment from another boy who is playing a man."
Tyler and Delphine slipped their way straight into my heart. They have become one of my favorite couples. The way that they ever so slowly built a friendship at first helping each other through their hurt and pain to Delphine training Tyler with her knowledge and becoming each other's best friends. I loved how Tyler took his time with Delphine having patience with her despite her lifelong trauma that sometimes had them taking a few steps backwards but he was resilient and pushed her exactly where she needed it in a way that was just enough to gain her trust due to her lifelong trauma but he was resilient and pushing her where she needed it and just enough. His time and patience gave them a deep friendship that slowly had them falling in love. She was fearful as she had every right to be but they got there until she pushed him away. During their time apart though for the long eight years, there was yearning and longing for one another that love never faltered for either of them. Oh the tension and angst between them was sizzling and I was here for it. Their love is real and raw, it's brutal at times with two soldiers fighting for each other and against each other at times but always coming back to that place of home. It may have been messy at times and hard but it is so beautiful watching them fight together and for one another falling deeply in love day after day.
“I fell in love with the woman you gave me glimpses of. The woman who still had life inside her, but I also fell in love with the woman who was in so much pain that she drowned herself inside it because I felt that same pain every day. My soul searching right along with yours.”
Another masterpiece written by the queen herself! Kate has a way with words that makes me feel EVERY single emotion. I didn’t just feel it, I was living it. There were many times that I was reading through my tears and in the next laughing aloud. I knew what was going to happen in the end and nothing still could have prepared me for what came. Those last few chapters though gutted me, ripping my heart out and shredding it to pieces leaving me an utter mess shaking and sobbing up until the last sentence. Do yourself a favor and read their love story. I promise it doesn't disappoint. I will be impatiently waiting for Tyler's next book, it simply can't come fast enough.
*Spoilers may be mentioned*
Favorite quotes and moments
"She once told me life could happen in a blink, but it’s a series of blinks that brought us together."
“I’m coming back. I swear to God, Delphine, I’m coming back to you.”
“I don’t live like a boy, think, act, or fuck like a boy. So, it’s probably best that you brush up on that definition before you ever think about applying it to me again.”
“I’m not your problem, Soldier.” “No, what you are, is my fucking reason,” I declare, pulling back slightly to command her eyes. “My reason to fight and my reason to come home. You are home. Haven’t you figured that out yet?”
“When we wait for someone to do something, no one ever fucking shows up.”
"To others, she’s a junkyard dog everyone believes should be put down. But wounded animals— especially when cornered— are their most vicious because of hurts others can’t see. I’m so intimate with her wounds at this point— they’re my own, a part of me."
“We healed each other before, Delphine, and we’re going to do it again,” I vow. “We’re going to do it again.”
Je t’aime, I love you, Tyler, my soldier, my one true love, my best friend, my miracle. My God, how I love you, and always will,” she pledges, “forever.”
“I have to fucking survive losing you. I have to live through it, and if I ever do pray to the God you believe in, it’ll be that it won’t be long-term.”
“I loved you through space and time before, and I’ll do it again. I’ll do it again. I’m with you, I’m with you, always. Forever."
"As my heart starts to clang with its new beat, my front door closes and begins to dissolve before it disappears entirely, once again leaving me a homeless soldier."
"She’s not here. I could search the entirety of this earth, and I won’t find her. That’s death."
-------------
˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ Pre-read
It's time to read Tyler's story as I've been waiting for it for so long. Let's go get emotionally wrecked 😩😭😭
------------
It's release day!!! I can't wait to start this once I'm finished with my current read 😌
--‐---------
The release date has been postponed until June 😭 I just know that the wait will be worth it 🤭🤭
----‐-------
This was supposed to be a novella and is now 750 pages 👀 Kate is going to put us through it. I don't
know if I'm ready but I am waiting for the release. Come on April 🥹
June 28, 2025
5+ stars
I wish I could adequately express how much I loved this book. By far the best book I've read all year. Nothing else comes close. It was brilliant. Delphine and Tyler together... I just can't. SO many feels, the emotions were overwhelming, but I couldn't have loved it more. Kate wrote literal perfection here and I can't wait for everyone else to get to experience it.
*beta read an early copy*
I wish I could adequately express how much I loved this book. By far the best book I've read all year. Nothing else comes close. It was brilliant. Delphine and Tyler together... I just can't. SO many feels, the emotions were overwhelming, but I couldn't have loved it more. Kate wrote literal perfection here and I can't wait for everyone else to get to experience it.
*beta read an early copy*
July 13, 2025
RTC
TODAY IS THE DAY. Where are Bruna & April?! Roll call ‼️
Paige & Heather… avert your eyes. This is not your moment 😭
I’ve been feral with curiosity about Tyler’s story....like sir, why so cryptic?? And now that I’m holding all 720 pages of secrets, lies, and probably unhinged plot twists? The Military Romance Trope always has me weak! Tears will be streaming down my cheeks. I’m buckled in, emotionally unstable, and ready for literary chaos. It’s been too long 🥹📖💖
My Ratings for The Ravenhood Series-
Flock- 4.25 Stars
Exodus- 4.5 Stars
The Finish Line- 4 Stars
One Last Rainy Day-4.5 Stars
June 28, 2025
Kate’s writing is as captivating as always. It’s SO evident how much she loves the characters she has created. BUT! I wasn’t super in love with this book.
✨ What I loved: The little peeks we got into the King brother’s childhood, and the back story behind Delphine’s past, her struggles, and her fight. It was a touching story. Tyler is a great character.
✨ What I didn’t love: The way Delphine is described in the original trilogy and OLRD, I imagined her as an old, fragile woman that struggled a lot with alcoholism and made a ton of mistakes that affected her nephews… So it was VERY hard to read the scenes between her and Tyler when he was a child to age 17. The age difference is 12 years (I think), but a 29 year-old noticing that a 17 year-old is handsome and mature was icky. Even though nothing sideways happened (until they toed the line) when he was 19 and she was 31… It just still felt inappropriate. Even years later when he’s an adult, I still didn’t think their relationship was appropriate. Because of how mentally ill she was. The age/power/position dynamic just made them incompatible to me. This book was huge, but we spent WAY too much time reading scenes that we’ve already read in previous books. I would’ve preferred fresh content or a shorter book. Lastly, the whole Zach storyline was really rushed. I wish we had more time seeing that relationship blossom, because it was really special… Dare I say more special than the romance? :/ I still don’t like Delphine, and she was right… Tyler deserved better.
All-in-all, I think fans of the OG series will enjoy this, as this is a legacy spin-off series… But for me, there was just too much to look past to love it.
✨ What I loved: The little peeks we got into the King brother’s childhood, and the back story behind Delphine’s past, her struggles, and her fight. It was a touching story. Tyler is a great character.
✨ What I didn’t love: The way Delphine is described in the original trilogy and OLRD, I imagined her as an old, fragile woman that struggled a lot with alcoholism and made a ton of mistakes that affected her nephews… So it was VERY hard to read the scenes between her and Tyler when he was a child to age 17. The age difference is 12 years (I think), but a 29 year-old noticing that a 17 year-old is handsome and mature was icky. Even though nothing sideways happened (until they toed the line) when he was 19 and she was 31… It just still felt inappropriate. Even years later when he’s an adult, I still didn’t think their relationship was appropriate. Because of how mentally ill she was. The age/power/position dynamic just made them incompatible to me. This book was huge, but we spent WAY too much time reading scenes that we’ve already read in previous books. I would’ve preferred fresh content or a shorter book. Lastly, the whole Zach storyline was really rushed. I wish we had more time seeing that relationship blossom, because it was really special… Dare I say more special than the romance? :/ I still don’t like Delphine, and she was right… Tyler deserved better.
All-in-all, I think fans of the OG series will enjoy this, as this is a legacy spin-off series… But for me, there was just too much to look past to love it.
August 16, 2025
“Her voice echoes back to me one last time as my severed heart beats soundly for the first time in years. Even if it remains in pieces.”
I genuinely can’t find the right words to properly describe the utter perfection that is this book in a way that it deserves. A masterpiece of creation, and so much more than a fictional story.
I honestly didn’t think I was going to even like Delphine and now, she’s possibly one of my all time favorite fmc’s. Just, wow. So so so well written. Her pain, her journey, her suffering, her healing. I felt all of it. And as much pain this book carries, Delphine’s sense of humor really made me laugh on several occasions. I don’t know how Kate is going to top this book with Tyler’s new love interest in Birds Of A Feather, but if anyone could do it, it’s Kate Stewart.
And Tyler, don’t even get me started. He might just be my all time favorite mmc, and I don’t say that lightly. This man’s story will live with me forever. He truly is the heart of the Ravenhood. The amount of times he’s saved and looked out for the others without their knowledge, no words. He really is the only one to truly understand and love Delphine for who she is. Fully and unconditionally. The only one to really know her. By far, one of the most emotionally intelligent mmc’s I’ve read about. I love him so much and I want him to find peace and happiness even if it’s without Delphine, because he deserves it.
I can’t possibly include all my favorite quotes in this review, so I’ll leave just a few.
“When we wait for someone to do something, no one ever fucking shows up.”
“To others, she’s a junkyard dog everyone believes should be put down. But wounded animals—especially when cornered—are their most vicious because of hurts others can’t see. I’m so intimate with her wounds at this point—they’re my own, a part of me.”
“Take a good look at your life,” I grit out. “Isn’t it beautiful? Every single one of your memories, they all look the same.”
“The only way you’re going to find peace is by being brave enough to live again.”
“You will one day find out that the longer you play this game, Soldier, how small this world truly is and how few real players there are.”
“I have to fucking survive losing you. I have to live through it, and if I ever do pray to the God you believe in, it’ll be that it won’t be long-term.”
“I loved you through space and time before, and I’ll do it again. I’ll do it again. I’m with you, I’m with you, always,” I croak in promise.”
“As my heart starts to clang with its new beat, my front door closes and begins to dissolve before it disappears entirely, once again leaving me a homeless soldier.”
“ Maybe he’s wordless because he already resides in the same wasteland I’ve just gained entrance to. The land of broken heartbeats and lost dreams. The land of unconscionable pain.”
“She’s not here. I could search the entirety of this earth, and I won’t find her. That’s death.”
I genuinely can’t find the right words to properly describe the utter perfection that is this book in a way that it deserves. A masterpiece of creation, and so much more than a fictional story.
I honestly didn’t think I was going to even like Delphine and now, she’s possibly one of my all time favorite fmc’s. Just, wow. So so so well written. Her pain, her journey, her suffering, her healing. I felt all of it. And as much pain this book carries, Delphine’s sense of humor really made me laugh on several occasions. I don’t know how Kate is going to top this book with Tyler’s new love interest in Birds Of A Feather, but if anyone could do it, it’s Kate Stewart.
And Tyler, don’t even get me started. He might just be my all time favorite mmc, and I don’t say that lightly. This man’s story will live with me forever. He truly is the heart of the Ravenhood. The amount of times he’s saved and looked out for the others without their knowledge, no words. He really is the only one to truly understand and love Delphine for who she is. Fully and unconditionally. The only one to really know her. By far, one of the most emotionally intelligent mmc’s I’ve read about. I love him so much and I want him to find peace and happiness even if it’s without Delphine, because he deserves it.
I can’t possibly include all my favorite quotes in this review, so I’ll leave just a few.
“When we wait for someone to do something, no one ever fucking shows up.”
“To others, she’s a junkyard dog everyone believes should be put down. But wounded animals—especially when cornered—are their most vicious because of hurts others can’t see. I’m so intimate with her wounds at this point—they’re my own, a part of me.”
“Take a good look at your life,” I grit out. “Isn’t it beautiful? Every single one of your memories, they all look the same.”
“The only way you’re going to find peace is by being brave enough to live again.”
“You will one day find out that the longer you play this game, Soldier, how small this world truly is and how few real players there are.”
“I have to fucking survive losing you. I have to live through it, and if I ever do pray to the God you believe in, it’ll be that it won’t be long-term.”
“I loved you through space and time before, and I’ll do it again. I’ll do it again. I’m with you, I’m with you, always,” I croak in promise.”
“As my heart starts to clang with its new beat, my front door closes and begins to dissolve before it disappears entirely, once again leaving me a homeless soldier.”
“ Maybe he’s wordless because he already resides in the same wasteland I’ve just gained entrance to. The land of broken heartbeats and lost dreams. The land of unconscionable pain.”
“She’s not here. I could search the entirety of this earth, and I won’t find her. That’s death.”
June 13, 2025
5 amazingly beautiful heartbreaking stars. Right off the bat Kate’s writing sucks you in and is sooo beautiful. I loved Tyler in the other books but getting to know him in this was one was special. And Delphine!!! What a warrior. This series is everything. This book was perfect.
June 29, 2025
Did she have to make me cry until the very last sentence??? 😭
Delphine is my all time favorite heroine Kate has ever written.
End of.
This was so beautiful. And Tyler is everything.
🐦⬛🖤
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2 days later and I can’t stop thinking about this book. HUGE book hangover.
Delphine is my all time favorite heroine Kate has ever written.
End of.
This was so beautiful. And Tyler is everything.
🐦⬛🖤
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2 days later and I can’t stop thinking about this book. HUGE book hangover.
August 6, 2025
Left me staring at the wall for hours.
Want to read
June 24, 2025THERE ARE TOO MANY GOOD BOOKS THIS MONTH I AM OVERWHELMED
June 19, 2025
(4.5/5, rounded down) The second half of this book is everything I hoped for in Tyler and Delphine's story.
📖 ARC Review 📖
🗓️ Pub date: June 24, 2025
What to expect:
🖤 Small town romance
🖤 1st person, dual POV
🖤 Age Gap (12 year difference)
🖤 Forbidden romance
🖤 Military aspects
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (slowish burn)
Let me start by saying: I LOVE the Ravenhood trilogy and One Last Rainy Day. I reread all of the books last year and bumped all my ratings to 5 stars (Flock and The Finish Line were previously 4 stars). So believe me when I say, I was counting down the days until Tyler’s book was in my hands.
Timeline-wise Severed Heart mirrors One Last Rainy Day, overlapping events that happen before and during the trilogy.
The second half of this book is everything I wanted—the tension, angst, push and pull, HEARTBREAK. If I just read this part of the book, it would've been a 5-star read. I sobbed my way through the final chapters. I knew what was coming, but that didn’t soften the blow. It gutted me. It was brutal.
I wasn’t expecting to be won over by Delphine. Honestly, the first 300 or so pages didn’t do it for me. But that last 50%? Fantastic.
Let's talk about the first 50%. The age gap between Delphine and Tyler was tough for me. In the beginning, we see their interactions when Tyler is 16, 17, and 18—and Delphine is twelve years his senior. While no illegal lines are crossed, I personally struggled to connect with those early scenes. I couldn't imagine being attracted to someone under the age of 19 when I was 29 (I'm now 31). I love being able to picture myself in the POV of the character—especially since this is 1st person POV—but during Delphine’s POV early on, I kept getting pulled out of the story. Delphine is also an alcoholic, which made it even harder to connect with her and her actions.
That said, the second half turned it all around for me. I appreciated seeing Delphine truly at war with herself, and the emotional growth in both her and Tyler. Kate does a phenomenal job at mirroring the lives of these two characters, regardless of their 12 year age difference. The fact that I was ugly crying my way through the end shows how emotionally invested I was in these characters. Kate has such a gift for developing each of her characters inside and out (just to rip your heart out and stomp on it because you love them so much).
While so many moments in this book were expected because of the overlap with the events in the trilogy, there were SO many unexpected moments that had me hanging on every last word through the very end. The end of this book perfectly sets you up for Birds of a Feather, and I cannot wait to continue this series.
Side note: I didn't see any content warnings in my advanced reader copy, but please be aware that this book touches on some very dark, triggering topics like alcoholism, death of a parent, trauma, domestic abuse, cancer, self harm, infidelity (not between main characters), murder, PTSD, and death.
A sincere thank you to Kensington for gifting me an ARC of Severed Heart ahead of its pub date!
📖 ARC Review 📖
🗓️ Pub date: June 24, 2025
What to expect:
🖤 Small town romance
🖤 1st person, dual POV
🖤 Age Gap (12 year difference)
🖤 Forbidden romance
🖤 Military aspects
Spice rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (slowish burn)
Let me start by saying: I LOVE the Ravenhood trilogy and One Last Rainy Day. I reread all of the books last year and bumped all my ratings to 5 stars (Flock and The Finish Line were previously 4 stars). So believe me when I say, I was counting down the days until Tyler’s book was in my hands.
Timeline-wise Severed Heart mirrors One Last Rainy Day, overlapping events that happen before and during the trilogy.
The second half of this book is everything I wanted—the tension, angst, push and pull, HEARTBREAK. If I just read this part of the book, it would've been a 5-star read. I sobbed my way through the final chapters. I knew what was coming, but that didn’t soften the blow. It gutted me. It was brutal.
I wasn’t expecting to be won over by Delphine. Honestly, the first 300 or so pages didn’t do it for me. But that last 50%? Fantastic.
Let's talk about the first 50%. The age gap between Delphine and Tyler was tough for me. In the beginning, we see their interactions when Tyler is 16, 17, and 18—and Delphine is twelve years his senior. While no illegal lines are crossed, I personally struggled to connect with those early scenes. I couldn't imagine being attracted to someone under the age of 19 when I was 29 (I'm now 31). I love being able to picture myself in the POV of the character—especially since this is 1st person POV—but during Delphine’s POV early on, I kept getting pulled out of the story. Delphine is also an alcoholic, which made it even harder to connect with her and her actions.
That said, the second half turned it all around for me. I appreciated seeing Delphine truly at war with herself, and the emotional growth in both her and Tyler. Kate does a phenomenal job at mirroring the lives of these two characters, regardless of their 12 year age difference. The fact that I was ugly crying my way through the end shows how emotionally invested I was in these characters. Kate has such a gift for developing each of her characters inside and out (just to rip your heart out and stomp on it because you love them so much).
While so many moments in this book were expected because of the overlap with the events in the trilogy, there were SO many unexpected moments that had me hanging on every last word through the very end. The end of this book perfectly sets you up for Birds of a Feather, and I cannot wait to continue this series.
Side note: I didn't see any content warnings in my advanced reader copy, but please be aware that this book touches on some very dark, triggering topics like alcoholism, death of a parent, trauma, domestic abuse, cancer, self harm, infidelity (not between main characters), murder, PTSD, and death.
A sincere thank you to Kensington for gifting me an ARC of Severed Heart ahead of its pub date!
July 14, 2025
“I get to live? You aren’t that ignorant. I have to bury you while you’ll be completely unaware of any of that pain. God or no God, you’ll be in a perpetual state of bliss or ignorance while I reject any life without you, fucking forcing myself through every breath. So no, I don’t feel sorry for you, Delphine, because you get to die, and you won’t be the one left behind.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Holy smokes! Was that a journey…….and yes, I loved every second of it! ❤️
So much love and heartbreak written with such care and mastery. Kate Stewart is a storytelling wizard!
Trauma
Depth
Forbidden love
Brother hood
Found family
Heartbreak
Angst
Tension
Betrayal
Passion
Character development
Dedication
I don’t even know what to say other than this was an amazing addition to the Raven-hood series! Tyler is everything! This man better get his happy ending! Oh man does Kate have some big shoes to fill after reading this tragic, passionate love story! Infinity stars! ✨ Beautiful Perfection! Devastating heartbreak,❤️🩹 raw truths, with hope of a happily ever after to come……..
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Holy smokes! Was that a journey…….and yes, I loved every second of it! ❤️
So much love and heartbreak written with such care and mastery. Kate Stewart is a storytelling wizard!
Trauma
Depth
Forbidden love
Brother hood
Found family
Heartbreak
Angst
Tension
Betrayal
Passion
Character development
Dedication
I don’t even know what to say other than this was an amazing addition to the Raven-hood series! Tyler is everything! This man better get his happy ending! Oh man does Kate have some big shoes to fill after reading this tragic, passionate love story! Infinity stars! ✨ Beautiful Perfection! Devastating heartbreak,❤️🩹 raw truths, with hope of a happily ever after to come……..
June 28, 2025
*sigh
This book was a let down.
Tyler deserved better...I did not like delphine. A lot of this book felt dragged out. Ans to top it this book made me hate Tobias even more then I already did.
This book was a let down.
Tyler deserved better...I did not like delphine. A lot of this book felt dragged out. Ans to top it this book made me hate Tobias even more then I already did.
November 19, 2025
Nov. 2025 Reread - OUCH. this hurts.
♾️⭐️ and all of my tears😭😭😭
This book was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. I laughed, I sobbed, and I cried those rare happy tears that only Kate Stewart can pull from me. The entire Ravenhood series is buried deep in my soul, and these characters make me feel so deeply.
Delphine was a force. A warrior, the general 😭. Her strength forged our Ravens and shaped everything. Tyler, my god, Tyler. Their love story was breathtaking. It hurt. It healed. It ruined me and then stitched me back together one word at a time. They left me a blubbering mess but in the best way. The weight, the beauty, the ache—Kate Stewart doesn’t just write stories, she carves them into you. Severed Heart is unforgettable. I am in awe.
♾️⭐️ and all of my tears😭😭😭
This book was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. I laughed, I sobbed, and I cried those rare happy tears that only Kate Stewart can pull from me. The entire Ravenhood series is buried deep in my soul, and these characters make me feel so deeply.
Delphine was a force. A warrior, the general 😭. Her strength forged our Ravens and shaped everything. Tyler, my god, Tyler. Their love story was breathtaking. It hurt. It healed. It ruined me and then stitched me back together one word at a time. They left me a blubbering mess but in the best way. The weight, the beauty, the ache—Kate Stewart doesn’t just write stories, she carves them into you. Severed Heart is unforgettable. I am in awe.
June 30, 2025
This was hands down the best book in the series. Kate Stewart out did herself with Tyler and Delphine.
I never thought I would understand their love or be able to grieve Delphine after what we learned of her in the first books, but I was so wrong.
I never thought I would understand their love or be able to grieve Delphine after what we learned of her in the first books, but I was so wrong.
July 7, 2025
RATING BREAKDOWN
Characters: 4⭐️
Setting: 4⭐️
Plot: 5⭐️
Themes: 4⭐️
Emotional Impact: 5⭐️
Personal Enjoyment: 5⭐️
Total Rounded Average: 4.5⭐️
Wow! I don't think I've felt this emotionally invested or devastated while reading romance since Manacled. I fell completely in love with Tyler and Delphine. Typically, I hardcore struggle with FMC's who are pathetic, shallow, and juvenile...so Delphine is a breath of fresh air. Her dysfunctions are earned, her backstory is fascinating, her efforts and failures make sense. Tyler evolves so much through the story! His complicated relationship with his family of origin, as well as his found family, adds layers and nuance that feed rather than hinder his character arc.
I loved how the story used setting to reflect the inner life of the characters. The plot follows Delphine and Tyler through their childhoods, adolescence, 20s, and 30s, and I was gripped for the whole narrative. The context gave their relationship depth I rarely see in contemporary romance novels. Their friendship is so sweet and healing. The growth they experience is so satisfying.
I read for themes, and they're often just missing from contemporary romance for me. Severed Heart is layered with everything from regret, self-sabotage, restraint, self-control, duty, forgiveness, healing, regret, loyalty, friendship, betrayal, loss, grief, life, death, parenthood, communication, addiction, mental health, trauma...I could go on. It has everything, but it unfolds in a way that feels believable and true. I wept. I felt everything while reading this, and I desperately did not want to get to the end.
I think the one weakness of the book is my difficulty in understanding the strategic maneuverings of the club. This is an ongoing struggle for me with the series. I realize the tactical stuff going on with the gang isn't the focal point, maybe more of a set-piece, but I do wish I understood more what Tyler has to do for his job, and why everything he learns from Delphine pays off. Regardless, it's clear that it does and that Tyler can save many lives and help people because of her training, which is emotionally satisfying.
I loved this, and think it's the strongest installment in the series yet. The audiobook is also fantastic. Being able to hear Delphine's french accent adds so much!
Characters: 4⭐️
Setting: 4⭐️
Plot: 5⭐️
Themes: 4⭐️
Emotional Impact: 5⭐️
Personal Enjoyment: 5⭐️
Total Rounded Average: 4.5⭐️
Wow! I don't think I've felt this emotionally invested or devastated while reading romance since Manacled. I fell completely in love with Tyler and Delphine. Typically, I hardcore struggle with FMC's who are pathetic, shallow, and juvenile...so Delphine is a breath of fresh air. Her dysfunctions are earned, her backstory is fascinating, her efforts and failures make sense. Tyler evolves so much through the story! His complicated relationship with his family of origin, as well as his found family, adds layers and nuance that feed rather than hinder his character arc.
I loved how the story used setting to reflect the inner life of the characters. The plot follows Delphine and Tyler through their childhoods, adolescence, 20s, and 30s, and I was gripped for the whole narrative. The context gave their relationship depth I rarely see in contemporary romance novels. Their friendship is so sweet and healing. The growth they experience is so satisfying.
I read for themes, and they're often just missing from contemporary romance for me. Severed Heart is layered with everything from regret, self-sabotage, restraint, self-control, duty, forgiveness, healing, regret, loyalty, friendship, betrayal, loss, grief, life, death, parenthood, communication, addiction, mental health, trauma...I could go on. It has everything, but it unfolds in a way that feels believable and true. I wept. I felt everything while reading this, and I desperately did not want to get to the end.
I think the one weakness of the book is my difficulty in understanding the strategic maneuverings of the club. This is an ongoing struggle for me with the series. I realize the tactical stuff going on with the gang isn't the focal point, maybe more of a set-piece, but I do wish I understood more what Tyler has to do for his job, and why everything he learns from Delphine pays off. Regardless, it's clear that it does and that Tyler can save many lives and help people because of her training, which is emotionally satisfying.
I loved this, and think it's the strongest installment in the series yet. The audiobook is also fantastic. Being able to hear Delphine's french accent adds so much!
June 27, 2025
I love Delphine, I love Tyler, I love this…everyone’s getting called an imbecile from now on 😭😭🖤
December 31, 2024
Book Review: Severed Heart by Kate Stewart
There are books you read, books you love, and then there are books that devour you. Kate Stewart’s Severed Heart isn’t just a story—it’s an experience, a visceral plunge into love, loss, and redemption that left me utterly wrecked in the best way possible.
From the very first chapter, I was hooked by the sheer depth of emotion and raw humanity bleeding from the pages. Stewart’s prose is magnetic—effortlessly poetic, yet grounded in the kind of aching realism that makes your chest hurt. Her words don’t just describe feelings; they are the feelings.
And Tyler. Oh, Tyler. Forget every other book boyfriend you’ve ever known, because this man isn’t just a character—he’s a phenomenon. Tyler demolishes every preconceived notion of what makes a swoon-worthy hero. He’s complex, infuriating, devastatingly flawed, yet achingly tender. He’s the kind of man who will break your heart into a million pieces and then rebuild it in ways you didn’t know you needed. The chemistry between him and the protagonist is explosive, a slow-burn inferno that builds to a crescendo of passion and heartbreak.
The emotional stakes in Severed Heart are relentless. Stewart doesn’t shy away from exploring the shadows of the human heart—the regrets, the mistakes, the moments that haunt us long after they’re gone. This book hurts, but it’s a beautiful kind of pain, the kind that reminds you what it means to be alive.
What sets Severed Heart apart is its ability to strip you bare and then piece you back together with a renewed appreciation for love, resilience, and the power of forgiveness. It’s more than a romance—it’s a masterful portrayal of two broken souls finding their way back to each other, and to themselves, in a way that feels real and earned.
If I had to sum up Severed Heart in one word, it would be unforgettable. This is, without question, the best book I’ve read in 2024, and I’ll be counting down the days until everyone else gets to experience its brilliance. It’s not just worth the wait—it’s the kind of story that will linger in your heart long after you’ve turned the final page.
Tyler, you’ve ruined me for all other book boyfriends. And Kate Stewart, you’ve given us a gift. Bravo.
There are books you read, books you love, and then there are books that devour you. Kate Stewart’s Severed Heart isn’t just a story—it’s an experience, a visceral plunge into love, loss, and redemption that left me utterly wrecked in the best way possible.
From the very first chapter, I was hooked by the sheer depth of emotion and raw humanity bleeding from the pages. Stewart’s prose is magnetic—effortlessly poetic, yet grounded in the kind of aching realism that makes your chest hurt. Her words don’t just describe feelings; they are the feelings.
And Tyler. Oh, Tyler. Forget every other book boyfriend you’ve ever known, because this man isn’t just a character—he’s a phenomenon. Tyler demolishes every preconceived notion of what makes a swoon-worthy hero. He’s complex, infuriating, devastatingly flawed, yet achingly tender. He’s the kind of man who will break your heart into a million pieces and then rebuild it in ways you didn’t know you needed. The chemistry between him and the protagonist is explosive, a slow-burn inferno that builds to a crescendo of passion and heartbreak.
The emotional stakes in Severed Heart are relentless. Stewart doesn’t shy away from exploring the shadows of the human heart—the regrets, the mistakes, the moments that haunt us long after they’re gone. This book hurts, but it’s a beautiful kind of pain, the kind that reminds you what it means to be alive.
What sets Severed Heart apart is its ability to strip you bare and then piece you back together with a renewed appreciation for love, resilience, and the power of forgiveness. It’s more than a romance—it’s a masterful portrayal of two broken souls finding their way back to each other, and to themselves, in a way that feels real and earned.
If I had to sum up Severed Heart in one word, it would be unforgettable. This is, without question, the best book I’ve read in 2024, and I’ll be counting down the days until everyone else gets to experience its brilliance. It’s not just worth the wait—it’s the kind of story that will linger in your heart long after you’ve turned the final page.
Tyler, you’ve ruined me for all other book boyfriends. And Kate Stewart, you’ve given us a gift. Bravo.
July 4, 2025
I cannot in good faith give this book more than 2 stars. The first half made me so upset that I had to stop reading it multiple times. Tyler was groomed. It’s a shame because the second half of the story was somewhat enjoyable but how much can I truly enjoy a story based off Delphine praying on the teenage friend of the two boys she’s the caretaker of? In no universe should she have considered a child her best friend. No amount of trauma makes it right. And let’s not forget how awful she was to Dom and Tobias as if their parents weren’t just murdered. I wish Kate didn’t write this relationship in such a disgusting way because the ending was emotional and heartbreaking. Unfortunately, it left a really bad taste in my mouth.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Want to read
February 18, 2021Don't know a whole lot about it. Just know I'm going to love it hard cause Kate Stewart is writing it and the hero sounds like he's going to be unforgettable.
October 18, 2025
I did it. I survived. Just barely. And I know any of my words won’t do this book justice. So I’ll just say, perfection. This was perfection.
There’s literally nothing I could write about this book that would do it justice. The Kate weaves a story together is a masterpiece. She makes you feel everything these characters are feeling, she puts you in their worlds in a way that I can’t even explain unless you’ve read her books.
The way that Tyler and Delphine were. Their souls were made to be together. And if you’ve read The Ravenhood you know, this isn’t a HEA. I don’t think I’ve cried as hard as I have in this book. Screaming, crying, throwing up…that was me.
Tyler. Ugh. He’s perfection. My perfect MMC. I adored him. And the beauty and fight and just pure strength that we get from Delphine UGH sobs again. Her character was so tragically beautiful, I had no inkling prior to reading this book I’d adore her so much.
God tier. This one. It’s god tier. And audio? My word. I cannot explain how elite this audio is. The emotion and voice acting here, immaculate. All of it. No notes.
There’s literally nothing I could write about this book that would do it justice. The Kate weaves a story together is a masterpiece. She makes you feel everything these characters are feeling, she puts you in their worlds in a way that I can’t even explain unless you’ve read her books.
The way that Tyler and Delphine were. Their souls were made to be together. And if you’ve read The Ravenhood you know, this isn’t a HEA. I don’t think I’ve cried as hard as I have in this book. Screaming, crying, throwing up…that was me.
Tyler. Ugh. He’s perfection. My perfect MMC. I adored him. And the beauty and fight and just pure strength that we get from Delphine UGH sobs again. Her character was so tragically beautiful, I had no inkling prior to reading this book I’d adore her so much.
God tier. This one. It’s god tier. And audio? My word. I cannot explain how elite this audio is. The emotion and voice acting here, immaculate. All of it. No notes.
August 13, 2025
Wow! I read this book primarily on audiobook but then for the last 20% on ebook. So very good. The narration of the audiobook was absolutely magnificent but the story itself was incredible.
I don’t normally actually cry while reading but I came very close multiple times. I loved Delphine and Tyler. Delphine was a strong woman, brash as she said, sure but brilliant and resilient. Tyler on the other hand was so strong, loyal, an incredible strategist (as was Delphine) and the love these two shared was more than I could handle at times.
I saw today the cover of the next book and that this next book. I’m excited for but also not certain what kind of wild ride Kate Stewart is going to take us on.
I don’t normally actually cry while reading but I came very close multiple times. I loved Delphine and Tyler. Delphine was a strong woman, brash as she said, sure but brilliant and resilient. Tyler on the other hand was so strong, loyal, an incredible strategist (as was Delphine) and the love these two shared was more than I could handle at times.
I saw today the cover of the next book and that this next book. I’m excited for but also not certain what kind of wild ride Kate Stewart is going to take us on.
July 27, 2025
I know I’m the minority about this but this book was SO boring! It took me forever to finish. 700 hundreds pages of nothingness. It could be 400 pages shorter and yet I still think it would be boring somehow. I also couldn’t stand Delphine. She was an awful character. I don’t think I will continue reading the series.
August 3, 2025
♾️/ 6 ⭐️
No notes. All the tears. My heart has been split open, and I’m crying all over the floor. Holy shit Kate what the actual fuck.
I’ll never be ok. Finished. I am finished.
Tyler + Delphine forever. Through time and space.
The way this man loved her through healing and health. The way she taught him to be a soldier. The parallels between other books in the series where there were events and situations taking place and at whose hands was brilliant.
The texts. The nicknames. The detox/shower scene. All of it was so perfect. Picking apples and wildflowers, I’ll never recover.
Tyler held so many secrets for the brotherhood, and did so much for Sean, Dom and Tobias, Delphine, Cecelia.. all of them. He was the glue, the brains, the man of the hood.
The immersive read. The narration was truly spectacular.
No notes. All the tears. My heart has been split open, and I’m crying all over the floor. Holy shit Kate what the actual fuck.
I’ll never be ok. Finished. I am finished.
Tyler + Delphine forever. Through time and space.
The way this man loved her through healing and health. The way she taught him to be a soldier. The parallels between other books in the series where there were events and situations taking place and at whose hands was brilliant.
The texts. The nicknames. The detox/shower scene. All of it was so perfect. Picking apples and wildflowers, I’ll never recover.
Tyler held so many secrets for the brotherhood, and did so much for Sean, Dom and Tobias, Delphine, Cecelia.. all of them. He was the glue, the brains, the man of the hood.
The immersive read. The narration was truly spectacular.
June 29, 2025
Three and a half stars for this book for me. The Ravenhood Trilogy, and the first book in the Ravenhood Legacy, One Last Rainy Day, were all Five Star reads for me, but I was a bit disappointed here.
First of all, I was surprised Sean's book wasn't next. Instead, we are getting not one, but TWO books about Tyler. Disappointing, but okay......
I tried to go into this with an open mind, but knew I was going to have a problem with Tyler's love interest, Delphine. This woman had a horrible history in previous books, doing irreparable psychological/emotional damage to her nephews while they were under her care growing up. She came off as a heartless, selfish, self-pitying alcoholic bitch, to be honest.
Of course, Ms. Stewart tries to do damage control from the beginning of Severed Heart; at the same time, we're witnessing Delphine hurting Tyler's heart as he's falling in love with her. I said earlier she was selfish-well, she's also a coward.
I do like Tyler, and learned many things about him and his life I did not know previously, so I don't count my time wasted.
The second half of the book was better than the first, which is what brought it up to 3 1/2 stars for me. I understood Delphine better, but honestly could never completely come around to her side. I still felt Tyler should have been with someone else, although I do admit that she taught Tyler many lessons about battles that came in handy in his career in the Marines.
I do plan on reading the second book for Tyler, Birds of a Feather, when it comes out in December of this year. I'm looking forward to seeing him move on in his life with someone else, and hopefully she won't be so psychologically damaged. He deserves to be happy.
First of all, I was surprised Sean's book wasn't next. Instead, we are getting not one, but TWO books about Tyler. Disappointing, but okay......
I tried to go into this with an open mind, but knew I was going to have a problem with Tyler's love interest, Delphine. This woman had a horrible history in previous books, doing irreparable psychological/emotional damage to her nephews while they were under her care growing up. She came off as a heartless, selfish, self-pitying alcoholic bitch, to be honest.
Of course, Ms. Stewart tries to do damage control from the beginning of Severed Heart; at the same time, we're witnessing Delphine hurting Tyler's heart as he's falling in love with her. I said earlier she was selfish-well, she's also a coward.
I do like Tyler, and learned many things about him and his life I did not know previously, so I don't count my time wasted.
The second half of the book was better than the first, which is what brought it up to 3 1/2 stars for me. I understood Delphine better, but honestly could never completely come around to her side. I still felt Tyler should have been with someone else, although I do admit that she taught Tyler many lessons about battles that came in handy in his career in the Marines.
I do plan on reading the second book for Tyler, Birds of a Feather, when it comes out in December of this year. I'm looking forward to seeing him move on in his life with someone else, and hopefully she won't be so psychologically damaged. He deserves to be happy.
June 26, 2025
5 ‘Soldier of my heart’ Stars!
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
It’s been two years since Kate surprised us with the Ravenhood Legacy series and its heartbreaking start with Dom’s story. Now she is back at it again with the second book and it’s all about the first half of Tyler’s story. And let me just tell you, you must get ready (again) for a roller coaster of emotions. I don’t know how Kate does it, but she nails it EVERY SINGLE TIME. I am just overwhelmed after finishing this masterpiece of a book because I felt every emotion possible while falling all over again with this world that keeps surprising us.
Severed Heart: The Birth of a Warrior is the second installment in this series, and it develops the growth of Tyler Jenning’s life and personality as he becomes the warrior of the Ravenhood and the man who will do everything in his power to keep loving the scarred woman that is as brave and strong as he is. Tyler and Delphine’s love story is not an easy one. Besides the age gap (the one aspect that Delphine “uses” in the first half to stop her relationship with Tyler from happening), this couple, as years go by, go through every experience together: anger, deception, hate, love, heartbreak, happiness, pain and even death.
“With you, I feel cherished, adored, sexy, so sexy, respected, desired, heard, and seen. And for the first time in my life, loved. I feel truly and deeply loved.”
As I said, Severed Heart is a full-on wild ride. Kate sure knows how to make us wait and suffer through the slow burn until the couple finally acts on their feelings. Tyler and Delphine, as you’ll experience, must deal with so many difficulties in their relationship. These two face life in another way, in a way that many of us do not have to go through at all. And while we get to have a beautiful friendship at the start, a friendship that turns sour after and then a love story that makes us swoon, melt and cry, Kate also makes us feel all those feels that get extremely heavy. As I mentioned, this one is not an easy read but it’s so worth it because Kate is such a talented author and she keeps making us fall in love with The Ravenhood.
“I loved you through space and time before, and I’ll do it again. I’ll do it again.”
Therefore, as you can imagine, and even though I cried my eyes out as I finished it, I am rating Severed Heart with 5 STARS, because Kate Stewart just keeps getting better as the series goes on. I loved Tyler and Delphine together, I also loved them as individuals, as fighters, as warriors. These two have such a unique love story, a chemistry that burns hot and a heartbreaking ending. As I said, 100% worth it but not easy at all. I also loved getting to see all my favorite characters and getting to know more about this amazing world that Kate has created. I seriously cannot wait to read the next book in the series! Let us all suffer together as we wait for the second half of Tyler’s story. Again, I am completely sure that Birds of a Feather will be worth the wait!
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
It’s been two years since Kate surprised us with the Ravenhood Legacy series and its heartbreaking start with Dom’s story. Now she is back at it again with the second book and it’s all about the first half of Tyler’s story. And let me just tell you, you must get ready (again) for a roller coaster of emotions. I don’t know how Kate does it, but she nails it EVERY SINGLE TIME. I am just overwhelmed after finishing this masterpiece of a book because I felt every emotion possible while falling all over again with this world that keeps surprising us.
Severed Heart: The Birth of a Warrior is the second installment in this series, and it develops the growth of Tyler Jenning’s life and personality as he becomes the warrior of the Ravenhood and the man who will do everything in his power to keep loving the scarred woman that is as brave and strong as he is. Tyler and Delphine’s love story is not an easy one. Besides the age gap (the one aspect that Delphine “uses” in the first half to stop her relationship with Tyler from happening), this couple, as years go by, go through every experience together: anger, deception, hate, love, heartbreak, happiness, pain and even death.
“With you, I feel cherished, adored, sexy, so sexy, respected, desired, heard, and seen. And for the first time in my life, loved. I feel truly and deeply loved.”
As I said, Severed Heart is a full-on wild ride. Kate sure knows how to make us wait and suffer through the slow burn until the couple finally acts on their feelings. Tyler and Delphine, as you’ll experience, must deal with so many difficulties in their relationship. These two face life in another way, in a way that many of us do not have to go through at all. And while we get to have a beautiful friendship at the start, a friendship that turns sour after and then a love story that makes us swoon, melt and cry, Kate also makes us feel all those feels that get extremely heavy. As I mentioned, this one is not an easy read but it’s so worth it because Kate is such a talented author and she keeps making us fall in love with The Ravenhood.
“I loved you through space and time before, and I’ll do it again. I’ll do it again.”
Therefore, as you can imagine, and even though I cried my eyes out as I finished it, I am rating Severed Heart with 5 STARS, because Kate Stewart just keeps getting better as the series goes on. I loved Tyler and Delphine together, I also loved them as individuals, as fighters, as warriors. These two have such a unique love story, a chemistry that burns hot and a heartbreaking ending. As I said, 100% worth it but not easy at all. I also loved getting to see all my favorite characters and getting to know more about this amazing world that Kate has created. I seriously cannot wait to read the next book in the series! Let us all suffer together as we wait for the second half of Tyler’s story. Again, I am completely sure that Birds of a Feather will be worth the wait!
June 29, 2025
Review contains SPOILERS. DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED THIS BOOK or READ THE FIRST FOUR BOOKS!
I tried so very hard to savor this book, to slow down and make it last but like Tyler and Delphine, it had to end. This series is my Roman Empire and Severed Heart truly sent my soul to a whole other level of hurt.
I thought I was sad and mourned when Tobias sent Sean and Dom to France and away from Cecelia. I was gutted when they came back and found that Cee had fallen in love with Tobias and my heart SHATTERED when Dom was stripped from us all.
What I didn’t understand was that those feelings would end up looking like child’s play when I truly got to know Tyler and Delphine. The hell she endured both at the hands of others and at her own was soul-shattering. When she screamed “soldier” and sobbed into his arms that first time (you’ll know what I mean when you get to it, especially if you listen to the audio) the floodgates opened and I’m not certain they stopped from that point on…
The Christmas gift was every homecoming video I’ve ever doom scrolled through at 2 am with tears coursing down my cheeks! I don’t know how Kate knows which string of my heart to pluck to get the waterworks flowing but she hits the mark every time! Her pacing is perfection and the plot of these books is twisty in such a deep way, intertwining characters through decades!
The addition of Zach is so complicated and Delphine’s last wish makes me cry all over again. If Tyler hadn’t made it to be with her at the very end, I don’t know if I could have finished the book. The thought of her not being in his arms brings on sobs.
Blink.
Black.
I tried so very hard to savor this book, to slow down and make it last but like Tyler and Delphine, it had to end. This series is my Roman Empire and Severed Heart truly sent my soul to a whole other level of hurt.
I thought I was sad and mourned when Tobias sent Sean and Dom to France and away from Cecelia. I was gutted when they came back and found that Cee had fallen in love with Tobias and my heart SHATTERED when Dom was stripped from us all.
What I didn’t understand was that those feelings would end up looking like child’s play when I truly got to know Tyler and Delphine. The hell she endured both at the hands of others and at her own was soul-shattering. When she screamed “soldier” and sobbed into his arms that first time (you’ll know what I mean when you get to it, especially if you listen to the audio) the floodgates opened and I’m not certain they stopped from that point on…
The Christmas gift was every homecoming video I’ve ever doom scrolled through at 2 am with tears coursing down my cheeks! I don’t know how Kate knows which string of my heart to pluck to get the waterworks flowing but she hits the mark every time! Her pacing is perfection and the plot of these books is twisty in such a deep way, intertwining characters through decades!
The addition of Zach is so complicated and Delphine’s last wish makes me cry all over again. If Tyler hadn’t made it to be with her at the very end, I don’t know if I could have finished the book. The thought of her not being in his arms brings on sobs.
Blink.
Black.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2025
if I can describe this pain...it feels like you scraped my insides with a pumpkin scooper. I. AM. HOLLOW.
Tyler, my sweet beautiful boy. 😭💔
This was so heartbreakingly & tragically beautiful. My heart hurts so much. The love I have for these two...will be unmatched 😭😭 Delphine, you are such a pure angel and I love you so🤎
Kate...youre evil. I want to smother you with anger and love at the same time.
Tyler, my sweet beautiful boy. 😭💔
This was so heartbreakingly & tragically beautiful. My heart hurts so much. The love I have for these two...will be unmatched 😭😭 Delphine, you are such a pure angel and I love you so🤎
Kate...youre evil. I want to smother you with anger and love at the same time.
July 4, 2025
I am utterly wrecked. Tyler and Delphine’s story has left an imprint on my soul that I know I’ll carry forever. The heartbreak. The love. I’ve never cried like this while reading...ever. It broke me, healed me, and broke me all over again. This book was a masterpiece. Kate Stewart’s writing is absolutely unparalleled. She is without a doubt, the most phenomenal author I’ve discovered since beginning my reading journey. Her writing is truly beyond anything I’ve ever read. She continues to outdo herself with every new book she creates. No one does it like KS And no story will ever touch me quite the same way again💔
June 24, 2025
Some books make you feel. This one changed me.
I. Love. Tyler.
I don’t even know where to start, because Severed Heart wasn’t just a story, it was a full-body experience. I went into this audiobook thinking I knew what I was in for…I didn’t. Tyler and Delphine’s journey was so much more than I was prepared for. It was intense, intimate, hauntingly beautiful, and it left me completely undone in the best kind of way.
Kate Stewart has this gift, truly, this magic, for writing characters that are messy, raw, and painfully real. Tyler Carter Jennings? He’s layered and unforgettable. Watching him grow, love, lose, and rise was one of the most powerful emotional arcs I’ve experienced as a reader. And Delphine… I’m still processing everything she was and everything she gave. Their connection was magnetic, but also deeply human. It broke me in places I didn’t expect. I loved Tyler before in that, "He's the best guy." kind of way, but getting their full story was the icing on the cake. I am sold out for TCJ.
And the narration. Ooooph!
Leila Allarie and Grayson Owens delivered such a powerful performance, it felt cinematic. Every emotion, every breath, every crack in their voices brought me closer to the characters. I cried in my car. I rewound a few scenes just to feel them again. I lived in this story, and I'm so sad it's over.
I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to talk about this book without my voice catching. It’s a story about becoming, through love, through loss, through legacy. This is one I’ll hold with me for a long, looooong time!
I feel so incredibly lucky to have gotten to hear it early.
Thank you to @PodiumEntertainment and @authorkatestewart for trusting me with it.
💔 Forever reread (and relisten)-worthy
🔁 Already thinking about starting it again
🖤 Infinity stars. No notes. Just love.
I. Love. Tyler.
I don’t even know where to start, because Severed Heart wasn’t just a story, it was a full-body experience. I went into this audiobook thinking I knew what I was in for…I didn’t. Tyler and Delphine’s journey was so much more than I was prepared for. It was intense, intimate, hauntingly beautiful, and it left me completely undone in the best kind of way.
Kate Stewart has this gift, truly, this magic, for writing characters that are messy, raw, and painfully real. Tyler Carter Jennings? He’s layered and unforgettable. Watching him grow, love, lose, and rise was one of the most powerful emotional arcs I’ve experienced as a reader. And Delphine… I’m still processing everything she was and everything she gave. Their connection was magnetic, but also deeply human. It broke me in places I didn’t expect. I loved Tyler before in that, "He's the best guy." kind of way, but getting their full story was the icing on the cake. I am sold out for TCJ.
And the narration. Ooooph!
Leila Allarie and Grayson Owens delivered such a powerful performance, it felt cinematic. Every emotion, every breath, every crack in their voices brought me closer to the characters. I cried in my car. I rewound a few scenes just to feel them again. I lived in this story, and I'm so sad it's over.
I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to talk about this book without my voice catching. It’s a story about becoming, through love, through loss, through legacy. This is one I’ll hold with me for a long, looooong time!
I feel so incredibly lucky to have gotten to hear it early.
Thank you to @PodiumEntertainment and @authorkatestewart for trusting me with it.
💔 Forever reread (and relisten)-worthy
🔁 Already thinking about starting it again
🖤 Infinity stars. No notes. Just love.
July 23, 2025
DNF @ 19% 🫣😫
Dom is written with less personality than stale white bread, Delphine is insufferable, Tyler is a hypocrite and his obsession makes no sense and it’s also SO FUCKING LONG.
This was one of my most anticipated reads this year so this hurts but I just can’t do it.
Dom is written with less personality than stale white bread, Delphine is insufferable, Tyler is a hypocrite and his obsession makes no sense and it’s also SO FUCKING LONG.
This was one of my most anticipated reads this year so this hurts but I just can’t do it.
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