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Consumed by guilt, Quildor Vinson returns to the Mage Tower and questions his place. He saw the signs of instability in his commander; could he have prevented the betrayal that nearly killed his comrades? When the High Mage mentions strange reports near the village of Quildor’s birth, he sees a chance to take action and volunteers immediately to investigate. Though he hasn’t set foot in the village for eighteen years, he has never forgotten Wren, the girl who claimed his heart when he was young. If the only woman he’s ever loved is in danger, Quildor knows he cannot remain idle. Even if it means disregarding the High Mage’s orders.

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115 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 2, 2017

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Tiffany Roberts

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Tiffany Roberts is the pseudonym for Tiffany and Robert Freund, a husband and wife writing duo. Tiffany was born and bred in Idaho, and Robert was a native of New York City before moving across the country to be with her. The two have always shared a passion for reading and writing, and it was their dream to combine their mighty powers to create the sorts of books they want to read. They write character driven sci-fi and fantasy romance, creating happily-ever-afters for the alien and unknown.

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952 reviews132 followers
August 3, 2017
This is a novella addition to the Isle of Forgotten series that actually doesn't take place on the Isle. Doesn't matter - this fantasy world is highly original and has layers and layers to tap. Tiffany Roberts has a great, clear, absorbing writing style that I like very much. Unfortunately this is the 4th book in a row I have read by this writing team that has either rape or attempted rape as an aspect of the story. Please, dear authors, quit relying on this situation for dramatic and emotional impact. Your writing, your characters and your plots are strong enough to not need to go there.

3 stars because the story went there.....again.

UPDATE Aug. 3, 2017! I received a very nice note from the author team saying that on their own they had become aware of the unintentional prominence of this theme in their work, and they wanted to reassure that their two in-progress works will NOT include assaults of this type. Did I say how nice that note was? I wish I were half as eloquent. Did I just fan-girl a little? But, you know, NICE! I think I want them as my new neighbors.

Book source: Kindle Unlimited.
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6,817 reviews634 followers
December 24, 2016
When it comes to a series, while I love a fast pace and tons of action, I also enjoy a break from the physical chaos, and to wade into the emotional action that, while slower-paced can be just as riveting, if not more and truly invites readers to get to know the inner characters’ essence. A young love from long ago beckons a fierce and powerful mage to her rescue as he finds that the town he grew up in has been devastated by a mysterious and deadly disease.

Quildor’s own turmoil causes him to volunteer to return to his past in search of the woman who stole his heart. It’s been eighteen years, but Wren is still the same caring person she was. Having matured has made her even stronger, a force to be reckoned with and her compassion for the dying within her city leaves her no choice but to fight for their right to be treated, cared for and to die with some semblance of dignity.

Is this a simple disease or is there something evil lurking in the shadows? Only Quildor’s strength a as mage can find the answers, even as his heart has finally found its home, but will Wren and Quildor have a future? What lies ahead if black magic is being used so freely?

What I found was another well-written tale that expands on the series by widening the boundaries, and leaving as many questions as answers. For me, this is a wonderful hook into the next addition to this intense series filled with magic, mayhem and the never-ending battle between good and evil for survival.

I received this ARC edition from Tiffany Roberts in exchange for my honest review.

My Rating: 4.5 Stars
Series: Isle of the Forgotten - Book 2.5
Expected Release January, 2017
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791 reviews87 followers
January 9, 2017
3.5-4 stars!

I'd like to start off by saying a big thank you to the husband and wife duo, Tiffany Roberts, for giving me this ARC to read and review.

As many of you know, I enjoy the writing style of these two and this book fit the bill! I was excited to read this since I really enjoy the world that Tiffany Roberts created in their books.

I feel like world-building in the fantasy genre could either be a train-wreck or uhhhh-mazing! And I Tiffany Roberts does an UHHH-MAZING job in this world-building shindig.

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Now on to the characters:

Quildor was an intriguing character in book 2 and I loved reading about his story. Wren was a great character. It was no surprise that she was a strong individual since these two writers write awesome females who are strong not just in actions but in will as well.

One thing that I found a little irksome was how quick Wren forgave Quildor for his misgivings. I found it a bit unbelievable but then with what was revealed as to why he left in the first place, I could understand a bit better.

The writing again was great. It was seamless and the prose of the story kept me enthralled, I read it one sitting!

I look forward to more from these authors! Thanks again for allowing be to write and review this book!
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66 reviews3 followers
December 30, 2016
★★★★★ 5 full stars!

Make Me Whole has become my favorite from this series, hands down. I didn’t expect to fall in love with this book as much as I did, but it happened either way. I feel like the series just keeps getting better and the third book will no doubt be amazing as well. Before reading this, I wasn’t much interested in the other characters’ stories so this just made me want to get to know each and every character that has appeared in the past two books. Maybe the fact that the novella was short is what has to do with it, but I found it to be very fast paced and there weren’t any dull moments even if the book was focused more on the romance (which I found no problem at all, me being a romance reader and all).



In Make Me Hunger, Quildor appeared to have a caring and compassionate side to him, which I think is important qualities to have when being a healer. And in this book we get to see a deeper side of him that we weren’t able to see in the previous book. Quildor has an intense regret in his heart for leaving his town behind but most of all, leaving the love of his life with the town. He is determined to return to Westhaven to make sure that Wren is not in any danger and volunteers to observe the happenings without intervening, but when he discovers a dark plague he shows himself and makes up his mind to take her back with him. Even if it’s been eighteen years without seeing Wren, Quildor is still deeply in love with her and does his best to explain his reasons for disappearing.

Despite the fact that Quildor left without saying a word Wren is still in love with him and doesn’t resent him for leaving, which says a lot about her character. If it was anyone else I don’t think he would have been forgiven easily after returning. But Wren a kind and caring person that holds a deep love for Quildor. In the eighteen years, she has matured and become a strong person which I admire dearly.

After reading any book by Tiffany Roberts I always say I’ve fallen in love with the main character, and it’s no different this time. I’ve fallen in love with Quildor and I will even go on to say that this has made my favorite from the series and I just cannot wait to read more.

*ARC kindly provided by author
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2,840 reviews1,344 followers
April 2, 2018
Make Me Whole is a novella in the Isle of the Forgotten series featuring Quildor, one of the mages we met in Make Me Hunger. It is also the first book, so far, not to be set on the island. Instead Quildor goes back to the small village and young woman he abandoned when he was a young man. A plague has hit the village and nearly all the inhabitants have died, one of the survivors is Wren, the woman Quildor loves. But, this isn’t a normal plague and is instead one created by necromancy. Quildor must help the survivors, including Wren out of the village and to safety before death catches up to them.

Quildor was a quiet, steady presence in Make Me Hunger and although interesting, we didn’t find out much about him. In this novella Roberts gives us Quildor’s backstory as well as a dose of action, romance and some intriguing hints as to future storylines. As I am now coming to expect from Roberts, I loved the romance between Quildor and Wren, although it was brief, it never seemed rushed.

Make Me Whole also furthers the corruption within the mages storyline and adds some hints which have me dying to get my hands on the next book. If you are already reading this series than you need to give this novella a go, it’s a quick but exciting read. If you haven’t started this series yet, then what are you waiting for?

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Author 5 books14 followers
February 10, 2017
Make Me Whole is an extremely touching novella with a second chance romance that really tore at my heart strings. Even though I wasn't able to spend as much time as a novel would allow with the characters, the romance was highly believable, and the characters were truly deep. They all felt real whether they were side characters or the main characters; I felt like they were real people and teared up whenever something bad happened (to anyone).

Westhaven may not be the most beautiful location for such a stunning romance -- it's dreary, rains all the time, and is currently plague invested -- but Tiffany Roberts really managed to capture the beauty deep inside (something that seems to be a trend for everything they write). Somehow, the beauty of the past merged into the present as I fell in love with Quildor and Wren's hometown. I didn't want to leave and found myself unrealistically attached to their dream. It was so small, so innocent, and so warm...

This book does an amazing job interesting me not only in Tiffany Roberts' writing (as the style is captivating and lovely) but also in The Isle of the Forgotten Series. It's very clear at the end of this book that there is more to come, and the mystery of it has me wishing Make Me Yours was already available.

So much was captured in such a short time. I'm really going to miss Quil and Wren, but I look forward to seeing their cameos in the future.

5/5 Without a doubt. <3
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894 reviews238 followers
April 3, 2017
This series seems to be evolving into something of a serial, while enjoyable it seems to be moving slowly. This installment as with the others a couple Quildor and Wren who are rejoined after 18 years in the midst of what seems to be a plague.

I am wondering if the next book will get us back to the island and the fallen angel we left in the last book.

This is a great story, perhaps a bit too many pages devoted to sex for such a short work but nothing horribly out of sync and the story moved at a good pace and the action we done exceptionally but I felt they left me with too many questions about the future of our couple and the overarching plot that we get small bits of but no real reason for the actions of the evil characters.

Hopefully the next book will clear up these things since I don't think it is a spoiler to mention that none of the things in this book actually take place ion the island but point to a near future return to the Isle of the Forgotten and battles to come (and maybe our fallen angel whose name I can't remember and am too lazy to pull the previous book out and look it up)

Bottom line: Great story, good plot, quick reading, not boring, decent action, 1 very long sex scene that seemed to take too many pages for this story. All things considered almost 5 Stars but the lack of details on the future of our couple plus the lack of details on the purpose for all the evil in this story makes me give it 4 Stars and gives me an appetite to see what comes next.
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2,242 reviews78 followers
January 13, 2017
I voluntarily received a copy of Make Me Whole for an honest review.  This one took me a bit to get into and I was honestly worried I wasn’t going to like it.  I think the names throw me because there are not easy to wrap the tongue around.  However I kept reading and the story got really really good and exciting.
 
Quildor is tasked to return to the village of his birth after 18 long years away, to observe rumored weird happenings.  He is finally returning home, returning to her, Wren.  Wren, is a now a servant of the gods, a priestess if you will and acts to help shepherd the dead to their final resting place.  (Kinda an icky gig if you ask me.)  Her village is under a plague and people are dying at an astounding rate.  And those that are supposedly there to help are working against her and her peoples beliefs.   

Quildor was ordered to observe only, but when he sees the woman he still loves is stricken by plague he can’t, and is spurred to action.  But the plague turns out to be much more malevolent than first appearance and it is a fight to stay alive and escape the village. 

The story is very exciting and is loaded with intrigue, action and a bit of passion.  I can’t wait to see what happens next!

My favorite quote from the story:

"There is no good or evil…….only truth and lies.  We can learn to sort one from another when spoken, but the truth of a man’s thoughts is his greatest-kept secret.  Time spent pondering another man’s truth is time for him to bury a blade in your gut.”

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Profile Image for Angela Cruz.
233 reviews7 followers
February 4, 2017
This is a paranormal romance with a touch of mystery. This is a spin off from book two Make me Hunger. I really love this because it gives us an insight to different characters. This is a fast paced read, not a dull moment. Quildor seemed to have a sensitive side to him, in Make Me Hunger, I was wondering if it would come out in the future. Wren has been through so much, she deserves everything she desires. I hope to read more about them in the future.

Quildor Vinson is feeling anxious, he has a chance to go home after 18 years. He left the love of his life Wren without even a goodbye, yes he is a Justicar, but he is a man first. He realizes he has a chance to make amends. The High Mage has given orders just to observe, is he willing to go against direct orders. What if Wren is in danger? Will he be able to figure out the danger before it is too late?

Favorite passages:
"Only the silent man can hear all."
"The little stream splits the beach in two on its journey to the ocean."
"To see this place while the sun shines bright and warm, glistening on the water, is magical."
"Hope filled her, followed closely by fear."
"They both walked paths of death for years; now, they were together and alive."
"All other sound was swallowed by the cacophony of the storm."

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Author 3 books13 followers
July 29, 2021
Synopsis:

Consumed by guilt, Quildor Vinson returns to the Mage Tower and questions his place. He saw the signs of instability in his commander; could he have prevented the betrayal that nearly killed his comrades? When the High Mage mentioned strange reports near the village of Quildor’s birth, he sees a chance to take action and volunteers immediately to investigate. Though he hasn’t set foot in the village for eighteen years, he has never forgotten Wren, the girl who claimed his heart when he was young. If the only woman he’s ever loved is in danger, Quildor knows he cannot remain idle. Even if it means disregarding the High Mage’s orders.

“You sold yourself to try to change things that were never in your hands.”

“There is no good or evil, only truth and lies. We can learn to sort one from another when spoken, but the truth of a man’s thoughts is his greatest-kept secret. Time spent pondering another man’s truth is time for him to bury a blade in your gut.”

4/5 Stars!
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Author 16 books802 followers
January 6, 2017
A sweet and gripping tale by Tiffany Roberts of lost love found... Roberts’ MAKE ME WHOLE, a novella set in her Isle of the Forgotten world, has Justicar Quil returning to his home to observe hints of deadly intent against the villagers. Wren, his long-lost love and a servant of the dead and dying, works tirelessly at her craft while a lethal disease gallops through her village. Things, of course, are not what they seem, as evil stalks the pair. Roberts’ assured writing and inviting characters turn this novella into one of adventure, passion, and love. (Note: You need not have read Roberts’ series to enjoy this encounter with her marvelous characters and world.) Make me Whole is a fine complement to Roberts thrilling series. I was captivated from start to finish and can't wait for her next novel.
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542 reviews3 followers
January 4, 2017
High Mage Keric was going to send a Justicar to a Village called Westhaven because of rumors of dark magic happening there. Quildor volunteers because he left a women there 18 years ago Wren. The people in the village are dying some sort of plague and Wren is a Priestess Servant of Veyrelle The Goddess. Wren is taking the dead and performing a ritual securing their afterlife. It's a novella but it's fast paced and full of action.This is a prequel to the next story to the Isle of the Forgotten. Highly recommend.
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January 5, 2017
4 stars, review to follow on Boundless Book Reviews
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420 reviews
June 16, 2025
I'm glad this was a short read because it just wasn’t for me—so at least it was over quickly.

I don’t know, the plot just didn’t interest me at all, which is a bit worrying since I think the storyline will continue in book 3… unfortunately for me.

The characters also fell flat for me. There wasn’t much depth, and the connection between the two MCs felt really superficial and forced. I do think that’s mostly due to the short length of the novella and therefore the lack of space to develop a deep connection between them, not because Tiffany Roberts is lacking in writing skills.

And I have to be honest—I cringed at the flashback where they have a ‘hot makeout’ session that leads to sex when they’re only 14. I mean… they’re kids, literal children, and having them dry-hump each other just felt weird 🥴 I get that the goal was to show that they’ve known and loved each other since they were young, but maybe just leave scenes like that out next time.
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955 reviews
July 23, 2017
Book 2.5 in the isle of the forgotten series

Quildar, is a healing justicar mage, not long returned from the isle of the forgotten and the occurrences that happened in book 2. He is sent on a spying mission to west haven to discover what is happening to the villagers there. There is death, loss and her...wren.

Wren is a priestess, performing magical rites over the suddenly ailing population of west haven. She is responsible for ensuring the dead find their way to the afterlife. At a loss of why the village is dying and why a female justicar Mage ( booo hisss ) won't allow the recently dead to the temple for last rites....wren realises she does not have long left herself.

Great novella, continuing and setting up the story for book 3. As always the words paint the world in this series brilliantly. I'm really enjoying this series and continued to do so with this book.
95 reviews
May 4, 2022
Loved🤍

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☑️Friends/lovers/enemies/lovers
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☑️Betrayal
☑️Cheating
They have known each other since they were small children, and were each other’s first love. But one day he unexpectedly leaves her without saying goodbye. He returns eighteen years later because the village and her might be in danger. All the villagers are dying due to a sickness that quickly kills it’s victims. Once she losses her loved ones, she learns that she is also sick. He saves her life with his healing magic. He promises himself to always keep her and protect her. They must first escape those who are trying to kill them.
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499 reviews10 followers
February 11, 2018
Don't skip this one

I almost decided to skip this one since it was a .5 series, it made me think it's not really necessary to the storyline as most .5 novellas are. That is not the case. This story provides a lot of information about the overall plot point. You won't want to miss it.
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659 reviews12 followers
March 11, 2019
WHOLE lotta action !!!

This was a fantastic read !!! It has an incredible rhythm and a lot of action !! And , it is not a cliff hanger, but it does set get you ready for book 4 ( which is a hell of a read !!!!! )
Wonderful collection of stories , this Isle of the Forgotten, and I am anxiously awaiting MORE !!!
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395 reviews10 followers
August 8, 2023
Finding

Each other in the cold, wet, necromancer defiled homeland of his youth Quilin found and saved his beloved from certain death and finally was made whole. Glad he is taking action. The treachery and evil is growing between members of the council and mage towers. Interested in finding out what happens next. Reviewed by Who She Reads
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389 reviews6 followers
April 12, 2019
I really liked it. Not as much as the other ones but I think it's important to know about Quildor past and what happened in this book is very important for the next one.

Short but very enjoyable story.
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3,554 reviews16 followers
December 31, 2021
This is a short story that sets up book 4 nicely. Quildor shines through his caring demeanour that only really started to kick into high gear in book 2. But that caring brings memories of the one he left behind and now realizes that running away didn't solve the issue.
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694 reviews15 followers
January 12, 2018
Not as good as the full book stories.
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71 reviews
March 14, 2018
Quick but Great Story!!!

This is a fast read but it is really good. I love the Isle of Forgotten series. I recommend reading it to anyone who loves romance and action.
400 reviews
July 3, 2019
Good one

It wasn't as long as the first two but it sure opened up the way for the next book. I love the world building in this series
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399 reviews3 followers
August 4, 2024
There could have been a plot here. An ancient ancestor using necromancy, but instead we got a rushed little love story.
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309 reviews2 followers
February 6, 2018
This was another very dark addition to the series, and it didn't add a whole lot to the background, but it gave us an important insight into current events, timeline-wise.

Quildor is one of the Justicars we met in Make Me Hunger and got to know a little about. I enjoyed learning more about him and his past. Another tortured soul, though this one is human. His love, Wren, fairs only a bit better. The story itself is awash in death and despair that is more than a little heart wrenching. I'm happy that they got there relatively happy ending.

Overall, this was a good short and a useful read even if wasn't mandatory for the storyline's progression.
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4,213 reviews119 followers
January 16, 2024
Make Me Whole is the perfect little bridge novella between Make Me Hunger and Make Me Yours. It is a story involving Quil, whom we met in the previous book, as he returns to the village and the woman he left so many years before. Whilst he is there, he discovers that the villagers are dying of a plague caused by a necromancer. The bodies are placed on a ship, but we don't yet know where they are going. This is an introduction to the next book, as the twins are mentioned.

For only a novella, there is still a lot going on, with plenty of action and a fast pace. It was very well written, with no editing or grammatical errors to disrupt the reading flow. It also gives you more of an idea of the different Gods, and their meaning. With the Council and the Order in disarray, and betrayal coming from every direction, this is a brilliant addition to the series. Definitely recommended by me.

* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and my comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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May 19, 2017
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2,741 reviews
March 12, 2017
Make Me Whole is probably more of a 3.5 star rating, but I rounded up for the overall plot developments and the suspense which was really well done in this novella. I am very curious as to where this series is going, and I look forward to picking up the next book in the spring.
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