Torn

Trylle Trilogy, Book 2

By: Amanda Hocking

Narrated by: Therese Plummer

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Amanda Hocking is an indie publishing sensation whose self-published novels have sold millions of copies all over the world. Step into the world of the Trylle, and prepare to be enchanted….

When Wendy Everly first discovers the truth about herself—that she's a changeling switched at birth—she knows her life will never be the same. Now she’s about to learn that there’s more to the story…. She shares a closer connection to her Vittra rivals than she ever imagined—and they’ll stop at nothing to lure her to their side. With the threat of war looming, her only hope of saving the Trylle is to marry a powerful royal. But that means walking away from Finn, her handsome bodyguard who’s strictly off limits… and Loki, a Vittra prince with whom she shares a growing attraction. Torn between her heart and her people, between love and duty, Wendy must decide her fate. If she makes the wrong choice, she could lose everything, and everybody, she’s ever wanted…in both worlds.

As a special gift to listeners, this book contains a new, never-before-published bonus story, “One Day, Three Ways,” set in the magical world of the Trylle.

©2012 Amanda Hocking (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Fans of the series will enjoy watching on as Wendy continues to wrestle with issues of belonging…and matters of the heart that will keep readers happily entertained. There is no denying that Hocking knows how to tell a good story and keep readers coming back for more. More is exactly what they will be looking for once they’ve turned the last page." ( Kirkus Reviews)

as amazing as the first

couldn't get enough. a must for listen for all fantasy lovers. at least as good as the first book

The Series Improved

Most the time there is a dip in book 2 in series. There is a bit of story that is needed to fill the gap. But "Torn" was definitely an improvement to the series.

(Spoiler ALERT)
Wendy is forced away from her human home and taken to another kingdom where she finds that her dad is indeed not dead. Though stunned and happy to find out she has a father, she quickly learns that what he wants her to do with her life was no better than what she left when she ran from her mother.

Rescued and taken home, she is now even more entangled in what she must do to save the kingdom her mother has protected and the lives she has come to know. Now torn between two loves and a man she doesn't love but is obligated to marry, her life is just a bit messy for a princess.

Great until the very end

The twist at the end is super cringe, but most of the book is pretty good. Even has some good realistic truths like the fact that even royalty answers to someone. No one in any society can just do whatever they want...unless maybe the worst sort of tyrant that has to be truly evil to keep their control.

BETTER THAN THE FIRST

SO FAR SO GOOD. I THOUGHT THE FIRST BOOK WAS GOOD BUT THIS ONE IS EVEN BETTER. THERES MORE ACTION, MORE DRAMA, AND ANOTHER LOVE INTEREST. DEFINITLY WORTH IT.

my favorite writer 😍😍

I love the trilogy already starting book three. I will definitely read it again and again.

Wendys performance as Princess

Where does Torn rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was an excellent book

What was one of the most memorable moments of Torn?

When Wendy met her father the King and her true love Loki for the first time

What does Therese Plummer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A good command of voice

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Great Series

I was surprised at how much I liked this series. I picked the first book out just browsing for something to listen to. I enjoyed it so much I ordered the rest of the trilogy and listened to the whole series very quickly. Therese Plummer did a great job with the narration.

✫✫ 5 Stars ✫✫

Great book! This is a re-listen for me and I'm so glad I'm re-listening because I only remembered the main points which makes this feel like a first time! I love the direction this story is going and all the side characters who are becoming very important to the story. Book 2 really had a lot of story & world developments and that made this book very exciting for me. Besides some of the adults, there is not a character I don't like in this book. Wendy has really come a long way since the beginning of book 1 and she is going to be a kick butt queen!! I'm sad that I'm going into the last book because I don't want it to be over!

The narration is awesome, Therese Plummer is a narrator god in my opinion ;)

Voice actor

I enjoyed the story but cringed at the voice actor attempt on the guys voices . She did a good job but it kept reminded me of stoned Cali surfer dudes in movies lol

incredible

I'm in love with this series. The story line is is amazing! Amanda Hocking is an incredible author, with incredible stories to tell. I can't wait to listen to more of this series.!