Half Wild

The Half Bad Trilogy, Book 2

By: Sally Green

Narrated by: Carl Prekopp

Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

The second thrilling book in Sally Green's Half Bad trilogy, the inspiration for the Netflix series The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself

Kept in a cage for two years by the Council of Fairborn Witches, Nathan was trained to kill his father, the most violent and feared of the Blood Witches. Now Nathan has escaped, and he dreams of a quiet life of freedom with Annalise, the girl he loves—but Annalise is a prisoner, wasting away in a deathlike sleep. Nathan’s friend, Gabriel, is missing, likely dead, and although Nathan has found his unique magical Gift, he can’t control it. The Council's Hunters are on his trail, so he is always on the run. Nathan's only hope of survival is to join with new allies and old enemies in an alliance to bring down the Council, and they want Nathan's help: they, too, want Nathan to be a killer. Maybe that is the only way out. Maybe that is just who he is now…

Set in modern-day Europe, the second book in the Half Bad trilogy is more than a story about witches. It's a heart-poundingly visceral look at survival and exploitation, the nature of good and evil, and the risks we take for love.

Now streaming on Netflix as The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself.

©2015 Sally Green (P)2015 Listening Library

Makai

I think this should be made into a movie. I love where this story finished.

This was difficult to follow after the TV series

I got this title thinking it would be great to keep up the story after the series ended on Netflix. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get through it.
1. The voice acting no where near what the characters on the show sounded like. The narrator sounded like a 50 year old man and it didn’t change much between speakers. I couldn’t listen to it.
2. I had no idea what was going on. It started off some place that was not a continuation from the series. Saul was chasing them, when he was supposed to have been killed by Annalise. It stated that Jessica had been disfigured, and that happened just before the death of Saul in the Netflix version. They spoke of a brother and sister Nathan had that were not mentioned in the TV series. It was just not a good follow up.

Even better than the first book

Wow. So good. The story and the characters are made so rich with Carl’s expert reading. Highly recommend this series.

amazballs

narrator was phenomenal. instantly fell in love with his performance in the first book and he continues to show great talent in this one. story fully captivating and immersive. full of excitement in this adventure.

Another Hit

The book is even MORE blood pumping, energetic, and emotional roller coaster as the first. Sally Green really conveys the voice of Nathan as a troubled young man looking for his purpose and what he has had to ensure for being who he is. A lot of "nazi regime" mentality kept coming to mind as Sol wrecks havoc to both white witches , black witches, and half breeds.

Good Second Book

Half Wild is a good follow up book. Even better than the first. Tons of action. Conflicts of the heart. The narrator is great as well. His voices for all of the different characters seem so spot on. Excited to start the third and final book of the series.

Great

Very easy and enjoyable. Great reader. Enticing story. Recommend. I am middle aged lady, hoping kids listen

Even better than the first book

I loved the Netflix series and enjoying the books. Not sure why that 2 star review couldn’t enjoy the differences. The books being first person took a bit to settle into on book 1 for me, but book 2 flowed well for me.

Every character is flawed, but I’m emotionally invested in them. Jumping right into book 3

More people should read this series

It’s fun, exciting, well written and well performed.
I love the changing alliances, the allegories to modern historical things… and the funky ways to incorporate magic of differing forms.

Amazing Story. Can feel the emotions.

I read this book prior, but loved it so much wanted to listen to it. The narrators accent is a nice change, and it is very well done