The Severed Thread, Leslie Vedder
The Severed Thread, Leslie Vedder
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The Severed Thread

Author: Leslie Vedder

Narrator: Lindsey Dorcus

Unabridged: 11 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/07/2023


Synopsis

Which threads of fate will hold—and which will break?

Clever, bookish Fi and her brash, ax-wielding partner Shane are back in this action-packed sequel to the bestselling The Bone Spindle, the gender-flipped Sleeping Beauty retelling, perfect for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.

Fi has awakened the sleeping prince, but the battle for Andar is far from over. The Spindle Witch, the Witch Hunters, and Fi’s own Butterfly Curse all stand between them and happily ever after.  

Shane has her partner’s back. But she’s in for the fight of her life against Red, the right hand of the Spindle Witch who she’s also, foolishly, hellbent on saving. 

Briar Rose would do anything to restore his kingdom. But there’s a darkness creeping inside him—a sinister bond to the Spindle Witch he can’t escape.  

All hopes of restoring Andar rest on deciphering a mysterious book code, finding the hidden city of the last Witches, and uncovering a secret lost for centuries—one that just might hold the key to the Spindle Witch’s defeat. If they can all survive that long… 

Set in a world of twisted fairytales, The Severed Thread combines lost ruins, ride-or-die friendships, and heart-pounding romance.

About The Author

Leslie Vedder is a YA author who loves girl heroes and adventurers. She grew up on fantasy books, anime, fanfiction, and the Lord of the Rings movies, and met her true love in high school choir. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in creative writing, and currently lives in Colorado with her wife and two spoiled house cats.


Reviews

Goodreads review by karen on February 27, 2023

i won a goodreads giveaway!! wheeeeee!!! sometimes i really miss it here. anyone still around? review....tk?......more

Goodreads review by Leslie on November 17, 2022

Author review time! I am so grateful to all the wonderful readers who made it possible for Fi and Shane to ride again :) First, general PSA, The Severed Thread is book two of The Bone Spindle trilogy. It stars two kickass girl treasure hunters Fi & Shane. Fi is in an m/f love story with the now-awake......more

Goodreads review by Brend on July 10, 2024

u gonna have to bear with me cause I read book 1 as soon as it came out and I don't remember shit except butterflies, hot women and axes BUT i have an audiobook so i'm unstoppable. It was fun (i think) but it reminded me of why I usually don't bother with sequels: I don't care enough......more

Goodreads review by Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) on February 11, 2023

Great follow up to The Bone Spindle! The Severed Thread is an action packed blend of Indiana-Jones style adventure and classic fairy tale tropes, but it's grounded by central relationships I love. This has one of my favorite female friendships between treasure hunters Fi and Shane. Their dynamic and......more

Goodreads review by Em on January 10, 2025

It’s rare for a sequel to be as good as the first novel, at least in my experience. But DAMN, The Severed Thread is even better than it’s predecessor. I loved seeing the characters again, and watching them develop as the story progressed. I also enjoyed seeing more of Red and Shane together. Leslie......more


Quotes

"Both the action and the romance are heart-pounding, but perhaps the most touching aspects are the friendships among the characters: Their world is full of magic, mysteries, and danger, and they support each other through it all with love and compassion." — Kirkus Reviews

“This flipped fairy-tale series is too fun to miss. Highly recommended.” – School Library Journal