This story picks up right where we left off from Conquered - Safiya is fighting to survive her time with the Khasar and hoping that her Lorem will come for her. Her men go through a journey to get back to her and then another journey trying to keep her safe. Safiya and Meriah (her keeper) finally have a nice bond going and it’s a little sad that Meriah gets left behind at the palace. An epic battle of sorts happens in this book and it shows the growth that Saf has gone through in this book; even after getting tossed backwards into her unhappy memories again. We are left with a cliffhanger at the end of this book and I’m dying to know what happens!

** Personal Thoughts**

This was such a great continuation of Safiya’s story. We get to see more about the Khasar and life at his court as well as a bit more from the Lorem men. Sinclair continues to build a world for her characters that makes everything come alive with small details throughout. I am very excited to see what she has in store for the next book coming out in the Inertia Series.

Devyn Sinclair has such an amazing writing talent! Writing that makes you feel what the characters are and be able to absolutely immerse yourself in the book!

This book tugged at the heart strings, and showed what love and devotion can look like in a time of angst and uncertainty. Fantastic world building and character development, loved the multiple POV in this book!

Safiya goes thru some things in Captured (that could be triggering so be forewarned) while in the hands of Malum. Meanwhile her mates (the Lorem) Adrian, Roan, Mor, Kestrel and Tristan are on the run and planning on getting her back. And even when they do get her back when they go leave for safety after some major things going down the ending shocks.

Ah, this book definitely pull on all your feelings. Safiya is back in the hands of the Emperor, a pure evil person who with all his power feels invincible. Will the guys arrive in time to save her? Or will the Khasar bind her to him forever?

Safiya suffered greatly in the previous years as we learned in the first book, and it's not over yet. I was so concerned over her being back in his grasp after finding her freedom. The Khasar is wanting her true power, and he gives 0 craps that he is draining her thinking she'll give in. I love that we get to see Safiya give it right back to him and show another side.

One thing that Devyn really nails is the way the guys help her with her trauma. It's not magically (pun intended lol), fixed it's a continuous overtime. I love how they're so willing to help her and you can feel the love and how much they care coming off the pages. Since this book is a multi POV we get to see what they guys are going through while they're separated and see how hard they're working to get her back.

I loved reading this book and can't wait to see what Devyn does for book 3! I think this cliff hanger is worse than book 1s, maybe. But regardless it was an amazing read, can't wait to see the group goes through.

This book pick up straight where conquered left us !
Malum wants ( and suceeds ) to take Safiya as his Inert.
Safiya shouted for her Men and I really hoped the would hear her and come barreling but alas Malum took her to his Palace and she is once again a slave.
This book new addition: the guys POV !!
That's right we get their thought
Anguish, Love, Worry, Anger the list is long
What was a great plot point was the fact they waited and plan how they would get her back
Even though we all wanted ( them and us reader) to go break the palace door the second she was taken, it was realistically not possible
Malum is way too strong and they had once chance.
The atmosphere is pretty heavy for a good chunk of the book. It lighten a bit but not much when they get Safiya's back
As malum is still a threat and they know one place to go where they could be safe from him for a time.
while the scenes between the guys and Safiya are tainted by the threat of malum above their head
The love and acceptance they have for each other is everything
And I will add the way the : you don't have to be guilty or ashame for something you don't have control on/isn't responsible was really well done it was explained greatly ( in a way better way I am making it in my review )
Meriah removed her pinked lenses glasses and see the Khesere, Malum and the way they treat the Inert for what it's really is.
I was happy to see she was an ally and the only thing she needed was to be help to open her eyes.
Malum is pictured as cruel in conquered and boy he played his role well in Captured. The really really few moments the author manage to make me pity him she destroyed and took them back making the hatred for him point his face.
I like the contrast between the two books
Book 1 Safiya went to no trusting anyone to lobe five of them
And book 2 Safiya while being captive again had finally something to rely on and to held on to keep afloat.

Poor Safiya! Things have gone from bad to worse for our girl now that she is in the possession of the Khasar. Malum, who is worse than any of her previous abusers, plans to bind her only to him to make himself invincible, but the Lorem are coming for her and will not stop until the world burns.

As much as I hated seeing the awful things Safiya continues to go through, she is made of some really strong stuff and I really loved seeing how resilient and courageous she really is despite everything happening to her. I also loved the POVs from the Lorem, and getting a deeper dive into their characters and their feelings for Safiya.

The Inertia series continues to be amazing and need book 3 asap!!!