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Rabid: The Savage Spirit of Seneca Rain
by Ivy Asher
About this book
Seneca Rain has spent her entire life yearning for the moment her wolf spirit would emerge, but that dream quickly curdles into a nightmare. When a cruel alpha attempts to force his claim upon her, Seneca flees, desperate to protect her autonomy. However, the transition turns catastrophic. Instead of the empowering awakening she expected, she is left shattered, judged as rabid, and cast out into the wilderness as a punishment for her defiance.
Exiled to the savage territory of Ruin Falls, Seneca finds herself at the mercy of Alpha Tyran, a man whose reputation for monstrosity precedes him. Yet, in this raw and dangerous landscape, she discovers that her fractured nature might not be a weakness after all. As she navigates the volatile pack dynamics of her new home, she realizes that the monster she fears might be the only one capable of helping her harness her volatile power.
This dark, high-stakes paranormal romance is a masterclass in tension and intensity. Featuring a gripping second-chance narrative and a powerful found-family dynamic, the story explores the thin line between breaking and healing. If you are looking for a gritty, steamy shifter read that refuses to hold back, this is your next obsession.
- Publication Date
- May 25, 2026
- ASIN
- B09C8XH6TX
Reader Reviews
December 22, 2025
Rabid by Ivy Asher and Raven Kennedy is THE best standalone dark shifter romance and that’s a hill I’m willing to die on. Both of these authors are fantasy & paranormal romance queens in their own right — but teamed up? Forget about it. It’s so good it’s not even fair. Rabid is a story of trauma, strength, survival, disconnection and discovering & embracing your true nature. It’s dark, it’s spicy and it has an unexpected depth and rawness that make for a compelling, volatile and emotional read....
December 13, 2025
Rabid is a dark, unforgettable shifter romance that pulls no punches. The world-building is fierce and immersive, filled with danger, power struggles, and raw ferocity that kept me turning pages. The emotional depth of the characters — their scars, their growth, their fierce bonds — gives the story real weight. The romance is intense and passionate, but it’s woven into a narrative that’s gritty and often brutal. If you love action, angst, complex characters, and chemistry that practically burns...
February 11, 2026
I just absolutely loved this book. The plot was twisty and fun. Kept me hooked from the get go. The smut was amazing. It was steamy and so fun to read!! )
January 19, 2025
This book was okay. Seemed a little too long for me. I’ve read good things about this book and would say it’s a little bit overhyped. It wasn’t bad but it wasn’t great. It was an about average book. 3/5 ) One person found this helpful
January 6, 2025
Have you ever started a book, then had to go to work but the book was so good you kept reading it on the kindle app you installed just to keep reading? If not, read this book! The perfect balance of spice and plot. Gentle enough with trauma to not be super triggering but fittingly prompt and kind with righteous feminine rage when it comes to deserved. Excellent pacing, steady beat forward without feeling railroaded. Characters have good depth for a book this size, enough to feel invested in the...
