Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two

真的好玛丽苏啊哈哈哈哈哈，book one还好一点，A和N三角恋看得胃疼

honestly, bad

不用动脑子的guilty pleasure，用词非常简单，估计四六级没过也能玩。故事和角色其它评论都说完了，唯一需要注意的是作者打算写七本书，而一本If真的很花费时间，真要写七本的话等完结估计要十年起步，害怕等待长篇大坑的建议避开。

If you fancy working with a bunch of sexy vampires who have a few problems with social niceties and pretending to be human, this VN may suit you. Its the second in a series, but is complete in itself and a recap of what happened in the first book of the series could bring you up to speed, you can even make major choices at key moments, though its more fun to read the first book first because you would miss out on quite a few seemingly trivial but important things that influence how everything unfolds. You can choose whether you are male or female, and your sexual preferences (or not if you don't want a romance), and you also have choices that do have a bearing on how the story unfolds and what is revealed as the protagonist, their BFF, colleagues and vampires wander around what seems to be rapidly becoming "Supernatural Central", while keeping anything supernatural hidden and fighting the bad guys (human and not-so-human). The romance can be as hot or as angst-ridden as you want, and there is the option to choose whether to indulge in the full blown sex scenes or not, and most times when it comes to making a choice your options are reasonably varied, though to give the plot a nudge they might appear to be limited. What I enjoyed about this book, its predecessor and successor as well, is that we can also imagine the setting for this series and choose not only which continent or country we are in, but also what part of that country we are in. Readers are not railroaded into being in a world that may be completely alien, except for the supernatural bit. The writing is good, the characters are well-rounded with their little foibles and its easy to relate to them as I'm sure most of us have met someone who could have been the model for them, even the more incidental ones. There is plenty of replayability, exploring all the different options and discovering hints about how the plot may unfold, and whether all is as it appears on the surface. If you like visual novels and making choices to affect the plot, then give this series a go. Its a good natured romp through the countryside with a bunch of likeable people who mostly behave exactly like our friends do in real life.

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 507: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆☆ (7/10) Hmm. Book Two of [i]Wayhaven Chronicles [/i]mostly continues in the vein (heh) of the first book: the pacing is solid, the dialogue remains snappy, and the mystery is more structured than in many comparable text-based games. I found myself more invested in the characters this time around, and the book does a better job of building tension and romantic intrigue—but it’s still very much a YA/fanfiction-style story. It’s enjoyable, but I wouldn’t call it groundbreaking. [b][h2]Pros:[/h2][/b] ✅ Dialogue remains the highlight. The banter between characters (even side characters!) flows effortlessly, giving the story a natural rhythm that keeps scenes lively. Conversations are often witty or playful, and Jenkins has a clear ear for character beats. Even during more dramatic or romantic moments, the exchanges feel approachable and readable rather than weighed down by exposition. ✅ Improved character development. Compared to Book One, several of the team members are given slightly more depth. You can now have conversations about characters' pasts, and you can choose who to hang out with, even when you're not romancing them! I liked reading about N's ~spooky past~. The pining and tension on the A/N love triangle route is great, with A slowly realizing their feelings (and promptly squishing them down). ✅ Mystery and pacing are stronger. The story is quite structured, with a clear progression of hints, conflicts, and villians. While the detective’s personal agency is still limited, the pacing ensures that each chapter has purpose, whether it’s exploring character dynamics, building romantic tension, or uncovering new aspects of the overarching mystery. I also found the "big bad" more sympathetic and interesting than Book 1's villain. ✅ Effective use of POV shifts. The short perspective changes into other characters’ minds add valuable insight into team dynamics, motives, and emotional stakes. These shifts are brief and don’t disrupt the flow, but they give context to events and interactions that the main character might otherwise miss. ✅ More worldbuilding! I was impressed with more worldbuilding including the different types of supernaturals, more of the Agency, the detective’s relationship with their mother, and the dangers of the supernatural world. It felt less hand-wavy than Book One. ✅ Structurally sound. Chapters are well-paced, free of typos, and formatted clearly. The readability makes it easy to binge the book in a few sittings, and the structure supports both the mystery and the romantic subplots. [b][h2]Cons:[/h2][/b] 🟥 Heavy reliance on tropes. Fake dating, undercover romance, love triangles, and dramatic interruptions of romantic tension show up repeatedly. While these elements can be fun in moderation, I found myself bored with the frequent recurrence. There's a LOT of descriptions about “cosmic chemistry,” “electric tension,” or “anguished gazes." Additionally, the tropes are quite similar to Book 1, where the detective shares a ~heated moment~ before being interrupted by something or someone. The count has to be in double digits by now, right? I found it more annoying than cute. 🟥 Romance depth is limited. Although the romance options are more present than in Book One, I still found characters like A and M to still be archetypes. 🟥 Detective agency is still minimal. The protagonist occasionally has moments of insight or instinct, but they again remain largely reactive rather than proactive. You rarely feel like you’re piecing together the mystery yourself; answers are often revealed by other characters or the narrative. In this book, you're not the world's worst detective ... anymore. Maybe a slightly oblivious one? 🟥 Tropes overshadow originality. Despite slightly better character depth and pacing, the story leans heavily on established YA/fanfiction conventions. It wasn't for me, personally. So, readers looking for a more unique or grounded mystery may find themselves wishing for more narrative innovation. 🟥 Bobby I hate youuuuuuuu. 🟥 No achievements. :( [hr] If you enjoyed this review, please check out my curator page to find more: [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45814768-Verdict-Play-or-Pass/]Verdict: Play or Pass. [/url] Also, please leave a like and visit [url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/Indie_Gems]IndieGems[/url] and our YouTube channel for more reviews like this one. [/hr]

Played this game on a different platform so i have many more hours than shown. Wayhaven is a great story that at no point got boring for me and has enjoyable writing. I especially love how the romance is paced. You get to know who the characters are and become attached to each. When romance becomes an option it doesn't just throw you into it, rather the pacing takes it slow making it overall much more enjoyable when something happens. Especially when compared to the many other CoG games I've played. Absolutely would recommend!

A fantastic sequel. Well worth the read and experience. The author does a fantastic job of weaving this story and really dedicates a wonderful amount of time to character development, both personal and relationship wise.