A River Enchanted and A Fire Endless

Fantasy Romance duology

by Rebecca Ross

Rebecca Ross has a great ability to create believable relationships between characters. She creates depth and maturity without sacrificing any of the yearning or heartache.

This duology primarily follows Jack, who returns to his mystical home on the island of Cadence. On the island, capricious spirits rule the elements—fire, water, earth, and wind—and they delight in interfering in the lives of humans. Jack discovers his music has the ability to command the spirits, and he reconnects with childhood rival Adaira, who is now heiress of the eastern clan.

The story also follows a second couple, Sidra, the clan’s healer, and Torin, the captain of the east guard. Their story navigates some heavier romantic issues, including communication challenges, and the struggles of raising a child together while taking care of the entire clan.

Overall, the story is very lush and atmospheric. When I read A River Enchanted, I was surprised at how gently melancholic it was. I wasn’t expecting that. But going into the second book, I was prepared for a more wistful story, and I devoured it! A quiet, mysterious, and emotional, it might not be for everyone. But if you’re like me, it might be the perfect mood read.

Why I think you might like it:Mature romantic relationships with depth and nuance.Mystical and mysterious vibes. It had a really unique atmosphere. Very character-driven, with multiple interesting perspectives. Set on an island. I don’t know why I love this but I do. It gives it a lush almost spooky setting.Celtic-inspired mythology.Rich world-building and lush writing.Music as magic. It’s hard to make music work as a magic system, but this story does it well.