The Weight of Our Sins

by Heather Dubree

Anna Thorne's life has been turned upside down. In the aftermath of a terrible accident that leaves her best friend in a coma and a life-altering near-death experience for herself, she is navigating the grief and depression that follows her. While the first anniversary of her near-fatal accident looms ever closer, Anna is besieged with dangerously real nightmares and even hallucinations. As her city is met with vicious and uncharacteristic storm patterns, Anna begins to realize that these dreams are much more than fantasy. As she is sucked into a terrifying new Otherworld, she finds herself racing against time to discover why she keeps being drawn here and how to stop it. As she finds herself intricately intertwined with the beings of this land, she finds herself drawn specifically to the Sin Eater, and his dark powers both terrify her and intrigue her. Anna's sense of normalcy is shaken and her quest to save herself and her world as she knows it seems to lie in unraveling the secrets of Danann and its people. Especially the brooding Sin Eater and his companions.

This is book one of the Otherworlds Anthology.

Trigger warnings from the
This book contains violence, sexually explicit scenes, and strong language. It depicts graphic violence, torture (both medical and otherwise), suicide, and mentions of PTSD, depression, and grief.

Genres: Fantasy

316 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

Reviews

[Angela DeBella · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve read this year. I absolutely devoured this beauty in one sitting.

It was so incredibly refreshing to read a fantasy (Romantacy) storyline that not everyone has done. It was clever and well thought out. I thoroughly enjoyed the MMC. He is a Sin Eater, which isn’t something I’ve ever seen in a fantasy novel before. Absolutely brilliant writing from Heather. the FMC is extremely relatable. Which i enjoy being able to feel connected to the FMC in the books i read.
It’s giving:
Enemies to lovers
Touch her and ☠️
Time travel
Forced proximity
Star crossed lovers
Slow burn
Spicy goodness.
🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥
This one is for the books y’all. Grab it up.

Needless to say. I’m obsessed.
Please do yourself a favour and pick this book up immediately.

[Em Heddle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to love this. It’s such a unique concept i’ve honestly never heard of or seen a fantasy book like this before so I had high hopes but it fell very short. The editing (or lack thereof) is a big let down. Punctuation is missing or incorrect, words are repeated and sentences just don’t make sense. It’s a shame because it was hard to get lost in the story when you have to exert so much effort into trying to understand what you’re reading. The characters lacked depth and believability. It was hard to form a relationship with any of them as by the end of the book they were still strangers to me. The story felt predictable from the start and the moment that there was a mention of a missing daughter It was immediately obvious that it was going to be Kate. I also refuse to believe some random giant dragon has been flying through the skies of America and no one has noticed enough to even slightly panic. The two starts was for the uniqueness of the story, I just wish it was executed better.

[Manda · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fantastic debut! The storyline and the straddling of worlds was done in a unique way and the magical concepts were very different from the typical fantasy. The imagery was immersive and wonderfully descriptive. I finished from 60% on in one sitting until 4am and couldn’t put it down.

There are some minor editing issues, some sentences starting with prepositions which is a huge pet peeve of mine, and at times it felt too descriptive of unimportant things, which in turn detracted from the scenes themselves.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Courtney Rasmusen Mullins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a little slow in the beginning, but once I understood the world and what the stakes were I couldn’t put this book down. Truly a WONDERFUL read. Every single page had me engulfed in the world. Declan and Anna’s slow burn romance was wonderful throughout the book. But seeing a 30 something female protagonist struggling with herself and what she has endured was so refreshing compared to all the 20 something fearless female protagonists you often read in books. I loved this book and I also love that the author is in Tulsa!! Love my Oklahoma authors!!

[Holly Badger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is 100% worth the buy, and I’m so glad that I did. That being said, let me warn you, you’re going to lose sleep. I did. This book had me up well after my bedtime because I just did NOT want to stop reading it. I literally had to force myself to put it in my nightstand drawer every night. Even when I wasn’t reading the book, it’s almost all that I thought of and couldn’t wait until I was reading more of it. Now I’m done reading it and I’m dead inside until the next one comes out. 10/10

[Jade Dittus · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an AMAZING read! Very suspenseful and dramatic, and the ending makes me SO excited for the next book! It was so refreshing to read a fantasy/romance with a FMC in her 30s too! So happy to support an amazing friend on her first publication! Congratulations Heather!! ♡

[Jessie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I went into reading this without really knowing what it was about other than it was recommended to me. It was really good! I loved the story line, and the character development. I look forward to reading more from the author.

[Shay Shipman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh. My. God. This book will make you fall in love with reading again. I felt like I was in this book. The story line is unreal and the amount of times I audibly gasped at the twists and turns says it all. 10/10.

[Muna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my new favourite author, in just this week I’ve read her 2 books and fell in love with her writing and the world she creates, this book took my imagination to another level and I couldn’t put it down I’ve have never read a fantasy book like this and I can’t wait for the sequel.

[Steph Cowart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an audiobook review:

The narrator was a bit monotone and there were some places where inflection and emotion would have been impactful (not looking for dramatization, just some intonation).

However; this was a fantastic introduction to the series. Looking forward to more to come!

[Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cannot wait for the 2nd!

[Amilia Paschal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and now I’m mad that I have to wait for the next book to come out.

[Hope Gaddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this book down, once I got started on it I couldn’t stop!

[Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s hard to believe that this is Heather Dubree’s first book. Heather has unparalleled talent and proved this in her book which leaves readers utterly spellbound.

From the very first page, you are effortlessly drawn into a world filled with richly developed characters and intricately woven plots. The themes explored are thought-provoking, addressing concepts such as love, loss, mental health, and more. Heather is able to navigate these with precision, leaving readers both emotionally moved and inspired.

The characters are so authentically portrayed that they seem to leap off the pages, creating an indelible connection with readers. Their struggles and triumphs become your own, allowing you to see yourselves in their reflection.

The story is filled with suspense and excitement that builds steadily throughout. Just when you think you have everything figured out Heather introduces unexpected twists that keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

This book really is an experience, one that lingers in your mind long after the final chapter.

For anyone looking for an escape into the world of storytelling, “The Weight of Our Sins” is a must-read. Prepare to be enchanted and moved. Heather Dubree really did something magical here!

[Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the story and the characters. I want more

[Whitney Warnock · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a good debut book with a twist I didn’t see coming!

I finished this book in 2 days, I couldn’t put it down! There is a twist in the middle of the book that I wasn’t predicting. very good read and looking forward to the second book!

[Avery Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5/5 ⭐️ Devastatingly beautiful and creative. Heather did such a great job describing every single scene, I felt like I was really there in the story with the characters. Can’t wait for the second book!

[Cassie Price · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the concept and enjoyed the story line.