Our Lady of War

Sisters Solstice #3.5

by J.L. Vampa

Book 3.5 in The Sisters Solstice SeriesOur Athania. Our Lady of War. The rightful one. Our Sun.

Genres: Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Paranormal Romance, M F Romance, Witches

Kindle Edition

Published February 6, 2024

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J.L. is a gothic fantasy author and boutique owner
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Reviews

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Character Background

This was a super quick novella about why Athania turned evil. But it honestly still left me a little confused.

She was sweet and caring and kind to all. Then the incident occurred and she used to her ability to strategize to get revenge. But the revenge spiraled so quickly into insanity that it didn’t make sense.

I also was unsure why she felt a pull to Jonaton as well? She mentions it but then there’s no explanation. Astoria had me rolling my eyes at the naïveté from a goddess.

[Matou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ugh I hate it when authors are so good at what they’re doing that they have me feeling (almost) sorry for the evil and sadistic villain.
This was perfect before diving into Summer— which absolutely terrifies me!

4 stars

[bo.okm.ark · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐

[Tia Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short novella for some extra context.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a super short novella (took under an hour to read) and it’s basically a villain origin story. While short, it did make me truly hurt for the villain of the main series. It’s been a while since I read the first three books, so this was a good little reintroduction to the series before book four

[Sam Cardini · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.75 stars
I really enjoyed this novella, it provided the backstory of Athania and how she came to be the character she is within the rest of the series. Also, the bonus chapter with Mabon was much appreciated.

[Kayla Brabant · Rating 5 out of 5]

I should’ve been able to finish this in under two hours, but I kept trying to read before bed and falling asleep before I got too far. I’m grateful for any new addition to the Sisters Solstice, but I wanted just a little more out of this, admittedly.

Gorgeous prose as always, and I loved getting to see Lord Night and Lady Magic, but Athania just bores me. I feel as if this could’ve been a lengthy prologue to book 3 or 4 if trimmed down a bit, rather than a standalone novella. Regardless, Our Lady of War was 10x better than half the books I’ve read this year. I loved it, and I’m absolutely living for the bonus chapter featuring Mabon. I genuinely cannot wait for book 4.

[Alyssa L · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not usually one for novella especially in the middle of a series. It usually is something that makes no addition to the story line and you can clearly tell it's just to fill in until the finale. NOT THIS ONE!! OMG this book is a must read. Super short but adds a missing piece to the puzzle that makes you realize why things are happening the way they are without giving too much away from the coming end. I definitely recommend taking the little bit of time it takes to read this one and read it. It only surprised me and made me fall more in love with the entire series!

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novella, I'm discovering the joy of a well written novella. It's a perfect way to prepare for the last installment of the series. It provided the backstory of Athania, Lady of War, and how she became the character she is in the main series. Every villain has an origin story and getting to see the beginning of Athania's was insightful. Seeing her motives, traumas, and rationale for behavior helps make the character more believable. As was seeing the relationship between Athania and Thanasim and Asteria first hand.
Also, the bonus chapter between with Mabon was adorable.

[Brittney Pauls · Rating 4 out of 5]

short, sweet and to the point ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’m so confused as to why this is a novella and not part of one of the existing books because it’s everything we’ve been waiting for for three books now. The Novella is perfectly short, sweet and to the point. It is the exact level of detail with the same beautiful writing that we needed to fully understand how we got to where we are in the sister’s solstice series.

We love, we laugh, we rage - and there’s a plot twist?? Loved it.

[Linnea Kleist · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our Lady Of War was a beautiful novella set in the magical Sister Solstice universe. It was just as well written as Vampas other books. Vampa has a way with words that makes the characters she write about truly come to life. In these pages I experienced both love and heart break vividly. I want more of the goddesses.

Thank you J. L. Vampa for this ARC.

[Elise (Bookpopwonderland) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our Athania. Our Lady of War. The rightful one. Our Sun.

This was such a great little novella that gives some insight into the villain from the main series. I love reading antagonists backstories, because every villain has one and I like to understand their rationale, motives, and past experiences or trauma. This one was done really well.

[Alyshia · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're getting ready to start Summer of Sacrifice, read this book. It scratched an itch I had for sure. It wasn't anything out of this world, but we got to see Lady of War do her thing and how she ends up where she is.

Will be IMMEDIATELY starting Summer of Sacrifice. I feel like I've waited decades! I can't wait!

[Kitty N. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read Before Summer

I'm not really into novellas because I feel like they're just too short, but this one was helpful because it does explain some things that you will need to know before finishing the series. I am glad I read it. Answered a few of my questions!

[Kara’s Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good, I’m interested to see how this story comes into play in the final book. The short story at the end with Aggie and Mabon was adorable.

My only complaint is that I wish this was a little longer, just to flesh out some of the characters.

4⭐️

[Kassandra Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

This did not need to be a novella. It could have been an epilogue or prologue had it been written better. I had to keep rereading bits that were confusing. Lots of fluff and not much actual villain creation, just a sudden snap that didn't make sense.

[Sarah Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a heartbreaking novella and provides so much understanding for Athania’s character. Lady War is a baddie and this makes me like her when I felt she was unredeemable in sister Spring’s book. Flawless gothic aesthetic as always

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little villain backstory to gain some insight into the character. I thought I might read this and find a soft spot for her or that maybe she was just misunderstood, but no, she flat out sucks.

I love this series and can’t wait to read the last book!

[Jessica Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

All the emotions in this book! The author really made me feel for the FMC! I would have read 500 more pages of this story ! I’m looking forward to seeing how this all connects to the next book!

[Caroline · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love this series! It is so beautifully written.

Our Lady of War was gorgeously tragic! Bring on the final book in the series.

[Ashley Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved finding out about Athania and reading about Thanasim and Asteria. Along with her other books, I wish I had more.

[Gigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. I was trying to figure out who this lady of war is within the story line. Yes we meet Arhania, and my heart hurt for her, but until the very end I kind of think I know who she might be. Also getting more of Lord Night and Lady Magic was awesome. Lord Night being a bad a**. That ending!!

[Camila · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5🌟

[midnightmuse102 ( jade miller ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an easy read & helpful to the series. I dragged my feet getting through it because I don’t want this series to come to an end. 10 Stars.

[Janine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much needed insight on Athania that I appreciated. It’s a good place for this novella to be too, before I start the last book

[Kayley Mccoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a decent quick read that gives backstory on athania… three stars bc I hated reading her perspective but it’s cool to know that she was family to Aggie and Grimm at one time

[Jessica Compton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enlightening

I considered skipping this one and reading it after the next book. I’m glad I didn’t because it gives a nice depth to the crazy Chresida.

[mikenlar · Rating 3 out of 5]

didn't really care for this one

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short but "sweet"

What a heartbreak 💔
I'm so close to finishing this series, and I'm so sad. This has been a wonderful journey.