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Nature's Tributes
ACOTAR meets The Hunger Games in this stunning romantasy debut!
Nature’s Tributes is the first tension-filled instalment in the Nature’s War series, following human tribute Rosalind as she is thrown into the world of the fae, forced to compete alongside other human contestants in Nature’s Trials, a series of lethal challenges based on the seven deadly sins.
No one but you can control your actions.
But are you ruled by your mind… or your heart?
Beyond these doors, we will find out.
As punishment for destroying her lands, Nature has selected six human tributes to enter the realm of the fae and compete in her lethal trials.
Most will die. Perhaps all.
This is the brutality of Nature.
When Rosalind wakes up in the land of Eleria, chosen as one of the six, her only thought is of survival. Paired with the mischievous, handsome Winter fae Aalto, she must set aside her distrust of the fae if she is to stand a chance of making it through the trials.
But what happens when she finds herself battling for more than just her life?
' The Hunger Games meets fantasy and fae - so much fun!' - Hayley Anderton, author of A Thorn Among Roses and the Apocalypse series
Nature’s Tributes is the first tension-filled instalment in the Nature’s War series, following human tribute Rosalind as she is thrown into the world of the fae, forced to compete alongside other human contestants in Nature’s Trials, a series of lethal challenges based on the seven deadly sins.
No one but you can control your actions.
But are you ruled by your mind… or your heart?
Beyond these doors, we will find out.
As punishment for destroying her lands, Nature has selected six human tributes to enter the realm of the fae and compete in her lethal trials.
Most will die. Perhaps all.
This is the brutality of Nature.
When Rosalind wakes up in the land of Eleria, chosen as one of the six, her only thought is of survival. Paired with the mischievous, handsome Winter fae Aalto, she must set aside her distrust of the fae if she is to stand a chance of making it through the trials.
But what happens when she finds herself battling for more than just her life?
' The Hunger Games meets fantasy and fae - so much fun!' - Hayley Anderton, author of A Thorn Among Roses and the Apocalypse series
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Published February 25, 2025
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February 6, 2025
What a crazy lil ride! The book most definitely gives off hunger games vibes. Spice level is .5 as there’s little to no spice.
What I liked:
-The questionable relationship between the two MC’s. Did they know each other? Why is the flirtatious fae helping her?
-I enjoyed the speed of the book, everything went quite fast and it was enough to keep me entertained
What I thought could use some work:
-I felt like a majority of this book was too predictable. The FMC felt like she had all the qualities of a goody lil two shoes and it was easy to decipher her choices.
-I needed more! I wish we finished the trials in this book.
Overall, it’s a nice lil read and I’m glad I got to experience it. I am looking forward to the next one!
What I liked:
-The questionable relationship between the two MC’s. Did they know each other? Why is the flirtatious fae helping her?
-I enjoyed the speed of the book, everything went quite fast and it was enough to keep me entertained
What I thought could use some work:
-I felt like a majority of this book was too predictable. The FMC felt like she had all the qualities of a goody lil two shoes and it was easy to decipher her choices.
-I needed more! I wish we finished the trials in this book.
Overall, it’s a nice lil read and I’m glad I got to experience it. I am looking forward to the next one!
February 28, 2025
Nature's Tributes was sold to me as a Hunger-games esque Fae/Human trials read and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! As someone who loves when fantasy incorporates the seven deadly sins, you can read this to get your fix after Phantasma and Throne of the Fallen!
Rosalind is a human girl who awoke in the Fae lands not knowing what was happening. It is soon revealed to her (and others) that they are there to take part in Nature's Trials, to help keep the balance. Each human is paired with a fae, with Rosalind being paired with Aalto, the Winter Court Fae. Then, the adventure begins.
This book is very fast paced and will keep you on your toes the whole time. Jade has so meticulously spread some twists and turns throughout that will shock you and leave you wanting more! The cliffhanger ending is perfect, because what happens next is all I can think about and I can't get wait to get my hands on book two.
Overall Jade's debut book is an absolute 5/5 and make sure to go grab your copy today! 🩷
Rosalind is a human girl who awoke in the Fae lands not knowing what was happening. It is soon revealed to her (and others) that they are there to take part in Nature's Trials, to help keep the balance. Each human is paired with a fae, with Rosalind being paired with Aalto, the Winter Court Fae. Then, the adventure begins.
This book is very fast paced and will keep you on your toes the whole time. Jade has so meticulously spread some twists and turns throughout that will shock you and leave you wanting more! The cliffhanger ending is perfect, because what happens next is all I can think about and I can't get wait to get my hands on book two.
Overall Jade's debut book is an absolute 5/5 and make sure to go grab your copy today! 🩷
February 4, 2025
I'd like to thank @indie_visible_services and @jadeford_writing for letting me have an ARC! This book is out on 25th February and will be dreamy for the fantasy lovers.
The Hunger Games meets Fourth Wing & A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Rosalind must face the trails. Winning will mean a new future for her home, but it will also mean securing her life. These games are dangerous, brutal and unforgiving. It isn't helped by the almost emotionless faes who treat the humans as if this a hunt. As if they're just playtoys without feelings, emotions, families back home.
This book immediately takes you into the games. It's fast paced while also being descriptive about what is going on. Rosalind is a character you quickly root for and want to see her survival through these terrors. I wasn't expecting some of the things that happened - such as what Rosalind discovered about her fae counterpart. However, I did quite like this!
I think this book could have got away with being twice as long, just for more character development, more detail on the games, and more knowledge on that discovery Rosalind made so I could really connect to it. However, I liked that it was fast paced and I wasn't overly bogged down with detail. I think this is a great book for someone who loves fantasy and wants all the gritty stuff without committing themselves to the usual 500-600 page count that this sort of thing usually has! It's deffo a quick and entertaining read and I recommend.
The Hunger Games meets Fourth Wing & A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Rosalind must face the trails. Winning will mean a new future for her home, but it will also mean securing her life. These games are dangerous, brutal and unforgiving. It isn't helped by the almost emotionless faes who treat the humans as if this a hunt. As if they're just playtoys without feelings, emotions, families back home.
This book immediately takes you into the games. It's fast paced while also being descriptive about what is going on. Rosalind is a character you quickly root for and want to see her survival through these terrors. I wasn't expecting some of the things that happened - such as what Rosalind discovered about her fae counterpart. However, I did quite like this!
I think this book could have got away with being twice as long, just for more character development, more detail on the games, and more knowledge on that discovery Rosalind made so I could really connect to it. However, I liked that it was fast paced and I wasn't overly bogged down with detail. I think this is a great book for someone who loves fantasy and wants all the gritty stuff without committing themselves to the usual 500-600 page count that this sort of thing usually has! It's deffo a quick and entertaining read and I recommend.
February 7, 2025
What in the Nature?
I cannot get over how gripping Jade's debut novel was! I was lucky enough to be part of her street team so a huge thank you to Jade and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for the opportunity to read this arc 💜
I found the storyline engaging, the characters well developed - I particularly found Rosalind's reactions and general anxiety about the situation to be very genuine and probably how I would also react. The world building was brilliant and left me yearning for more. Especially as more of Rosalind and Aalto's relationship is revealed during the Sloth trial.
My only issue with it is that it's too short! I didn't want to leave this world and I cannot wait for the wonders that Jade's brain comes up with next
If you enjoy fantasy and dystopia then this book has the perfect mixture of the two that just keeps you drawn in. I read it in two days (responsibilities who?) and when you read the book let me know, does trial two remind you of a certain scene in Kingsman?
I cannot get over how gripping Jade's debut novel was! I was lucky enough to be part of her street team so a huge thank you to Jade and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for the opportunity to read this arc 💜
I found the storyline engaging, the characters well developed - I particularly found Rosalind's reactions and general anxiety about the situation to be very genuine and probably how I would also react. The world building was brilliant and left me yearning for more. Especially as more of Rosalind and Aalto's relationship is revealed during the Sloth trial.
My only issue with it is that it's too short! I didn't want to leave this world and I cannot wait for the wonders that Jade's brain comes up with next
If you enjoy fantasy and dystopia then this book has the perfect mixture of the two that just keeps you drawn in. I read it in two days (responsibilities who?) and when you read the book let me know, does trial two remind you of a certain scene in Kingsman?
February 6, 2025
Thank you NetGalley, and the publisher for gifiting me a copy of Nature's Tributes.
It was the Hunger Games , but with fae and the trials aim to test the heart of some humans with the seven sins. I was a bit confused at the beginning as the novel starts in medias res, but I managed to understand what was going on about five or six chapters in. It was entertaining, and interesting that humans are considered as "bad" regarding Nature instead of the faes, we would think the opposite.
I enjoyed it overall. I didn't LOVE the main character-Rosalind, but it got better towards the end. I thought the concept of the trials paired to the sins interesting and found the writing good. The character arts at the beginning and at the end were also gorgeous, it was a great addition! I would give it 4 stars.
It was the Hunger Games , but with fae and the trials aim to test the heart of some humans with the seven sins. I was a bit confused at the beginning as the novel starts in medias res, but I managed to understand what was going on about five or six chapters in. It was entertaining, and interesting that humans are considered as "bad" regarding Nature instead of the faes, we would think the opposite.
I enjoyed it overall. I didn't LOVE the main character-Rosalind, but it got better towards the end. I thought the concept of the trials paired to the sins interesting and found the writing good. The character arts at the beginning and at the end were also gorgeous, it was a great addition! I would give it 4 stars.
January 14, 2025
I want to thank Jade and Cranthorpe Millner for sending me this ARC.
The story follows Rosalind, a human selected to participate in nature's trials, and Aalto, a winter court fae assigned to guide her during these trials.
The book is fast-paced, taking you from trial to trial, making it compelling and fun to read. I love deadly trial stories, and this book has some really creative ones. The book ends around halfway through the trials, and a sequel has been announced.
The story takes place in Eleria, the fae realm. Following Rosalind, we see the different courts and the magic that makes up Eleria; we also get to know Aalto and the other participants. I particularly enjoyed the evolution of Aalto and Rosalind's relationship. We also get a glimpse of Rosalind's life in the human realm. There is still much to learn about this world, and I hope to see more in the next book.
The book releases in February. If you enjoy thrilling fantasy, dangerous trials, and a bit of romance, be sure to give it a shot.
The story follows Rosalind, a human selected to participate in nature's trials, and Aalto, a winter court fae assigned to guide her during these trials.
The book is fast-paced, taking you from trial to trial, making it compelling and fun to read. I love deadly trial stories, and this book has some really creative ones. The book ends around halfway through the trials, and a sequel has been announced.
The story takes place in Eleria, the fae realm. Following Rosalind, we see the different courts and the magic that makes up Eleria; we also get to know Aalto and the other participants. I particularly enjoyed the evolution of Aalto and Rosalind's relationship. We also get a glimpse of Rosalind's life in the human realm. There is still much to learn about this world, and I hope to see more in the next book.
The book releases in February. If you enjoy thrilling fantasy, dangerous trials, and a bit of romance, be sure to give it a shot.
February 14, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read the eARC.
So… this one did not work for me at all.
I will mention a few things I liked. I’m glad people died. 😂 At least it was an actual death game. And I can tell that this story had an idea that was interesting… however it needed a lot more time to stew and a lot more editing and honestly it needed to be longer.
There’s not really much more I can say that is good about this. I read a lot of death games and I’m a pretty critical reader too. I’m going to try to be critical but not rude here but it will be rough.
This book had a very confusing world and it wasn’t presented well. I kept asking myself why - why does Nature have the power to essentially control the ENTIRE WORLD? Is she God?? If she has that much power, why does she let the humans and fae get to her? The past was weird and I didn’t really get much of it. It was all explained too quickly and not in enough depth. Basically I have zero idea about this world or why it is the way it is. 🤷♀️ It seems so silly: this weird human / fae feud / Nature controlling everyone.
Now, the characters. Aalto was so nothing. I did not like at all that the author decided to essentially disregard the need for the two characters to fall in love by having them be past lovers. But also wtf is this timeline? Bc she said last festival, she was dumped by her girlfriend?? And then had time to become a Fae’s lover???? Huh???? How did they meet??? How did they fall in love when she HATES Fae????? Where is all the build up???
The FMC was just Feyre. 🤷♀️ Except a worse version of her.
The side characters? Didn’t care about them at all. We didn’t see them enough to care. This is a 220 pages book that just ends IN THE MIDDLE of the action. It doesn’t have a climax and resolution. What tries to pass as such was so incredibly boring and annoying (see above with the past). I can’t believe we just stopped in the middle of the trials.
There was only one trial I liked and that was the drowning one. Um greed. It was cool. The others were either stupid or boring. I hate trials that don’t actually have interaction between participants. Death games are amazing because you get to SEE how people react when faced with death. These trials weren’t great. Especially the last one. Blegh. That was sooooo boring.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. It was a poorly executed mash up of ACOTAR and The Games Gods Play. 🤷♀️ Even the fae / human and god / human partnership is the exact same as TGGP. There was potential but it needed more simmer time and more substance.
So… this one did not work for me at all.
I will mention a few things I liked. I’m glad people died. 😂 At least it was an actual death game. And I can tell that this story had an idea that was interesting… however it needed a lot more time to stew and a lot more editing and honestly it needed to be longer.
There’s not really much more I can say that is good about this. I read a lot of death games and I’m a pretty critical reader too. I’m going to try to be critical but not rude here but it will be rough.
This book had a very confusing world and it wasn’t presented well. I kept asking myself why - why does Nature have the power to essentially control the ENTIRE WORLD? Is she God?? If she has that much power, why does she let the humans and fae get to her? The past was weird and I didn’t really get much of it. It was all explained too quickly and not in enough depth. Basically I have zero idea about this world or why it is the way it is. 🤷♀️ It seems so silly: this weird human / fae feud / Nature controlling everyone.
Now, the characters. Aalto was so nothing. I did not like at all that the author decided to essentially disregard the need for the two characters to fall in love by having them be past lovers. But also wtf is this timeline? Bc she said last festival, she was dumped by her girlfriend?? And then had time to become a Fae’s lover???? Huh???? How did they meet??? How did they fall in love when she HATES Fae????? Where is all the build up???
The FMC was just Feyre. 🤷♀️ Except a worse version of her.
The side characters? Didn’t care about them at all. We didn’t see them enough to care. This is a 220 pages book that just ends IN THE MIDDLE of the action. It doesn’t have a climax and resolution. What tries to pass as such was so incredibly boring and annoying (see above with the past). I can’t believe we just stopped in the middle of the trials.
There was only one trial I liked and that was the drowning one. Um greed. It was cool. The others were either stupid or boring. I hate trials that don’t actually have interaction between participants. Death games are amazing because you get to SEE how people react when faced with death. These trials weren’t great. Especially the last one. Blegh. That was sooooo boring.
Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. It was a poorly executed mash up of ACOTAR and The Games Gods Play. 🤷♀️ Even the fae / human and god / human partnership is the exact same as TGGP. There was potential but it needed more simmer time and more substance.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2025
A Stunning, Emotional Journey – I’m in Shock!
I just devoured the last 40% of Nature’s Tributes by Jade Ford in an hour and a half, and I am absolutely wrecked—in the best way possible. It’s been a long time since a book made me sob like this, but that final stretch hit me hard. The twist at the end had me on edge, completely unprepared for what was coming, and I still can’t wrap my head around how much it affected me. I’m in shock.
Jade Ford’s writing is phenomenal. The world-building is rich and immersive, blending fae magic with intense, high-stakes trials that gave me Hunger Games vibes. Every challenge, every moment of lore, every carefully crafted twist felt so vivid and real. The emotional weight of it all hit like a storm, and I know this story is going to stay with me for a long time.
If you love books that make you feel everything—hope, heartbreak, awe—this is an absolute must-read. I can’t recommend it enough!
I just devoured the last 40% of Nature’s Tributes by Jade Ford in an hour and a half, and I am absolutely wrecked—in the best way possible. It’s been a long time since a book made me sob like this, but that final stretch hit me hard. The twist at the end had me on edge, completely unprepared for what was coming, and I still can’t wrap my head around how much it affected me. I’m in shock.
Jade Ford’s writing is phenomenal. The world-building is rich and immersive, blending fae magic with intense, high-stakes trials that gave me Hunger Games vibes. Every challenge, every moment of lore, every carefully crafted twist felt so vivid and real. The emotional weight of it all hit like a storm, and I know this story is going to stay with me for a long time.
If you love books that make you feel everything—hope, heartbreak, awe—this is an absolute must-read. I can’t recommend it enough!
March 17, 2025
This was an interesting fantasy novel that follows Rosalind, a human forced to take part in trials based on the seven deadly sins. However, the trials are brutal and with her fellow contestants slowly being killed off during each round it’s hard to know if Rosalind will be able to survive. Especially when the fae seem intent on causing her and the other humans harm.
I really enjoyed the element of the trials and I appreciated the fact that the author didn’t shy away from gruesome details. The trials themselves were written well and were filled with action and suspense. I am keen to see how the final three trials will look in the next book.
I’ve given this book a 3.5 star rating as, although I enjoyed the concept, certain elements left me either confused or wanting more. For example, the sloth trial seemed incredibly long while the other trials (the other three we have seen so far) were all short. Due to this contrast the sloth trial felt too long and seemed to take up a large chunk of the book. This seemed a bit unnecessary and I feel we could have got the same out of it if it was even half the length. The ending of the trial was great though and I wish more of the trial focused on the action.
Although that trial was too long, I wish the author had lengthened the overall book as I feel certain parts weren’t explained. For example, we find out that Rosalind had been in a relationship with the fae, Aalto, and her memory was wiped when she was chosen for the trials, and yet she told the reader that she had been in a relationship with a woman very recently. I get her memory was wiped, but this read strangely and I feel if the book was slightly longer this could have been explained better.
Overall, a really interesting fantasy book that is definitely worth a read! The characters were likeable, the plot was unique, but I believe certain elements could have been executed better. I look forward to reading the second book and hope I’ll prefer the pacing in that one.
I really enjoyed the element of the trials and I appreciated the fact that the author didn’t shy away from gruesome details. The trials themselves were written well and were filled with action and suspense. I am keen to see how the final three trials will look in the next book.
I’ve given this book a 3.5 star rating as, although I enjoyed the concept, certain elements left me either confused or wanting more. For example, the sloth trial seemed incredibly long while the other trials (the other three we have seen so far) were all short. Due to this contrast the sloth trial felt too long and seemed to take up a large chunk of the book. This seemed a bit unnecessary and I feel we could have got the same out of it if it was even half the length. The ending of the trial was great though and I wish more of the trial focused on the action.
Although that trial was too long, I wish the author had lengthened the overall book as I feel certain parts weren’t explained. For example, we find out that Rosalind had been in a relationship with the fae, Aalto, and her memory was wiped when she was chosen for the trials, and yet she told the reader that she had been in a relationship with a woman very recently. I get her memory was wiped, but this read strangely and I feel if the book was slightly longer this could have been explained better.
Overall, a really interesting fantasy book that is definitely worth a read! The characters were likeable, the plot was unique, but I believe certain elements could have been executed better. I look forward to reading the second book and hope I’ll prefer the pacing in that one.
December 28, 2025
Every 10 years the fae hold trials for humans to gain access to nature's magic for the next decade. The humans must face trials based on the seven deadly sins to prove that they are worthy of becoming fae.
Rosalind, a human, wakes up to find herself facing the trials. She has no idea how she got there. She is from a small, rural, farming village and doesn't know, or care, that much about the fae or their trials. All she knows is that her family and community need nature's magic in order to continue growing crops to survive.
Each human contender is partnered with a fae. Rosalind is paired up with Aalto, a mysterious winter fae who seems to communicate in riddles. Rosalind doesn't know who to trust as nothing is as it seems.
The book is written in first person from Rosalind's perspective. I thought this worked well as she is stumbling through the fae world for the first time and secrets are only revealed as she discovers them herself.
The world building was interesting and I loved the idea of the challenges being based on the seven deadly sins. I'm not sure I could have resisted the delicious food described at the feast for the gluttony trial!
Although the story is mainly based around Rosalind, I did like the other characters. I especially enjoyed the relationship between Rosalind and Aalto, I can't wait for more!
Rosalind, a human, wakes up to find herself facing the trials. She has no idea how she got there. She is from a small, rural, farming village and doesn't know, or care, that much about the fae or their trials. All she knows is that her family and community need nature's magic in order to continue growing crops to survive.
Each human contender is partnered with a fae. Rosalind is paired up with Aalto, a mysterious winter fae who seems to communicate in riddles. Rosalind doesn't know who to trust as nothing is as it seems.
The book is written in first person from Rosalind's perspective. I thought this worked well as she is stumbling through the fae world for the first time and secrets are only revealed as she discovers them herself.
The world building was interesting and I loved the idea of the challenges being based on the seven deadly sins. I'm not sure I could have resisted the delicious food described at the feast for the gluttony trial!
Although the story is mainly based around Rosalind, I did like the other characters. I especially enjoyed the relationship between Rosalind and Aalto, I can't wait for more!
March 23, 2025
5 ⭐️
This book was beautifully written. There are a lot of stories out there with trials but this one is one of the best I’ve read.
The trials weren’t predictable or cliche. The storyline gave plenty of intrigue, and I honestly didn’t know what was coming at the end.
You have to give this a read! If you like Powerless, hunger games, serpent and the wings of night this is for you!
My only question is
When is the next book!? I also need a prequel or flashbacks 😩
This book was beautifully written. There are a lot of stories out there with trials but this one is one of the best I’ve read.
The trials weren’t predictable or cliche. The storyline gave plenty of intrigue, and I honestly didn’t know what was coming at the end.
You have to give this a read! If you like Powerless, hunger games, serpent and the wings of night this is for you!
My only question is
When is the next book!? I also need a prequel or flashbacks 😩
April 20, 2025
3.5 ☆
i thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very interesting and easy to read. i really liked that the story started off immediately with the trials. The ending really shocked me and i want to learn why and what happened to Ros. I really liked how Aalto called Ros his "little human" and "my moon". These nicknames had me kicking my feet! Oooh and i love the name Aalto!
i thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very interesting and easy to read. i really liked that the story started off immediately with the trials. The ending really shocked me and i want to learn why and what happened to Ros. I really liked how Aalto called Ros his "little human" and "my moon". These nicknames had me kicking my feet! Oooh and i love the name Aalto!
May 9, 2025
I heard about this book by chance, after seeing a post from the author on Threads advertising her first ever author talk at a bookshop not so far away from where I live. I went, I saw, and I found a gorgeous human being, a kindred spirit book-wise and a debut novel I desperately wanted to read. And I was absolutely not disappointed!
The first thing you need to know is that you're quite literally thrown straight into the story head first, so take a deep breath before you dive in. And the pace does not let up - you'll fly through the pages without even realising. Although this isn't usually a style I enjoy (I do like me my plot and worldbuilding tied together in a nice neat package), in this case I actually found it really helpful in giving me an opportunity to sympathise with our FMC, Rosalind and, to some extent, feel what she feels upon landing in the fae world without warning. Just as she has to face whatever comes next with little warning or context, so must we as readers.
The premise is a good one; trials based around the basest failings of humankind; the seven deadly sins. This is only the first book in a series though, so don't expect all seven just yet! All of the trials are cleverly put together, so even when Rosalind is aware she's in the midst of one, the ultimate goal aside from surviving isn't always clear until it has been achieved. Although you only learn the basics of Rosalind's background (which is a little disconcerting at first and does make it a little difficult to 'place' her), she is by no means lacking depth; each trial explores a different facet of the character's personality, so you're getting to know her as things progress, rather than having her foundations laid before the plot kicks in. And there are a few beautiful interactions between her and other characters which really bring her to life.
I really want more of Aalto though! He is still very much something of an enigma, and I'd love to see the story told from his point of view in future! He's not your typical brooding shadow-wielding MMC; far from it! The character artwork really helps with his characterisation, and by the end of the book I found myself sighing and smiling at his actions.
The secondary characters are also really well crafted in the main. It is obvious who you are meant to root for and who you're meant to boo like a pantomime villain. Likewise, those that already play a significant role in the story again may not have a huge backstory, but it doesn't stop them from being characters you and Rosalind can relate to. There are a couple of characters I would have liked to see fleshed out a little more, but there is nothing lacking that is a detriment to the storytelling.
I would perhaps liked to have seen a slower pace for a couple of the trials; it felt to me like there was so much more scope to linger over the details and really make certain elements pop. But there are so many lines in here that seem almost 'throwaway' that I'm wondering if they are setting something up for the sequel. However, all of the unanswered questions feed in really well to the twists and turns, and indeed the ending! There is a moment that throws the reader and the character onto what feels like a new path, and from that moment on you just know the rest of the story isn't necessarily going to go the way you expected.
I hope the next one gives me a moment to really sink into the story and the world, but otherwise more of the same is anticipated with baited breath!
The first thing you need to know is that you're quite literally thrown straight into the story head first, so take a deep breath before you dive in. And the pace does not let up - you'll fly through the pages without even realising. Although this isn't usually a style I enjoy (I do like me my plot and worldbuilding tied together in a nice neat package), in this case I actually found it really helpful in giving me an opportunity to sympathise with our FMC, Rosalind and, to some extent, feel what she feels upon landing in the fae world without warning. Just as she has to face whatever comes next with little warning or context, so must we as readers.
The premise is a good one; trials based around the basest failings of humankind; the seven deadly sins. This is only the first book in a series though, so don't expect all seven just yet! All of the trials are cleverly put together, so even when Rosalind is aware she's in the midst of one, the ultimate goal aside from surviving isn't always clear until it has been achieved. Although you only learn the basics of Rosalind's background (which is a little disconcerting at first and does make it a little difficult to 'place' her), she is by no means lacking depth; each trial explores a different facet of the character's personality, so you're getting to know her as things progress, rather than having her foundations laid before the plot kicks in. And there are a few beautiful interactions between her and other characters which really bring her to life.
I really want more of Aalto though! He is still very much something of an enigma, and I'd love to see the story told from his point of view in future! He's not your typical brooding shadow-wielding MMC; far from it! The character artwork really helps with his characterisation, and by the end of the book I found myself sighing and smiling at his actions.
The secondary characters are also really well crafted in the main. It is obvious who you are meant to root for and who you're meant to boo like a pantomime villain. Likewise, those that already play a significant role in the story again may not have a huge backstory, but it doesn't stop them from being characters you and Rosalind can relate to. There are a couple of characters I would have liked to see fleshed out a little more, but there is nothing lacking that is a detriment to the storytelling.
I would perhaps liked to have seen a slower pace for a couple of the trials; it felt to me like there was so much more scope to linger over the details and really make certain elements pop. But there are so many lines in here that seem almost 'throwaway' that I'm wondering if they are setting something up for the sequel. However, all of the unanswered questions feed in really well to the twists and turns, and indeed the ending! There is a moment that throws the reader and the character onto what feels like a new path, and from that moment on you just know the rest of the story isn't necessarily going to go the way you expected.
I hope the next one gives me a moment to really sink into the story and the world, but otherwise more of the same is anticipated with baited breath!
February 5, 2025
I struggled with the star rating. 3.5-4.5? I settled on 4 because the premise is good, the story line interesting.
This is a different sort of story with an interesting premise. I will be honest that I struggled to get into the story for a majority of the book. In the end I loved the overall story and Aaolto and Rosalind's story - will I read the next book? Yes, I'd read it just to see if Rosalind and Aalto exact revenge of Romera - whom I destest.
Now for the critique. This is a highly descriptive book. I mean details about every single little thing. It can feel a bit like drowning in information. Instead of falling into the world, or feeling the world you are being told the world and it lacks emotional connectivity. I felt that the use of some rather obscure words (usually done in a cluster, meaning there'd be the use of several not-normally used words within a few sentences) was like a thesaurus exploded. It was too much combined with the extreme details.
I did not feel connected to Aalto or Rosalind until the very end of the book and even then it was not much of a connection. I felt that instead of all the overly descriptive text maybe some more should have been invested into character development, backstory, arc. The characters are decidedly static, and one-dimensional which is so sad because there is so much potential. I wanted so much to have sympathy for Rosalind and understand Aalto and even to feel something for the side characters (other contestants). It just felt very off. Like there was stuff going on but each thing existed within a bubble exclusive of the other characters and actions. The trials make little sense, the tributes and their fae could have been explored deeper and tension built between the contestants or alliances maybe and maybe more about the fae.
Overall - the story was enjoyable. But the reading was a chore. It took concentration, time, and felt like I was often pushing myself to the end just to see the end. Even so I did enjoy it somewhat and would like to see what happens next.
This is a different sort of story with an interesting premise. I will be honest that I struggled to get into the story for a majority of the book. In the end I loved the overall story and Aaolto and Rosalind's story - will I read the next book? Yes, I'd read it just to see if Rosalind and Aalto exact revenge of Romera - whom I destest.
Now for the critique. This is a highly descriptive book. I mean details about every single little thing. It can feel a bit like drowning in information. Instead of falling into the world, or feeling the world you are being told the world and it lacks emotional connectivity. I felt that the use of some rather obscure words (usually done in a cluster, meaning there'd be the use of several not-normally used words within a few sentences) was like a thesaurus exploded. It was too much combined with the extreme details.
I did not feel connected to Aalto or Rosalind until the very end of the book and even then it was not much of a connection. I felt that instead of all the overly descriptive text maybe some more should have been invested into character development, backstory, arc. The characters are decidedly static, and one-dimensional which is so sad because there is so much potential. I wanted so much to have sympathy for Rosalind and understand Aalto and even to feel something for the side characters (other contestants). It just felt very off. Like there was stuff going on but each thing existed within a bubble exclusive of the other characters and actions. The trials make little sense, the tributes and their fae could have been explored deeper and tension built between the contestants or alliances maybe and maybe more about the fae.
Overall - the story was enjoyable. But the reading was a chore. It took concentration, time, and felt like I was often pushing myself to the end just to see the end. Even so I did enjoy it somewhat and would like to see what happens next.
June 16, 2025
A thrilling debut that expertly mixes the deadly stakes of a brutal competition with the enchanting danger of faerie realms.
Nature’s Tributes is a knockout first instalment in the Nature’s War series, blending heart-pounding action with lush, dark fantasy vibes that’ll have you hooked from the very first page.
Rosalind didn’t exactly sign up for this: as punishment for destroying her lands, she’s been chosen by Nature herself to compete in the deadly Nature’s Trials alongside five other human tributes. Think Seven Deadly Sins meet survival-of-the-fittest—but with magic, monsters, and one very mischievous fae named Aalto. (Spoiler: He’s handsome and utterly unpredictable.)
As Rosalind navigates the twisted world of Eleria, she’s forced to wrestle with not just external enemies but her own inner demons.
What I enjoyed:
* Intense, edge-of-your-seat trials inspired by the classic Seven Deadly Sins, where every choice is a gamble and death lurks around every corner.
* A cunning, charismatic fae partner with just the right mix of charm and trouble to keep things spicy.
* A gripping story of trust, betrayal, and the eternal battle between heart and mind (because sometimes your gut screams louder than your brain).
* A richly imagined fae world that feels both magical and merciless—where nature doesn’t care about your feelings, only your survival.
Nature’s Tributes is the perfect storm of fantasy, romance, and high-stakes drama.
Jade Ford crafts a story that’s as brutal as it is beautiful, proving that in a world ruled by nature, it’s not just your skills that will be tested—but your very soul.
February 5, 2025
3.5 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book to review! All opinions are my own.
This is a fun story! It's an interesting take on a pretty common set-up: a human gets taken to the fae world, combined with having to pass trials/tests (these are based on the 7 Deadly Sins). Not a lot of information is given to the reader up front, which did leave me a touch confused at the beginning of the book (you're really thrust right into the story); but explanations trickle in as the story continues.
The reason for the trials happening felt solidly rooted in reality (if Mother Nature was an entity that could pit humans against each other to punish us, I like to believe that she fully would); though the trials themselves varied - some had rules described in details, while others the humans were left to muddle through on their own, which felt a bit weird.
All in all this is not a long story (it only covers the first few trials), and as such it sadly does lack quite a bit of character depth. We get details about Rosalind's life but nothing about how she feels about/relates to those details, and information like her breakup or her mother's death are mentioned pretty offhandedly. Her reactions to & feelings about Aalto also could have maybe also been built up/sprinkled throughout more. I worry that the transition of their relationship in the next book might feel a bit jarring.
All in all, a fun story for readers who like Fae worlds, trials, seasonal magic, small mysteries and a sprinkle of romance.
Thank you to NetGalley and Cranthorpe Millner Publishers for providing me with an ARC of this book to review! All opinions are my own.
This is a fun story! It's an interesting take on a pretty common set-up: a human gets taken to the fae world, combined with having to pass trials/tests (these are based on the 7 Deadly Sins). Not a lot of information is given to the reader up front, which did leave me a touch confused at the beginning of the book (you're really thrust right into the story); but explanations trickle in as the story continues.
The reason for the trials happening felt solidly rooted in reality (if Mother Nature was an entity that could pit humans against each other to punish us, I like to believe that she fully would); though the trials themselves varied - some had rules described in details, while others the humans were left to muddle through on their own, which felt a bit weird.
All in all this is not a long story (it only covers the first few trials), and as such it sadly does lack quite a bit of character depth. We get details about Rosalind's life but nothing about how she feels about/relates to those details, and information like her breakup or her mother's death are mentioned pretty offhandedly. Her reactions to & feelings about Aalto also could have maybe also been built up/sprinkled throughout more. I worry that the transition of their relationship in the next book might feel a bit jarring.
All in all, a fun story for readers who like Fae worlds, trials, seasonal magic, small mysteries and a sprinkle of romance.
April 15, 2025
If you enjoy a good set of deadly trials and a more traditional take on fae, this fantasy book is for you! I started reading it at lunch, then started it again immediately when I got home and finished it in one day.
The story starts in media res with our heroine Rosalind being forced to participate in Nature's trials. Every ten years, each Fae court must offer up a member who is paired up with a chosen human. They must compete together in deadly trials to repay Nature for all the evils that have been done to her. Rosalind has been selected as the human for the Winter Court and mysterious Aalto is her fae partner. For some reason, she doesn't remember much before being transported, but she soldiers on nonetheless.
I really enjoyed being dropped in the story knowing not much more than the main character, and learning along with her on this journey. I also loved the more traditional depiction of the fae in this: mysterious, devious, alien, and at times cruel. The dynamic between fae and humans is very interesting and I am excited to see more in the next book.
There is a particular twist that stabbed me right through the heart, but at the same time I don't know if I can trust that it is true. Perhaps I am just as suspicious of the fae as Rosalind.
I would say this could be read as upper YA/NA, provided attention is paid to the trigger warnings placed thoughtfully in the beginning of the book. I would also say there is almost no spice, just one scene with no explicit depictions.
The story starts in media res with our heroine Rosalind being forced to participate in Nature's trials. Every ten years, each Fae court must offer up a member who is paired up with a chosen human. They must compete together in deadly trials to repay Nature for all the evils that have been done to her. Rosalind has been selected as the human for the Winter Court and mysterious Aalto is her fae partner. For some reason, she doesn't remember much before being transported, but she soldiers on nonetheless.
I really enjoyed being dropped in the story knowing not much more than the main character, and learning along with her on this journey. I also loved the more traditional depiction of the fae in this: mysterious, devious, alien, and at times cruel. The dynamic between fae and humans is very interesting and I am excited to see more in the next book.
There is a particular twist that stabbed me right through the heart, but at the same time I don't know if I can trust that it is true. Perhaps I am just as suspicious of the fae as Rosalind.
I would say this could be read as upper YA/NA, provided attention is paid to the trigger warnings placed thoughtfully in the beginning of the book. I would also say there is almost no spice, just one scene with no explicit depictions.
February 26, 2025
🌹 Nature’s Tributes by Jade Ford 🥀
Thank you so much to @indie_visible_services and @jadeford_writing for allowing me the opportunity to offer an ARC Review of Nature’s Tributes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This gorgeous debut from Jade follows Rosalind, a human who is cruelly placed in a Hunger Games-esque tournament in which humans fight to win a fae court access to Nature’s magic for the following decade.
I love how the trials were based on the seven deadly sins & particularly enjoyed the inclusion of little side characters that I personally thoroughly enjoyed getting to know in their small snippet!
Jades use of descriptive language is by far the best I have read recently, she is incredibly talented in fully immersing the reader in that particular scene and I felt I had a full picture in my mind of exactly what was going on.
I personally would have loved a bit more for a few parts of this story - namely a bit more depth to side characters, and main character Aalto. A bit more behind the magic system as well perhaps? Although I am holding out for that in book 2.
Nature���s Tributes is available digitally now & in print from the 25th March 2025 & I highly recommend for anyone who loves games & trials or anything fae!
(My full review is available now on Goodreads, Fable, StoryGraph & BookMory)
Thank you so much to @indie_visible_services and @jadeford_writing for allowing me the opportunity to offer an ARC Review of Nature’s Tributes!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This gorgeous debut from Jade follows Rosalind, a human who is cruelly placed in a Hunger Games-esque tournament in which humans fight to win a fae court access to Nature’s magic for the following decade.
I love how the trials were based on the seven deadly sins & particularly enjoyed the inclusion of little side characters that I personally thoroughly enjoyed getting to know in their small snippet!
Jades use of descriptive language is by far the best I have read recently, she is incredibly talented in fully immersing the reader in that particular scene and I felt I had a full picture in my mind of exactly what was going on.
I personally would have loved a bit more for a few parts of this story - namely a bit more depth to side characters, and main character Aalto. A bit more behind the magic system as well perhaps? Although I am holding out for that in book 2.
Nature���s Tributes is available digitally now & in print from the 25th March 2025 & I highly recommend for anyone who loves games & trials or anything fae!
(My full review is available now on Goodreads, Fable, StoryGraph & BookMory)
March 5, 2025
4/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh I've been wanting to read this book since the author first announced that she was writing it! As a fellow indie author myself, and having received lots of support from Jade in the earlier days of my own publication, I was so excited to be able to do the same!
Nature's Tributes was a wonderful read that had me gripped from the very first chapter. I loved how the story dives straight in and had good pacing. I really enjoyed the world building in this book, and the descriptions really made it feel as though I was there too.
I liked the characters, however it did take me a while to connect with Rosalind, the FMC, but once I did, I found myself wanting to learn more and more about her past.
I loved how the author based the trials of the tributes on the seven deadly sins, and I really can't wait for the next book to find out what Rosalind must face next. I loved the plot twist at the end of this book, and I can see now, just why, the author didn't delve too much in Rosalind's past at the beginning of the book.
But now I have so many questions and desperately need the next book!
This is a brilliant first debut and I think lovers of fantasy will truly enjoy this read!
Well done!
Oh I've been wanting to read this book since the author first announced that she was writing it! As a fellow indie author myself, and having received lots of support from Jade in the earlier days of my own publication, I was so excited to be able to do the same!
Nature's Tributes was a wonderful read that had me gripped from the very first chapter. I loved how the story dives straight in and had good pacing. I really enjoyed the world building in this book, and the descriptions really made it feel as though I was there too.
I liked the characters, however it did take me a while to connect with Rosalind, the FMC, but once I did, I found myself wanting to learn more and more about her past.
I loved how the author based the trials of the tributes on the seven deadly sins, and I really can't wait for the next book to find out what Rosalind must face next. I loved the plot twist at the end of this book, and I can see now, just why, the author didn't delve too much in Rosalind's past at the beginning of the book.
But now I have so many questions and desperately need the next book!
This is a brilliant first debut and I think lovers of fantasy will truly enjoy this read!
Well done!
March 25, 2025
I absolutely loved Nature's Tributes! From the very beginning, it was incredibly easy to get into and downright gripping. The story features a fascinating mix of fae, humans, and other intriguing creatures, each with their own unique characteristics and roles. The deadly trials, coupled with a subtle yet captivating romance subplot, kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book.
The writing was delightful, it flowed seamlessly, making it a breeze to read. The characters were well-developed and relatable, each with distinct personalities that made it easy to connect with them on an emotional level. The world-building was exceptional, transporting me to a vivid and immersive fantasy realm. The action scenes were thrilling, well-paced, and kept me eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next.
This new adult fantasy, with its perfect blend of romance elements, is an absolute must-read. The intricate plot, engaging characters, and richly detailed world make it a standout in the genre. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next instalment and can't wait to see where the story goes from here.
The writing was delightful, it flowed seamlessly, making it a breeze to read. The characters were well-developed and relatable, each with distinct personalities that made it easy to connect with them on an emotional level. The world-building was exceptional, transporting me to a vivid and immersive fantasy realm. The action scenes were thrilling, well-paced, and kept me eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next.
This new adult fantasy, with its perfect blend of romance elements, is an absolute must-read. The intricate plot, engaging characters, and richly detailed world make it a standout in the genre. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next instalment and can't wait to see where the story goes from here.
February 5, 2025
Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
““ᴄᴀɴ ʏᴏᴜ ɴᴏᴛ sᴇᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴅᴏɴᴇ? ʏᴏᴜ ᴘᴏʟʟᴜᴛᴇ ʜᴇʀ ᴡᴀᴛᴇʀs, sᴜғғᴏᴄᴀᴛᴇ ʜᴇʀ ᴇᴀʀᴛʜ, ᴀɴᴅ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ? ʜᴜᴍᴀɴs ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀsᴋᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴀᴛᴏɴᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ sɪɴs, ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴀᴄᴛ ᴡᴏᴜɴᴅᴇᴅ. ʟɪᴋᴇ ɪᴛ’s sᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴇʟsᴇ’s ғᴀᴜʟᴛ.”
❤️ Imagine The Hunger Games, ACOTAR, and Maze Runner all combined, but with Mother Nature as the driving force. This concept of a real-life issue reimagined in a fantastic fantasy setting is breathtakingly beautiful and terrifying.
From the very beginning, this book immerses you in the uncertainty experienced by the main character, Rosalind, and the treacherous situation she finds herself in. As you delve deeper into the story, the pieces begin to fall into place with the information she gains, alongside the fast-paced and deadly trails she encounters.
💔 The only thing… I need the second book in my hands right now 🥹
Does this book leave you wanting more? YES! But what good book doesn’t? I can’t wait for book two and to find out more of the world between fae, human and Mother Nature.
““ᴄᴀɴ ʏᴏᴜ ɴᴏᴛ sᴇᴇ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴀᴠᴇ ᴅᴏɴᴇ? ʏᴏᴜ ᴘᴏʟʟᴜᴛᴇ ʜᴇʀ ᴡᴀᴛᴇʀs, sᴜғғᴏᴄᴀᴛᴇ ʜᴇʀ ᴇᴀʀᴛʜ, ᴀɴᴅ ʏᴏᴜ ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛ ʜᴇʀ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ɢɪᴠɪɴɢ? ʜᴜᴍᴀɴs ᴀʟᴡᴀʏs ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛ sᴏᴍᴇᴛʜɪɴɢ ғʀᴏᴍ ɴᴏᴛʜɪɴɢ, ᴀɴᴅ ᴡʜᴇɴ ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴀʀᴇ ᴀsᴋᴇᴅ ᴛᴏ ᴀᴛᴏɴᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴛʜᴇɪʀ sɪɴs, ᴛʜᴇʏ ᴀᴄᴛ ᴡᴏᴜɴᴅᴇᴅ. ʟɪᴋᴇ ɪᴛ’s sᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴇʟsᴇ’s ғᴀᴜʟᴛ.”
❤️ Imagine The Hunger Games, ACOTAR, and Maze Runner all combined, but with Mother Nature as the driving force. This concept of a real-life issue reimagined in a fantastic fantasy setting is breathtakingly beautiful and terrifying.
From the very beginning, this book immerses you in the uncertainty experienced by the main character, Rosalind, and the treacherous situation she finds herself in. As you delve deeper into the story, the pieces begin to fall into place with the information she gains, alongside the fast-paced and deadly trails she encounters.
💔 The only thing… I need the second book in my hands right now 🥹
Does this book leave you wanting more? YES! But what good book doesn’t? I can’t wait for book two and to find out more of the world between fae, human and Mother Nature.
February 23, 2025
A fast-paced mashup of high stakes trials and “Hunger Games”-esque capitol of fantasy fae!
This book hit the ground running from page one, and did not stop! We don’t get much for back story or world development, so if you want a story that just barrels right into the meat of the plot without a lot of extra details, then this story is definitely for you!
You have the main character who has been whisked from her home in the human lands to compete in a series of trails in order to appease Nature’s wrath. Each competitor is paired with a representative of a fae court - which are all vying for victory so that their court can have greater access to magic until the next trials.
I’m hopeful that in book two we’ll get more backstory and more information regarding Nature’s motives, exactly who she is, and what’s going on in the world as a whole! I do recommend this book for a quick fun read!
Spice level is zero and romance is minimal.
I’m grateful to the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book! All opinions are expressed are my own.
This book hit the ground running from page one, and did not stop! We don’t get much for back story or world development, so if you want a story that just barrels right into the meat of the plot without a lot of extra details, then this story is definitely for you!
You have the main character who has been whisked from her home in the human lands to compete in a series of trails in order to appease Nature’s wrath. Each competitor is paired with a representative of a fae court - which are all vying for victory so that their court can have greater access to magic until the next trials.
I’m hopeful that in book two we’ll get more backstory and more information regarding Nature’s motives, exactly who she is, and what’s going on in the world as a whole! I do recommend this book for a quick fun read!
Spice level is zero and romance is minimal.
I’m grateful to the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book! All opinions are expressed are my own.
March 31, 2025
thank you so much cranthorpe millner for the proof!!
nature’s tributes is the first book in a romantasy series. there are brutal trials based on the seven deadly sins where humans are forced to compete in these trials as a punishment from Nature for destroying her lands. the trials are known as the Nature’s Trials.
Rosalind is forced to compete against other human contestants in the Nature’s Trials. she wakes up in Eleria, fae land, and is paired with the winter fae, Aalto, and things get real…🤭
i really enjoyed this debut novel as it was written so well and i thoroughly enjoyed the world building!! it was fast paced and easy to fly through. i LOVED the trials and how they were based on the seven deadly sins, it just made it that much more interesting imo!! but THAT ENDING😭 give me book 2 now!!!
i loved following Rosalind and seeing her navigate through these trials and figuring out how to survive. also her dynamic with Aalto was top notch and i can’t wait to see where it all goes🤭
nature’s tributes is the first book in a romantasy series. there are brutal trials based on the seven deadly sins where humans are forced to compete in these trials as a punishment from Nature for destroying her lands. the trials are known as the Nature’s Trials.
Rosalind is forced to compete against other human contestants in the Nature’s Trials. she wakes up in Eleria, fae land, and is paired with the winter fae, Aalto, and things get real…🤭
i really enjoyed this debut novel as it was written so well and i thoroughly enjoyed the world building!! it was fast paced and easy to fly through. i LOVED the trials and how they were based on the seven deadly sins, it just made it that much more interesting imo!! but THAT ENDING😭 give me book 2 now!!!
i loved following Rosalind and seeing her navigate through these trials and figuring out how to survive. also her dynamic with Aalto was top notch and i can’t wait to see where it all goes🤭
June 25, 2025
3.5 rounded down
I really teetered between rounding this up or down, but unfortunately this let me down a little bit. That being said, I really enjoyed it! It was fast paced, but slow when it needed to be, the characters were all distinct from one another but certain passages felt like a fanfiction AU I would read on A03.
Don't get me wrong I love A03, but thats not what I expected going into this book.
For about 80% of the book i felt like i as missing key information, and although I normally dislike a lore dump at the beginning, or some sort of speech explaining the lore of this world, this book needed it.
I know I just criticised it a lot but I did really enjoy it, just don't have high expectations.
I really teetered between rounding this up or down, but unfortunately this let me down a little bit. That being said, I really enjoyed it! It was fast paced, but slow when it needed to be, the characters were all distinct from one another but certain passages felt like a fanfiction AU I would read on A03.
Don't get me wrong I love A03, but thats not what I expected going into this book.
For about 80% of the book i felt like i as missing key information, and although I normally dislike a lore dump at the beginning, or some sort of speech explaining the lore of this world, this book needed it.
I know I just criticised it a lot but I did really enjoy it, just don't have high expectations.
February 12, 2025
This book offers a stellar premise—Rosalind, is thrust into the fae world and must undergo trials based on the Seven Deadly Sins. While the trials are creative and engaging, the story struggles with pacing and character development. The heavy use of descriptive language and obscure words could be a bit of a lull- making it difficult to connect emotionally with the characters. Aalto and Rosalind’s relationship, while central to the plot, lacks depth, and their interactions were a bit underwhelming.
Despite these issues, the premise remains compelling, The book’s short length means it covers only the first few trials, leaving the story unfinished and setting up for the next book. While the character depth is minimal, the trials themselves are inventive and the underlying connection to nature’s power adds an interesting layer. Overall, it’s a fun read with a unique plot that was just a bit hard to get into.
Despite these issues, the premise remains compelling, The book’s short length means it covers only the first few trials, leaving the story unfinished and setting up for the next book. While the character depth is minimal, the trials themselves are inventive and the underlying connection to nature’s power adds an interesting layer. Overall, it’s a fun read with a unique plot that was just a bit hard to get into.
February 25, 2025
I really enjoyed this fantasy debut from Jade!
The book starts with Rosalind waking up as a human tribute in the Fae world to compete in a trial conjured up by nature. The battle consists of trials linked to the seven deadly sins, and Rosalind must be the last one standing.
She doesn't know why she was picked, and she feels like there's something she's forgetting. Especially when it comes to her alluriny fae guide, Aalto.
I enjoyed that the story started right off the bat, but I do think the background story could have been fleshed out a little bit, giving more information of the trials, and a bit more background on the characters. I think some chapters from Aaltos' pov would have added some extra tension and would have been a good way to add in some extra info.
In saying that though, I read the book super quickly. The trials are creative and I did like the characters.
I also would have enjoyed this as one long read rather than the split in the middle of the trials. But I'm all here for book 2 😁
The book starts with Rosalind waking up as a human tribute in the Fae world to compete in a trial conjured up by nature. The battle consists of trials linked to the seven deadly sins, and Rosalind must be the last one standing.
She doesn't know why she was picked, and she feels like there's something she's forgetting. Especially when it comes to her alluriny fae guide, Aalto.
I enjoyed that the story started right off the bat, but I do think the background story could have been fleshed out a little bit, giving more information of the trials, and a bit more background on the characters. I think some chapters from Aaltos' pov would have added some extra tension and would have been a good way to add in some extra info.
In saying that though, I read the book super quickly. The trials are creative and I did like the characters.
I also would have enjoyed this as one long read rather than the split in the middle of the trials. But I'm all here for book 2 😁
March 28, 2025
I'll be honest, when I first started reading this book, I had no idea what was going on. But at chapter four, everything started to finally make sense and I really got into the story. I liked that this had both humans and fae rather than being all fantasy, if you get me.
Whilst I understand the comparisons to Hunger Games, Nature's Tributes didn't feel like that to me. The book wasn't long enough and we didn't explore the depths of the characters nearly enough to compare it to that beloved series. However, towards the end of the book you do get some character-driven chapters, making this a great example of both drives.
The trials, whilst truly horrific at times, did make for a really interesting read. I LOVED the bisexual representation and how it was done. The twist at the end was so unexpected and so brilliant.
I'm furious we've been left on such a cliffhanger though; I need the next book to come
Whilst I understand the comparisons to Hunger Games, Nature's Tributes didn't feel like that to me. The book wasn't long enough and we didn't explore the depths of the characters nearly enough to compare it to that beloved series. However, towards the end of the book you do get some character-driven chapters, making this a great example of both drives.
The trials, whilst truly horrific at times, did make for a really interesting read. I LOVED the bisexual representation and how it was done. The twist at the end was so unexpected and so brilliant.
I'm furious we've been left on such a cliffhanger though; I need the next book to come
April 3, 2025
Another fantasy hit!
I’ve recently been in my fantasy era, devouring every book in the genre and when I read the blurb on this one I knew I had to read it next, accurately described as Acotar meets Hunger Games, I loved this whole game of survival that we get to watch pan out alongside our mc. There’s nothing I love more than getting to discover things alongside the mc of a book and Rosalina who is human has no idea what’s going on when she suddenly wakes up in an unknown place. Getting to discover the quirks of this land and what is about to be life changing trials was so intriguing that I couldn’t put this read down for a second.
From the characters to the plot this was a well thought out novel that kept me hooked through out, while we got a romance sub plot I loved how adventure driven this whole story line is and the romance is just so deliciously woven through. I absolutely devoured this read and I can’t wait to see where this author takes us next.
I’ve recently been in my fantasy era, devouring every book in the genre and when I read the blurb on this one I knew I had to read it next, accurately described as Acotar meets Hunger Games, I loved this whole game of survival that we get to watch pan out alongside our mc. There’s nothing I love more than getting to discover things alongside the mc of a book and Rosalina who is human has no idea what’s going on when she suddenly wakes up in an unknown place. Getting to discover the quirks of this land and what is about to be life changing trials was so intriguing that I couldn’t put this read down for a second.
From the characters to the plot this was a well thought out novel that kept me hooked through out, while we got a romance sub plot I loved how adventure driven this whole story line is and the romance is just so deliciously woven through. I absolutely devoured this read and I can’t wait to see where this author takes us next.
April 19, 2025
If you loved the Hunger Games series and enjoy entering the world of the Fae, this one is for you!!
Human Rosealind has been chosen as a tribute for Natures Trials. Assigned to the Winter Court and fae Aalto. There are 6 Tributes in total, and at the end of every trial, a human and their assigned fae are killed.
This is part one in the series, and we finish on a cliffhanger, part way through the trials.
Once I got into this, I found myself eager to read on. I haven't read a lot of romantasy, so having a mix of fae and humans really appealed to me. I loved trying to work out the connection between Rosealind and Aalto, and the reveal at the end did not disappoint!!
I'm hooked and can't wait to read on in the next installment!
Human Rosealind has been chosen as a tribute for Natures Trials. Assigned to the Winter Court and fae Aalto. There are 6 Tributes in total, and at the end of every trial, a human and their assigned fae are killed.
This is part one in the series, and we finish on a cliffhanger, part way through the trials.
Once I got into this, I found myself eager to read on. I haven't read a lot of romantasy, so having a mix of fae and humans really appealed to me. I loved trying to work out the connection between Rosealind and Aalto, and the reveal at the end did not disappoint!!
I'm hooked and can't wait to read on in the next installment!
February 5, 2025
I was surprised by how short this book was, until I realised that it tells half a story, presumably with the remaining 3 trials being covered in a subsequent novel.
I found the concept of the book intriguing - it reads very much like The Hunger Games, but led by the Fae rather than the Capitol. The revelation that this is done to prove humans worthy of nature was a nice touch.
Each of the trials was different, inventive, and deceptively simple in their design.
What lets this book down somewhat is the characters. Because there is so much action in such a short book, the characters feel a little flat and shallow.
Despite that, this book does make for a fun read.
I found the concept of the book intriguing - it reads very much like The Hunger Games, but led by the Fae rather than the Capitol. The revelation that this is done to prove humans worthy of nature was a nice touch.
Each of the trials was different, inventive, and deceptively simple in their design.
What lets this book down somewhat is the characters. Because there is so much action in such a short book, the characters feel a little flat and shallow.
Despite that, this book does make for a fun read.
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