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The East Wind
Rapunzel meets the Greek myth of Psyche and Cupid in this gripping fantasy romance standalone from the author of
The North Wind
that weaves together a tale of love, survival, and healing as a mortal woman and an immortal god unite to overcome deadly trials and their haunted pasts in this climactic final installment of the Four Winds series.
For more stories from the world of the Four Winds, check out The North Wind, The West Wind, and The South Wind.
For more stories from the world of the Four Winds, check out The North Wind, The West Wind, and The South Wind.
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Published January 13, 2026
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Alexandria Warwick
15 books916 followersAlexandria Warwick is the author of the Four Winds series and the North series. A classically trained violinist, she spends much of her time performing in orchestras. She lives in Florida.
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September 14, 2025
I kinda trudged through this, the writing was great, the story and plot gripped my attention but the fmc just wasn’t my favorite. I know she had a lot of trauma and mistreatment and that was the cause of her lack of self confidence and really rough internal monologue. But I don’t feel like she had any character development at all and it starred to feel like the only thing drawing mmc to her was pity. Honestly this is prob more a me problem and I’m sure many others will love this as it is the final installment. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the early copy
January 5, 2026
A handmaiden herbalist meets a vengeful god of storms and winds.
Min our FMC ends up freeing our MMC Eurus from imprisonment in a tower on the estate she resides.
instead of just escaping with his life our MMC takes Min captive. They travel to the city of the gods in order to compete in a tournament that will grant him a boon from the council that he’ll in turn use to enact his revenge on them for banishing him from their land. He makes a deal with Min. He will take her back home as long as she agrees to brew a poison, strong enough to weaken the gods so he might kill them, but as he competes in this tournament with the help of Min, they both start to find they enjoy each other‘s company tension between the two of them builds, and even though Min started out desperate to return home by any means even risking betraying Eurus she too has a change of heart. However, our MMC is so wrapped up in revenge will he be able to forgive and forget?. He’s immortal and she’s mortal so where does that leave them? (You’ll have to read to find out)
This is a semi slow burn enemies to lovers Romance and I overall enjoyed this one at first I wasn’t sure about our FMC because of how subdued and mink she was, but she really grew into herself as the story carried on, and I ended up really liking her character by the end
Tropes
Enemies to lovers
Semi slow burn
A scarred MMC
Winged MMC
Handmaiden herbalist and poison brewer FMC
FMC has a stutter
Trials competition
Parental abuse representation
Revenge arc
Min our FMC ends up freeing our MMC Eurus from imprisonment in a tower on the estate she resides.
instead of just escaping with his life our MMC takes Min captive. They travel to the city of the gods in order to compete in a tournament that will grant him a boon from the council that he’ll in turn use to enact his revenge on them for banishing him from their land. He makes a deal with Min. He will take her back home as long as she agrees to brew a poison, strong enough to weaken the gods so he might kill them, but as he competes in this tournament with the help of Min, they both start to find they enjoy each other‘s company tension between the two of them builds, and even though Min started out desperate to return home by any means even risking betraying Eurus she too has a change of heart. However, our MMC is so wrapped up in revenge will he be able to forgive and forget?. He’s immortal and she’s mortal so where does that leave them? (You’ll have to read to find out)
This is a semi slow burn enemies to lovers Romance and I overall enjoyed this one at first I wasn’t sure about our FMC because of how subdued and mink she was, but she really grew into herself as the story carried on, and I ended up really liking her character by the end
Tropes
Enemies to lovers
Semi slow burn
A scarred MMC
Winged MMC
Handmaiden herbalist and poison brewer FMC
FMC has a stutter
Trials competition
Parental abuse representation
Revenge arc
Want to read
August 11, 202511/08/2025: Just got approved for this one today; turns out I'll be reading it in the reverse order, but oh well! It seems like something right up my alley. Thank you to NetGalley, Alexandria Warwick and Simon & Schuster UK for this eARC!
January 13, 2026
The East Wind is a swoonful fantasy romance that can be read as a standalone or you can integrate it as the book end to a magical interconnecting series, The Four Winds. It's a beautiful love story of healing and growth, where our leads come into personal evolution and discover with each other their souls' most whole complement. This was a comforting read that brings joy, relatability, and hope.
Healer and tonic brewer Min frees Eurus, the East Wind immortal from shackles her mistress placed upon him, but as thanks he kidnaps her from the only home she knows. Eurus forces Min to create poisonous tonics to take down all the gods who have once betrayed him. Min's good deed becomes a nightmare until she gets to know Eurus and sees the pain he hides beneath his wings and mask and finds within him a kindred spirit.
What made this work shine brightest for was Min. I love her, and more so than that, I understand her. I understand her anxiety, her self-doubt, the way she belittles herself because she's been so metaphorically beat down into believing she lacks any true worth. More than a romance, I find this a story of self-love. Or Min learning to accept herself and free herself from the shackles they were also placed upon her, shackles binding her confidence and empowerment. But hers is not a journey that occurs overnight, which is an aspect from the narrative I appreciated. Min doesn't just find herself changed, she has to work at that change. It's gradual, not immediate. She may take a step forward, then two back, before real progress is found. And I relate heavily to that. Bettering ourselves isn't instantaneous or easy, it takes time. And this narrative embraces for our beautiful, kind, generous and strong of heart heroine Min.
While this tale is weaves inspiration of Rapunzel and Psyche and Eros into its own unique story, I also find remnants of Howl's Moving Castle as well. Particularly in how Min is successful in seeing through the shroud and 'monstrous' Eurus. And a running theme, I'd venture, is how these two successfully see each other. Oh yes there is constant pushing and biting words exchanged, but they see each other's vulnerability, hardship, will, and hopes. Eurus sees the strength in Min because he witnesses the suffering and isolation she leaves behind in the home she's fighting to return and save. Min, in turn, sees the potential of humanity and kindness in the god who barks he could never be any such thing yet time and time again proves otherwise. For me, a romance works when the leads can truly depict how they see the true selves of the other.
If I could change anything it's perhaps the pace. Sometimes my attention wandered off page because I felt things moved a touch too slow, but by the final act I was as enraptured as I was when I began this tale. Throughout it all, I never ceased in caring and wishing for deserved happily ever afters for our soft-hearted heroine and her brusque-mannered hero.
Thank you so much to Saga Press and NetGalley for this wonderful complimentary eARC, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
Healer and tonic brewer Min frees Eurus, the East Wind immortal from shackles her mistress placed upon him, but as thanks he kidnaps her from the only home she knows. Eurus forces Min to create poisonous tonics to take down all the gods who have once betrayed him. Min's good deed becomes a nightmare until she gets to know Eurus and sees the pain he hides beneath his wings and mask and finds within him a kindred spirit.
What made this work shine brightest for was Min. I love her, and more so than that, I understand her. I understand her anxiety, her self-doubt, the way she belittles herself because she's been so metaphorically beat down into believing she lacks any true worth. More than a romance, I find this a story of self-love. Or Min learning to accept herself and free herself from the shackles they were also placed upon her, shackles binding her confidence and empowerment. But hers is not a journey that occurs overnight, which is an aspect from the narrative I appreciated. Min doesn't just find herself changed, she has to work at that change. It's gradual, not immediate. She may take a step forward, then two back, before real progress is found. And I relate heavily to that. Bettering ourselves isn't instantaneous or easy, it takes time. And this narrative embraces for our beautiful, kind, generous and strong of heart heroine Min.
While this tale is weaves inspiration of Rapunzel and Psyche and Eros into its own unique story, I also find remnants of Howl's Moving Castle as well. Particularly in how Min is successful in seeing through the shroud and 'monstrous' Eurus. And a running theme, I'd venture, is how these two successfully see each other. Oh yes there is constant pushing and biting words exchanged, but they see each other's vulnerability, hardship, will, and hopes. Eurus sees the strength in Min because he witnesses the suffering and isolation she leaves behind in the home she's fighting to return and save. Min, in turn, sees the potential of humanity and kindness in the god who barks he could never be any such thing yet time and time again proves otherwise. For me, a romance works when the leads can truly depict how they see the true selves of the other.
If I could change anything it's perhaps the pace. Sometimes my attention wandered off page because I felt things moved a touch too slow, but by the final act I was as enraptured as I was when I began this tale. Throughout it all, I never ceased in caring and wishing for deserved happily ever afters for our soft-hearted heroine and her brusque-mannered hero.
Thank you so much to Saga Press and NetGalley for this wonderful complimentary eARC, I leave this honest review voluntarily.
January 9, 2026
'The East Wind' is the fourth and final book in Alexandria Warwick's Four Winds romantasy series. This instalment follows Min, an apprentice bane weaver stuck under the thumb of an abusive mistress, and the oldest of the Four Winds/Anemoi brothers, Eurus. The story opens with Eurus captured by Min's mistress, who wants to use his heart to brew herself a potion of immortality. Min feels sorry for the god, and allows him to escape - not expecting to become his prisoner in the process.
This book did an excellent job of containing its own story, while also giving a satisfying wrap-up of the series as a whole. Each book is technically a standalone as they each follow different couples, but the star brother of each book makes a cameo in the previous title (and all four appear in this finale). I loved the little cameos we got during the main story of this book, as well as the epilogue. Both Eurus and Min come from difficult and traumatic backgrounds, and the story did a great job of portraying their growth and healing. In particular, Min's stutter was something that was really well done - she starts out stuttering almost every single word, but as she grows it starts to become less frequent. I must admit that I was a little iffy on the romance in this book in the beginning, as I always am in captor/captee scenarios. However, as both characters came to eventually accept that they had both done wrong by the other and acknowledge each other's flaws, I did come to appreciate their love for each other. I'm usually someone who really enjoys trials and competitions in a story, but those featured in this book are not the main focal point. This title definitely focuses more on character development and is very character driven. I would have liked a bit more time with some of the secondary characters such as Arvin; he in particular had a plot point/character motivation that felt entirely unfulfilled by the time the book ended.
Overall, I adore the Four Winds series. 'The East Wind' was a fun ride with interesting characters of its own, but I definitely enjoyed it more because of everything that came before it. If you are interested in reading this series, I highly recommend reading the books in publication order (North, West, South, East) for the strongest impact.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia and Netgalley for providing me with an eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
This book did an excellent job of containing its own story, while also giving a satisfying wrap-up of the series as a whole. Each book is technically a standalone as they each follow different couples, but the star brother of each book makes a cameo in the previous title (and all four appear in this finale). I loved the little cameos we got during the main story of this book, as well as the epilogue. Both Eurus and Min come from difficult and traumatic backgrounds, and the story did a great job of portraying their growth and healing. In particular, Min's stutter was something that was really well done - she starts out stuttering almost every single word, but as she grows it starts to become less frequent. I must admit that I was a little iffy on the romance in this book in the beginning, as I always am in captor/captee scenarios. However, as both characters came to eventually accept that they had both done wrong by the other and acknowledge each other's flaws, I did come to appreciate their love for each other. I'm usually someone who really enjoys trials and competitions in a story, but those featured in this book are not the main focal point. This title definitely focuses more on character development and is very character driven. I would have liked a bit more time with some of the secondary characters such as Arvin; he in particular had a plot point/character motivation that felt entirely unfulfilled by the time the book ended.
Overall, I adore the Four Winds series. 'The East Wind' was a fun ride with interesting characters of its own, but I definitely enjoyed it more because of everything that came before it. If you are interested in reading this series, I highly recommend reading the books in publication order (North, West, South, East) for the strongest impact.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia and Netgalley for providing me with an eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
February 18, 2026
Book 4 of my 24 hour readathon 📚 💖 https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRPNTK5e/
March 7, 2026
While I didn’t like the FMC, the plot and setting with nods to methodology were enough to keep me pushing through what felt like a much shorter book than it was! Not as good as the first, but it definitely read well as a standalone and I look forward to reading the middle 2.
February 8, 2026
This was one of those stories I wanted to savour slowly, and it absolutely rewarded that choice. Dark, atmospheric, and quietly intense, this book pulled me in from the very first page and never let go.
Min is a compelling, layered heroine, and Eurus is everything I want in a morally grey god tortured, powerful, and deeply human beneath the divinity. Their relationship builds with tension and restraint, making every moment between them feel earned and heavy with emotion.
The Rapunzel and Psyche and Eros influences are woven in beautifully, giving the story a mythic, fairytale quality while still feeling fresh. The trials were gripping, the stakes felt real, and the emotional payoff hit hard without losing its softness.
A stunning, bittersweet conclusion to the Four Winds series that balances darkness, romance, and mythology perfectly.
Min is a compelling, layered heroine, and Eurus is everything I want in a morally grey god tortured, powerful, and deeply human beneath the divinity. Their relationship builds with tension and restraint, making every moment between them feel earned and heavy with emotion.
The Rapunzel and Psyche and Eros influences are woven in beautifully, giving the story a mythic, fairytale quality while still feeling fresh. The trials were gripping, the stakes felt real, and the emotional payoff hit hard without losing its softness.
A stunning, bittersweet conclusion to the Four Winds series that balances darkness, romance, and mythology perfectly.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
First of all: I loveeeeeed this book. I kinda guessed I would from part of the editor's note at the front, tbh. ("Neither [protagonist] has known real love and both are convinced they aren't worthy of it." Me, rubbing my greedy palms together: yesssss this was written For Me) I also, based on book 3, figured this was the book of the most fucked up brother--and y'all by now probably know by now how much i LOVE to watch the most messed up characters finding and receiving love!!!
While the FMC's stutter and early and cowardliness normally would have annoyed me in other books, it just...worked for me. Similar to book 2's characters' personalities, tbh. I think it has to do with Warwick's writing style--she just writes characters in a way that makes them likeable and understood, even/despite their weaknesses.
The MMC was a big messed up grouch and I just loved his transformation, his slow reception then craving of touch. (Especially after being
Normally reveals bother me, but it again worked fine for me here, and was resolved in a way that also worked for me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The end--with --was just a perfect encapsulation of this series and Eurus' story specifically. The epilogue with was just so sweet and wonderful! (I also loved the hint that )
My one complaint of the book, though it didn't detract from my love of it--I continue to think a (2nd?) epilogue with Eurus and Min's growing family would have been appropriate. Early on in the book, Eurus has a line about how bad the gods are at parenting (which is further emphasized by how his father's abuse is visible on his body)--I think good closure/refutation of that idea would have been Eurus as a father, unsure but still Trying and doing better for his kid(s) than his father ever did for him. I guess there's fanfiction (that I may have to write), but I was missing that scene!!
Anyway, loved this book and series, will be rec'ing to all my friends and audience! Another for the faves shelf, lads.
And now for my fave quotes from the book (covered bc spoilers):
First of all: I loveeeeeed this book. I kinda guessed I would from part of the editor's note at the front, tbh. ("Neither [protagonist] has known real love and both are convinced they aren't worthy of it." Me, rubbing my greedy palms together: yesssss this was written For Me) I also, based on book 3, figured this was the book of the most fucked up brother--and y'all by now probably know by now how much i LOVE to watch the most messed up characters finding and receiving love!!!
While the FMC's stutter and early and cowardliness normally would have annoyed me in other books, it just...worked for me. Similar to book 2's characters' personalities, tbh. I think it has to do with Warwick's writing style--she just writes characters in a way that makes them likeable and understood, even/despite their weaknesses.
The MMC was a big messed up grouch and I just loved his transformation, his slow reception then craving of touch. (Especially after being
Normally reveals bother me, but it again worked fine for me here, and was resolved in a way that also worked for me. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
The end--with --was just a perfect encapsulation of this series and Eurus' story specifically. The epilogue with was just so sweet and wonderful! (I also loved the hint that )
My one complaint of the book, though it didn't detract from my love of it--I continue to think a (2nd?) epilogue with Eurus and Min's growing family would have been appropriate. Early on in the book, Eurus has a line about how bad the gods are at parenting (which is further emphasized by how his father's abuse is visible on his body)--I think good closure/refutation of that idea would have been Eurus as a father, unsure but still Trying and doing better for his kid(s) than his father ever did for him. I guess there's fanfiction (that I may have to write), but I was missing that scene!!
Anyway, loved this book and series, will be rec'ing to all my friends and audience! Another for the faves shelf, lads.
And now for my fave quotes from the book (covered bc spoilers):
January 6, 2026
3.75 ✨
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for allowing me to read this ARC in return for my review. All opinions are my own.
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials – and their own tortured pasts.
As being a big fan of the previous books in the series, I was very excited for this one as there was Rapunzel used as inspiration, however I think I really hyped this one up and felt it fell a bit flat. The Rapunzel elements is that Min is treated poorly by Madame Clarisse (which we later find out is her mother) and that Eurus is locked in a tower for the first few chapters.
I found the character of Min quite interesting, she reminded me of the main character in T.Kingfisher’s Hemlock and Silver, in that they are botanical and used plants and herbs to make potions. She had a lot of trauma and sometimes I did just want to shake her. I did like how her stutter seemed to go while she was in the City of Gods, the only bit of development she seemed to get through.
I found the trials a bit boring and they seemed to come out of nowhere. Like one of them I thought Min was asleep and then BAM in a trial. I feel like Eurus wasn’t as intimidating as he was made out to be in previous books and he ended up becoming mortal, just like all of his brothers which was a bit repetitive. I honestly thought he was going to leave when he thought Min betrayed and that would be the end of the book.
Even though it was all domesticated, I did enjoy the ending with all four brothers back and with their respective wives and children. As always, I do think the author’s use of language is wonderful and parts are beautifully written. I am excited to see what she does next as she moves away from this series.
Thank you again to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for allowing me to read the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for allowing me to read this ARC in return for my review. All opinions are my own.
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials – and their own tortured pasts.
As being a big fan of the previous books in the series, I was very excited for this one as there was Rapunzel used as inspiration, however I think I really hyped this one up and felt it fell a bit flat. The Rapunzel elements is that Min is treated poorly by Madame Clarisse (which we later find out is her mother) and that Eurus is locked in a tower for the first few chapters.
I found the character of Min quite interesting, she reminded me of the main character in T.Kingfisher’s Hemlock and Silver, in that they are botanical and used plants and herbs to make potions. She had a lot of trauma and sometimes I did just want to shake her. I did like how her stutter seemed to go while she was in the City of Gods, the only bit of development she seemed to get through.
I found the trials a bit boring and they seemed to come out of nowhere. Like one of them I thought Min was asleep and then BAM in a trial. I feel like Eurus wasn’t as intimidating as he was made out to be in previous books and he ended up becoming mortal, just like all of his brothers which was a bit repetitive. I honestly thought he was going to leave when he thought Min betrayed and that would be the end of the book.
Even though it was all domesticated, I did enjoy the ending with all four brothers back and with their respective wives and children. As always, I do think the author’s use of language is wonderful and parts are beautifully written. I am excited to see what she does next as she moves away from this series.
Thank you again to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster UK for allowing me to read the ARC!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 15, 2026
I think the ending made the book! Like seriously I gave it a half a star extra because of that beautiful way this series was brought to an end. I think it will give everyone a closure on all the four brothers and the stories we were so invested in!
However, talking about this particular book, I’m not going to lie I predicted everything that was going to happen. The trials were not very entertaining and I was getting extremely annoyed with the FMC haha. Even though tbh, she’s the most relatable FMC of the four books, may be that’s why? Her inner struggle and anxiety and inner self debasing monologues were extremely relatable. Her character growth could have been so much better though!!!! There was such potential lost on it. Both Eurus and Mins trauma was very well written. It focused on how to move forward than dwelling on it for long.
Mins employer lady Clarisse has a god prisoned in the north tower who she tortures brutally. But Min couldn’t tolerate it anymore hence decides to help him escape! However he captures her instead and forces her to accompany him to the city of gods where he wishes to partake in trials to ask the gods a favour. However little does he know that Min has found a way to betray him. As time goes by they both start to enjoy each other’s company. But still all Min wants is to go back! Will she have enough time to stop the betrayal when she realises what her heart actually desires?
I think if you’re a fan of swoon worthy romances inspired from fairytales and mythology, this series is right up your forte. They can be read as standalone romances. However, reading them in order will give you some idea about the four brothers. And the third book does kind of set some premise to the fourth book. Enjoyed the series!
Thank you so much Simon and Schuster AU for the review copy of this book!!
However, talking about this particular book, I’m not going to lie I predicted everything that was going to happen. The trials were not very entertaining and I was getting extremely annoyed with the FMC haha. Even though tbh, she’s the most relatable FMC of the four books, may be that’s why? Her inner struggle and anxiety and inner self debasing monologues were extremely relatable. Her character growth could have been so much better though!!!! There was such potential lost on it. Both Eurus and Mins trauma was very well written. It focused on how to move forward than dwelling on it for long.
Mins employer lady Clarisse has a god prisoned in the north tower who she tortures brutally. But Min couldn’t tolerate it anymore hence decides to help him escape! However he captures her instead and forces her to accompany him to the city of gods where he wishes to partake in trials to ask the gods a favour. However little does he know that Min has found a way to betray him. As time goes by they both start to enjoy each other’s company. But still all Min wants is to go back! Will she have enough time to stop the betrayal when she realises what her heart actually desires?
I think if you’re a fan of swoon worthy romances inspired from fairytales and mythology, this series is right up your forte. They can be read as standalone romances. However, reading them in order will give you some idea about the four brothers. And the third book does kind of set some premise to the fourth book. Enjoyed the series!
Thank you so much Simon and Schuster AU for the review copy of this book!!
January 10, 2026
ARC Review - The East Wind
4 ⭐️
2 🌶
This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it!
The East Wind is the final book in an interconnected standalone romantasy series called the Four Winds.
From the very first chapter, I knew I liked Alexandria’s writing. It pulls you in and keeps you turning the pages, and even with characters appearing from previous books, I never once felt lost. If anything, it made me curious to go back and meet everyone properly.
Both Eurus and Min come from deeply traumatic upbringings, with abuse shaping their childhoods in different ways. Min is still trapped in an emotionally and physically abusive situation under her current employer, Lady Clarisse, and watching her journey was one of my favourite parts of the book. I really enjoyed the captor and captive dynamic, especially seeing Min slowly step into her own strength and sense of self.
The trials were violent, intense, and honestly so much fun. Every chapter had me wondering who would make it out alive and whether Eurus would achieve the goal he set out for himself.
The plot twists completely caught me off guard. I usually have a pretty good sense of where romantasy stories are heading, but this one surprised me more than once. It was refreshing to read.
While I did enjoy Eurus and Min together, the romantic spark did not fully land for me in the way I was expecting. Their growth and shifting dynamic were really well done, but I think having more context from the earlier books might have helped me connect with Eurus on a deeper level. This is very much a me thing, and I can see how longtime readers of the series would feel that extra emotional weight.
Overall, this was still a very enjoyable read! I do wish I had read the previous books so the character cameos and epilogue would have hit a little harder, but even on its own, The East Wind definitely packs a punch and left me wanting more from this world.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Australia for sending me a physical ARC of this book! 🥰
4 ⭐️
2 🌶
This was my first book by this author and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it!
The East Wind is the final book in an interconnected standalone romantasy series called the Four Winds.
From the very first chapter, I knew I liked Alexandria’s writing. It pulls you in and keeps you turning the pages, and even with characters appearing from previous books, I never once felt lost. If anything, it made me curious to go back and meet everyone properly.
Both Eurus and Min come from deeply traumatic upbringings, with abuse shaping their childhoods in different ways. Min is still trapped in an emotionally and physically abusive situation under her current employer, Lady Clarisse, and watching her journey was one of my favourite parts of the book. I really enjoyed the captor and captive dynamic, especially seeing Min slowly step into her own strength and sense of self.
The trials were violent, intense, and honestly so much fun. Every chapter had me wondering who would make it out alive and whether Eurus would achieve the goal he set out for himself.
The plot twists completely caught me off guard. I usually have a pretty good sense of where romantasy stories are heading, but this one surprised me more than once. It was refreshing to read.
While I did enjoy Eurus and Min together, the romantic spark did not fully land for me in the way I was expecting. Their growth and shifting dynamic were really well done, but I think having more context from the earlier books might have helped me connect with Eurus on a deeper level. This is very much a me thing, and I can see how longtime readers of the series would feel that extra emotional weight.
Overall, this was still a very enjoyable read! I do wish I had read the previous books so the character cameos and epilogue would have hit a little harder, but even on its own, The East Wind definitely packs a punch and left me wanting more from this world.
Thank you to Simon and Schuster Australia for sending me a physical ARC of this book! 🥰
Did not finish
November 13, 2025i was really excited to receive a copy of this book because i did enjoy the others in the series, and was excited to see what direction this one would go in because i thought it had the most interesting premise and plot direction of all the books in the series, but i just couldn't bring myself to finish it because of one thing.
I decided to stop reading this one at about 28% because i just couldn't get over the stuttering that the FMC was doing on the page. i know that this was meant to convey that she is meek, vulnerable and shy, but it just got unbearable and actually made reading what she was saying super hard. i found that there were some dialogue scenes i had to re-read 3 or more times because it just wasn't going in my head properly.
i was really hoping that this written stuttering was something that would slowly be phased out after a couple chapters (for readabilities sake) as the audience would have gotten the message about how meek, vulnerable and shy she was, but no, if anything it actually got worse when she properly encountered 'The East Wind' and was kidnapped by him.
Not only was this way of conveying and writing super hard for me to follow at times, but when the FMC was thinking to herself or having a little inner monologue, there was no stuttering at all, and that just drove me INSANE.
i know that its likely that towards the end of the book the stuttering is something that disappears or she gets over for some reason or another, and it's likely a big part of her character development and growth, but i just couldn't get over it.
I decided to stop reading this one at about 28% because i just couldn't get over the stuttering that the FMC was doing on the page. i know that this was meant to convey that she is meek, vulnerable and shy, but it just got unbearable and actually made reading what she was saying super hard. i found that there were some dialogue scenes i had to re-read 3 or more times because it just wasn't going in my head properly.
i was really hoping that this written stuttering was something that would slowly be phased out after a couple chapters (for readabilities sake) as the audience would have gotten the message about how meek, vulnerable and shy she was, but no, if anything it actually got worse when she properly encountered 'The East Wind' and was kidnapped by him.
Not only was this way of conveying and writing super hard for me to follow at times, but when the FMC was thinking to herself or having a little inner monologue, there was no stuttering at all, and that just drove me INSANE.
i know that its likely that towards the end of the book the stuttering is something that disappears or she gets over for some reason or another, and it's likely a big part of her character development and growth, but i just couldn't get over it.
January 13, 2026
4.5⭐️
The East Wind is a great final installment in the Four Winds series. Though the books are standalones, they do all have a small connection and plot running through them. The East Wind wraps up a plot point from the end of The South Wind. With the final epilogue, I thought it tied the whole series together nicely!
As far as characters go, I’m a big fan of Eurus. I love a broody MMC, and he is the definition of broody! Min, however, could be a rather frustrating FMC at times. I could excuse most of it given the trauma she has accumulated in her life, but it was frustrating to see her demanding Eurus change and grow immediately while refusing to really do so herself. Eurus has his own trauma, just as Min does, but she didn’t really allow him a ton of grace to work through it. She wanted that grace for herself but couldn’t be bothered to really give it to him. Min did grow a bit throughout the book, but nowhere near the amount Eurus did. That’s not to say Eurus couldn’t be frustrating as well, because he was at times, but he was significantly less frustrating than Min.
I enjoyed the tournament storyline. I always love some deadly trials! The trials themselves were interesting, and I loved getting to see a bit of the City of Gods and even meeting a few of the Gods.
Overall, The East Wind was a great read! I really only knocked half a star because of Min being so frustrating at times. I definitely would recommend The East Wind, as well as the other books in the series.
Thank you Saga Press for the early review copy! All opinions are my own!
The East Wind is a great final installment in the Four Winds series. Though the books are standalones, they do all have a small connection and plot running through them. The East Wind wraps up a plot point from the end of The South Wind. With the final epilogue, I thought it tied the whole series together nicely!
As far as characters go, I’m a big fan of Eurus. I love a broody MMC, and he is the definition of broody! Min, however, could be a rather frustrating FMC at times. I could excuse most of it given the trauma she has accumulated in her life, but it was frustrating to see her demanding Eurus change and grow immediately while refusing to really do so herself. Eurus has his own trauma, just as Min does, but she didn’t really allow him a ton of grace to work through it. She wanted that grace for herself but couldn’t be bothered to really give it to him. Min did grow a bit throughout the book, but nowhere near the amount Eurus did. That’s not to say Eurus couldn’t be frustrating as well, because he was at times, but he was significantly less frustrating than Min.
I enjoyed the tournament storyline. I always love some deadly trials! The trials themselves were interesting, and I loved getting to see a bit of the City of Gods and even meeting a few of the Gods.
Overall, The East Wind was a great read! I really only knocked half a star because of Min being so frustrating at times. I definitely would recommend The East Wind, as well as the other books in the series.
Thank you Saga Press for the early review copy! All opinions are my own!
November 15, 2025
3.5✨ spice 🌶️🌶️
I liked this book didn’t love it, the romance was lacking the Fmc and Mmc had no really chemistry it felt forced most of the time. The plot was ok I did enjoy the little plot twist on finding out about Madme Clarissa though. The trail games were a bit boring and just came out of nowhere, overall it was an ok book not my favourite in the series.
Min is almost mouse like quite, scared and always makes herself small as possible, working and living with a women who has raised her and also abuses her, it’s no wonder she’s has shrunk herself. Min is very good as making poisons it’s why Madame Clarissa keeper her around she’s uses and abuses her to get what’s she’s wants.
The East Wind (Eurus) is captured and tortured by Madame Clarissa ti gain his whereabouts of his ax. Min sets him free by accident and now she’s been help capture by this god that never shows his face and is cruel. Eurus enters into a trial games and takes his human Min assistance with him, Eurus shows a sort of human side to him he’s not all cold and dark he feels just as deeply as everyone else. He’s very driven by revenge of the council and wants to kill them all and with the help of Min he will do just that.
Thank you NetGalley & Publisher for the arc 🥰
I liked this book didn’t love it, the romance was lacking the Fmc and Mmc had no really chemistry it felt forced most of the time. The plot was ok I did enjoy the little plot twist on finding out about Madme Clarissa though. The trail games were a bit boring and just came out of nowhere, overall it was an ok book not my favourite in the series.
Min is almost mouse like quite, scared and always makes herself small as possible, working and living with a women who has raised her and also abuses her, it’s no wonder she’s has shrunk herself. Min is very good as making poisons it’s why Madame Clarissa keeper her around she’s uses and abuses her to get what’s she’s wants.
The East Wind (Eurus) is captured and tortured by Madame Clarissa ti gain his whereabouts of his ax. Min sets him free by accident and now she’s been help capture by this god that never shows his face and is cruel. Eurus enters into a trial games and takes his human Min assistance with him, Eurus shows a sort of human side to him he’s not all cold and dark he feels just as deeply as everyone else. He’s very driven by revenge of the council and wants to kill them all and with the help of Min he will do just that.
Thank you NetGalley & Publisher for the arc 🥰
February 16, 2026
| ARC Review |
This book started off great. I liked how the beginning got straight to the point. However, after she arrived at Eurus’s home it began to drag a bit, though it picked up later on, which I was relieved about. The arguments and tension between Eurus and Min were really entertaining, and I loved her friendship with Demi!!
I also really enjoyed the character development between her and Eurus, and how they were able to heal together toward the end. It was really heartwarming to read! Eurus is such a sweetheart and his nickname for her gets me every time!
The plot itself, though, isn’t very strong. The trials weren’t the main focus and overall weren’t that interesting sadly, but it’s to be expected of a standalone romantasy so I can’t complain.
Overall, this was an entertaining read that I’d recommend to those who enjoy a romance focused on healing, betrayal, and heartbreak. It makes for an easy read that isn’t plot-heavy but leans more toward emotional turmoil and angst.
This book started off great. I liked how the beginning got straight to the point. However, after she arrived at Eurus’s home it began to drag a bit, though it picked up later on, which I was relieved about. The arguments and tension between Eurus and Min were really entertaining, and I loved her friendship with Demi!!
I also really enjoyed the character development between her and Eurus, and how they were able to heal together toward the end. It was really heartwarming to read! Eurus is such a sweetheart and his nickname for her gets me every time!
The plot itself, though, isn’t very strong. The trials weren’t the main focus and overall weren’t that interesting sadly, but it’s to be expected of a standalone romantasy so I can’t complain.
Overall, this was an entertaining read that I’d recommend to those who enjoy a romance focused on healing, betrayal, and heartbreak. It makes for an easy read that isn’t plot-heavy but leans more toward emotional turmoil and angst.
September 21, 2025
Min has been employed by Madame Carissa for ten years, learning the art of becoming a banewitch. But the madame is cruel and not only abuses Mon, but also captures various creatures that she dissects for her potions. On a rare occurrence of defiance, Min sets one of these creatures free, but that creature is an immortal god, who decides to take Min with him on his escape. Eurus and Min enter a bargain, she’ll make a poison to kill the council of gods and Eurus will let her go back to her old life. But the reason they have access to the gods (because Ereus and his brothers were banished from the city of gods) is a tournament to the death.
This was for sure one of the better winds books. I did appreciate the character development in this more than some of the others. Wild there is still a bit of quick realization of things, the distrust between both main characters was believable. I also enjoyed how we, in this final book, got a glimpse at what all the other brothers were up to.
This was for sure one of the better winds books. I did appreciate the character development in this more than some of the others. Wild there is still a bit of quick realization of things, the distrust between both main characters was believable. I also enjoyed how we, in this final book, got a glimpse at what all the other brothers were up to.
December 2, 2025
ARC Review: The East Wind
Having never read any of the other books in this series, I was pleasantly surprised by how seamless and enjoyable this standalone felt. The author gives you just enough threads from the wider world that you feel rooted in the series—without ever feeling lost or overwhelmed.
This is a Rapunzel retelling, but it’s also so much more. You get the classic grumpy god, the impossible trials, and that slow, inevitable falling in love that makes you turn pages faster than you mean to. The mythology is rich, the emotional beats land, and the chemistry? SO GOOD.
It’s an easy book to love—comforting, magical, and full of heart. I’m already planning to go back and read the other books because if they’re anything like this one, I’m hooked.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy!
Having never read any of the other books in this series, I was pleasantly surprised by how seamless and enjoyable this standalone felt. The author gives you just enough threads from the wider world that you feel rooted in the series—without ever feeling lost or overwhelmed.
This is a Rapunzel retelling, but it’s also so much more. You get the classic grumpy god, the impossible trials, and that slow, inevitable falling in love that makes you turn pages faster than you mean to. The mythology is rich, the emotional beats land, and the chemistry? SO GOOD.
It’s an easy book to love—comforting, magical, and full of heart. I’m already planning to go back and read the other books because if they’re anything like this one, I’m hooked.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy!
December 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Finishing The East Wind was such a bittersweet feeling. I loved this book and the others in the series but I’m so sad it’s over! I really enjoy Alexandria’s writing and storytelling. She gets you hooked from the start!
This Rapunzel inspired story has the slowest of slow burns but it pays off. Min and Eurus have been through so much trauma. Their scars are deep and some are physically visible. It takes time for them to trust each other after all they’ve been through. I was so happy when they hit the moment. They deserved their HEA.
Besides the slow burn romance, the main focus is the 3 trials Eurus is competing in to reverse his banishment from the City of Gods. Ultimately, he is using Min for her expertise in making poisons for his ultimate revenge against the Council of the Gods. These aspects make this a fast paced and fun read. I devoured this in less than a day. Plus, as a fun bonus, Alexandria creates a reunion of the brothers. Be sure the read the epilogue!
Thanks to NetGalley and Saga Press for the ARC!
Finishing The East Wind was such a bittersweet feeling. I loved this book and the others in the series but I’m so sad it’s over! I really enjoy Alexandria’s writing and storytelling. She gets you hooked from the start!
This Rapunzel inspired story has the slowest of slow burns but it pays off. Min and Eurus have been through so much trauma. Their scars are deep and some are physically visible. It takes time for them to trust each other after all they’ve been through. I was so happy when they hit the moment. They deserved their HEA.
Besides the slow burn romance, the main focus is the 3 trials Eurus is competing in to reverse his banishment from the City of Gods. Ultimately, he is using Min for her expertise in making poisons for his ultimate revenge against the Council of the Gods. These aspects make this a fast paced and fun read. I devoured this in less than a day. Plus, as a fun bonus, Alexandria creates a reunion of the brothers. Be sure the read the epilogue!
Thanks to NetGalley and Saga Press for the ARC!
August 25, 2025
I have really enjoyed this series, so I was so excited to get the ARC for the fourth and final installment in the series.
Unfortunately, this might just be my least favorite in the series. But the epilogue was super cute.
I found the FMC to be kind of annoying, she was self-deprecating in a way that really grated on me. Yeah, we can all have confidence issues at times, but this was a whole new level of that. I did think that her being a herbologist was quite cool and unique, I thought that added a unique sort of storyline/addition to the story.
I did think that Eurus (The East Wind) had some really great character development throughout this book and I really love some good character development. I'm glad this was a slow-burn, I think that really helped and added to his character development, it gave it a purpose and a course.
Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of miscommunication, which I don't love. But it was done better than most do it, so I didn't mind it nearly as much as I could've. (I think because it was always cleared up faster than that kind of thing usually is.)
I just wanted a little bit more from this book, especially since it's the final book in the series. I wanted more actual story and I wanted a more likable FMC. She didn't really go through much character development, she was still quite annoying throughout the whole book. Not everything said to you needs to responded to with you questioning yourself, it just makes people not want to be around you (yeah, I get she had a rough past, but so do a lot of less annoying people). I don't know. I just really didn't like her. Sorry. I'm sure plenty of people will like her, but I also think there will be people that agree with me about her.
Overall, I highly recommend this series. It is entertaining and whimsical and that's all I really ask for.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Unfortunately, this might just be my least favorite in the series. But the epilogue was super cute.
I found the FMC to be kind of annoying, she was self-deprecating in a way that really grated on me. Yeah, we can all have confidence issues at times, but this was a whole new level of that. I did think that her being a herbologist was quite cool and unique, I thought that added a unique sort of storyline/addition to the story.
I did think that Eurus (The East Wind) had some really great character development throughout this book and I really love some good character development. I'm glad this was a slow-burn, I think that really helped and added to his character development, it gave it a purpose and a course.
Unfortunately, there is quite a bit of miscommunication, which I don't love. But it was done better than most do it, so I didn't mind it nearly as much as I could've. (I think because it was always cleared up faster than that kind of thing usually is.)
I just wanted a little bit more from this book, especially since it's the final book in the series. I wanted more actual story and I wanted a more likable FMC. She didn't really go through much character development, she was still quite annoying throughout the whole book. Not everything said to you needs to responded to with you questioning yourself, it just makes people not want to be around you (yeah, I get she had a rough past, but so do a lot of less annoying people). I don't know. I just really didn't like her. Sorry. I'm sure plenty of people will like her, but I also think there will be people that agree with me about her.
Overall, I highly recommend this series. It is entertaining and whimsical and that's all I really ask for.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
November 10, 2025
Although not my favorite from the series I enjoyed The East Wind for how emotional this was. I really enjoy how each fmc and mmc is so different book to book but I will say I struggled a bit with Min. She was naive, timid, and in my opinion never really had a great character development. She started to become more confident but I feel like there could have been more. That being said I loved the slow burn romance between Min and Eurus. It made so much sense in this story with it being a captor/captive romance. I enjoyed parts of the plot and liked the uniqueness of Eurus. Now in my opinion he had a great character development and may be one of my favorites from the whole series.
Overall I enjoyed this and thought it was a satisfying ending to a series I started when it was an Indie read. I definitely recommend this series if you like fairy tale and Greek myth retellings!
Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for an advanced copy!
Overall I enjoyed this and thought it was a satisfying ending to a series I started when it was an Indie read. I definitely recommend this series if you like fairy tale and Greek myth retellings!
Thank you to NetGalley and Saga Press for an advanced copy!
February 22, 2026
East Wind pulled me in from the very first chapter with its sharp plot twists and beautifully layered character arcs. Watching the MMC slowly soften toward the FMC gives their relationship such real, emotional highs and lows. What truly makes this book stand out is how deeply it explores self‑worth—how the FMC learns to value herself, and how that growth reshapes every connection around her. It helped me see the good in everyone, even those which like they don’t care.
Thank you, Alexandria Warwick, for creating such a stunning series. It warmed my heart, kept me turning pages, and reminded me why stories like this matter.
Thank you, Alexandria Warwick, for creating such a stunning series. It warmed my heart, kept me turning pages, and reminded me why stories like this matter.
March 11, 2026
Unfortunately this is my least favourite of the series.
I really didn't like the FMC Min and yes she lacked confidence and has anxiety which is fine right it's totally relatable, but I didn't really see any character development or personal growth throughout the story.
The trials weren't very entertaining, it was a little bored and it was super predictable. The romance was lacking, I found it hard to see any chemistry at all.
I did like where the story went with Madame Clarissa though.
I only really enjoyed the ending, it was a nice way to tie the entire series together and put a pretty bow on it.
I really didn't like the FMC Min and yes she lacked confidence and has anxiety which is fine right it's totally relatable, but I didn't really see any character development or personal growth throughout the story.
The trials weren't very entertaining, it was a little bored and it was super predictable. The romance was lacking, I found it hard to see any chemistry at all.
I did like where the story went with Madame Clarissa though.
I only really enjoyed the ending, it was a nice way to tie the entire series together and put a pretty bow on it.
September 4, 2025
Thank you Saga Press + NetGalley for this ARC!
This was... tough to get through. The main reason for this was our FMC, Min (who I just picture as🧍♀️personified); she's INSANELY naive, has no backbone, constantly monologues(???) in a very cringey/unnatural way, and is just generally ✨annoying✨. A true dingo that I tried to sympathize with & I simply could not do it. I could not, for the LIFE of me, figure out why Eurus would like her. Eurus himself is comparatively 300x better but still pretty meh.
There's a bit of a "bomb" dropped towards the end of the book that just felt so eyeroll-y to me.
I think I enjoyed 2 scenes from the entire book, but the epilogue (which is admittedly pretty cute). I did enjoy The South Wind's book (though it also struggled from 'Annoying FMC Syndrome'), so not really enjoying this one was a bummer.
This was... tough to get through. The main reason for this was our FMC, Min (who I just picture as🧍♀️personified); she's INSANELY naive, has no backbone, constantly monologues(???) in a very cringey/unnatural way, and is just generally ✨annoying✨. A true dingo that I tried to sympathize with & I simply could not do it. I could not, for the LIFE of me, figure out why Eurus would like her. Eurus himself is comparatively 300x better but still pretty meh.
There's a bit of a "bomb" dropped towards the end of the book that just felt so eyeroll-y to me.
I think I enjoyed 2 scenes from the entire book, but the epilogue (which is admittedly pretty cute). I did enjoy The South Wind's book (though it also struggled from 'Annoying FMC Syndrome'), so not really enjoying this one was a bummer.
January 18, 2026
This is a very interesting fast paced enemies-to-lovers romance. It’s a fourth in a series and though I have not read the previous three, this can definitely be read as a standalone. I enjoyed Alexandria Warwick’s writing, as well as the adventure-full, slow burn plot. Both MCs help each other with their inner struggles and demons. It is not excessively angsty but the amount present is well done. I will certainly go back and read through the rest of the series!
Thanks to Saga Press and NetGalley for an advance copy!
Thanks to Saga Press and NetGalley for an advance copy!
January 9, 2026
I really enjoyed this finale of the four winds!
I love a book that has trials! Each was so different than the other and had me on the edge of my seat— especially the third trial!
When you think all is over, BAM you get more drama and twists!
I loved Min’s character arc most of all. I wanted to shake her in the beginning because GIRL PLS 😩
A very engaging and lovely book in a grand series! Full of twists.
I love a book that has trials! Each was so different than the other and had me on the edge of my seat— especially the third trial!
When you think all is over, BAM you get more drama and twists!
I loved Min’s character arc most of all. I wanted to shake her in the beginning because GIRL PLS 😩
A very engaging and lovely book in a grand series! Full of twists.
February 8, 2026
I am pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this book compared to the previous three. it is not often where you get stand-alones in a series that are interconnected towards the plot that actually improve book upon book. I feel like this story improved the quality of the plot across all four books as opposed to just having it be separate.
I also really like reading competitions and murdery games, you can thank being alive during the hunger games releases for that!
I also really like reading competitions and murdery games, you can thank being alive during the hunger games releases for that!
November 5, 2025
✨ Rapunzel Retelling
✨Enemies to Lovers
✨Slow Burn
✨Grumpy x Sunshine
I received an advanced review copy through NetGalley. The series has been on my TBR for quite a while, but receiving a copy pushed it to the top of the list. I of course began reading the North Wind believing this was the second book of the series (I grew up with it being NESW and for some reason I thought this book followed that pattern😛). Although it is a stand alone, I always like to read the books in order (for the most part). I enjoyed the story immensely and I think there are people who read this can resonate with the characters. I was emotionally invested in the growth and the healing of Eurus and Min. Both have suffered physically and emotionally at the hands of one of their parents. This shapes who they become. Eurus isolates himself, trusts no one, and is hellbent on revenge. Min is quiet and allows her employer to treat her as if she is nothing. This is a beautiful story of two individuals coming together, healing each other, and falling in love.
✨Enemies to Lovers
✨Slow Burn
✨Grumpy x Sunshine
I received an advanced review copy through NetGalley. The series has been on my TBR for quite a while, but receiving a copy pushed it to the top of the list. I of course began reading the North Wind believing this was the second book of the series (I grew up with it being NESW and for some reason I thought this book followed that pattern😛). Although it is a stand alone, I always like to read the books in order (for the most part). I enjoyed the story immensely and I think there are people who read this can resonate with the characters. I was emotionally invested in the growth and the healing of Eurus and Min. Both have suffered physically and emotionally at the hands of one of their parents. This shapes who they become. Eurus isolates himself, trusts no one, and is hellbent on revenge. Min is quiet and allows her employer to treat her as if she is nothing. This is a beautiful story of two individuals coming together, healing each other, and falling in love.
January 16, 2026
The best book in the series - it would have been 5 stars if the plot had a bit more oomph to it. The romance wasn't even my favourite part, I just LOVED the character development of the main character, it was gorgeous to read. Crazy that I rated the previous book 1 star, this is why I don't give up on series!
January 3, 2026
I liked this one. The thing that bothered me was the fmc Min, her insecurities and her lack of confidence and there’s barely any character development from her. Eurus, though, I liked him a lot.
This was a good ending to the series. Though book one is my favourite.
This was a good ending to the series. Though book one is my favourite.
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