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Binds and Breath: Goddess of the Trees Book Two
Beulah is back. Tormented by a painful past and a power she never asked for, she must succumb to fear or trust that Stella’s love is truer than the spell that tethers them.
Beatrice, torn between the safety of home and the danger of love, takes a fool’s leap—one that leads her straight into heartbreak.
And, from her place within the sacred circle of trees, First Mother watches her granddaughters' actions. To claim her own freedom, she conjures a plan that could unleash the Goddess’s wrath upon them all.
Blood binds, love breaks, and choices set the wheel of fortune whirling.
Binds and Breath begins three months after Vines and Fire ends. The novel follows Beatrice, Stella, Beulah, and Madeline's journeys of separation and return.
Beatrice, torn between the safety of home and the danger of love, takes a fool’s leap—one that leads her straight into heartbreak.
And, from her place within the sacred circle of trees, First Mother watches her granddaughters' actions. To claim her own freedom, she conjures a plan that could unleash the Goddess’s wrath upon them all.
Blood binds, love breaks, and choices set the wheel of fortune whirling.
Binds and Breath begins three months after Vines and Fire ends. The novel follows Beatrice, Stella, Beulah, and Madeline's journeys of separation and return.
301 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2025
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August 16, 2025
As much as I enjoyed the first book in this series, Binds and Breath was even better! From the first page, the narrative drew me in and had me emotionally invested from the outset.
The description of Beulah's resurrection is one of the most vivid passages I've ever read in fiction. As I read it, it triggered almost tactile responses, feeling my fingers twitch with the urge to peel bark away or expecting if I looked at my fingernails, I'd see dirt underneath them. The sensory immersion in this section was absolutely incredible. I could feel her thirst, feel the heat on her eyelids, feel the ache of her urgency, feel the strain of acting with restraint. It was exceptional!
The momentum didn't let up throughout the story. The descriptions of sounds, sights, scents, and people made the characters seem real and believable. The story handles grief in a particularly touching way, elegant and poignant. Alice's story was one of my favourite chapters. I also really enjoyed how magical elements are woven seamlessly into daily life, presented as practical, natural tools.
Highly recommend for fans of contemporary fiction, magic, and mystery.
My review is based on an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) which I obtained free of charge. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The description of Beulah's resurrection is one of the most vivid passages I've ever read in fiction. As I read it, it triggered almost tactile responses, feeling my fingers twitch with the urge to peel bark away or expecting if I looked at my fingernails, I'd see dirt underneath them. The sensory immersion in this section was absolutely incredible. I could feel her thirst, feel the heat on her eyelids, feel the ache of her urgency, feel the strain of acting with restraint. It was exceptional!
The momentum didn't let up throughout the story. The descriptions of sounds, sights, scents, and people made the characters seem real and believable. The story handles grief in a particularly touching way, elegant and poignant. Alice's story was one of my favourite chapters. I also really enjoyed how magical elements are woven seamlessly into daily life, presented as practical, natural tools.
Highly recommend for fans of contemporary fiction, magic, and mystery.
My review is based on an Advance Reader Copy (ARC) which I obtained free of charge. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 5, 2025
I really enjoyed being back in this world. Binds and Breath picks up with familiar characters and introduces some emotional twists I didn’t see coming.
There’s a lot of heart in this book, love, loss, and the kind of magic that feels deeply personal. Beulah’s return adds a powerful layer, and I found myself especially drawn to how each character is navigating their own version of love and identity.
Some parts moved a little slowly for me, but overall, it’s a rich, emotional read with beautiful writing and a strong sense of atmosphere. If you like character-driven fantasy with soul, this one’s definitely worth picking up.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
There’s a lot of heart in this book, love, loss, and the kind of magic that feels deeply personal. Beulah’s return adds a powerful layer, and I found myself especially drawn to how each character is navigating their own version of love and identity.
Some parts moved a little slowly for me, but overall, it’s a rich, emotional read with beautiful writing and a strong sense of atmosphere. If you like character-driven fantasy with soul, this one’s definitely worth picking up.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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