Of Wind and Fate

The Making of Myth #1

by Robyn Abbott

From #1 Amazon bestselling author Robyn Abbott comes the first release in a devastating, sprawling epic fantasy series.

Lover. Soothsayer. Harbinger.

On an island where dreaming is forbidden, and prophecy is punishable by death, Mira is a Goldkeeper—trained from a young age to guard a nobleman’s wealth, bear his heirs, and surrender any daughters she might have to the ruthless order that raised her.

But when a chance encounter with a raider from across the sea means Mira is mistaken for a prisoner in need of rescue, she’s spirited away to a floating city.

Its king promises to secure Mira’s passage home if she’ll read his fortune first.

While Mira learns the heretical art of rune casting to uphold her end of the bargain, she finds herself drawn to the lighthearted raider who liberated her in error. He’s everything she was warned about: a thief, a heathen, and an impossibly beautiful temptation. Loving him would make her a traitor to her order.

As Mira’s disappearance sets her homeland on a path to violence and ancient powers begin to stir, Mira will have to decide if fate is something to obey or something to defy. Her heart, and the future of kingdoms, hangs in the balance.

A viking-inspired fairy tale rife with prophecies, court intrigue, and heart-wrenching forbidden love, OF WIND AND FATE is perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, The Knight and the Moth, and The Priory of the Orange Tree.

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy

Paperback

Expected publication May 19, 2026

About the author

Robyn Abbott is a bestselling Canadian science fiction and fantasy author who writes stories about good people doing bad things. Depending on her mood, she's also either a tarot reader or adamantly against tarot reading.

She was given Honourable Mention in the 2021 L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest for her short story Joseph and Neem Climb a Ladder. She was also nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 2018 Utah Film Awards.

Reviews

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of Wind and Fate was a good read, but I did struggle to connect with it.

Things I really enjoyed: the premise of the story, the Viking inspiration, several of the side characters. Mira has been mistakenly taken and brought to another land. There she learns their language and culture and brings to acclimate including falling in love. However, the King is now how he appears and shows some of his true colors towards the end of the book.

Things that I struggled with: the pacing of the book. At times it was super engaging and I couldn’t put it down, other times felt a bit slow. The writing style, but I think this is just a personal preference and many wouldn’t have issues with it.

Thank you to the author for an early copy 😊

[katt ࿐:･ﾟ · Rating 4 out of 5]

excuse my wording, but what the fuck just happened?
i’m so shocked.

this book really genuinely surprised me. i was a bit hesitant with the writing style at first, as you are being told the story by Mira and it felt a little weird, but i was quickly intrigued by her.
Fell is adorable and everything he does and says makes me smile. i absolutely love him!

now, that one trope …. i feel like Mira and Fell needed to live for each other a lot more before that, so i was a little enraged by it.

what i absolutely despise, is how i’m feeling right now, after that last 5% of this damn book.
WHY? for the greater good, i will pretend what happened simply did not.
Fell? Rowan? Fara? omg, simply and kindly, no.

can’t wait for what happens next and PLEASE let there be really freaking good healers in this world.

oh and thank you so much for the advanced copy, robyn 💗 really

[Shelbi Holt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am beyond grateful that I was picked to be a part of this ARC team! I cannot thank Robyn enough for sharing this mesmerizing experience of a book with us. Of Wind and Fate delves deep into the Norse mythology and Viking world with fantasy and it was SUCH a refreshing take. I have not read anything like this and I couldn’t be more pleased and impressed with how she wrote it! I was sucked into Mira’s life and world and I felt right along with her throughout. Feeling of being alone in strange place unlike anything she has ever known, to finding her true self..it was beautiful and I laughed and cried and felt allll the emotions! My jaw was on the FLOOR at the end and I cannot wait for the second book! I would give this more than 5 stars if I could!

[Daphne Darkwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Advanced Copy from Author

I had the honor of being selected as an ARC reader for Of Wind and Fate, which releases May 19th, 2026.

I finished this book heartbroken. Truly heartbroken. My heart feels like it has been torn clean in half, and I am still sitting here trying to gather all the pieces.

This is one of those books that does not simply feel read. It feels lived in. I was not just watching Mira’s story unfold. I was inside it with her. I felt the sea wind, the storms, the gold, the songs, the fear, the tenderness, the grief, and the impossible pull of fate. The world felt so vivid and real that leaving it behind genuinely hurt.

The pacing was impeccable. Every chapter felt intentional. Nothing dragged, nothing felt wasted, and by the time I reached the final stretch, I was desperate to know what would happen while also wishing I could slow time down and stay with these characters longer.

The characters are what completely undid me. Mira’s journey is raw, painful, and powerful. Fell stole my whole heart. Dania and Jorn brought so much warmth, grief, and humanity to the story. And Arik. I currently hate Arik. I hate him in the way you can only hate a character who is fascinating, complicated, maddening, and written well enough to make you feel betrayed personally. I have so many questions. So many feelings. So much emotional damage.

There are two chapters in this book that will live forever in my head. I know I will be thinking about them long after finishing, because they were the kind of chapters that do not just move the story forward. They leave a mark.

The writing itself is stunning. It feels raw and poetic, with dialogue that carries the weight of old songs, grief, fate, love, and things left unsaid. I have so many highlights from this book that it would be impossible to choose a favorite. Some lines felt like they reached straight into my chest.

This book was also incredibly cinematic. I wanted to watch it as a movie the entire time. I could see Aalt, the brawls, the sea wind, the stones, the gold, the storms, the quiet rooms, and all the charged looks between characters.

This is a less words are more kind of review, because honestly, all I want to say is: read this.

Of Wind and Fate gave me everything I want from fantasy: a vivid world, complicated people, emotional devastation, beautiful writing, romance, magic, fate, grief, betrayal, tenderness, and love that feels earned.

I know Robyn Abbott has already announced the next book for December, and I will absolutely be reading it.

Five stars. I am enamoured, heartbroken, angry, and not even close to being over it.

[Amber Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have never read a book like this before! This book blew me away! I couldn’t believe how amazing this book was! Also, how dare you for chapter 49!! 😭😭😭 Just ripped my heart out! I need book 2 like now haha I am so glad it’s coming out in December haha

This book is a Viking fantasy! I think of it as an epic or high fantasy! Mira is a character that just wants to do what is right for her family. Her traditions are sacred to her and she lives and breathes her order. You can tell they drilled into how a woman is supposed to play a role in the society she is from. The author really went into depth about her way of life. However, it wouldn’t stay that way for long. She is taken by northerners and has to learn to adapt to their ways while trying to keep herself and he ways intact while becoming someone new.

I loved the way that the language was different between the characters! It really made me feel like I was in it! I didn’t understand the intentions of the northerners at first and it really drew me in! The difference between their culture and the way Mira had to navigate and learn was sooooo well done!

There were so many twist and turns! Make sure to pay attention in this book because there are clues and hidden things to keep an eye on!

Overall, this book is amazing and so well written! Beautiful world building! Beloved characters! Character arcs are top tier! And ending that will rip you apart! It is a must buy!

Of Wind & Fate releases on May 19th!
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Book 2: Of Blood & Bond releasing December 29th, 2026! Don’t have to wait too much longer haha

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[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Book Sirens and Robyn for the Arc!!

When the history books get it wrong so you have to correct it with your own version. Especially as a woman. A Viking fantasy, Norse gods, found family. I am so obsessed.

The build up of this book was worth every word. I got so lost in the world and nervous to where it was going to take me next. As soon as I finished I had to read the first page again.

The writing was really good and I loved how real Mira’s reactions were. From being swept away to a foreign land where they do not speak her language with customs that are almost backwards to finding something she never dared dream of—freedom. But is it real or just better than before. Now that’s the question we are all asking.

The ending was a fast and hard after the slow climb but it was well done. The cliff hanger hurts though. I am excited for book two

[mrs.gk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a masterpiece! I‘ve never seen such an outstanding character development and the totally different POV makes it SO easy and fun to read. Prepare to fall in love with the characters as well as their story immediately ✨

As I started reading (and as a person who reads a lot of high fantasy) I was literally waiting for ‚magic’ or hidden magic forces arising from nowhere like I would expect from a fantasy novel. Yes, I would agree with the genre, but it’s not that ‚typical‘ fantasy setting you are expecting. But to be fair - this book doesn’t need a complex magic system or ten different plot lines to catch you in a heartbeat!

This book is about empowerment, about finding your voice. About the fact, that you can believe in destiny and still got to choose your own path. About kindness and love. And about a woman, who is looking for a place in her world, like we all do.

I am beyond grateful, that I received an ARC for this book, because otherwise I wouldn‘t have stumbled upon one of the greatest books I‘ve ever read. I can’t wait for the next book to meet Mira again 🫶🏼

[Clémence CJPM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Epic fantasy
Fated and forbidden love
History blames her
A love that start a war
Her side kf the story
Bluebeard retelling
Viking inspired
Divination and dream magic
Meddling god

Fantasy épique
Amour prédestiné et interdit
Historiens la blâme
Une guerre pour leur amour
Récit de son point de vue
Réinterprétation de Barbe-Bleue
Inspiré des Vikings
Divination et magie des rêves
Dieu qui s'en mêle

Lover, soothsayer, harbinger
Amant, devin, messager

I've ARC read Of Wind and Fate by Robyn Abbott, coming out the 19 may 2026 and I loved it.
"Lover. Soothsayer. Harbinger.
On an island where dreaming is forbidden, and prophecy is punishable by death, Mira is a Goldkeeper—trained from a young age to guard a nobleman’s wealth, bear his heirs, and surrender any daughters she might have to the ruthless order that raised her.
But when a chance encounter with a raider from across the sea means Mira is mistaken for a prisoner in need of rescue, she’s spirited away to a floating city.
Its king promises to secure Mira’s passage home if she’ll read his fortune first.
While Mira learns the heretical art of rune casting to uphold her end of the bargain, she finds herself drawn to the lighthearted raider who liberated her in error. He’s everything she was warned about: a thief, a heathen, and an impossibly beautiful temptation. Loving him would make her a traitor to her order.
As Mira’s disappearance sets her homeland on a path to violence and ancient powers begin to stir, Mira will have to decide if fate is something to obey or something to defy. Her heart, and the future of kingdoms, hangs in the balance."
I was pleasantly surprised by the writing in this book. Although we have a single point of view, that of Mira, the heroine, it's quite unusual. Mira tells her story as if confiding around a campfire, as if justifying herself to a group of people who are both friendly and accusatory. And I must say, it's refreshing. I appreciate first-person narratives, immersed in the action, that allow us to feel emotions raw, even if they aren't always explicitly expressed by the character. Here, we are confronted with her emotions, but evoked with a wisdom that only someone who has lived, experienced, and had the time to reflect can explain. It's better than reading a diary: it's an immersion in her story, while maintaining a certain authenticity and sometimes allowing us glimpses of surprise and doubt. She reveals nothing, beyond the context, about her future and that of the other characters. Or even the true intentions behind her story, if not to give us her version of events.
The world is superbly constructed, and the information necessary at this stage of the story is perfectly explained, as Mira learns it. We end up wondering what the heroine herself doesn't know, and even though I found the beginning a little slow, I now fully appreciate the development of the first part.
The secondary characters are interesting and touching. The concept of norsen, soten, and slave is fascinating. I'm sure the next volume will explore it in more depth.
The second part of the book is fast-paced, and the suspense at the end kept me on the edge of my seat. I absolutely didn't expect it, at least not in that way.
In short, it's a 5 ✨ book from me, and I'm already eager to discover what happens next in Mira's journey.



J'ai lu en avant-première « Of Wind and Fate » de Robyn Abbott, qui sortira le 19 mai 2026, et j'ai adoré.
"Amante. Devineresse. Messagère.
Sur une île où rêver est interdit et prophétie passible de mort, Mira est une Gardienne de l'Or. Formée dès son plus jeune âge pour protéger la fortune d'un noble, porter ses héritiers et livrer ses filles, si elles devaient naître, à l'ordre impitoyable qui l'a élevée.
Mais lorsqu'une rencontre fortuite avec un pillard venu d'outre-mer la fait passer pour une prisonnière à secourir, elle est emmenée de force dans une cité flottante.
Son roi promet de financer son retour si elle accepte de lire son avenir.
Tandis qu'elle apprend l'art hérétique de la divination runique pour tenir sa promesse, Mira se sent irrésistiblement attirée par le pillard insouciant qui l'a libérée par erreur. Il est tout ce dont on l'avait mise en garde : un voleur, un païen et une tentation d'une beauté insoutenable. L'aimer ferait d'elle une traîtresse à son ordre.
La disparition de Mira plonge sa patrie dans le chaos. Alors que la violence et les forces ancestrales se réveillent, Mira devra choisir : obéir au destin ou le défier. Son cœur, et l'avenir des royaumes, sont en jeu."
J'ai été agréablement surprise par l'écriture de ce livre. Bien que nous ayons un point de vue unique, celui de Mira, l'héroïne, il sort de l'ordinaire. Mira nous raconte son histoire comme on se confie autour d'un feu, comme pour se justifier devant un groupe de personnes à la fois amicales et accusatrices. Et je dois dire que c'est rafraîchissant. J'apprécie les récits à la première personne, immergés dans l'action, qui nous font ressentir les émotions à vif, même si elles ne sont pas toujours exprimées par le personnage. Ici, nous sommes confrontés à ses émotions, mais évoquées avec une sagesse que seule une personne ayant vécu, expérimenté et eu le temps de réfléchir peut nous expliquer. C'est mieux que de lire un journal intime : c'est une immersion dans son histoire, tout en conservant une certaine authenticité et en nous laissant parfois entrevoir des moments de surprise et de doute. Elle ne nous dévoile rien, en dehors du contexte, de son futur et de celui des personnages. Ou même des véritables intentions de son récit, si ce n'est de nous livrer sa version des faits.
L'univers est superbement construit et les informations nécessaires à ce stade de l'histoire sont parfaitement expliquées, en même temps que Mira les apprend. On finit par se demander ce que l'héroïne ignore elle-même, et même si j'ai trouvé le début un peu long, j'apprécie maintenant pleinement le développement de la première partie.
Les personnages secondaires sont intéressants et touchants. Le concept de norsen, soten et esclave est fascinant. Je suis sûre que le prochain tome en reparlera plus en profondeur.
La seconde partie du livre est rythmée et le suspense de la fin m'a tenue en haleine. Je ne m'y attendais absolument pas, du moins pas de cette façons là.
En résumé, c'est un 5 ✨ pour moi et j'ai déjà hâte de découvrir la suite des aventures de Mira.

[Ayla Sting · Rating 3 out of 5]

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In truth I would rate this book more like a 3.5, as I feel there is more good than bad about it and as a whole. The book follows a young woman thrown into an unfamiliar society and learning to live and thrive in a community in which everything is so different from what she has grown up knowing. The Norse influence behind the novel was vast and detailed, and I personally enjoyed learning about the nuances of life as Mira (our main character) did. The talk of power and gods and fate intrigued me, with the most fascinating portion being the talk about runes and casting.

Minor story spoilers to follow, there will be major spoilers further down with a warning before them too!

For the first approximately 30-40% of the book, I'll be completely honest and say that I considered putting it down and stopping. In the beginning portion I found it difficult to connect to the characters and I think that was because of two things: The first was that the language barrier between Mira and those around her made it difficult, as it was accurately portrayed that she did not understand those around her due to being the foreigner in their midst. I feel that while this is entirely accurate and an understandable detail, it did make connecting to these people more difficult as a reader, only having Mira's narration to go off of. The second reason I feel is the writing style. This book reads as a recount of past events, seemingly told by a Mira in the far future as she recounts her journey to where she is now. And while I think this is definitely a unique way of telling a fiction story, it simply wasn't my cup of tea. Once Fell (Mira's love interest) returned I found myself enjoying the story more. By this point the connections were more apparent between Mira and those around her, and her ability to communicate allowed their intentions to come through.

Major spoilers for the books ending as of this point!

The one other thing that kept me from rating this book higher was the ending. I think the author had a few different ways they could have gone in order to set up for a sequel, and unfortunately this way just wasn't what I was hoping for, nor was it a way that I enjoyed. As opposed to setting up for the invasion that had been mentioned many a time throughout the book, King Arik's sudden switch in temperament and personality just seemed sudden and strange. Maybe I failed to catch on if there was foreshadowing or hints to his true nature but for his connection to Fell, and by extension to Mira and Halvar, to suddenly be thrown away in favour of raiding the MC's homeland and their vaults? It just seemed like an extremely sudden switch up to me. This coupled with his want to hold Halvar hostage and have Mira open these vaults, and then having Fell be felled in the fight that ensued? It was a disappointing end to my experience with this book.

Going forward I intend to pick up the next book and read it as, as a whole, I enjoyed my experience here. I want to have faith in the fact that, now that the set up has occurred, the author will be able to deliver a fun experience in the planned sequel.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to the author for an arc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Actual rating: 3.75/5


Before I start the review, I want to tell you to look at the cover art. That’s what drew me in and that’s why I applied for an arc. It’s so pretty. Do not let that pretty art convince you that this is a sweet romantasy.

This book was… A lot. I was really excited to read it and I am honored the author chose me for an arc. Also, I LOVE Vikings. And I feel like compared to a lot of other Viking books I’ve read, this one truly captured the essence of Vikings. Sure, they raided and pillaged during a few months of the year, but they also were farmers and regular people. This story is about Mira and how she was taken during a raid.

WHAT I LIKED:
- The plot. It was engaging and interesting. I would love to see more in-depth worldbuilding. The idea of goldkeepers having to wear their gold is so fascinating. This was only the first book in a series so it didn’t go as deep as I would have liked but that’s okay.
- Fell. Just…Fell. I want him. The end.
- The ending. Hello cliffhanger WHAT THE HELL. Screaming right now lol.


WHAT I DIDNT LIKE:
- The pacing. It dragged a lot and rushed at times. I cannot tell you how much time passed but I think about 1-2 years.
- While I did enjoy the worldbuilding, at times it felt confusing and muddled. For a good chunk of the beginning Mira struggled to find where to hide her gold, and then it’s just…forgotten about. I don’t really understand the relationships between characters still. And the ending DID leave me a bit confused, though I think I was able to piece together context clues.
- The fourth wall breaks. This book is basically a written retelling of Mira’s life, so we are constantly addressed. It’s weird and awkward and not really my thing. Also, because of that it felt like we were dropped into a sequel, or that this was a prequel to something bigger. Mira knows things and it felt like she expected US to also know those things without explanation. It felt jarring and really pulled me out of the story.
- The Big Spoiler (see below if you want spoilers. If not, just know that there was a trope I was NOT expecting at all. I couldn’t find anything about it on the author’s page, in a content warning section, anywhere).

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The surprise pregnancy trope. Uh. What. This is what made me feel like this should have been a prequel or something. About halfway through Mira falls pregnant and has a traumatic birth. I personally do not like this trope. I get why it was there. I wish we were warned.

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All in all this was an entertaining book. Will I read the second one? Maybe. It depends if I still remember what happened in this book when the sequel comes out as I don’t think I’ll reread this one.
If you liked this book I offer the following as recommendations:
-The Shrouded Queen
-The Sword of Kaigen

Again, thank you to the author for the arc.

[Peyton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feel the wind all around you. The gods are trying to tell you something, but only if you’re open to listening. In Robyn Abbott’s Of Wind and Fate, readers will set sail and journey through this Viking and Norse mythology inspired story that'll have you hooked from the start.
Mira lives in the Land of Mist and Mud. Her life has been written for her since the day she was born. As a Goldkeeper, she is to guard the gold within the vaults, and on her person. When she is matched with someone and sets off to his land to begin her new life with him, things go awry, and now she ends up with the people she was warned about from stories: the sea dogs. Now, everything she knows turns upside down as she learns what it’s like to live amongst the enemy, or so she thought.

I love her and Fell together. A man of few words, but shows his love through his actions. People from two different worlds manage to find a connection. Eventually she learns more of his language and they communicate more clearly. Also her relationships she develops with others is nice to see, considering she didn’t have anyone except her brother in her previous life. Together, she has people she can rely on, and they will go to bat for one another if the occasion were to arise.

At first, Mira’s life is limited, very strict, just like the iron dress she wears to protect the hold she hides within. As someone who had to wear a scoliosis brace for years, while not the same, I do understand what it feels like to have limited movement and sores all over my body. It acts as an analogy of her becoming a new person once she has to remove her dress. Everything she knew weighs her down, limiting movement and personal growth. While hesitant at first, she learns that she enjoys the freedom outside of that dress and confines of the society she grew up in. When she sheds the dress, she becomes the person she was always meant to become.

I also loved how she is navigating her new life in a new land, while also learning more about the gods they worship. While she never grew up with them, everyone on this island believes in them, and that they are actively doing things around them. Also, while she repressed certain aspects of herself, they become a bigger part of her story. Learning to let go and embrace those parts of her will help her unravel the truths behind closed doors and let the truth come out. All she needs to do is listen to the gods and accept it.

All in all, I can’t wait to see what happens next in our story and how everything is. I went on an emotion sojourn reading this, and I can’t wait to do it again

I received an advance reader copy of this book from Robyn Abbott for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. My intentions are to write feedback that reflects my genuine thoughts and is written with the book’s genre and target audience in mind. I aim to review fairly and respectfully, focusing on the story’s purpose.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Robyn Abbott for the eARC!

If you love betrayal that has you second-guessing what you just read, this is for you! World building is tastefully done-unknown voices creeping in the dark, luring magic, and foreign culture that is liberating to societal norms. Supporting characters that are easy to fall in love with and at the same time keep you guessing what are their true motives.

A viking-inspired tale of a goldkeeper, Mira, raised in tradition is captured by an enemy kingdom that questions her customs. In order for her to survive, she must learn the way of the Norsens, keep their secrets, and wrestle with defying everything she has known.

This book made me feel sympathetic for Mira throughout the whole book. I felt for her as a goldkeeper that was carrying out her duty, an expectation in the status quo. I was unsure just as much as she was when she was thrown into a new world on who she could trust, who was a wolf in sheep’s clothes, and who was true to their colors.

The character of the Bard King was excellent in that you get to see how he slowly grooms Mira. At first it seems to be a battle of survival but then MIra starts to believe in herself through the advice of the Bard King, leading to believe that he is interested in her wellbeing. But Abbott diligently weaves threads of perspectives and experience of side characters that question the Bard King’s true intentions.

What I liked about the romance in this story is it felt like a subplot but had a significant part in Mira’s life with the Norsens. It transforms her from her upbringing to a liberation to feel her true feelings.
“He stared at me–into me even–and his gaze was so clear that it sped my mind a little. It was the first time I thought to myself, maybe I have not been treated righteously.”

“There are things that, if silenced in youth, remain silenced for all a person’s life. Waking even once silenced part can take years, so if too much is buried, it cannot all be unearthed in a single lifetime.”

“For you to understand many of the things that came next, you need only to understand that I wasn’t someone used to being treated with care. I had no armour against gentleness.”

“I’d won. I’d found the prettiest thing. It was her kindness to me.”

“How cold it was to realize I had touched so little of my life that there would be no residue of me left in it.”

“I hadn’t noticed I was stifling my laughter, and there was something a touch sad in the realization that I was, through habit alone, attempting to hide my enjoyment.”


Spoiler below:
The scene that hit the hardest was towards the end of the book when Mira and Fell were betrayed. I could understand why Mira was to be betrayed by the Bard King, her being a foreigner and using her to his advantage but I don’t understand (yet) why he would betray Fell.

[Lacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Valla Publishing and Robyn Abbott for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I have tried to write this review at least 4 times and it's still a jumble because I can't find the write words.

This was hands down a full 5 🌟

This Viking-inspired book has absolutely blown me away and I DEVOURED this. I intended to read for a few minutes when I woke up before I had to run errands, and I ended up not moving from the couch for 6 hours while I read straight through to the end. I literally couldn't have put it down even if I wanted to. There were smiles, emotions good and bad, a few tears, and even a couple audible *GASP* moments.

This book reads a bit like a memoir or a diary, where Mira is describing events in the past that explain how things have come to be. It's single POV and told in a way that is essentially addressing the reader at times. She is explicitly putting the recollections down on paper with the intent that someone (us) will be reading them. I won't give a summary since you can get that from the blurb.

The writing is rich with details of emotions and surroundings and people, which had a lot to do with why I was sucked in. Yes, Mira's story itself was a journey I wanted to be on, but the author was so descriptive that I felt like I was there with Mira every step of the way.

It was just.... beautiful. I have tried to find a better way to describe it, but I keep coming up blank. I will admit that I had to read the first few pages a more than once. I'd say the writing was almost... lyrical? Poetic? I was not in the headspace for it on my first two attempts. But once I was, it was so immersive that I couldn't even remember why I had trouble connecting with it at first.

My jaw was on the floor at the end and I was left speechless. I was somehow not at all surprised by all of the plot while also *very* surprised. How is this even possible? I am so thankful I got to read this early, but also regret it because book 2 won't be out until the end of the year.

This is likely not a book written for everyone. But for those who give it a chance, I can't imagine it not resonating. I highly recommend!


Excerpts from the ARC (may differ on final publication!)

"Never again would there be too many stars in the sky."
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'I became aware that the halls back home would not feel so different now that I was gone. Dayne would miss me, but the should have the halls would be the same. The feeling when a person walked into them would be the same. How cold it was to realize I had touched so little of my life that there would be no residue of me left in it.'
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"Mira, I am having one of those days where I hate Eggun for leaving me with all of this, and I cannot deal with one more sour thing, so you must fix your face."
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[Ris · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I’d never been stared at like that, like I was chaotic and fervent. Like I might do anything.”

THIS BOOOOK! This is such a beautifully written viking inspired fantasy book I can’t even BEGIN to put my thoughts into words!

To begin, I love our main character Mira. She was a little clueless and stubborn at times, but I mean wouldn’t you be too if you were kidnapped by raiders whose language you don’t speak and throw into a new world? Give her a break! She’s so innately human that even the parts of her you’re frustrated at you can’t really hold against her because it feels natural. I would also be freaking out if I was in her situation! The side characters didn’t feel two dimensional or only there to further the plot. They had their own arcs, personalities, and quite honestly I would LOVE to have a whole separate book on Fell’s life when he was younger, raiding, becoming close with King Arik.

“He said a few soft words with his mouth and a thousand with his eyes.”

I LOVED the inclusion and inspiration of mythology and how it was weaved into the story. It had me immersed from page ONE! It felt entirely unique in its own way. The world building was truly amazing. I felt like I could clearly picture the Isle, the vaults, King Arik’s court, the spring, everything! The difference between how the goldkeepers and grainkeepers are products of a patriarchal society and the Norsen inherently reject those principles is SO well written.

Language is a huge part of this book. Not only does Mira have to learn how to communicate in a new one, but the stones and meanings of her readings have its own language. As someone who gets quite bored with learning languages in books, this didn’t feel like it was dragging or anything. It’s so entwined with the plot that it just felt like any other part of the book which was a huge plus for me.

“When a god decides you’ll fall in love, it cannot be stopped.”

The ending…. I refuse to talk about the ending. All I have to say is I was gasping, crying, shaking my head BECAUSE WHAT DO YOU MEAN?

Ultimately this is a MUST-READ book! I don’t say that lightly either! It felt so unique and wove such a beautifully complex story that I truly can’t wait for book 2 to come out. Thank you to the author for an ARC in exchange for a completely honest review.

[L.B. Voss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay… I was NOT prepared for how this book was going to make me feel.
At first, I thought I was getting a Viking-style adventure with some tension and found-family vibes—but this turned into something so much deeper and more emotional. The main character being forced into leadership so suddenly? Absolutely heartbreaking. You can literally feel her confusion, her shock, and that numb, hollow feeling creeping in as everything falls apart around her.
And let’s talk about the relationships for a second—because even though this isn’t a traditional romance, the emotional bonds hit HARD. The way the characters protect her, especially Yarlav, had me clutching my chest. There’s something about quiet loyalty and “I’ve got you no matter what” energy that just does it for me every time. It’s not overly romantic, but the tension, the care, the closeness? It’s there, and it hurts in the best way.
Also… the LOSS in this book?? I’m still not okay. The mentions of Rowan and Fara, the chaos, the way everything just spirals—it felt so real and overwhelming. There’s no clean moment to grieve, no time to process, and that honestly made it even more emotional.
What I loved most is how raw the writing feels. You’re not just reading what’s happening—you’re inside her head. The confusion, the fear, the numbness… it’s all there. By the end, she’s not even reacting anymore, and that somehow hits harder than any dramatic breakdown.
And that ending?? Yeah… I had to just sit there for a minute.
There’s no big romantic resolution, no sense of “everything will be okay.” Instead, it’s quiet, heavy, and honestly kind of devastating. She makes a choice, not because she’s sure, but because she has to. And you can feel that she’s completely emptied out by everything she’s been through.
The final lines really stayed with me. That feeling of looking ahead and knowing nothing will ever be the same again… it’s so simple but so painful.
It ends with this haunting sense that she’s lost more than just people—she’s lost a version of herself. And standing there, moving forward anyway, you just know:
things will never go back to how they were…
and somehow, even the sky feels different—
like there will never again be too many stars.

[Tsuki · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to be an ARC reader for this book, and here’s my thoughts…

Robyn Abbott swept me away with this book from the get. She has this amazing way of capturing the frustration of learning a new language, the terror of leaving what you know behind in a world you’re unsure if you’re ever going to be safe in, and the several mini-deaths (and mini-births!) that come with your past and clawing out a new future. All while dropping some of the most poignant and sometimes downright gorgeous prose I’ve read in a hot minute.

Told as a recounting (or a correction to the accepted history, it can be argued) Mira walks us through her journey from being an Islish Goldkeeper to a Norsern. How she found her place in this utterly alien society she had been “protected” from her entire life. You feel every heart ache, every growing pain, every burst of joy and elation at FINALLY figuring out how things work. She’s giving you her side to the annals, where her history got muddled by something or someone, and she wants you to know HER truth.

I adored this book. The writing is immersive and sometimes downright lyrical. The world building is immaculate and the struggles of expressing one’s self in a second language were so faithfully captured I kept thinking, “dang, was Mira me for a second there? I, too, talk around the word I simply cannot recall in the moment, or forget my numbers, or give up in frustration and just say the word in English when I KNOW that I know the word I want…” but I digress. I fell in love with Mira, with Fell, with the cast that fills this book and the society they live and love and squabble in. The relationships blossom before you, and they feel cultivated, feel /real/ in a way I don’t see super often in the romantasies I’ve been reading. It doesn’t feel like we were catapulted or shoehorned into a pairing. It felt organic.

Be warned though, this book is tumultuous like the sea: beautiful, but devastating. Abbott took no captive with this one, and I am beside myself that I have you wait for the second installment 😭

[Ruxi Avram · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to start by thanking Robyn Abbott for this book, for accepting me in the arc team for it! It was an impressive book, with many, many strong points and many interesting characters, and I took my time reading and digesting the story.
For me, it was a 4.5⭐️. Why? The pace of the story is sometimes too slow. After reading this book, I realize that the book is the beginning of a fantasy series. However, I didn't feel like that reading it, it's realistic and down to earth and with subjects so relatable!
The main character is Mira, a Goldkeeper that was raised and trained from an early age to guard the gold possessed by her future husband,to have children and keep her mouth shut in the presence of men. By a certain turn of events, she is kidnapped from the carriage that takes her to her wedding by a group of "sea dogs", Vikings' inspired characters, and so she is taken in the north and comes to live in the King's castle. The King, Arik, is quite an interesting character. He helps Mira learn their language, teaches her how to speak up and how to say no, teaches her to read the stones and predict the future, and, more than anything, teaches her to stand on her feet.
The whole book is one of discovery for Mira: of self and of love. She loves Fell deeply, but also the product of their love. The whole world switches from the axis when Mira disappeared from the Isles, and her people find in this a reason for violence. Nothing is as it seems: not her life,not her purpose, not the people surrounding her, not even the voices she hears around the vault and in the runes. Everyone seems to be different from what they appear, everyone except Fell,the rider who releases her of her gilded cage.
A beautiful story, that is gonna continue whith a second volume, and a second chance to life for Mira.
I have received this book as ARC from the author and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you, Robyn Abbott for accepting me in your ARCteam!

[Yolanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t even know where to begin with this book… so naturally, I’m going to start at the end.

That ending. I was not prepared. Not even a little. Nothing leading up to it hints at what’s coming. It’s the kind of twist that doesn’t just catch you off guard—it barrels into you like a full-speed collision, leaving you stunned, a little breathless, and wondering how on earth you’re supposed to recover. It hurt, it really, really hurt.

But let’s rewind to the brighter moments.

The writing style? Absolutely captivating. There’s something deeply familiar and comforting about it, like slipping into a conversation with an old friend you didn’t realize you missed. It’s not derivative, it’s something more intangible, more personal. I can’t quite put it into words, but it resonated with me in a way that felt almost nostalgic.

The world-building is equally compelling. It mirrors elements of our own history but twists them just enough to feel like a parallel reality, recognizable, yet entirely its own. It creates this fascinating backdrop that pulls you in without overwhelming you.

And the characters… I adored them. Not just the main characters, but the side characters as well. Even those who only appear briefly feel fully realized, believable, engaging, and in many cases, incredibly likable. They add so much life and texture to the story.

As for the plot: yes, at its simplest, it’s a story of a girl kidnapped by her enemies, who then falls in love with them, and is thrown into chaos beyond her control. But that description barely scratches the surface. There’s so much more woven into it, and I refuse to spoil any of it. Some journeys are meant to be experienced blind.

Read this book. Brace yourself for that ending. And then prepare for the long, agonizing wait for the next installment, because you’re going to need it.

[eclecticbychoicereads · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wanted, no, I needed to sit with my thoughts and emotions for a couple of days before I even dared to write this review. For it is not a simple review. It is a tale. A tale of experiences, feelings, hearts broken and remade. It is a tale of getting to know yourself and getting to accept even the deepest, darkest parts of your soul. It is a tale of a woman shaped by men, her destiny written by men. Oh, but this tale is so much more than a mere retelling of men. This is a tale of a woman reclaiming herself, loving herself, and loving others. A tale of a woman allowing herself to feel for the first time, to breathe for the first time.

History may have given her different names, but to me, she will always be Mira the Fearless. Fearless in her pursuit of life and love. Of pain and loss. Of anger. Revenge. Passion. Devotion.

Robyn has told a tale of a woman who is simultaneously inspirational and aspirational. Don't get me wrong, Mira had her share of mistakes and truths unlearned, but she always rose above. Above the convictions of her Order, above the destiny chosen for her, above her life's challenging circumstances. She rose, she learned, and she thrived the best she could. In an unfamiliar place, she eventually found familiarity. She found the things she never knew she was missing: warmth, hope, openness. Joy and laughter. And most of all, the freedom to choose her own path. And isn't that life's greatest joy? The freedom of choice.

And I chose to read and experience Robyn's Of Wind and Fate. Chose to love, live, and cry. Chose to have my heart shattered and remade time after time. Chose to feel it all, inhale it all. Chose and remained grateful.

Mira's story is far from over. But no matter what men say and write about her, she will choose her own ending.

Thank you, Robyn, for having me as your ARC reader. It's an honor I won't take for granted.

[Kale | finchandfables · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robyn Abbott writes a devastating tale in Of Wind and Fate. I knew within the first 10 pages it was going to emotionally destroy me - I just didn’t know how deeply. How did I know that? The melancholy woven into the words as Mira retells her story to me, to us was able to be felt in my soul.

Mira is a Goldkeeper. An honor and a burden. She is to guard the wealth and bear heirs of a nobleman. But she’s suddenly, accidentally stolen from her future by raiders who thought they were doing the right thing: freeing a prisoner. Now, thrust into this new land where the king will only allow her to return to her Goldkeeper life if she reads him his future. The problem with that is dreaming was forbidden in her homeland as it was too akin to sorcery. Actual stone reading would be heresy.

That’s the least of her problems when she has the gods whispering in her ear.

Mira’s story is a lot of things. It’s a story of challenging beliefs, of finding one’s voice, of love and loss, grief, friendship, belonging, and finding loyalty in the oddest of places. I cannot feel anything other than like I was sat on the ground in front of Mira herself as she told it to me herself the entire time. I felt her fall in love and everything that came after. And I have to say it again to really stress my point: the ending was devastating, I am emotionally destroyed in a way that is going to take me days to get over.

I have no complaints of this book. It is a true 5 star read: perfect. The writing was immersive; the characters were nothing short but likeable. Mira’s struggles were 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭.

Please read this. If you want an epic, Bluebeard-inspired, Norse-mythos fantasy, this is the one for you.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won't lie, this one had an extremely slow start. It was part of the world building. It's meant to establish trust and friendships between the characters and it works. If you don't like slow beginnings with lots of information being added, you won't like this book. As for me, I enjoy this type of world building.

Our main character gets kidnapped from her homeland by vikings. In this new place, she is taught all sorts of new things and ways of living. She is reluctant to give up her old life but as time passes, she realizes that her old way of life was abusive and slowly, she embraces the freedom that comes with living among the vikings. This includes Stone Reading (like tarot cards) and allowing herself to fall in love with a man who is deemed very highly honorable by the king. The king of the vikings pushes her stone reading as it is very accurate and useful. This is a reason to form a friendship with her, and she becomes slowly loved by everyone in the court.

This freedom she felt slowly shatters as the stones and wind hint towards chaos and betrayal. Not everyone truly has her best intentions at heart.

Yeah, that ending about took me off the planet. I was angry for this poor girl for several reasons. It was a great story, but I do recommend taking a look at those trigger warnings if you struggle with certain topics. I'm intrigued to see where this story goes with the second book. A LOT of stuff happens in those last two chapters.

I wouldn't consider this book a spicy one. It has a lot of YA themes. This to me is Historical Fiction with fantasy elements.

I'd like to thank the author for the E-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. It was a good read.

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought that this book and the concept were very interesting. We have a Viking-like people who accidentally kidnapped the FMC Mira from her homeland, which was very oppressive. In this new land, Mira learns to assimilate, learning the language and the ways of the people. There is also a lot of foreshadowing as the story is told through Mira's perspective as if she is writing a diary in the future. And that is definitely how it read, like a diary or autobiography. While I did like the story and Mira herself, I found the pacing to be extremely slow. The first few chapters and the last few chapters where the only high points, everything else was so slow, only a year or two passed, and we just were around for her everyday life. It wasn't bad, just not what I like to read about. That being said, I was interested, I did keep on reading, and that cliffhanger definitely made me confused, but again, intrigued at what will happen next.

EDIT: It was three stars, but as I look back, it's four. The writing was very good; the way the author wrote Mira's assimilation and the way her beliefs were changed was written well. Also, the magic/gods system and culture of the Norsen was very interesting to read about. Honestly was a really well-written book and now that I'm finished, I realised I judged way too harshly because I did really enjoy this one!
If this premise sounds interesting to you and you don't mind slower pacing, less action, and more insight into the characters and how beliefs are dismantled, then definitely pick this one up.

Thanks to the author and Netgalley for an advanced copy, I have read and reviewed this book voluntarily, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Carlota Silva · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC Review - 3.75⭐️
In this book we follow Mira, who was raised as a Gentlewomen - her role is to obey and protect her husband’s gold. When she is mistakenly kidnapped by her Isle’s enemies ; she is forced to face completely new realities - about herself, her power, the gods and the fate of her loved ones.

I felt like this was more of a slow-pace story; definitely more character driven than plot at times.
I really enjoyed the focus that was given to Mira’s struggles to adapt to a whole different culture: learning their language, their traditions and their beliefs. There are massive parallels to be taken between Mira’s journey and people who have trauma due to religious upbringing ; how long it takes her to admit that she suffered and that she doesn’t in fact want to go back home.

The story is told through Mira’s POV as she is telling the reader her life’s story; so it resembled more the pacing and storyline of a prequel rather than the first book in a series. By the end, even though it was still enjoyable, I was left feeling like the this was not the book I was expecting to read.

I really hope that the final version has trigger warnings, because at 60% there is a massive plot line that I will not specify due to spoilers but that I think should be highlighted in TW.

This had a real Viking-feeling to it which I really enjoyed ! I was really intrigued by both communities and I think both settings would have been interesting to explore.

I quite enjoyed the writing but I’m not sure if the characters and plot kept me hooked enough to read book 2.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for a chance to read this ARC.

[Andi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like to thank the author for allowing me a spot on the ARC team.

Cover looks gorgeous, blurb looks promising, world is building... however, we kind of spend a year circling and circling around her time spent on an island becoming captive to ... semi captive?

I really enjoyed the characters, the magic, and the overall plot... but the lack of villain or conflict left me a little crestfallen. We are built up this family bonding in the early chapters, espeically one brother she was close with only to never see them again. We learn due to the father's death and her kidnapping, he becomes king and her fiance and him are after her to 'save' her and 'bring her home'. But, we never see any one else... We do meet a butcher boy she had feelings for but he ends up hooking up with a healer only to meet death later on.

Honestly, I like what I was reading, but I felt like with no conflict or issues, it just seemed she kind of ... assimilated and got over her family at home and issues that arose from her being kidnapped pretty quickly. The ending was good, because the author wasn't afraid of what was needed for the story, I'm just hoping that we get more action, conflict, interaction with other kingdoms / lands / areas?

Also, I expected Gods / Goddesses. There is vague sniffing of them setting things up in this book (so to speak by those she was captured by), but no actual sightings of any godly beings or divine intervention (besides being spoken to by the tiles she uses to seer).

If you're looking for something slow with focus on day to day life with low-key magic and some tension, this is your book. I'll wait for book two and see how my expectations fair. If things get touched on in book two that might help me bump this rating up a bit.

[Jolene · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for my review.

Of Wind & Fate is not really fantasy, but it’s not not-fantasy. There are elements of Norse mythology as well as aspects unique to this world.

What I liked:
1. The world building. I found it descriptive and detailed enough to be easily understood and pictured while not being overwrought to be tiresome.
2. The depiction of the struggle Mira goes through while adjusting to life in a foreign world.
3. Fell. His arc from captor to guardian to lover to partner to saviour.

What I disliked:
1. The pacing of the story. Some parts felt rushed, others dragged, and others were between. I think the book spans about one and a half to two years from start to finish, but the only reason I have to be reasonably accurate is because there is an entire pregnancy in the middle.
2. Tense switching. The story is told entirely from Mira’s POV and generally written in the present tense, but occasionally a chapter would end in a way that implied Mira was telling the events after they had occurred.
3. Breaking the fourth wall. Similarly, every so often the POV would reference ‘the stories you’ve heard about . . .” I found that shift was jarring each time.

Overall I found Of Wind & Fate to be unique prose and enjoyable to read. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

[Amber aka Crystal Coast Bookworm · Rating 4 out of 5]

My mind is still reeling.

Of Wind & Fate is an emotional rollercoaster in the best way. The story is told entirely from Mira’s point of view, framed as if she’s writing directly to the reader. In a genre saturated with multi-POV narratives, this felt incredibly refreshing. Experiencing the world—and every other character—solely through Mira’s perspective made everything more intimate and, at times, beautifully unreliable.

Mira herself is a fantastic FMC. She can be a bit naïve early on, but it makes perfect sense given her sheltered upbringing. What truly stands out is her character arc. Watching her grow from who she is at the beginning into who she becomes by the end is deeply satisfying—honestly, wow.

Since this is an ARC, I won’t spoil anything, but I can say this: the writing is lyrical, immersive, and absolutely beautiful. The worldbuilding feels fresh and distinct, especially in the contrast between the Isle and Aalt, the two primary settings. I also loved how the story weaves in Mira’s experience of learning a new language and culture, and how that challenges and reshapes the beliefs she carried with her.

If you’re looking for a story that takes you on a journey—one with a tender, slow-burn romance (minimal spice, maximum yearning), touches of suspense, and a whole spectrum of emotion—this book delivers.

Many Thanks to the author for gifting this book!!!

[Annie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant book from this author! I have been lucky enough to read this ARC, it was perfectly timed with my holiday too, so I got plenty of solid reading time.

At first I wasn't sure where the book was heading, you meet Mira the main character who's about to be betrothed...well maybe that doesn't go to plan and the universe has other ideas for her.

The book has so many great characters in it, all of which are completely different but somehow you learn so much about them in a relatively short amount of time.

The book just seems to flow, I can't explain it better than that in terms of how easy it is to read even with the Viking names and different languages. Sometimes I get hung up on unusual names in Fantasy books and it can really effect my reading flow but this author has the magic of being able to write for ease of reading yet the story is still so complex.

The story itself I found to be brilliantly unique, Mira, I found I flipped between being really behind her and also sometimes so frustrated with her. As the story went on the action really starts to climax and I don't want to give any spoilers but the ending just got better and better page after page - totally exhausted after reading those final pages!

I cannot wait to read the next book to see how the story pans out further.

[Natalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC copy of this book.
This book was unexpected, to say the least. It’s not something I would usually choose to read. The story is kind of a memoir of the main character, Mira she tells her story while also giving us little glimpses of what happens years later.
The writing is slightly poetic, and the author clearly tried to adjust the language so it feels like a real, old memoir. For me, since English isn’t my first language, it was a bit difficult at the beginning, and I needed some time to get used to it.
On top of that, we follow Mira as she learns a new, very metaphorical language and we learn it alongside her. Over time, those metaphors start to make sense, and that was actually a really nice experience while reading.
For some readers, the pace might feel slow, especially at the beginning. Mira is trying to fit into a society that is completely different from the one she was raised in. We see her struggles, we see her change and I think Robyn Abbott did a great job with her character development. Nothing feels rushed; it’s all gradual, step by step.
This book is really about finding yourself and growing both as a woman and as a mother. The pacing stays relatively slow, and there are moments where it feels like not much is happening.
But thankfully, the ending with its plot twist and huge cliffhanger made it all worth it.

[Amanda Griffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me start by saying that ultimately I DID in fact enjoy this book. I think the complexity of deconstructing from a belief system, or way of life were highlighted really well throughout this first installment and will probably somewhat continue into the next.

The ending left me completely shocked, and I definitely want to know what comes next.

A few of the side characters really shined in this one and I hope we get to see them again.

With that said, I did have some struggles with certain aspects. At times the pacing seems off, or repetitive. This is being told as a memoir style recounting by our FMC so I was able to mostly look past it. I think the hardest part for me, was the explanation (or lack of) the language that is spoken by the MMC and literally every other character pretty much. Some words give no translation at all, some we get vague translation, and then comes the “wet and dry” use of words. No explanation is given for what the difference is, regardless of the word, so it’s very confusing. A glossary of some sort would have been extremely helpful in this regard. I would have liked for the magic system to have been expanded on a bit, as well as more detail of the culture that Mira comes from for background.

Ultimately I do look forward to reading book 2 and seeing what comes next for Mira and her group.

[Ivana Loustalot · Rating 5 out of 5]

A LOVE THAT SPARKS A WAR.
Thank you Robyn for this advance copy! I'm rating this book 4.5/5✨
I was going to start my review by saying that this was such a unique book, with an amazing writing style.. A story within a story. I was going to say that the pacing and plot felt really good, maybe a little slow at times, but so intriguing and interesting. I was going to say that I found myself laughing a lot, thanks to Mira’s strange thoughts and all the silly behavior of the Northerns.
But after chapter 49, I can’t say any of those things anymore. All I can think about is how devastated, heartbroken, and utterly alone I feel right now 💔
Of Wind & Fate is a Norse Mythology inspired story, with divination and dream magic, about a beautiful, obedient islander who suddenly finds herself in an exotic land, surrounded by the strangest people she has ever met.
I really enjoyed reading this book, and the world-building was fascinating. I laughed, I wondered, I imagined, I searched.. and finally, I cried.. a lot.
They deserved SO. MUCH. BETTER.
"Never again would there be too many stars in the sky." 💫🌹

These are the tropes you’ll find in this book:
- Norse Mythology Inspired Fantasy
- Forbidden Love
- Divination & Readings
- Gods & Goddesses
- Forced Obedience
- Found Family
- Ruthless Lands
- Yearning & Slow Burn
- Mental Health Representation