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 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, Fiction

448 pages, Kindle Edition

Published 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

[neurotic.bookdragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

♾️⭐️ — Thank you so much Robyn Abbott for obliterating my heart & soul with this ARC opportunity 😭💔

I can't find the words for that ending.
Devastating doesn't even begin to even touch it...
It has been a while since a book has made me sob this hard 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Robyn what have you done? why? how could you???????????

I will go back to crying myself to sleep now, & come back in a day or two to write a proper review when I am more coherent…

[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.

[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

[Liza Buss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wind and Fate completely pulled me in from the very beginning. In this story we follow Mira, a Gold Keeper who lives in a world where dreaming is forbidden in her court. At the start of the story, she becomes engaged to Loric, the Grain Keeper, but on the journey to his land she is kidnapped by raiders from across the sea, and that is where her real story begins.

I could not put this book down. It was so captivating because there was always something happening, and I constantly wanted to know what would happen next. I especially loved the Norse-inspired folklore woven throughout the story. If you love Vikings, I think you will absolutely love this book. What I also loved was the contrast between Mira’s world and the world across the sea. Mira grew up in a place of rules, expectations, and strict routines where every step of her life felt controlled. Across the sea, the Norsens live freely — without the same rigid structures and restrictions — which was so different from anything Mira had ever known. Watching her navigate that difference and slowly discover herself made her journey even more compelling.

The worldbuilding was also done so well! Instead of pages of information being dumped at the beginning, the world unfolded naturally throughout the story, which made it feel immersive and easy to connect with.

Fell… where do I even begin? I loved him. Such a gentle man carrying so much sorrow. Their love story was everything — beautiful, heartbreaking, and so genuine. Did I know Fell was probably going to die? Yes. Did it absolutely shatter my heart anyway? Also yes.

I also really connected with Mira. Growing up with structure and strict routines, I understood her struggle with suddenly being forced to make her own choices and navigate uncertainty. Mira, my girl, you did almost everything right… except getting with Fell sooner. And King Aric? Wise man. I didn’t trust him from the beginning and I am happy I was right.

Thank you so much to the author for the ARC! I already cannot wait for the next book.

Read this if you like:
🖤 Norse/Viking-inspired worlds
🖤 Forbidden powers
🖤 Slow-burn romance
🖤 Adventure and found family
🖤 Heartbreaking love stories
🖤 Strong character growth

[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!

[Amelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first words to my mind after finishing Of Wind and Fate was "ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!?!!?!!", that ending WAS SO MEAN BUT ALSO EVERYTHING!!!!!! Robyn Abbot..listen..Of Wind and Fate was SO GOOD!! I haven't stopped obsessing since I started Chapter 1. Mira is such a cool character and I loved the writing style used to tell her story. Fell was literally everything, I loved him immediately and their romance was so cute and wholesome (mostly thanks to Fell because Mira literally took no shit and I stan her). The side characters were such great inclusions, Rowan and Fara really grew on me and I was straight up vibing throughout this book. Mira's kidnapping and introduction to a foreign land was super well done and realistic. Her terror, confusion, and struggle to adapt was so necessary for Mira's development and I feel like similar stories can miss that adjustment period. The author has absolutely hacked pacing for a fantasy novel, not a single point dragged and every scene felt intentional. The last 50 pages were WILD in the best and most heartbreaking way. I don't know if I'll ever recover or if I'll ever experience such a perfect first book for a fantasy series. I won't include too much info because the events of this book are much better experienced going in blind. I need everyone I know to read Of Wind and Fate ASAP so we can all cry, scream, and yap until the sequel - which I will be desperate for.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for sending me an early copy!

[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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[Addy · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I could give half stars, this one would be a 3.5. I thought that this was the start to a story with a lot of potential. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this book when I began, as very often I find books with intriguing plot hooks, but the writing itself often fails to live up to my expectations. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the writing in this book, as well as the care it gives to developing its main character’s interiority. I found that I grew quite invested in Mira’s growth and her emotional journey once she found herself outside of the world she knew. However, I failed to find any real connection to the other characters around her (which was a very big obstacle in investing myself in the romance prevalent in the second half of the book). The plot progression is very slow, and while the ending works to set up exciting developments for the second book, it does make me hesitant to rate this one higher until I feel like I really understand the full scope of the story at play here. It did succeed in making me interested in continuing the series, but I would hesitate to recommend it to any other readers who aren’t willing to take their time with a book and be patient with it.

[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

[Sayyeda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had me HOOKED and it was so engaging. The prose was a really strong point of the book.
I loved the Viking inspiration here though the world building kept me wanting for more from it.
The pacing also felt a little off for me, and I wished there could have been more action.

Overall it's still a pretty strong book and I'm for sure picking up the sequel.

Thank you to Robyn Abbott for a copy of this book

[Amelia Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. This story was wild. I was so unprepared for any of it. The entire time I was dying to know more. I could absolutely feel I (well actually Mira) was missing g so many details. The end left me shocked and I cannot wait to get the finish of Mira’s story.

[Amanda Kushner · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.75 / 5

Received ARC via NetGalley.

This was painfully slow. There’s very little plot and while there’s a lot of world building, I was still left confused. The love story seems to spring from nowhere and involved my least favorite trope. I almost DNFed it many times out of sheer boredom. Altogether, I had high hopes but it was a bit of a slog.

[Susanna Alanko · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so invested in this story that I read this book in a couple days. The beginning does start slow, but picks up as you continue reading. I loved watching Mira’s perspective shift as she’s immersed in a completely different culture. Through Mira’s viewpoint, you can’t help but feel her tension, happiness, and pain. She was a lot more trusting of a certain individual (iykyk) than I, as the reader, wanted her to be, but so believable that she would be. If you liked this, you might also enjoy The Lost Queen by Signe Pike while waiting for the next book to release!

[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.

[Ashlyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

An achingly beautiful tale that reads like a love letter to every woman who’s been subjugated, silenced, and stripped of her selfhood, yet still dares to dream against all odds.

The story follows Mira, a young woman born and bred as a Goldkeeper within a strict, almost puritanical order. Her duty is a perilous one: to protect the assets of a nobleman chosen for her, become his consort, and bear his children, spending every waking moment of her life in service to others.

Though curious and defiant by nature, Mira has been systematically broken and emptied by the repressive social order of her homeland in anticipation of fulfilling this oppressive duty. She’s been indoctrinated to believe dreaming, magic, and pleasure are heresy—beliefs that keep her shackled to this grim existence.

But just when her fate seems sealed, a chance encounter sees her kidnapped and carried across the high seas to a land whose culture and essence defy everything she’s been taught to embody. And in a twist of poetic justice, what begins as captivity becomes the catalyst for her liberation.

From there, the story unfolds into a sweeping fantasy rooted in Norse mythology, steeped in a rich oceanic atmosphere where wind and sea, song and storms, lore and culture all collide. It explores the complex concentric circles between love and loss, joy and grief, fear and freedom, duty and honor, fate and choice—and how profoundly these seemingly opposing forces often bleed into one another.

It’s told through Mira’s point of view as she regales us with what she implies is her ‘villain origin story’. But like so many iconic and powerful women, history has rewritten and warped her legacy through the lens of those who sought to control her. What we actually come to see is a courageous yet deeply repressed woman liberated by the hands of fate and thrust toward a far greater purpose than society would’ve allowed her to imagine for herself, all while being faced with impossible choices along the way. Amplifying her relatability are the threads of shame and guilt she weaves throughout her story, reminders of the deep, often lifelong wounds abuse leaves in its wake.

That emotional core is what makes Mira such a powerful protagonist. Her voice is raw, intimate, and visceral in a way that made me feel like I was strapped into the passenger's seat of every emotional rollercoaster she endures. The prose cuts straight into those quiet truths that often linger just beneath the surface of our awareness, which makes her journey feel all the more human.

A simple yet striking example of the prose for good measure:

“Would I scream? Would I tear my clothing? Would I chew on my own hair? What does the body do when it hears such a horrible tale? When it looks into the eyes of someone so good and easy and gentle who has been made to suffer so much?”

One of the most compelling aspects of Mira’s narration is watching her learn a new language as the story unfolds. She stumbles through subtleties of gestures, tone, and context in ways that add a quiet layer of depth to her interactions, while also highlighting the universality of human connection and its ability to transcend the barriers of language.

The combination of sea raids, found family dynamics, and first person narration intended to ‘set the record straight’ about Mira’s legacy felt loosely reminiscent of The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty. If you’re a fan of that series, and open to slower pacing with a more character-driven narrative, I imagine you’ll love Of Wind and Fate.

Can we talk about the found family in particular for a moment?

Because the culture of the Norserners brought me to tears and stirred a deep inner yearning that I fear I may carry with me for a lifetime. Their way of life values reciprocity, sexual liberation, radical honesty, reverence for nature, and community in a way that just makes sense. It just feels right; deeply nourishing and uplifting. If the phrase ‘live, laugh, love’ was a culture, I’m convinced it would look like theirs.

The men embody a kind of gentle masculinity that devoured my soul. They’re fierce warriors and protectors, but also compassionate leaders, emotionally intelligent friends and lovers. They’re openly expressive and attentive and deeply respectful. And the women are just as incredible: strong-willed, powerful, confident, and deeply grounded in both community and selfhood, balancing care for others with clear boundaries and a strong sense of identity and self-care.

It's not idealized into perfection, as they are ruthless raiders after all, but there is something undeniably compelling about the way they exist.

I found all of the Norsern characters captivating and endearing, but Fell in particular latched onto my heart like a barnacle that I have no intention of ever prying off.

And then there’s the ending…My jaw is still lost at sea after the mayhem of the final two chapters.

I’m quaking in my boots, anxiously awaiting book two to see how the story unfolds from here. I suspect the sequel will bring more action, delve deeper into the magic system and lore of the Norsern gods, and push the characters further into morally grey territory. And for that, I’m excited beyond measure.

Many thanks to Valla Publishing, Robyn Abbott, and NetGalley for the eArc and opportunity to share my honest review.

[Dale · 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.

[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.

[Ash Aycock · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars, leaned 4 because I genuinely had a great time.

First, the negatives. Often Abbott's prose can be awkward and jolting. It's not a lot, but when it happens, it's noticeable. The flow of the novel had quite a few hiccups and the pacing was a little like a slinky: long and meandering in some places, squished and rigid in others. I wish there was more spiritual explanation, particularly towards the end when our main character starts to tap into her 'power', and the ending felt very rushed, like Abbott was really eager to shock us.

I also don't like a pregnancy trope-that's just personal preference-but I was already so deep in the journey that I'm glad I stuck with it, because I ended up finding it really lovely, beautiful, raw, and realistic...it's still not for me though! And finally, I thought that we have so many hints and drops of mystery and intrigue, but we don't get a lot of answers at the end, which left me feeling somewhat frustrated. I know we're setting up for a series, but I enjoy being somewhat rewarded at the end for my hard work.

And now, the positives! I love the world Abbott has built. It feels familiar enough I can grasp meaning, while throwing in some fresh takes (such as the "Norsern" not being barbarians, or utilized as the Big Scary People that Viking themed fantasy often overindulges in). Our main character Mira is so repressed, she feels really realistic...as in, I couldn't stand her in the first half of the novel until she really starts to enmesh herself in the culture. She learns how to be a woman, how to be curious, and slowly shucks off her past in a natural, complicated, and normal way. It takes her months of fighting her repression before she begins to tap into her true self, versus what we often get in romance/fantasy novels lately where it's a quick montage of time before SURPRISE our heroine is perfectly at ease and cool.

I loved the romance, I loved the found family, but most of all, I loved how language was an integral part of storytelling. It was so clever and subtle for Abbott to have our main character slowly begin thinking like a Norsern after months of learning. You could see the sentence and language structure changing throughout the book, something I don't think I've seen done well.

The plot twists were excellent and well executed (despite being rushed in some places), and Abbott had some truly raw and gorgeous moments of prose. I even welled up with tears once or twice. I like how there were genuine, life-altering consequences for Mira. These moments of true loss and pain didn't feel exploitative or for shock value, rather necessary to Mira's story.

I'm really excited to pick up where we left off, and get into the nitty gritty of what I think is a strong start to the series!

Thank you NetGalley and Valla Publishing for the eArc and opportunity to review.

[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.

[Tatiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity to read it early!

This was a very original story, and I really appreciated that. The worldbuilding was one of the strongest parts for me. I liked the main storyline, the Viking-inspired elements, and the way the characters were described. I also really liked Mira and her character development, especially her internal struggle between doing what she was raised and trained to do by the Order and slowly questioning whether she wanted to break away from that. The setting and culture had a lot of depth, and I especially enjoyed the parts where Mira started learning more about their culture, language, gods, casting, and the differences between this world and her home. That was the point where the story became much more engaging for me

That being said, the beginning was a bit difficult for me. It took me some time to connect with the characters and fully understand the world. I also felt that there were quite a lot of names and side characters mentioned throughout the story, sometimes without enough context or information for me to immediately remember who they were when they appeared again. Because of that, I occasionally found myself unsure whether a character had already been introduced before, and only realized it later from the context

I also sometimes missed a bit more action, and I did not always fully feel the connection between the MMC & FMC. Their relationship had interesting potential, but emotionally, it did not completely pull me in

I liked some of the more unique ideas, especially goldkeeping. I thought it was an original concept, and I would have liked to learn more about it. It was mentioned that the Order would not agree with what was happening, but I felt like I was missing more structured information about the Order itself. I hope this is explored more in the next book

One thing that did not work for me was the surprise pregnancy trope. Based on the ending, I think I understand why it was included in the story, but it still didn't work for me. This is also more of a personal preference, because it is not one of my favorite tropes in general, but this part simply did not interest me as much as the rest of the story

Overall, this was an original book with interesting worldbuilding and creative ideas, but some parts didn't fully work for me emotionally or pacing-wise. I will probably read the second book because I am curious to see where the story goes next, but I do not think this is a book I would personally reread

[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.

[titiboh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary:
We follow Mira, who is living on an island with very strict rules and very specific ways of living, as she is to be wed and become what they call a Goldkeeper for his new husband. However, by chance and mistake she is captured by what they refer to as Sea Dogs, what we would call Vikings, and her life is turned upside down as she learns about a completely different way of living.

Spoiler free review:
I was absolutely hooked the first couple of chapters just from the world building alone, it was all so interesting and well thought out. I had to get a bit used to Mira and her way of speaking, but as we went on I was really enjoying the experience from her perspective and she really drew me in. The world building was really good, though at some points around the middle I felt it was maybe a bit dragged out to let us know so many small details that kinda slowed the plot a bit, but it does make the world feel very fleshed out, and I was having a really good time through most of it, and I REALLY look forward to the next book with that cliffhang

Plot:
The plot is both unique and seen before at the same time, the execution and what actually happened was not how I saw the story going, which was a good surprise. Though again at some point around the middle, the pace did feel a bit slow and I was a bit unsure where the story was actually going at some point as we were mostly following Mira’s new daily life. But the story started picking up again and I was very invested once again!

Characters:
I really wish we got more of Fell! I feel like he could have come back into the book a bit before so we could connect with him even more, but I loved every second he was there he is absolutely adorable. I also really liked Diana who quickly became Mira’s best friend, their banter and differences in personality were very fun to read.

Spoiler review:
The END though. Ugh I knew something was gonna happen because of posts from the author on Instagram, but somehow I thought it would be because of the people from Mira’s home island and not this massive betrayal, truly feel sick! My boyfriend was next to me when I was reading Mira and the King’s conversation and I looked at him and said something is weird I don’t like this, and oh boy was I right!

[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 😭

[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 sound of 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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[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!

[escapepassage · Rating 4 out of 5]

(4.5/5) - Review of Advanced Copy from Author - Of Wind and Fate by Robyn Abbott @writinginnovember

This is a beautifully written book, let’s just start with that. There are so many things I loved about this book, the Viking inspired setting felt fresh and cinematic; I could see almost everything in my head as I was reading. I also loved how the story focused just as much on personal growth and identity as it did the fantasy elements.

Mira’s journey was my probably my favorite part of the book. Watching her go from a life that was rigid and controlled (she was rigid and controlled) to discovering freedom, connection, and her own voice kept me captivated. The symbolism of the iron dress and everything it represented added so much grief, for a lack of a better way to say it. I was angry for her, on behalf of all the women whose suffered the same. And maybe because of that, I really enjoyed seeing her navigate a new culture, new beliefs, and relationships that challenged everything she thought she knew.

I wouldn’t put this in the romance forward category. But there is so much tension and yearning. The relationship Mira and Fell was soft, steady, and built through actions, you felt their connection. I also enjoyed the found family aspect - the relationships in general felt meaningful, the sense of loyalty between the characters.

The story was very character-driven. It wasn’t focused on overly complicated magic systems or nonstop action, but instead on personal growth, self-acceptance, finding where you belong and let’s not forget, DESTINY. The pacing did occasionally feel a little slow, but overall I was deeply invested in Mira’s story.

I’m not even going to touch the emotional wreckage of the last two chapters! I wasn’t prepared and you won’t be either. I am very happy I don’t have to wait an entire year to find out what happens next though. Next book set to release in December!

[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.