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The Roots & Their Rage
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Expected 25 Aug 26The world is not what it once was.
A once thriving and lush world, Yllsora has been thrust into an everlasting winter since the Black Shroud. The rule of the women granted power by the Divine — the Mother Blessed — is no more, as the Black Shroud has stunted the roots from which the Mother Blessed drew their power with a permanent frost, severing their connection with the earth and the power granted from the Divine.
As a Mother Blessed, Allyra Alsunia must contend with this new reality, for the last ten years have seen the rule of man. With a timeless greed for power, the machinations of the common man are now coming to a head with a wish for the eradication of all Mother Blessed, as their connection with the Divine thwarts their claim for power.
The news of these intentions comes bared by the sudden reappearance of Malik Dures, Allyra’s long-lost betrothed, who disappeared ten years ago after the Black Shroud. With him comes an attack from the common men and the reappearance of the Divine, sending Allyra on a quest to reignite the Mother Blessed’s power and save her kind from extinction.
Together, Malik and Allyra travel south, causing buried feelings to rise to the surface, all while something darker stirs beneath Yllsora, the truth of what happened the night of the Black Shroud threatening to emerge, shattering everything Allyra thought she knew about her world.
The truth is surfacing.
Divinity is dying.
Love is reemerging.
This is the beginning of the balance.
A once thriving and lush world, Yllsora has been thrust into an everlasting winter since the Black Shroud. The rule of the women granted power by the Divine — the Mother Blessed — is no more, as the Black Shroud has stunted the roots from which the Mother Blessed drew their power with a permanent frost, severing their connection with the earth and the power granted from the Divine.
As a Mother Blessed, Allyra Alsunia must contend with this new reality, for the last ten years have seen the rule of man. With a timeless greed for power, the machinations of the common man are now coming to a head with a wish for the eradication of all Mother Blessed, as their connection with the Divine thwarts their claim for power.
The news of these intentions comes bared by the sudden reappearance of Malik Dures, Allyra’s long-lost betrothed, who disappeared ten years ago after the Black Shroud. With him comes an attack from the common men and the reappearance of the Divine, sending Allyra on a quest to reignite the Mother Blessed’s power and save her kind from extinction.
Together, Malik and Allyra travel south, causing buried feelings to rise to the surface, all while something darker stirs beneath Yllsora, the truth of what happened the night of the Black Shroud threatening to emerge, shattering everything Allyra thought she knew about her world.
The truth is surfacing.
Divinity is dying.
Love is reemerging.
This is the beginning of the balance.
- GenresRomantasy
338 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication August 25, 2026
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August 12, 2026I really wanted to like this because the premise and magic system sounded so interesting, but it was too difficult to connect with the characters and see the world as the author envisioned. The opening chapters flips between the past and present, but only slow the pacing. I would have liked to see their relationship evolve organically rather than being told what they were like before reuniting. I also wanted more depth with the character development I'd seen thus far to allow for more agency and not feel like things are happening because the plot needs to progress rather than each character's goals evolving in conjunction with the people around them.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy
3.25 Stars
The Roots and Their Rage is a romantasy on the verge of greatness! The foundation of the world this author has introduced is interesting, full of unique magic, and has two characters that are intriguing and engrossing.
This novel is extremely fast paced and a fairly quick read which I fear is a detriment to the story. The bones here are so interesting. I loved the magic system and the way that womanhood is at the root of it. At times the novel gave me similar vibes to The Knight and the Moth, but unfortunately I feel as though the characters were not developed enough to carry such an intricate plot.
I did like the main two characters, the author's marketing of their relationship really is what drew me into reading in the first place. I feel as though there was a lot of telling over showing the deep love they have for each other and while there were a few scenes that were swoon worthy, I was left wanting more.
Like I mentioned above, this is a fast paced novel. The author does a great job at explaining the world and the needed lore, because there is a lot of it and it is the main plot line. I found at times it read like a YA novel, but the spice and minimal cursing threw that off. I didn't mind those elements, it just felt out of place in the book that had been rather tame up to that moment.
I think there are the bones of a great story here and that someone looking for a quick romantasy would enjoy the world built in this novel. I only wish the characters had been developed a bit further and that it had taken its time building to the conclusion.
Thank you to BookFunnel and the author for an ARC. My review is honest and all thoughts are my own.
The Roots and Their Rage is a romantasy on the verge of greatness! The foundation of the world this author has introduced is interesting, full of unique magic, and has two characters that are intriguing and engrossing.
This novel is extremely fast paced and a fairly quick read which I fear is a detriment to the story. The bones here are so interesting. I loved the magic system and the way that womanhood is at the root of it. At times the novel gave me similar vibes to The Knight and the Moth, but unfortunately I feel as though the characters were not developed enough to carry such an intricate plot.
I did like the main two characters, the author's marketing of their relationship really is what drew me into reading in the first place. I feel as though there was a lot of telling over showing the deep love they have for each other and while there were a few scenes that were swoon worthy, I was left wanting more.
Like I mentioned above, this is a fast paced novel. The author does a great job at explaining the world and the needed lore, because there is a lot of it and it is the main plot line. I found at times it read like a YA novel, but the spice and minimal cursing threw that off. I didn't mind those elements, it just felt out of place in the book that had been rather tame up to that moment.
I think there are the bones of a great story here and that someone looking for a quick romantasy would enjoy the world built in this novel. I only wish the characters had been developed a bit further and that it had taken its time building to the conclusion.
Thank you to BookFunnel and the author for an ARC. My review is honest and all thoughts are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this and was hooked from the first page. I was intrigued by a world where initially women held all the power, and the subsequent downfall once men learned to exploit what was happening to their world.
I found the MCs incredibly likable. Our FMC, Allyra, is powerful yet soft. She continuously makes sacrifices for her people without ever asking for anything in return. Malik is noble and caring, and he would do anything for those he loves, especially Lyra. Their ages (being around 29/30 years) and maturity contribute to their likability.
Why it’s only 4.5 stars: There were many, many spelling and grammatical errors; I’m hoping they will be revised before the book is officially published (If so, I’ll edit my review.). It didn’t take anything away from the story at first, but at some point you have to wonder what the editor was doing, or if there was any editing.
There were also some details missing that would’ve made the story come to life even more fully, like a description of Theran (Was he young and handsome? Older and gross? We don’t learn much about him.), or really descriptions of anyone apart from the MCs.
Overall, an enjoyable read that’s short and light. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.
👤 first person, single POV
👩❤️👨 childhood friends to lovers
earth magic
💕 yearning
#️⃣ MCs in their late 20s
✨powerful FMC
👰♀️she’s not available
💚green flag MMC
🌶️Spice🌶️ 1.5/5
I really enjoyed this and was hooked from the first page. I was intrigued by a world where initially women held all the power, and the subsequent downfall once men learned to exploit what was happening to their world.
I found the MCs incredibly likable. Our FMC, Allyra, is powerful yet soft. She continuously makes sacrifices for her people without ever asking for anything in return. Malik is noble and caring, and he would do anything for those he loves, especially Lyra. Their ages (being around 29/30 years) and maturity contribute to their likability.
Why it’s only 4.5 stars: There were many, many spelling and grammatical errors; I’m hoping they will be revised before the book is officially published (If so, I’ll edit my review.). It didn’t take anything away from the story at first, but at some point you have to wonder what the editor was doing, or if there was any editing.
There were also some details missing that would’ve made the story come to life even more fully, like a description of Theran (Was he young and handsome? Older and gross? We don’t learn much about him.), or really descriptions of anyone apart from the MCs.
Overall, an enjoyable read that’s short and light. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author.
👤 first person, single POV
👩❤️👨 childhood friends to lovers
earth magic
💕 yearning
#️⃣ MCs in their late 20s
✨powerful FMC
👰♀️she’s not available
💚green flag MMC
🌶️Spice🌶️ 1.5/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
I want to start by saying just how much potential The Roots & Their Rage has! The concept is super intriguing, and the social media character art and teasers do an amazing job setting the scene.
However, my main takeaway is that the execution needs a bit more polish to match that stellar premise. Right now, the prose reads more like an early beta draft. I noticed several grammatical slip-ups and repetitive details (like repeating the backstory of the shroud multiple times early on). More focus on "showing" rather than "telling" would also help the characters and plot points feel more fleshed out and emotionally resonant.
Although, I desperately wanted to finish for the premise alone it was tough to push past the technical errors and pacing bumps. I unfortunately had to DNF. With that said, I truly believe that with another round of beta reader feedback, structural/line editing, and some plot refinement, this has all the ingredients to be a stellar read! I will definitely give it another go and update my review if future iterations improve the book!
However, my main takeaway is that the execution needs a bit more polish to match that stellar premise. Right now, the prose reads more like an early beta draft. I noticed several grammatical slip-ups and repetitive details (like repeating the backstory of the shroud multiple times early on). More focus on "showing" rather than "telling" would also help the characters and plot points feel more fleshed out and emotionally resonant.
Although, I desperately wanted to finish for the premise alone it was tough to push past the technical errors and pacing bumps. I unfortunately had to DNF. With that said, I truly believe that with another round of beta reader feedback, structural/line editing, and some plot refinement, this has all the ingredients to be a stellar read! I will definitely give it another go and update my review if future iterations improve the book!
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