A review by coffeestainsandinkspots
Winter's Maiden by Morgan L. Busse

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I just finished the ARC for Winter’s Maiden a few days ago, and honestly, this book surprised me. I didn’t know what to expect from a Christian fantasy set in a world heavily influenced by Viking/Nordic culture, but I was pulled into the story from the start.

This novel follows two characters, Brighid — a clanless one fighting for the north, and Kaden — a healer working for the southern army. Both have gone through struggles and find themselves fighting in a war that quickly turns out to be manipulated by forces outside of simple politics. Since this is the first book in an upcoming series, there is a lot of world-building and character backstory in this book. Busse’s writing is descriptive and fast-paced. Some of Kaden’s character traits (his race and talents) draw from elements that Busse established in a different series she wrote. This is my first experience with her writing, and I felt like I could follow along with all of the information, so the lack of knowledge didn’t impact my ability to read the novel. I recommend picking this book up when it comes out. It will be released in physical copies and audiobook form so that you can enjoy this story according to your preferred method.
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