Monday 23 March 2020

Twelve Kingdoms Reread: The Snows of Windroven - Book Review


The Snows of Windroven (The Uncharted Realms #2.5)
by Jeffe Kennedy


What is it about:
A new power is at work in the Twelve Kingdoms, unbalancing the fragile peace. For the High Queen and her sisters, it might mean a new alliance—or the end of the love of a lifetime…

As a howling blizzard batters the mountain keep of Windroven, Ami, Queen of Avonlidgh, and her unofficial consort Ash face their own storm. Their passion saved them from despair, but Ash knows a scarred, jumpy ex-convict isn’t the companion his queen needs. He’s been bracing himself for the end since their liaison began. When it finally comes, the shattering of his heart is almost a relief.

With a man haunted by nightmares and silent as stone, Ami knows only that Ash’s wounds are his own to hide or reveal. She can’t command trust. But just as they are moving apart, a vicious attack confines them together, snowbound and isolated with an ancient force awakening within Windroven itself. If they truly mean to break their bond, Ami and Ash must first burn through a midwinter that will test every instinct—and bring temptation all too near…


What did I think of it:
Ash has been my favorite hero in this series for a long time, only being dethroned by a certain shifter. In The Tears of the Rose he is mysterious and very intriguing. In this novella he is the viewpoint character, so we get to see what he's hiding behind his silent exterior.

And that is a lot!

I loved getting to know Ash better and to see what past hurts and what insecurities he is carrying with him. He will have to learn to open up and to let go of the things that are hurtful for both him and those he loves. Ami on the other hand has already grown a lot. She shows a surprising lot of strength and wisdom in this novella, forcing Ash to confront his demons. There also being actual demons to fight makes things even more dire.

At the end of The Tears of the Rose I felt satisfied with the romance, but this novella gives me a powerful conclusion I didn't even know I needed. This novella is beautiful and tense, taking you on an emotional and suspenseful ride you don't want to miss.

Why should you read it:
You need this novella if you read The Tears of the Rose, believe me.


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