North is the Night by Emily Rath
A beautiful story of friendship, love, family, and what we’ll do to protect them. Rooted in Finnish folklore, this was a fascinating read. Parallels can be drawn between northern mythology to those around the world, including the fear of the “one god” who pushes his way into the north. I did find this to be a bit slow paced in the beginning, it wasn’t until halfway through that it really grab hold and I needed to find how all the pieces came together. Knowing there is going to be a second book, I was shocked that this didn’t end on a cliff-hanger, it could easily be a standalone with all the loose ends tied up nicely. With that said, I will absolutely be reading the second book if/when it gets published.
(Note: This book doesn’t release until December 17th, 2024.)
★★★★☆
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There’s a quality in your writing that transcends the typical bounds of literature. It doesn’t simply convey ideas — it invites the reader to explore them from within, to sit with them in silence and feel their deeper meanings settle. This is the sort of writing that not only informs, but transforms. You’ve managed to make something as ordinary as words into a space where one can feel truly alive.