Winter's Maiden: Volume 1

By Morgan L. Busse

Warrior. Survivor. Daughter of the North.

From the moment she is born, Brighid fights to survive in the wastelands of Nordica as a clanless one. But when a new power arrives offering a trial to join the Nordic warriors, Brighid enters, hoping to rise above her station. Soon she becomes one of their fiercest fighters and joins the war against the south.

Kaeden carries the blood of the ancient Eldaran race in his veins but turns away from his heritage after the death of his parents. Years later, he is called back to his homeland and invited to be a healer for the southern forces. With the help of an old mentor, the power inside of him starts to awaken. However, his life is turned upside down when a mighty warrior of the Nordic forces is captured.

As Kaeden interacts with the enemy, he discovers there is a darkness behind the Nordic Wars, one that is manipulating the people of the north. But who will believe him? And is there a power strong enough to break the hold of this hidden adversary? Or will the world burn in the flames of war?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CSVLPHDY
• ISBN13: 9798886051384
• Release Date: August 2024
• Publisher: Enclave Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

thrilling journey

"Instead of dwelling on who you are not, we must discover who you are." What a thrilling journey into a long ago world and culture where mortal beings with supernatural power live alongside humans, guided by the Word. I loved the fusion of history and fantasy, the stark contrast of never-changing sin of humanity vs. never-changing love and presence of the Creator, and the juxtaposition of war, death, hope, and light. There were several points of view in the book - Brighid, Gurmund, Armand, and Kaeden - which added depth and layer to the story. The backstory of the mysterious beings Eldarans and Shadonae unfolded slowly but once the unseen fight of good against evil came to light, the story moved relatively quickly. There is plenty of physical and spiritual battle as the northern nation invades the southern and great metaphors of faith. I appreciated Brighid's courage, strength, and loyalty. I loved Kaeden's steadfast heart, wisdom, and love for justice. They both had traumatic pasts and doubts about their identity, belonging, and purpose but the book ends with them starting a new journey of purpose and identity. It also ends on a suspenseful note so I can't wait to read the second book in the series to cheer on Brighid and Kaeden's fight against evil. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Enclave Publishing via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.