I knew I had to read Wild Reverence. Even though I’m not done with Ruthless Vows, I love a good prequel! And this one did not disappoint! Keep reading this book review of Wild Reverence for my full thoughts.
Summary
Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be known to carry words and letters through the realms, but she holds a secret she must hide from even her dearest of allies to ensure her survival. And to complicate matters . . . there is a mortal boy who dreams of her, despite the fact they have never met in the waking world.
Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett wrote to Matilda on the darkest night of his life―begging the goddess he befriended in dreams to help him. When his request went unanswered, Vincent moved on, becoming the hardened, irreverent lord of the river who has long forgotten Matilda. That is, until she comes tumbling into his bedroom window with a letter for him.
As Fate would have it, Matilda and Vincent were destined to find each other beyond dreams. There may be a chance for Matilda to rewrite the blood-soaked ways of the gods, but at immense sacrifice. She will have to face something she fears even more than losing her magic: to be vulnerable, and to allow herself to finally be loved.
Review
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Wild Reverence is swoony. It’s a world of gods, promises, and mortality below. I love the tropes of childhood sweethearts, mortal and immortal pairings, and fake marriages. And Wild Reverence does not disappoint. While Divine Rivals is swoony, this is a whole other level. There are emotional highs and lows, betrayals and confessions. Speaking of the swoons, I love how in childhood lovers or crushes, you can witness the distance between someone you used to know, someone who was our home, and who they are now.
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There’s still plenty of action in Wild Reverence of war and battles, but it feels grounded in romance and swoon. Their relationship almost weathers these battles and the storms. Wild Reverence asks us about the sacrifices in love and whether they’re out of duty or a choice. Your heart will go through the emotional wringer in Wild Reverence. (Also for fans of letters and Easter Eggs for Divine Rivals, this one will not let you down!) Find Wild Reverence on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop. org, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.