mvasquezgrinnell 's review for:

The North Wind by Alexandria Warwick
4.5
adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I stumbled upon this book and it was a great read. This is the first in a four book series of interconnected stand alones. 

Wren is the caretaker for her sister in a bleak, world in winter (think ACOTAR) and secretly takes her place with the North Wind (Frost King) comes to collect a wife. She is fierce but troubled, dealing with alcoholism and unresolved trauma.

Boreas is the North Wind. An immortal god banished to this realm and having brought eternal winter. 

Boreas is cold and Wren fights him at every turn. They come to know each other and their similar hurts while battling dark walkers and an unknown enemy.

The book was well paced, a unique world, and a lot of heart wrenching character growth. I enjoyed this unexpected book and look forward to reading the rest of the series!