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Song of the Huntress
by Lucy Holland
3.5 ⭐️I’ve been going back and for over whether this is a 3 or 4 star book for me.
There was so much about it that I loved. The 8th century British setting with the layers of Celtic mythology were brilliant. I loved the story of Herla and the Wild Hunt and Æthelberg role as a warrior queen in a world that takes her sacrifices but also punished her for them.
The choice to have a third POV in the form of Æthelberg’s husband, Ine, is one I’m going back and forth on. I’m not sure his POV added enough for me and the birthright of Dummonia storyline sat uneasy. I think it was a great idea but the pay off with it felt low.
The pace of this book is steady rather than fast and occasionally dips into slow. While I really loved most of the characters, I did not feel overly invested in their relationships or in the outcome of the final battle with Annwn. In fact, I wanted more Annwn.
Overall, a strong story with some beautiful and lyrical writing that didn’t quite hit the mark for me in a few places.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for sending me an early copy to read and provide an honest review of.
There was so much about it that I loved. The 8th century British setting with the layers of Celtic mythology were brilliant. I loved the story of Herla and the Wild Hunt and Æthelberg role as a warrior queen in a world that takes her sacrifices but also punished her for them.
The choice to have a third POV in the form of Æthelberg’s husband, Ine, is one I’m going back and forth on. I’m not sure his POV added enough for me and the birthright of Dummonia storyline sat uneasy. I think it was a great idea but the pay off with it felt low.
The pace of this book is steady rather than fast and occasionally dips into slow. While I really loved most of the characters, I did not feel overly invested in their relationships or in the outcome of the final battle with Annwn. In fact, I wanted more Annwn.
Overall, a strong story with some beautiful and lyrical writing that didn’t quite hit the mark for me in a few places.
Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for sending me an early copy to read and provide an honest review of.