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A review by queer_bookwyrm
Emissary to the Frost Wolf by Liv Savell, Sterling D'Este
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4 ⭐ CW: violence, blood, gore, vomit, slavery, rape mention, domestic violence mention, child abuse, sexual content
Emissary to the Frost Wolf by Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este is book two in the Song of the Lost series. This was a great second book! Despite how long it was, it held my attention the whole time, and had me stressed. So. Much. Tension. We really need to stop leaving off on cliffhangers though lol. I don't know when book three is supposed to come out, but I need it now!
We continue to follow Iniabi, leader of Emai, in her war against the Pheceans and Liria to free her people. We get to learn a lot more about her and the Emai as a whole. The Emai are definitely the underdogs of the story. We also get povs from Soyala, the spy in Iniabi's ranks, and had me yelling at Iniabi not to trust her. Stress. We follow Danae Othonos more this time rather than focusing so much on Basia. Danae, a noble in Phecea is learning how hard it is to change the hearts and minds of privileged people who cling to traditions even though they harm other people. She fights to help the Emai, while also trying to fight for her love.
Poor Wynn and Dyfan! Those guys just can't catch a break. Finally having escaped their Victors, they sail across the Sea to Liria, and become embroiled in a war they don't understand. Wynn struggles with his PTSD and the fact that he doesn't want to help Liria continue their horrors with Emai, while Dyfan struggles with his place in the world knowing only fighting. I just want them to be happy in a cottage in the mountains 😭.
I love how character focused this epic fantasy series is. It really captures your attention and makes you care about each of the characters (Except Luce the Lirian. Fuck that guy). It took me way too long to realize all of the books by these authors take place in the same world, which is awesome. This takes place approximately thirty years before Vassal.
Really looking forward to the next book! Emissary to the Frost Wolf comes out July 23rd. Go support these indie authors!
Emissary to the Frost Wolf by Liv Savell and Sterling D'Este is book two in the Song of the Lost series. This was a great second book! Despite how long it was, it held my attention the whole time, and had me stressed. So. Much. Tension. We really need to stop leaving off on cliffhangers though lol. I don't know when book three is supposed to come out, but I need it now!
We continue to follow Iniabi, leader of Emai, in her war against the Pheceans and Liria to free her people. We get to learn a lot more about her and the Emai as a whole. The Emai are definitely the underdogs of the story. We also get povs from Soyala, the spy in Iniabi's ranks, and had me yelling at Iniabi not to trust her. Stress. We follow Danae Othonos more this time rather than focusing so much on Basia. Danae, a noble in Phecea is learning how hard it is to change the hearts and minds of privileged people who cling to traditions even though they harm other people. She fights to help the Emai, while also trying to fight for her love.
Poor Wynn and Dyfan! Those guys just can't catch a break. Finally having escaped their Victors, they sail across the Sea to Liria, and become embroiled in a war they don't understand. Wynn struggles with his PTSD and the fact that he doesn't want to help Liria continue their horrors with Emai, while Dyfan struggles with his place in the world knowing only fighting. I just want them to be happy in a cottage in the mountains 😭.
I love how character focused this epic fantasy series is. It really captures your attention and makes you care about each of the characters (Except Luce the Lirian. Fuck that guy). It took me way too long to realize all of the books by these authors take place in the same world, which is awesome. This takes place approximately thirty years before Vassal.
Really looking forward to the next book! Emissary to the Frost Wolf comes out July 23rd. Go support these indie authors!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, and Vomit
Minor: Domestic abuse and Rape