A review by zephyrmoonchild
Song of the Dark Wood by Sheila Masterson

medium-paced

4.0

“We live in the shadow of a forest full of secrets haunted by footprints disappearing into freshly fallen leaves. There is no hope for us here, no hope but a woman in a cloak⁠— scarlet, like blood yet to be spilled that somehow stains our hands already.   We are bound by what is promised and cursed by what is taken.”  – excerpt from the scripture of the Mother

This book reeled me in so fast and then I couldn’t put it down! Things slowed down for a bit about halfway through, but then picked up again. I loved the sister-like relationships between the maidens, and Cade was an interesting character. The spice was well done and heavy on consent which is so good. The magic is really unique and beautiful. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and I will be checking out her others!