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A review by eclecticbychoicereads
Song of the Dark Wood by Sheila Masterson
4.0
Song of the Dark Wood was my introduction to Sheila Masterson's work. The outcome? I need to read everything Sheila has written. Her writing style flows; it is lyrical without being overbearing and takes you on such an emotional journey.
Sheila has taken the classic fairytale of Red Riding Hood and the myth of Hades & Persephone, merged them, and created magic of her own. It tells the story of the Red Maiden—the symbol of deep religious beliefs rooted in devotion and fear. It is a story of those who believe in "the greater good", no matter the consequences or sacrifices. The story of women forced to give up their voices to become the perfect servants of gods. But do they serve the god or the ruling men? The question is as old as time, and Sheila has masterfully dug deep into these issues. She has shown just how powerful feminine rage can be and how we can be the catalysts of change to create a better world.
And the catalyst is a Red Maiden called Rowan. She will be the one to challenge deep-rooted beliefs and customs, she will be the one to inspire real change in the God of Death, and she will be the bringer of change. Her voice and her song will become as mighty as any sword. Rowan will be the true hero of the story, and along the way, she will find her path and make her own life choices, with love included. And what a love story it will be!
I loved Rowan & Conor; they showed how one can defeat one's inner demons and become worthy of others and, more importantly, themselves. Their love is rooted in song and music, and it was perfect and eerily beautiful. If you are looking for a gothic, hauntingly beautiful tale of love, rage, oppression, birth and rebirth, you will love Song of the Dark Wood. It is a perfect fantasy standalone to warm you during these colder autumn nights and is being released on September 20th.
Song of the Dark Wood will gift you
- Red Riding Hood meets Hades & Persephone
- gothic fantasy standalone
- feminine rage & fight against religious oppression
- haunted forest
- music-based magic
- grumpy God of Death MMC
- FMC who sees ghosts
- he tends to her wounds
- demon companions
- HEA
Sheila has taken the classic fairytale of Red Riding Hood and the myth of Hades & Persephone, merged them, and created magic of her own. It tells the story of the Red Maiden—the symbol of deep religious beliefs rooted in devotion and fear. It is a story of those who believe in "the greater good", no matter the consequences or sacrifices. The story of women forced to give up their voices to become the perfect servants of gods. But do they serve the god or the ruling men? The question is as old as time, and Sheila has masterfully dug deep into these issues. She has shown just how powerful feminine rage can be and how we can be the catalysts of change to create a better world.
And the catalyst is a Red Maiden called Rowan. She will be the one to challenge deep-rooted beliefs and customs, she will be the one to inspire real change in the God of Death, and she will be the bringer of change. Her voice and her song will become as mighty as any sword. Rowan will be the true hero of the story, and along the way, she will find her path and make her own life choices, with love included. And what a love story it will be!
I loved Rowan & Conor; they showed how one can defeat one's inner demons and become worthy of others and, more importantly, themselves. Their love is rooted in song and music, and it was perfect and eerily beautiful. If you are looking for a gothic, hauntingly beautiful tale of love, rage, oppression, birth and rebirth, you will love Song of the Dark Wood. It is a perfect fantasy standalone to warm you during these colder autumn nights and is being released on September 20th.
Song of the Dark Wood will gift you
- Red Riding Hood meets Hades & Persephone
- gothic fantasy standalone
- feminine rage & fight against religious oppression
- haunted forest
- music-based magic
- grumpy God of Death MMC
- FMC who sees ghosts
- he tends to her wounds
- demon companions
- HEA