We are getting ready to celebrate the release of this beauty on September 20th, and what better way to do that than with a book tour!
Song of the Dark Wood
Publication Date: September 20, 2024
Genre: Gothic/Fairy Tale Romance
😍 He falls first
👻 Girls who see ghosts
🙅🏻♀️ Bodily Autonomy
😡 Feminine Rage: The Fairy Tale
🌳 Haunted Forest
🩸 Wound Tending
💀 Touch her and dye
🎶 Music based magic system
😠 A grumpy god of death
😈 He can make me worse > i can fix him
For centuries, the people of remote Ballybrine have kept the peace with their gods by sacrificing a Red Maiden to ferry souls from the Mother’s realm of the living, through the Dark Wood, to the Wolf’s realm of the dead. Soon it will be Rowan’s turn.
Ripped from her family as a young girl, Rowan Cleary has been forced into a cloistered life learning to please the wolf and wield her spirit-enchanting voice. Though none of the previous maidens have survived their five-year term, Rowan is determined to beat the odds and protect the women who have become family to her.
When a deathly blight breaks out in the Dark Wood, and the acting maiden is murdered, Rowan vows to strike a new bargain with the god of death to ensure her survival. The Wolf has always been someone to fear—even more so now that the townspeople blame him for the blight—but he’s far from the vengeful death god she expects.
To unravel the mystery, Rowan must seduce the Wolf. Soon, the attraction between them grows into a relentless magical force, threatening to shatter the delicate balance between realms and unleash a darkness eager to swallow their world.
SONG OF THE DARK WOOD is a standalone gothic fairy tale fantasy romance that blends a fractured Red Riding Hood retelling with a hint of Hades and Persephone. This “coming of rage” character-driven romance follows Rowan Cleary as she tries to free herself from an oppressive cultish religion and seduce the grumpy god of death Wolf. This atmospheric, spicy, dark romantasy is perfect for fans of feminine rage, strong female friendships, unique magic systems, angsty romance, and ominous mysteries. This book will appeal to readers who enjoyed Rachel Gillig’s ONE DARK WINDOW, Rebecca Ross’s A RIVER ENCHANTED, and Hannah Whitten’s FOXGLOVE KING.
Rating & Review
5 out of 5
I had high expectations after reading the blurb, but Masterson still managed to blow me away. I found myself instantly transported into Rowan’s world, and wrapped up in her story. The world-building is top tier, and you’re eased into everything at a good but not overwhelming pace. If you love strong FMCs who aren’t afraid to challenge authority and stand up fir themselves and others, you’ll love Rowan as much as I do. She’s brilliant, and despite some (truly horrible) things she’s seen and experienced, she follows what her heart deems right. Conor is absolutely fantastic, and a great match for her. The plot moves along at a good pace, and while there are some very dark moments that were well-written, they still might be a little difficult for some to read. There are also a few twists, and I can honestly say you won’t see at least some of them coming. Perfect for anyone who enjoys FMCs who refuse to back down, no matter what society expects.
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