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The North Wind

Series membership: The Four Winds · Listed position 1
HEA Readable on its own: recorded 2022 Adult
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An absolute MUST-READ for romantasy fans who love the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas! The North Wind is an addictive, sexy and enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it's Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer. For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade’s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is said to be as frigid as the land he rules. And the time has come to choose his bride. When the North Wind sets his eyes on Wren’s sister, Wren will do anything to save her – even if it means sacrificing herself in the process. But mortal or not, Wren won’t go down without a fight . . . Beloved by readers on TikTok, discover your next fantasy romance obsession with the Four Winds series, inspired by fairytales and sprinkled with Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett St. Clair. 'A brutally cold, beautifully drawn world warmed by a delicious slow-burn romance. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!' - S. M. Gaither, author of the Shadows & Crowns series Readers love The North Wind: 'The perfect enemies to lovers book... especially if you like Beauty and the Beast retellings and ACOTAR' 'This was BRILLIANT! I enjoyed every page' 'The slow burn that stole my heart' 'Blown away... Our north king is just everything. He will be added to my book boyfriend list' 'If I could give it more stars I would... The world building was incredible' 'Completely enchanting and so, so well written' 'Literally could not put this book down' 'One of my new favourites'

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Best for readers who like: Atmospheric slow burns, myth retellings, wintry fantasy, emotional healing
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Spice3/5
Darkness5/10
Obsession7/10
Psychological6/10
Violence5/10
Emotional Damage8/10
Trigger Intensity6/10
Romance Focus9/10

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Series membershipThe Four Winds
Readable on its ownyes
POVFirst person
PaceSlow
Story LengthVery Long
EndingHEA
WorldFantasy
SettingFantasy / Supernatural
RelationshipArranged / Forced Marriage • M/F
Obsession TypeProtective Obsession • Romantic Fixation
SubgenreFantasy romance • myth retelling
MMC OccupationRoyalty / Ruler • Supernatural / Otherworldly
Writing StyleAtmospheric / Gothic • Literary / Lyrical
MMC PersonalityCold, isolated, powerful
FMC PersonalitySelf-sacrificing, stubborn, protective

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