"Wintersong" by S. Jae-Jones is a dark and enchanting tale that combines elements of German folklore, Greek mythology, and the Goblin King myth. The story follows Liesl, an overlooked innkeeper's daughter with a passion for music, who embarks on a journey to rescue her sister from the Goblin King. Set in an Old World setting rich with vibrant music, forested groves, and powerful emotions, the book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery as Liesl delves into an underworld of dangerous magic and makes heartbreaking choices. The writing style is described as beautifully lyrical, with a slow burn plot that weaves together elements of fairy tales and old wives' tales to create a captivating and atmospheric narrative.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of sacrifice, body image issues, and intense emotional experiences that may resonate deeply with readers.
Has Romance?
Yes, there is a strong romantic element between Liesl and the Goblin King, characterized by complexity and emotional depth.
From The Publisher:
"Wintersong is a maze of beauty and darkness, of music and magic and glittering things, all tied together with exquisite writing. This is a world you will want to stay lost in." -Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Dark, romantic, and unforgettable, Wintersong is an enchanting coming-of-age story for fans of Labyrinth and Beauty and the Beast.
The last night of the year. Now the days of winter begin and the Goblin King rides abroad, searching for his bride…
All her life, Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, dangerous Goblin King. They've enraptured her mind, her spirit, and inspired her musical compositions. Now eighteen and helping to run her family's inn, Liesl can't help but feel that her musical dreams and childhood fantasies are slipping away.
But when her own sister is taken by the Goblin King, Liesl has no choice but to journey to the Underground to save her. Drawn to the strange, captivating world she finds-and the mysterious man who rules it-she soon faces an impossible decision. And with time and the old laws working against her, Liesl must discover who she truly is before her fate is sealed.
Rich with music and magic, S. Jae-Jones's Wintersong will sweep you away into a world you won't soon forget.
"This was Labyrinth by way of Angela Carter. Deliciously romantic, with a nuanced Goblin King and a strong heroine, this story was rife with fairy tales, music, and enchantment." -Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Touched Queen
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1 comment(s)
*yawns*
*yawns*
*YAWNS*
This book was SO BORING!
Actually the first part (about the first 100 pages) was pretty intriguing. Then NOTHING HAPPENED! It was like a complete black out and the ending was just meh. No emotions at all.
I'm pretty disappointed right now.
What can you read after
Wintersong?
About the Author:
S. JAE-JONES (called JJ) is an artist, an adrenaline junkie, and erstwhile editrix. When not obsessing over books, she can be found jumping out of perfectly good airplanes, co-hosting the Pub(lishing) Crawl podcast, or playing dress-up. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she now lives in North Carolina, as well as many other places on the internet, including Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Instagram, and her blog. She is the author of Wintersong.
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