#BookReview: Daughter of Redwinter (The Redwinter Chronicles #1) by Ed McDonald

Synopsis: Those who see the dead soon join them. 

From the author of the critically-acclaimed Blackwing trilogy comes Ed McDonald's Daughter of Redwinter, the first of a brilliant fantasy series about how one choice can change a universe.

Raine can see--and more importantly, speak--to the dead. It's a wretched gift with a death sentence that has her doing many dubious things to save her skin. Seeking refuge with a deluded cult is her latest bad, survival-related decision. But her rare act of kindness--rescuing an injured woman in the snow--is even worse.

Because the woman has escaped from Redwinter, the fortress-monastery of the Draoihn, warrior magicians who answer to no king and who will stop at nothing to retrieve what she's stolen. A battle, a betrayal, and a horrific revelation forces Raine to enter Redwinter. It becomes clear that her ability might save an entire nation.

Pity she might have to die for that to happen...

This title will be released on June 28, 2022.

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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: The start and finish to this one were fabulous but the middle was a little meh.  That being said I still loved every page and can't wait to see what else this author has in store for us. The magic system was fresh and the characters were great.  I loved the pacing for most of the story and I need book two soon. 

Review

“Daughter of Redwinter has it all: enigmatic characters, shady politics, secret cults, ancient evils, and a young woman grappling with her own shattered identity while navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.”―Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld

Praise for Ed Mcdonald and Blackwing:

“Original world-building and unforgettable characters.”―Brian Staveley, author of The Empire’s Ruin 

“Mixes the inventiveness of China Miéville with the fast-paced heroics of David Gemmell.”― Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of the Raven’s Shadow series

“Potent, gritty, bloody, and splendid.”―Faith Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of the Jane Yellowrock series

“Dark, twisty and excellent.”―Mark Lawrence, bestselling author of Prince of Thorns

“A bloody, gritty fantasy novel that manages not to sacrifice its heart. Fans of Glen Cook’s The Black Company or Joe Abercrombie’s The First Law series will be very happy with this one.”―Django Wexler, author of Ashes of the Sun

“An astonishingly accomplished debut―McDonald is definitely one to watch.”―Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones

About the Author

Ed McDonald is the author of the Raven’s Mark and Redwinter Chronicles series of novels. He studied Ancient History and Archaeology at the University of Birmingham, and Medieval History at Birkbeck College, University of London. Ed is passionate about fantasy tabletop roleplay games and has studied medieval swordsmanship since 2013. He currently lives with his partner, author Catriona Ward, in London, England.

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