Book: Dawn of the North
Author:
Demi Winters
Pages: 578
Date(s)
Read: February 1st, 2026 to March 10th, 2026
Date
Published: February 3rd, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Genre:
Fantasy, Romantasy, Viking
Characters: 5/5
Writing style: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Ending: 5/5
Cover: 3/5
Format: Hard Cover
Date Bought: January 13th, 2026
Book Cost: $30.27
Dawn of the
North is a brilliant work of fantasy that is not to be missed. It's an epic
addition to Demi Winters' The Ashen series that will leave you breathless. From
the first page to the last I was absolutely gripped by this enthralling work.
In this
thrilling installment, Silla tries to rouse support for the Volsiks while in
the clutches of Myrkur, the god of chaos. The Blood Axe crew continues their
battle against the mist with Hekla continuing to take the reins of a leadership
role. Signe learns to adjust to her new prison in a foreign land.
In this
novel the real star is the character development. You see truly tremendous and
astounding character growth with Saga as she learns to not only cope with her
fears but conquer them. Silla also sees a wealth of character development as
she struggles to see herself as a leader, while battling her darker urges under
Myrkur's influence.
The romance
offers a nice break from breathtaking action set pieces and intense political
intrigue. Sillas relationship with Rey offers spice, while Saga's with Kassandr
features that intense, slow burn I always crave. Various relationships grow,
develop, and change in a way we don't usually see in romantasy. It was nice to
see an established relationship like the one between Rey and Silla, continue
past the initial infatuation stage. That's not often seen in romantasy novels
that largely focus on the initial stages of a relationship.
This book
is a pulse-pounding epic that is a true work of art with an ending that will
keep you hooked and ready for the next installment. If you like fantasy at all
The Ashen is a must-read series, not just one for romantasy lovers. It is truly
epic. Every book improves on the last and this is no exception. Dawn of the North
is the best book yet in this explosive series.
