Title: North is the Night
Series: Tuonela Duet #1
Author: Emily Rath
Published: Erewhon Books, December 17, 2024
Pages: 593
Genre: LGBTQ Fantasy
In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests. For Siiri and Aina, summer’s fading light is a harbinger of unwelcome change. Land-hungry Swedes venture north, threatening the peace; a zealous Christian priest denounces the old ways; and young women have begun to disappear.
Siiri vows to protect Aina from danger. But even Siiri cannot stop a death goddess from dragging her friend to Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north to seek the greatest shaman of legend, the only person to venture to the realm of death and return alive.
In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina’s every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her capture: the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must bargain her heart—as Siiri plots a daring rescue of the woman she loves the most.
Emily Rath sure does know how to make you fall in love with some characters. I wasn't really sure what to expect when I started this. I knew that reading Pucking Around had made me pretty interested in Finnish mythology. Ilmari and his amazing tattoo will do that to you.
Apparently my expectations were still a little higher than I realized, and I was still surprised!!! The only thing I knew was that it was a sapphic fantasy with Finnish mythology. I should not be surprised with polyamory, but I have to admit to feeling a little betrayed by Aina's storyline. I have every ounce of faith that the second part of this story will get me through it because love triangles are the literal worst! And the growth of both Siiri and Aina in this story were STUNNING. So I know they're coming back together and fighting for their future is going to WRECK me. And I'm so excited for it.
Ratings
Stars: 4/5
Spice: 1/5
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