Wild Reverence Review

Hello, all!

Wild Reverence was one of my most anticipated releases for this year, so I was thrilled to get an early copy. Big thanks to the publisher!

Pub Date: 9-2-25
Adult - Fantasy

Matilda is a goddess born in the dark caverns of the Under Realm and blessed with messenger magic. Her ability to carry messages between realms has made her the herald of the gods, and her humble magic has enabled her to fly under the radar amongst the gods who don't bat an eye at killing each other to steal powers. But Matilda has a secret, one that would cause even her most loyal of allies to turn on her. To complicate matters even further, Matilda finds herself connected to a mortal boy who dreams of her despite the pair never meeting.

Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett desperately sent a plea to Matilda, the goddess he befriended as a child, begging for her help, but his cries fell upon deaf ears. Vincent knew the gods could be fickle, but he thought he and the crimson-haired goddess had a special connection, so when she didn't come to his aid, Vincent swore to forget Matilda. But then she came tumbling through his window with a message for him. Unbeknownst to the pair, Fate has entwined their lives together, and the path they must walk may present an opportunity for Matilda to change the gods' bloody ways, but it will come at a steep cost.

I don't know what sort of spell Ross puts in her books, but I'm always completely charmed by them. She has such a beautiful way of weaving a story together. Her books always remind me of Hozier songs, and this was no exception (it's so "Abstract (Psychopomp)" coded). I loved learning more about the gods we saw in the Divine Rivals series. I thought Matilda was a fascinating main character to follow. She had this wonderful mix of strength and softness to her. I loved the connection she had with Vincent and how the pair felt like two sides of the same coin. Vincent is a man who yearns, and we love to see it. Their relationship ripped my heart out and then put it back together. The story itself was slow, but the atmosphere kept me fully captivated. I can't recommend this one enough.

Rating: 4.5/5