Song of the Huntress By Lucy Holland

In her mesmerizing work, the author of Sistersong delves into the ancient legend of Herla and the Wild Hunt, crafting a feminist fantasy of valor, sacrifice, and the awakening of ancient magic.

Set in Britain during 60 AD, Herla, driven by love and a desire to protect her people from Roman oppression, strikes a perilous bargain with the king of the Otherworld. Trapped in his realm for years, she emerges to find her world changed and her loved ones lost to time. Cursed to lead the Wild Hunt, she roams for centuries, wielding her blade and reaping souls, until a chance encounter with Queen Æthelburg of Wessex alters her course.

Æthel, a formidable warrior, faces betrayal and intrigue within her husband's court as dark forces conspire to undermine their rule. With the fate of Wessex hanging in the balance, Æthel's meeting with Herla marks the beginning of an extraordinary alliance. Bound by destiny and the awakening of ancient powers, they must confront the looming threat of the Otherworld's ascendance.

As the dead kings stir and the shadows of betrayal loom, Herla and Æthel embark on a quest to thwart the Otherworld's machinations. With each step, Herla grapples with her own humanity and seeks a path to break the curse that binds her to the Wild Hunt.

Against a backdrop of war-torn landscapes and political intrigue, Herla and Æthel's bond deepens, offering hope in the face of impending doom. As they unravel the mysteries of ancient magic, they must race against time to save Britain from falling under the Otherworld's sway. In this epic tale of courage and redemption, the fate of a nation hangs in the balance, and only by embracing their shared destiny can Herla and Æthel hope to prevail. 📚❤️