Iris Foxglove
Seasons of the Loki, Book 1
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Tropes: Suddenly married! Stuck in a cabin/snowed in a cabin, only one bed, fish out of water, opposites attract.
Content: Grief, discussions of past emotional abuse, attempted murder, on-page kink re: use of gags, bondage, d/s.
Heat: 4 out of 5
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Sava
has the best house in all of Lukos. He built it himself, dreaming of
the day when he and Milan, the man he loved, could live there and brave
the harsh winters of Lukos together—only to be devastated when Milan was
found dead in the spring. Fraught with grief, Sava resigns himself to
spending his winters alone.
Then a stranger appears on his doorstep, and everything changes.
Victor
is a scholar from Gerakia, a land known for its long summers and
vibrant history, and he has never been more unprepared in his life.
Abandoned on the inhospitable island of Lukos after a disastrous
relationship, Victor has to adapt quickly to survive. It helps, of
course, that he’s taken in by Sava, who has the biggest heart of any man
Victor has ever known. Victor and Sava start to make a home together,
growing close as snow falls outside,
but the true danger of a Lukos winter is closer than they suspect...
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My review:
4.25 stars
Winter of the Owl by Iris Foxglove is the first book in the ‘Seasons of the Lukoi’ series, and features aspiring scholar Victor, whose anticipated expedition to learn more about the mysterious Lukoi changes his life. Bereaved Sava Snow-Walker never expects to meet a person who focuses so much on studying as Victor, but while helping the alluring newcomer survive the harsh winter, he discovers that there are more dangers than he ever anticipated.
This adult gay fantasy romance provides a mesmerizing glimpse of a society carved out of necessity. The vivid imagery and harsh surroundings contrast beautifully with the gradual awakening of a naïve and submissive young man with a thirst for knowledge. I loved that dominant Sava was so patient, and I enjoyed watching Victor forging a bond with and impacting the resourceful man even as he continuously thirsts for more and more knowledge. The shifting perspectives of the societies formed are mirrored by other developments in the story, and although some things are pretty strongly foreshadowed, the tale still kept me turning the pages rapidly. I hope that some of the magical elements will be featured more prominently in the next book and anxiously look forward to learning even more about the Lukoi.
A copy of this title was provided for review
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