Woodwalker

Plot:

Mae was a Woodwalker – an elite guard, charged with protecting the Silverwood – until she was banished. If she ever returns to her homeland, she will be executed.

Mona is the rightful Queen of Lumen Lake. Her country was snatched from her in a hostile takeover, but she is desperate to get back home and reclaim her throne.

When Mae and Mona cross paths, Mona asks Mae to escort her back to Lumen Lake. The only problem is… Mae will have to lead Mona through the very lands she was exiled from. And if they’re caught, they’ll both face unimaginable consequences.

What I loved most:

This was one of those books you just sink into, finding yourself quickly immersed in the land. As I was reading it, I wanted to go wander in the woods like a Woodwalker, completely at peace with nature. It gave me Robin Hood meets cottagecore vibes (and that’s a sentence I never thought I would type). Plus, it’s the start of a completed series, so 1) you get to cruise through the entire series without cliffhangers, and 2) you get to immerse yourself in this world for an extended period of time. I’m in the third and final book right now, and Y’ALL, let me just tell you that this series will be one you will enjoy.

Read this book if you like:

Fantasy, books where romance isn’t the main point of the story, enemies-to-friends, personal growth, tales of rulers and kingdoms, strong female protagonists

Book details:

• Author: Emily B. Martin
• Series: Woodwalker #1
• Publisher: Harper Voyager Impulse
• Date of Publication: May 17, 2016
• Interest Level: Late high school to Adult