I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The world-building and character development were exceptional, immediately drawing you to root for the main characters. Despite initial concerns about the unusual names, they didn't hinder the flow, and the pronunciation guide provided was really helpful.

The narrative from three different points of view was a pleasant surprise, as I found equal joy in each character's perspective—a rarity. The strong female leads, intertwined with magic, myth, and a touch of romance, captivated me.

Being from Somerset, reading about familiar places added an extra layer of enjoyment, prompting me to revisit and delve deeper into the history. The book's ability to spark curiosity and encourage research epitomizes a truly engaging read.

I read an e-ARC of this book so thank you to Nat Galley, the author and the publisher.

I loved this! It’s such a wonderful blend of historical fiction and folklore inspired fantasy.

The characters really stand out in this. We primarily follow Aethalberg Queen of Wessex, her husband Ine King of Wessex and Herla, an ancient warrior trapped in the wild hunt who previously fought for Queen Boudicca. We get chapters from all their perspectives and told in third person. These voices are all so distinct and absolutely fascinating. Occasionally in books with multiple POVs, some characters are more interesting than others and I just want to rush back to their chapters. Not the case here, every voice is equally thrilling! The characters are so strong in their own ways and I was rooting for them all.

The plot is so gripping. An ancient menace, enemies in those you thought you could trust, growing discord, kingdoms teetering on the brink of war. It’s all absolutely fascinating and wonderfully tense. I loved the folklore woven through this, it was beautifully written.

I was so impressed with this book, the pace was excellent, the plot intriguing, the writing was enjoyable and the characters were so rich. I will be looking out for more from this author!

Thank you so much netgalley and Pan Macmillan for letting me read the advance reader copy of this book.

I loved this book so much! The world building and character development was so good it immediately made you want to root for the main characters.

At first I was worried all the unusual place names and character names would make this a bit tricky and not flow however I was very wrong, and after looking up some pronunciation guides for æ I was away.

This is a book from 3 points of view and I was equally happy to read each character which isn't always the case.

I was lucky enough to meet the author when she interviewed Samantha Shannon in Falmouth and I have been wanting to read her work ever since. It did not disappoint at all with strong female leads, magic and myth and a hint of romance.

I was very excited when I also this week received sister song as my Secret Santa present and am so excited to read more by this author.

I am Cornish and have been to Tintagel (Dintagel) and it's always nice when you read about places you have been as you can try and form more of an image in your mind. Reading this has made me want to go back learn about the history and I was Google searching names and places as I read and to me wanting to learn Moreno's the epitome of a good book.

I will be heading straight out on release day to get the prettiest hardback version I can find of this book.

I had such high expectations for this novel as I loved Sistersong so much, and Lucy Holland did not disappoint!
It is a brilliantly written and structured book, with the story woven together through chapters that swap between Ine King, Queen Aethelburg, and Herla, Lord of the Hunt. You see the story unravel through each persons perspective as they add in their own piece to the jigsaw.
The plot is complex and there are a lot of moving parts, but Lucy Holland is such a brilliant storyteller that it feels simple and straightforward.
The story is that of Herla, who visits Gwyn ap Nudd, King of Otherworld, Annwn, asking for his help to defeat the Roman Invasion. After visiting his land for what Herla believes is three days, she leaves to find that three hundred years have passed. And now, whenever the old moon rises, she awakens for The Hunt.
The story is also that of Ine King and Queen Aethelburg. A traitorous brother, and a fight for the crown and Wessex. That of Dumnonia and the Dumnonian Birthright, a power given to humans by the land, and the only power strong enough to rival that of the King of Otherworld.
The mythology and folk lore that is woven into this story is also brilliant and exciting to read, done with care and integrity. I cannot recommend this novel enough!

I really love the writing style of this author and I will read anything she writes. This was a slow read but very engrossing from start to finish

***advance review copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***
This is a gender flipped tale of the wild hunt, set against an early British history where the Saxons are still at odds with the Britons. There are rich characters here, and a deft weaving of fantasy and history into a pacy tale that keeps the reader turning pages. I realised after I read this that I also have Sistersong on my to be read pile, a similar type of of novel by the same author; and this has now jumped up the list.

I really enjoy Lucy Holland's writing style. She is now one of my go-to's when it comes to historical fiction with empowering women.

Song of the Huntress by Lucy Holland

Britain, 60 AD. Hoping to save her lover and her land from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the Otherworld King. She becomes Lord of the Hunt and for centuries she rides, reaping wanderers’ souls. Until the night she meets a woman on a bloody battlefield – a Saxon queen with ice-blue eyes.

Wow lots of characters and names to remember , but really enjoyed the plot and the way the author set out the story for us.
Truly an epic in the making.