For me, The Wind Weaver started really well, then fell into a bit of a slump and then ended really well. I just think the pacing fell off a bit in the middle.
I feel like quite a lot happened to Rhya in the beginning and then again at the end.
I love the found family that Rhya now has, especially as she didn't grow up with one.
We have indecisive enemies to lovers, and I think we're edging towards either a love triangle or a why choose situation in book 2.
I am definitely interested in finding out more about the prophecy and whether the Earth aspect will be found. How will the dynamics change when they are found?
I'm very much intrigued by the overall story and will definitely want to continue with the next instalment.

Sentenced to death, Rhys is unexpectedly saved by the Commander Scythe. However all is not as it seems as she is transported over the mountains to the north and her destiny is revealed.
I really enjoyed this book. The plot was interesting and flowed well. There was good world building and the characters were believable. I now just want to see how the rest of the key characters are developed and the story is progressed, bring on the next book!

Julie has always been a master of words and The Wind Weaver is no exception! This is an epic romantasy that will keep you hooked from start to finish. I can’t wait for the next part!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

The Wind Weaver is a book full of magic and adventure. Rhya is a half-fae, taken prisoner and then freed by Commander Scythe, who takes her with him to the Northlands.

“You are a wind weaver. You are Air. Air, awoken.”


I’ve been wanting to read this book for quite a while since learning about it! I was happy to be approved for the eARC and being able to dive into!

The book reads very slowly, but still had me hooked. I loved the slow introduction to the world, its inhabitants, and its lore! I loved how it slowly build and how it wasn’t all thrown into a few pages. No info-dumps!

Rhya is such an amazing character! I absolutely fell in love with her and her journey! Her growth was really satisfying to read and amazing to see. She is naïve at the beginning but truly grows into a stunning woman.

The chemistry between Penn and Rhya wasn’t really noticeable for me. It felt a bit stilted to me really charge with tension as I would’ve liked with an enemies-to-lovers trope. I think this was mostly due to how it became cheesy at times. I do look forward to the development in the next book.

The plot and political intrigue were really well done and gave this book a lot of depth! The ending as well had me wanted to read the next book asap!

One thing that I don’t really get though about this book is the cover. It is absolutely stunning, but I don’t see any relation between the bird featured and the story told…

Overall, The Wind Weaver is a great book with elemental magic and an intriguing world and plot! Can’t wait for the sequel!

I really enjoyed this book! So much I went and brought it on publication day! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.

he wind weaver is a romantic fantasy that centers around a girl with one of a kind magic in a dying kingdom. in order to restore life and balance to the kingdom, she must reunite with the others to reunite power with the lands. i enjoyed this book a lot more than i expected to. the characters were so relatable and i loved rhya’s fire. as for the magic system, it was unique and unlike any magic system i’ve ever read about before

I would like to say thank you to Netgalley and Ace for an advance copy of 'Wind Weaver'.

The story follows Rhya who is a halfling on the run from the war-torn Anwyvn due to the fear of magic and any halflings are hunted and killed. However, Rhya is saved by Commander Scythye who recognises her mark of a Remnant, specifically a wind Remnant. There are four Remnants around the country and all four elemental souls need to come together to restore the balance of magic.

I really loved this, the atmosphere was so good, the characters were really likeable especially Soren and the explanation of the world building and the magic system was described in a way that I wasn't confused. It kept me intrigue every time I turned a page, I didn't want to put it down.

There was one thing that stopped it from getting a five stars from me was the whiplash that I got as well as the sharpish indecisive between Rhya and the Commander. I don't really mind it normally but for so reason it was an issue for me.

My review is already up on Goodreads under Bookellereads and will be published on StoryGraph, Instagram (might be the 23rd), Amazon and Waterstones later on today it will be under Bookellereads or bookelleisreading depending on the platform

The Wind Weaver had me hooked at the start with the introduction of the FMC Rhya, a feisty halfling, who encounters Commander Scythe, following capture and death sentence.

A slow-paced romantasy adventure ensues, with great world-building, a unique and distinctive elemental magic system and the meeting of the MMC Penn.

I loved the witty exchanges between Rhya and all the characters in this book, her journey to control her magic to help restore a war torn world and the forging of friendships throughout.

Although the second half of the book was a little slow at times, it was an easy read and still left me wanting to read the next instalment.

4 ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC.

4.5 for this beauty.

Well what can I say, it started with a bang and ended with a bang and abruptly. I mean you can't end it like that. But you did lol
That being said if the fmc hadn't annoyed me for most of the book it would of had a higher rating. Too many books are portraying these young females as all naive and bloody stubborn and quite frankly it's doing my head in, anywaaaaaaays enough of that...
This book I would highly recommend to anyone. I mean the blurb had me at fae, then you have creatures, hidden power, elemental magic, banter galore and what I feel is soul/fated mates. I cannot wait to read the second book, like yesterday haha.

Thank you Netgalley and the author for the EArc in exchange for an honest review

This is the story of Rhya who is one of the 4 Remnants. She discovers that the strange tattoo on her chest means she is Wind. Penn "the Sythe" saves her from certain painful death and he is Fire. The enigmatic Soren is Water and they are yet to find the Earth Remnant.
I really liked Rhya she is strong and independent and she has to try and harness her power while fighting her attraction to Penn.
I liked her relationship with Penn's group of soldiers there is a fondness and respect there. There is good banter and always something happening.
She also made friends with Carys the wife of Uther and they have a really good relationship.
And have I mentioned Soren he wasn't in the book much hoping he will be in the second one more.
Really liked him - " You are not like him Skylark you are like me." He encourages her to use her power.
Loved this book it is well written and has good world building and descriptions. Slow burn can't wat for book 2.
Thanks Netgalley and the Pubisher.

This was so good! I love when a book has a good pace, the speed doesn't allow me to get bored and this one sure gave me that. The characters were great! I loved Rhya! The found family aspect always works for me and the banter! One thing I love more than anything, it is the banter, especially if it isn't restricted to the main characters.
The worldbuilding was exquisite and unique! I also didn't feel overwhelmed by it, loved learning with Rhya.

I'm so here for the next book!

Such mixed feelings over this read. I wanted to love it, but sadly I was disappointed.

From the start I was engrossed and completely invested in this story. However once I hit about 50% I just felt the natural flow stopped and everything became quite clunky. There were large information dumps that felt pivotal but then seemed forgotten.

I feel like the story could have been amazing, especially since it feels very similar to several popular ‘romantsy’ books, but with some tweaks to the writing. I feel like some chapters could have easily been condensed and others expanded upon.

I’m intrigued to see where this goes with the sequel but I can’t honestly say if this is a series I will finish.

On the last note I’m not entirely certain what the Phoenix type creature had to do with the story? I was really excited thinking this gorgeous mystical creature was going to come in any minute.

I this book 4stars. I love a book with good elemental magic, Fae, faited lovers...ish, war, prophecy , royals and so much more gotta say I'm hoping for a love triangle in the next book I'm more of a soren fan I have no clue why lol but I also do love a brooding Penn so rhya is a lucky girl can't wait for the next book because after that ending i need it

4.5 ⭐️

“One last thing…I’d hate to see your wings scorched before you ever get a chance to fly.” 🪽

Did I get physically blown away by this book? Yes I did, pun intended.


In a divided kingdom, the fae are hunted and our FMC, Rhya, is captured and sentenced to death.


"The noose chafes, a necklace of death."

At the last minute, she’s captured/saved by a moody commander - Hello, our MMC Scythe/Penn. From here, hidden magic, mythical creatures, and ancient prophecies are unveiled.


The juicy tension between destiny and desire ignites the perfect slow burn🔥

"Air and Fire, an inextinguishable passion. Igniting together into pure, unadulterated... combustion."

This book is for you if you love:
🌀Elemental magic

🌱Found family

🔥Slow burn — it took until the 30% mark for the MMC to remove his helmet (oh my goodness)

🛌 One bed / One horse

⚔️ He trains her

Now, the plot does get pulled in multiple directions but I believe it’s all setting up for an incredible book two, full of unanswered questions and unforgettable side characters. WIll we get a love triangle? I can't wait!

Thank you NetGalley & Penguin Random House for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I really loved this one. It starts with a bang and the action just keeps coming. The characters, the world and the magic were enough to draw me in but the fact there was only 1 horse for the first umpteem chapters locked me in! The balance between romance and fantasy was perfect. The banter was top notch. I'm thinking of leaving my own family for Rhya's found family because they are keepers! The writing transported me into the heart of it all and I ate it up! I really have no idea where the story is going which might be my favourite thing about it. This is easily my top romantasy of the year so far. Roll on book 2!

I am SCREAMING…… I am gasping and in NEED of book two already!
If I could rate this 6 stars, I would. It’s got elemental magic, fate, prophecies, a lost heir, defiant FMC, found family, HEART WRENCHING character deaths and an all consuming final battle scene which will leave your mind reeling!!!
The morally grey MMC Penn is broody, and protective and unravels for Rhya through this book and it’s beautiful to read
The SLOW BURN is eye watering but WORTH IT
And can I just have a moment for Soren?! SOREN *starts drooling*…. I need book 2 like yesterday
THANK you for this ARC

I was BLOWN AWAY (pun intended!) - every moment of The Wind Weaver was compelling and captivating, from Rhea's exhilarating escape from the clutches of a brutal death and dash to the northlands as a captive of Commander Scythe, to her discovery of her power as a Remnant and meeting others with that maegic. I devoured this book in two sittings and was devastated when it finished - I'm already pining for the characters and counting the days until the next book comes out.

With one of the most powerful openings I've read in a while, I was caught up in the action straight away. The story opens with halfling Rhea tied to a tree, braced for imminent execution by hanging and then burning simply due to her race. But it's the dehumanising way the soldiers speak about her and those like her that's so moving. They use slurs, they're deliberately hurtful and callous even though she is helpless and due to die in mere hours, and we discover one of them tried to rape her before she was tied to the tree. When their Commander Scythe arrives to oversee the execution, but instead, wrests her away, Rhea is too weak, angry, starving and terrified to fight back as they race across the continent, chased by enemies.

This is a really slow burn, and while there is only one couple in this book, I may be a teeny, tiny bit hopeful that it might be a poly series in the next book(s) - I am both team Penn and team Soren here! With just the single POV (Rhea's) it's hard to know what anyone else is thinking, but I think our girl would be interested – and I can hope!

The world-building is fantastic, the side characters are brilliant – I love the Ember Guild members, who bring wit and humour, and provide a core found family for Penn and Rhea. I wish Penn were a little bit less protective and let Rhea explore herself and her maegic, and I would've liked more female characters. Can't wait to find out more about Soren, and the Earth remnant. But erm, that beautiful cover has no relevance to the book. What's that about???

Thanks to NetGalley and Michael Joseph for the ARC, this is my honest opinion.

Enemies to lovers
Elemental magic
Court politics

Ooooh is that a love triangle we see? 👀

Rhya is quite naive at first, but I love her character development as the book progresses

I love the world building in this one

I feel like everything did get a tad confusing about 70% in, but overall great book 😊

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

First off this book has amazing world building! We are also thrown straight into action, as Rhya ( a halfling )is awaiting her death for the crime of merely existing. What happens next is an action packed riveting adventure with brilliantly captivating mix of elemental magic, slow burn romance and awesome characters. It does give me a little bit of ACOTOR inner court vibes. I would highly recommend this book to everyone. I think it will be a big hit.

Thank you NetGalley, Julie Johnson and Penguin for this eCopy to review

Stick with it! As my fiancé always says to me, "it's building to something!"

If you don't mind that not much actually happens and just go along for the ride then you'll enjoy the slowest of slow burns. 85% of the book is mainly focused on the FMC & MMC in a will they/won't they situation and the the other 15% is world building and plot foundation. The small teasers of the plot have obviously been given in anticipation of the books yet to come in the series and I'm now frustrated at how long I'm going to have to wait for the next one to come out 😩😂

Despite the lack of plot, I found myself staying up until 3am reading, unable to put it down and so for that I'm rating it 4/5⭐️