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A seductive, richly woven story. S. Jae-Jone's WINTERSONG is a book that will sweep you into a dark, enchanting story, and leave you wanting more. Jones's writing is mesmerizing. I love the poetic, and romantic tones to her storytelling. Together, these elements compliment the setting perfectly.

I am a sucker for a dark, romantic, and fantasy, and this book was just what I needed to break my reading slump. There are so many elements to this book that I thoroughly enjoyed. One of my favorites is the mystery of The Goblin King, and the history he and Liesel have. There's this romantic notion between the two, and a relationship that is complicated by the laws that govern The Goblin King's world. It's one that makes them at times friends, and then enemies, as they play a dangerous game that has all the odds stacked against Liesl.

This story has a love-hate relationship that I enjoyed. It worked. I loved what it grew into. It's a bittersweet one that makes you wish there more to come after this book ends, and leaves you feeling a little heartbroken for each character. I really liked how music ties into this story. It reminded me of another dark, romantic story I love, The Phantom of the Opera.

I really enjoyed the strength Liesl gains on her character journey. I also liked how she, and The Goblin King are able to see past the walls they both put up. It was interesting to see how vulnerable they both were in a few scenes together, and how each of them reacted to it. I fell in love with The Goblin King as much as Liesl does during those scenes. It was easy to feel compassion for him, and his situation. Something he's not able to control, but has to endure.

I loved this setting. It really set the mood for the story. This world is dark, mysterious, intriguing, and magical. It is as dangerous as it is enchanting. It's one I enjoyed being lost in right along side Liesl. I loved the way the real world, and the fae world are blurred. The Goblin King's world is definitely ruthless.

The slow pacing, something that often annoys me in books, worked great for this book. I loved that there was more showing vs telling. Had it been a fast paced book, it would have lost the showing this story needs. The showing is what pulled me into this book. I get that some readers won't enjoy it, but this book definitely wouldn't have worked had it had more telling.

While I did enjoy much of this book, there were a few things I wasn't a fan of. Towards the last 1/3 of the book Liesl becomes very hot, and cold. So much so I re-read part of the part just to make sure I didn't accidentally skip a page or two. Thankfully that confusion didn't last too long, but it was enough to pull me out of the story, and wonder what the heck was going on.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. From the writing to the setting, and everything in between. S. Jae-Jones gave me a story I hoped for, and one I look forward to re-reading again. I know this won't be a story everyone will like, but it's one I absolutely loved spending the afternoon reading.


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Wintersong A Novel S JaeJones Books Reviews

I would not call this your standard YA novel as it is not the usual boy meets girl or simpleton writing. Do not get me wrong, there are some YA books that are good but this one is complex and you can not just skim through it like your usual YA fair.
What I loved most about it is that kept to the original stories of the Goblin King told throughout Europe. Growing up in Germany I heard many stories of "Der Erlkonig" and to be weary of the end of the year. Some of the old folk still put salt on the windows and door ways for protection.
I originally bought this book because my teenage daughter told me that the description reminded her of "Labyrinth", which was one of my favorite movies growing up. (I also have read the book and yes, it is very very simple but hey, it's written after the movie.)
If you're wanting a book based on folk lore of the Goblin King mixed with a little romance then I am sure you will love this. I did. It had romance, fantasy, and the music it conjured was beautiful. I enjoyed it all. It may not be for everyone. You must take your time reading it because even skipping one word, you will miss something.
I feel that she will be writing a sequel. She left some unanswered questions. I won't ruin the story for you but I will say... it's all in a NAME...
Oh, Wintersong. How woefully wonderful you are. I truly loved this book...even the parts I disliked. Why? Because every uncomfortable bit fit the tale so well. Marketed as a Labyrinth retelling, I personally felt more of a Hades/Persephone vibe, and I enjoyed the despair, the rage, the contrite, and seduction. For the most part. I would caution young readers that this book leans more toward the adult side in regards to sex. (And definitely does not depict a healthy relationship.) There is plenty of manipulation, trickery, and embellished fights. But the extreme highs and lows come along with living in the Underground, I suppose. The romance felt less suiting for YA's usual coming of age tale and more like the struggles of an early twenty-something...if, you know, marry a Goblin King, who does some pretty deplorable things. That being said, he's one of my favorite anti-heros I've read in a while. He gives just enough to evoke hate and love and rejection and sympathy in readers in one chapter (and every chapter after). I'm a little sad we didn't learn more about him. There are some religious references, which normally turn me off in YA, but this time, they added an extra layer of guilt and hope and remorse that I soaked up. There was one twist in particular that I never saw coming, and I loved it. I wish (ha! I wish!) we had a little more action and a little less focus on romance, but Jae-Jones' writing style is to die for. Her prose drips with emotion, and the music breathes life into the tragic story. The underlying tale of choosing yourself, to be selfish, to do what you want (and need) to do despite consequences was refreshing as well. I would absolutely recommend it to romance readers who don't mind an anti-hero as the love interest. Or a dark myth to set the tone. A poetic, bittersweet ending. But I hear there's a sequel. I'll definitely check that out. Also, the author recently did an in-depth interview about this book on the podcast, PubCrawl. Check it out after you read it. (They discuss spoilers, but it’s a fantastic interview.)
~SAT
Recommend to YA paranormal/fantasy romance readers (who don't mind sex scenes). Fans of Labyrinth, or the Hades/Persephone myth. Anti-hero as love interest.
Favorite Quote "Loveliness of the spirit is worth more than loveliness of the flesh." (294)
Favorite Word Ouroboros a circular symbol depicting a snake, or less commonly a dragon, swallowing its tail, as an emblem of wholeness or infinity I no longer marked the passage of time; yesterday was today was tomorrow, an ouroboros of hours that circled back on themselves. (pg. 317)
A seductive, richly woven story. S. Jae-Jone's WINTERSONG is a book that will sweep you into a dark, enchanting story, and leave you wanting more. Jones's writing is mesmerizing. I love the poetic, and romantic tones to her storytelling. Together, these elements compliment the setting perfectly.

I am a sucker for a dark, romantic, and fantasy, and this book was just what I needed to break my reading slump. There are so many elements to this book that I thoroughly enjoyed. One of my favorites is the mystery of The Goblin King, and the history he and Liesel have. There's this romantic notion between the two, and a relationship that is complicated by the laws that govern The Goblin King's world. It's one that makes them at times friends, and then enemies, as they play a dangerous game that has all the odds stacked against Liesl.

This story has a love-hate relationship that I enjoyed. It worked. I loved what it grew into. It's a bittersweet one that makes you wish there more to come after this book ends, and leaves you feeling a little heartbroken for each character. I really liked how music ties into this story. It reminded me of another dark, romantic story I love, The Phantom of the Opera.

I really enjoyed the strength Liesl gains on her character journey. I also liked how she, and The Goblin King are able to see past the walls they both put up. It was interesting to see how vulnerable they both were in a few scenes together, and how each of them reacted to it. I fell in love with The Goblin King as much as Liesl does during those scenes. It was easy to feel compassion for him, and his situation. Something he's not able to control, but has to endure.

I loved this setting. It really set the mood for the story. This world is dark, mysterious, intriguing, and magical. It is as dangerous as it is enchanting. It's one I enjoyed being lost in right along side Liesl. I loved the way the real world, and the fae world are blurred. The Goblin King's world is definitely ruthless.

The slow pacing, something that often annoys me in books, worked great for this book. I loved that there was more showing vs telling. Had it been a fast paced book, it would have lost the showing this story needs. The showing is what pulled me into this book. I get that some readers won't enjoy it, but this book definitely wouldn't have worked had it had more telling.

While I did enjoy much of this book, there were a few things I wasn't a fan of. Towards the last 1/3 of the book Liesl becomes very hot, and cold. So much so I re-read part of the part just to make sure I didn't accidentally skip a page or two. Thankfully that confusion didn't last too long, but it was enough to pull me out of the story, and wonder what the heck was going on.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. From the writing to the setting, and everything in between. S. Jae-Jones gave me a story I hoped for, and one I look forward to re-reading again. I know this won't be a story everyone will like, but it's one I absolutely loved spending the afternoon reading.