Publication Date: Sep 2025
Blurb:
Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be known to carry words and letters through the realms, but she holds a secret she must hide from even her dearest of allies to ensure her survival. And to complicate matters . . . there is a mortal boy who dreams of her, despite the fact they have never met in the waking world.
Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett wrote to Matilda on the darkest night of his life―begging the goddess he befriended in dreams to help him. When his request went unanswered, Vincent moved on, becoming the hardened, irreverent lord of the river who has long forgotten Matilda. That is, until she comes tumbling into his bedroom window with a letter for him.
As Fate would have it, Matilda and Vincent were destined to find each other beyond dreams. There may be a chance for Matilda to rewrite the blood-soaked ways of the gods, but at immense sacrifice. She will have to face something she fears even more than losing her magic: to be vulnerable, and to allow herself to finally be loved.
What To Expect:
Wild Reverence is a NA/YA coming-of-age romantic fantasy from Ross’ Letters of Enchantment universe. You can expect a historical fantasy aspect, a pantheon of gods inspired by Greek and Celtic mythologies, sweeping battles, high stakes conflict, vague open door romance, and LGBTQ characters.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild – No strong language
Sexual Content: Open Door – Mildly explicit brief scenes. One sexual relationship with an older god known as a teen
Violence: Moderate with death, war, fighting, kidnapping, and abuse
Substance Use: Moderate – Gods in the story consume prayers that give euphoric effects
Prejudices: Gods look down on mortals and view them as inferior
Religious Themes: Gods and goddesses similar to Greek mythology make up this world
Other Topics: Grief
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