The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid (2021)

Inspired by Hungarian and Jewish mythology, this dark historical fantasy follows a pagan woman and a one-eyed soldier on a dangerous mission to a cursed forest. Reid’s writing is visceral and poetic, full of tension between faith, identity, and love. The world feels ancient and alive, and the characters bleed realism. It’s a story about outsiders, survival, and the messy beauty of belief. Deeply emotional and hauntingly atmospheric.

Rating: 4.5/5