Review: White Stag by Kara Barbieri

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.

Synopsis:

White Stag, the first book in a brutally stunning series by Kara Barbieri, involves a young girl who finds herself becoming more monster than human and must uncover dangerous truths about who she is and the place that has become her home. 

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As the last child in a family of daughters, seventeen-year-old Janneke was raised to be the male heir. While her sisters were becoming wives and mothers, she was taught to hunt, track, and fight. On the day her village was burned to the ground, Janneke―as the only survivor―was taken captive by the malicious Lydian and eventually sent to work for his nephew Soren.

Janneke’s survival in the court of merciless monsters has come at the cost of her connection to the human world. And when the Goblin King’s death ignites an ancient hunt for the next king, Soren senses an opportunity for her to finally fully accept the ways of the brutal Permafrost. But every action he takes to bring her deeper into his world only shows him that a little humanity isn’t bad―especially when it comes to those you care about.

Through every battle they survive, Janneke’s loyalty to Soren deepens. After dangerous truths are revealed, Janneke must choose between holding on or letting go of her last connections to a world she no longer belongs to. She must make the right choice to save the only thing keeping both worlds from crumbling.

My Review:

4/5 ⭐️

If you enjoyed Wintersong I think that you would like this story too! Please be advised though that this story contains mentions of rape, abuse, and other things that may be triggering for some readers.

I did like the overall story and found it enjoyable. Soren was a really cool character and Janneke was honestly so awesome! She had a fire in her that I enjoyed even though she’s had a tough time. She was strong despite that. Seppo was also one of the highlights of this read!

Pick this book up January 8th.