Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment, #1)

by Rebecca Ross

When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever.

After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to hold her family together. Her mother is suffering from addiction and her brother is missing from the front lines. Her best bet is to win the columnist promotion at the Oath Gazette.

To combat her worries, Iris writes letters to her brother and slips them beneath her wardrobe door, where they vanish―into the hands of Roman Kitt, her cold and handsome rival at the paper. When he anonymously writes Iris back, the two of them forge a connection that will follow Iris all the way to the front lines of battle: for her brother, the fate of mankind, and love.

Shadow and Bone meets Lore in this epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel filled with hope and heartbreak, and the unparalleled power of love.

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

5 of 5 stars

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Book Summary:

They say that opposites attract. But do they become divine rivals? Iris Winnow and Roman Kitt live two very different lives. One recently lost her brother to the war efforts, while the other grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth.

Despite these differences, both have the same goal in life – to write meaningful articles that impact the world. For this reason, they are both competing for the same position at the Oath Gazette. Little did they know this competition would change their lives.

My Review:

Holy cow. I've heard a lot about Divine Rivals, and I do mean a lot. Despite this, I don't think we're talking about this book! It's amazing! Rebecca Ross has created an absolutely enchanting world. Readers will fall into the world and never want to leave.

So many elements go into Divine Rivals, but that is what makes it so successful. Naturally, we have that whole enemies-to-lovers plot, magical wartime (battling gods, oh my!), historical/steampunk elements, and so much more. It's captivating, compelling, and shockingly emotional.

Divine Rivals is far from a light and easy read. Some plots will make you feel, and others that will make you think. This story portrays love and loss in the time of war and the many layers that come with it.

I went into Divine Rivals fully expecting an enjoyable experience. What I got was an emotional read that burrowed its way into my heart. I'm not sure I'll ever be free of it...and that's okay. Now excuse me; I need to go count down the days until the next installment releases.

Highlights:
Romantasy
Historical Fantasy
Gods and Fate
Journalism

Trigger Warnings:
War
Graphic Death/Injuries
Alcoholism

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