The Longest Autumn

by Amy Avery

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Tirne is proud of her role as the Herald of Autumn. She fought hard for the title - the honor. She walks alongside Autumn as he enters the world, bringing his season with him. In this method, humans and gods work together to change the seasons.

Until something breaks - the mirror shatters after Tirne and Autumn enter the world, trapping them. Worse, it traps the world in Autumn until the mirror is mended. What will the cost of this long Autumn be?

My Review:

If you're going to read one book for the vibes alone, let it be The Longest Autumn. I loved diving into this book. Ironically, I picked it up during the first weekend of autumn, and it was the perfect read.

I'm not going to lie—I loved this book, but it also destroyed me. The Longest Autumn is so much more emotional than I expected it to be. I'm going to try to describe how it works without spoiling anything. Think about the seasons—autumn is about death and renewal, right? Well, the themes within this book perfectly match that, but at times, they surprise (and break) the reader. So consider yourself warned.

There was something so charming and enchanting about The Longest Autumn. I loved Amy Avery's writing style. I also appreciated how she portrayed the gods - and how humanity bleeds into (and out of) them.

If you go into this book expecting themes of autumn, the price of godhood, and humanity's limitations, you will love The Longest Autumn. It may make you cry, but it will be worth it. Going into it with these expectations will mostly help you through the ending.

Highlights:
Romantasy
Mythology
Gods & Seasons
Lies & Loyalty
LGBTQ+

Trigger Warnings:
Blood/Death
Starvation/Illness
Chronic Illness

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