Romantic Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance
Saturday Books
September 2, 2025
ebook, hardcover, audiobook
544
Set in the world of the gods first introduced in Divine Rivals, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Ross delivers a sweeping, beautiful adult novel filled with tension, romance, and dark secrets.
True love is more divine than any ruthless god.
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.
“But have you failed to notice it, my old ally? War only makes love flame brighter, defiant.”
If you loved the Divine Rivals duology by Rebecca Ross, then are you in for an absolute treat of a fantasy! Wild Reverence takes place within the universe created by Ross and beloved by readers but occurs in a time that happens well before the events of Divine Rivals.
Matilda, a young god, is set on a path where she must tread carefully amidst the deviousness that encompasses the world of the gods. Vincent is a young man who is not only intrigued by Matilda’s seemingly unusual presence in the mortal realm, but over the years as he becomes orphaned and thrust into leadership, he also becomes charmed and ultimately won over by Matilda’s selfless decisions that help his cause.
“He chose me first,” I replied. “He dreamt of me before I knew of him. His soul found mine before I even knew how to look for his.”
Wild Reverence is a beautifully written fantasy, a tantalizing romance that unfurls over the mortal years of Vincent’s life, and an ode to the choices that women must make in the wake of their bound duties as well as the longings of their hearts.
Rebecca Ross has swiftly become one of my favorite fantasy authors and Wild Reverence has cemented my esteem with her prowess of prose. I was so enchanted by Matilda’s character that I couldn’t put this gorgeous story down; truly a hallmark of a stunning novel.
Available everywhere, Wild Reverence is a must-read for all fantasy readers and perfectly sets up the Divine Rivals duology. While I read the ebook, I can only imagine that the audiobook is equally as stunning. I highly recommend reading Wild Reverence as it is perfect to read as the last few days of summer bleed into the first days of autumn. Do not miss out on this enchantingly wonderful new release by Rebecca Ross!
A Beautifully Written Fantasy and Enticing Romance!
Jes is a self-proclaimed bookworm, who recently moved from the PNW back to the Midwest. When her nose isn’t in a book, she’s spending time with her husband, two kids, and her three fur babies, or exploring the globe. She also firmly believes that you should start the day with coffee, and end the day in bed with a good book.
