“Among the Crimson Snow is a fast-paced fantasy with heart, adventure, and characters doing their best to choose the right paths.”

Review by Rayleigh Setser

Bjorn is a nomadic northern priest that often gets into dire trouble trying to erase his past mistakes. (But he doesn’t mind risks.)

Togo is a legendary mercenary that wants to be left alone. (It’s not asking for much.)

Maude is a chronically ill poet with a Gift of prophecies. (She wouldn’t say it’s a gift.)

After Bjorn and Maude are saved from certain death by Togo, they are determined to repay their debt. Unfortunately, Togo requests they aid him in killing the prince of a northern city. Bjorn and Maude set sail with Togo, hoping they can change his mind and save the prince’s life, instead.

But sinister things wait in the shadows.

Maude sees a vision of her homeland being destroyed. Merciless wizards hunt the trio. And when the trio reaches the prince, everything falls apart, once and for all. Can Bjorn save his friends from the darkness, or is he destined to return to the man he used to be?

For lovers of action, heartfelt themes, and adventurous fantasy, get your next binge-read with one click! This standalone novel is great for readers who want gritty fiction with themes of redemption and courage.

Among the Crimson Snow is a fast-paced fantasy with heart, adventure, and characters doing their best to choose the right paths.

I really enjoyed the banter between the characters as they travelled, and Bjorn is such a unique character that had me laughing and feeling somber at the same time. Bjorn's determination to overcome his past and his constant battle with himself was relatable. Togo was a brilliant addition, with his quiet acceptance of those who believe differently than him, yet he didn't let that keep him from helping them. Maude's story is personal and relatable in more ways than one, as she faces religious accusations of her faith not being strong enough because she's suffering. I felt that frustration SO MUCH and I think she handled these situations well. This trio was easy to root for and I would love to read more of their adventures in the future!

Overall, I give it 5 out of 5 stars and look forward to Watts' next fantasy novel!

Content Ratings:

5. Action present (frequent and mildly detailed battle sequences and/or fights)

0. None.

1. Infrequent and substitute cursing (less than 10 “craps”, “hecks”, and/or ONLY book-specific words, etc.)

Other Trigger/Content Notices:

As far as content goes, there’s no romance and there’s very mild cursing. Action and gore are a bit on the higher scale, but nothing close to horror. But there are some intense captivity scenes that involve torture that may disturb some readers.

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