BARROW OF WINTER
“A rich and wintry world of warriors, gods and monsters, with epic battles, dangerous magic, and complex family bonds. Thray is a heroine both powerful and vulnerable, and I loved her journey.”
Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess
“Brimming with magic and intrigue, Barrow of Winter is a spellbinding read. Thray’s northern quest had me turning pages late into the night, as did Long’s beautiful winter-sharp prose. A vivid story that lingers long after the last word.”
Rebecca Ross, internationally bestselling author of A River Enchanted
“A world so vividly rendered you’ll feel the ice on the pages.”
Richard Swan, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Justice of Kings
“Evocative, lyrical, and brimming with fierce magic. Another brilliant addition to this clever, Norse-inspired series.”
Sunyi Dean, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book Eaters
“H.M. Long is a master of her craft… Barrow of Winter delivered exactly what I look for in epic fantasy: an immersive world of gods and warriors, with badass characters who will stick with me long after I reach the end.”
Gabriela Romero Lacruz, author of The Sun and the Void
“Barrow of Winter reminds me why I love the genre. It pulls you in and doesn’t let go. It’s a masterclass in world-building, with descriptions so visceral you can almost feel the icy winds. Thray is a complex, powerful character I would follow into the cold again and again.”
M.K. Lobb, author of Seven Faceless Saints
“Steeped in natural beauty cold to the touch and yet crackling with warmth, Barrow of Winter is about a young woman on an age-old quest of self-discovery that nevertheless feels as fresh and crisp as new snow. For fans of fantasy and adventure, this is a must read.”
Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, author of The Witch and the Tsar
“An epic journey into a strange and wintery world filled with intrigue, adventure, secrets, loss, battles and monsters.”
Kell Woods, author of After the Forest
“With layers of lore and a sense of a vast, intricate history, Long expands on a world so vibrantly wrought I could taste the winter winds.”
Hannah Mathewson, author of Witherward
“Sharp as the winter wind, Barrow of Winter grabbed my attention and wouldn’t let go. Long’s latest is a compelling portrait of a woman coming to know herself—woven through with betrayal, darkness, thunderingly epic stakes, and a cast of prickly immortals I couldn’t get enough of. It’s fantasy at its very best.”
Allison Epstein, author of A Tip for the Hangman
“Epic fantasy teeming with adventure and wonder.”
Christopher Irvin, author of Ragged
“The perfect read for any reader looking for fascinating magic, adventurous heroines, and a fantasy world that feels real enough to book a plane ticket to visit.”
M.J. Kuhn, author of Among Thieves