Gina Rae Mitchell

The Wolf and the Water by Josie Jaffrey is an ancient historical fiction novel featuring aspects of LGBTQ, disability, and mythology.

Today is my stop on the book blog tour sponsored by The Write Read Tours. I want to thank Dave of TWR and author Josie Jaffrey for my invitation to participate and a digital copy of the book.

The Wolf and the Water by Josie Jaffrey
Series: Deluge #1
Published by Silver Sun Books on October 8, 2020
Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ, Myths & Legends, Young Adult
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 248

Some secrets are worth killing for!

The ancient city of Kepos sits in an isolated valley, cut off from the outside world by a towering wall. Behind it, the souls of the dead clamour for release. Or so the priesthood says.

Kala has never had any reason to doubt their word – until her father dies in suspicious circumstances that implicate the city's high priest. She's determined to investigate, but she has a more immediate problem: the laws of the city require her mother to remarry straight away.

Kala's new stepfather is a monster, but his son Leon is something altogether more dangerous: kind.

With her family fractured and the investigation putting her life in danger, the last thing Kala needs is romance. She would rather ignore Leon entirely, however difficult he makes it. But when she learns the truth of what really clamours behind the wall at the end of the valley, she faces a choice: share what she knows and jeopardise her escape, or abandon him to his fate along with the rest of the city.

If she doesn't move fast, then no one will make it out of the valley alive.

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My thoughts on The Wolf and the Water by Josie Jaffrey

The Wolf and the Water is the lead-off book for a new series, Deluge, by Josie Jaffrey.

I do feel the story was a tad slow starting, but once it got going, it didn’t let up. I was gripping the edge of my iPad while rooting for Kala, Lissa, and Leon. Every good book needs a character to dislike. Nykos is that character. What a despicable human. There were a few more, but none to rival him. Lest you are turned off by the violence that’s commonplace in this era, rejoice in the many kind, caring people that populate Kepos.

There are several suspects for the attempts on Kala’s life, but I never saw the truth coming. That was true of many of the twists in the book.

I loved the layout of the chapters explaining the ruling classes of Kepos and their history. The author’s writing style is an excellent fit for me.

I think fans of Ancient Greece and historical fiction will enjoy reading the series. Lovers of fantasy and fiction should grab a copy today.

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The Wolf and the Water by Josie Jaffrey

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