Title: Dawn of the North
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #3
Pub date: February 3, 2026
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Multiple M/F
- Third person multi-POV
- Romantasy
- Book 3 of the series
First Thoughts
I’ll be honest: I had not read the first two books before applying for this ARC. That is not a mistake I generally make, but I had heard great things about this series and I figured I would like it. I was wrong, though… I LOVED it. I devoured all three books in a total of 16 days, during the holidays, AND while I was in a bit of a reading slump. So that’s saying something. I’m so glad I went for it and I’ll be anxiously awaiting book four!
One of the things I was surprised to love about this series is the multiple POVs and relationships. I typically dread when the focus goes away from the main couple, but I was OBSESSED with Saga’s love story. It’s a beautiful thing to get to watch (read) two people, who are perfect for each other, grow into their love organically. And Silla and Rey were still around, also growing in their relationship, so we get more of the couple we love, without feeling like things are getting boring. We still have plenty of time to focus on the plot, the side characters, and the budding relationships taking place in very different locations.
I can feel this story leading up to an incredible end, and I’m just here to enjoy the ride. I’m so glad I already have a special edition of The Road of Bones! I can only imagine where the author will take us from here, so I’ll be anxiously awaiting book four (and desperately hoping for an ARC of it!) and likely rereading the first three a few times.
I can’t thank Ballantine and NetGalley enough for this ARC! I highly recommend this series!
