The fact that I thought there was no way the second installment of the series could get any crazier or more bizarre— I was so wrong in the best way.

Winter’s Legacy, the follow up to the incredible genre-bending Winter’s Myths is packed with high fantasy elements, a bit more horror, more action and adventure, a ton of dystopian feels, more demigods, and so many more incredible myths… that may or may not be myths at all.

And we have new storytellers! If you’ve made it this far in the series, you understand just how important a story truly is, and in Winter’s Legacy, storytelling drives the plot forward. The stories are bigger, better, and outrageously wild. Right when you begin to feel like Gage is taking you into the deepest realms of fantastical insanity— everything clicks, making perfect sense.

This time around, the story follows our two favorite sisters— Violin and Candlestick, who have been separated from each other in this crazed world. While the sisters desperately search for one another, the reader gets to embark on these two separate journeys, too— flipping between both girls. And on these expeditions we meet new friends and new enemies, discover family secrets, greater threats, and more magic powers. And if you want more of the lampposts and husks, they’re definitely in book two! Candlestick’s power has grown incredibly since Winter’s Myths.

And we get a ton more of our favorite human duo— Brian and Corey! Which I just loved. Thank you.

What an incredible story from an author who pours everything into his writing. He even pours himself into it, since he makes the silliest cameo in Winter’s Legacy! It’s always a good time reading a Gage Greenwood novel, and I cannot wait to see what’s next.

Another well deserved 5 star rating from one of my favorites! Dig in, people. This series is everything.