The characters themselves are complex and intriguing, and while I didn’t connect at the start of the book with every character whose point of view is shared, they all quickly found a special place in my heart. The characters are older and two tender romances are woven throughout the story. While the overall vibe of the story feels more like a young adult novel, the book is marketed as adult fiction. Rebecca Ross describes her stories as “cozy fantasies,” and there’s really no better way to describe her writing. And beneath it all, an older, darker secret lurks that threatens to undo them all.Ī River Enchanted is an atmospheric comfort read, full of Celtic charm and a fairy tale-esque magic. But with each song that is sung and each spirit they face, a more sinister nature is unveiled. If Jack can draw them forth with song, perhaps they can entice them to return the missing girls.Īs Jack and Adaira put aside their rivalries and form a tentative partnership, they find unexpected allies in each other. Adaira, heiress of the east and Jack’s childhood nemesis, knows the spirits will only answer to a bard’s music. Capricious spirits of fire, water, earth and wind rule the isle, finding mirth in the humans who call their land home. But when young girls start disappearing from the isle, Jack is summoned home to help find them.Įnchantments run deep on Cadence. It has been 10 years since Jack Tamerlaine left Cadence to study music at the mainland university. IN SHORT: This clean fantasy romance book is beautifully descriptive and blends magic with mystery.

A river enchanted