The Haven, the Hallow, & the Highborn: A Roots of Magic Series Novella
Jessa Grey
In facing her finest opponent, she will uncover her greatest strength.Eedy Blackthorn wields a rare and mystical witch magic—she can become a conduit to harness the raw forces of lightning itself. But her abilities do not make up for her painful past. After a tragic accident claims her beloved father, Eedy inherits his seat on the mage-led council. Consumed by guilt over her father's death and determined to honor his legacy, she refuses to be silenced, no matter how often the male-dominated council disregards her suggestions.When a mysterious disruption in magic threatens the kingdom’s balance, Prince Caelum is sent to join the council. Discovering Eedy’s identity reawakens a grudge tied to her late father, who ridiculed his family for years. With old wounds resurfacing, every council debate between them crackles with tension. As they clash over how to restore the magical order, their arguments become charged with something neither of them is willing to name.With duty and destiny colliding, Eedy and Caelum must navigate their forbidden feelings for each other while racing to restore the kingdom’s magic before the winter solstice. As the solution to the magical crisis becomes clear, the couple is faced with an impossible decision, one that will test the limits of Eedy’s power and the depths of Caelum’s heart.Love, magic, and sacrifice intertwine in this rivals-to-lovers romantasy novella. This novella takes place a century before the start of the related Roots of Magic main series.
I loved the beginning, then it got a little slow, but picking up again!
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The Haven, the Hallow & the Highborn is exactly the kind of story I find myself constantly searching for. It’s filled with the elements I love most: magic that comes at a cost, a slow burning rivals to lovers romance, forbidden desire, and a kingdom teetering on the edge of change. From the very first page, I was completely drawn in. Eedy Blackthorn and Prince Caelum are brought together under impossible circumstances, and while their mission is urgent and heavy with consequence, it’s their emotional journey that completely stole my heart. Their dynamic crackled with tension in every scene, and the slow burn between them had me aching. There were times when Eedy absolutely infuriated me. She’s stubborn, guarded, and so determined to handle things alone. But that’s also why I loved her. Her need to be understood, her quiet grief, and the way she overthinks everything made her feel real. I saw so much of myself in her, and that connection made every decision she made hit harder. The ending wrecked me in the best way. I genuinely wished the book was longer because I wanted to stay in their world and get even more time with these characters, but I’m also so thankful for the glimpse I got. It left me satisfied and aching for more at the same time. This book is a hidden gem, and I cannot wait to read more from the Roots of Magic world. If you love lush magic systems, tension filled romance, and characters who feel raw and real, this novella is for you. ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
0There were parts in this book that I LOVED and some that I didn't care for... overall, I think it was ok. It's a sweet romantasy novella, but something was missing for me personally. It took a while for me to really get into the story and to connect with the characters. I absolutely recommend it because the parts that didn't work for me clearly worked for so many readers!
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