Day’s YA: DIVINE RIVALS

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DIVINE RIVALS by Rebecca Ross
9781250857439
4/4/23
Wednesday Books
Ages 13-18

E-galley available on Edelweiss and NetGalley

What do you get when you cross You’ve Got Mail with LOVELY WAR and FABLE? You get a sweepingly romantic love story set during a fictional historical war about two rivals who send anonymous letters to each other. It’s an era of typewriters and steam trains, and the gods are warring again for the first time in centuries. Iris Winnow has dropped out of school to work for the local newspaper after her mother lost her job and her brother enlisted in the war. But she’s fighting in a war of her own at the newspaper, where she must compete against her nemesis, Roman Kitt, for every article. She copes by writing letters to her brother, but instead of sending them in the post, she places them inside her wardrobe where they disappear mysteriously, unanswered. Until one day when she receives an anonymous response from someone who is definitely not her brother. Through their letters, the two form a genuine connection that will lead them to the frontlines of the war, where they’ll fight for humanity, and each other.

DIVINE RIVALS swept me away with its romantic enemies-to-lovers storyline, which weaves beautifully with the sobering wartime plot and a sprinkling of enchanting magic. Iris is a strong protagonist you will root for as she bravely ventures into dangerous territory. And her evolving relationship with Roman as they exchange letters and learn more about each other is swoony and heart-wrenching. Rebecca Ross knows how to tug at heartstrings and does so expertly, creating an emotional read that will have you feeling all the feelings. I’d recommend this historical fantasy romance to fans of any of the works listed above, as well as readers who enjoyed SERPENT & DOVE and LORE.

Happy Reading!
<3 Emily

YA Resources:
2023 Books for Teens
Day’s YA Archives
2023 Adult Books for Teens

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