Daughter of Redwinter is a complex fantasy that follows Raine, who can speak to dead people. Her power is fluctuating and dangerous, having never been trained in how to use it properly. Raine finds herself guided by a mysterious spirit, who aids her in concealing her power. To survive, Raine must trust in the dangerous company of  warriors from Redwinter. Allies and enemies wear similar faces and she must choose whose side she will be on. 

I enjoyed Daughter of Redwinter, though it took me some time to feel fully invested in the story. Raine initially starts out in a toxic relationship that was painful to watch. As Raine learns more about her own magic, an intricate system of magic is revealed. This was one of my favorite aspects of the worldbuilding. The middle did get a bit murky and meandering, but the writing was very atmospheric. In future books, I’m looking forward to seeing Raine form alliances and come into a better understanding of her power. 

Thank you to Ed McDonald, Tor Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.