Song of the Huntress

Critics Review

• In Song of the Huntress, Lucy Holland deftly weaves together magic, myth, political intrigue, and a fierce and unique love story — no small feat! I devoured it over the course of several late nights and enjoyed every moment

  Cassandra Clare, Sunday Times bestselling author of Sword Catcher

• Holland’s debut, Sistersong, gave us a beguiling blend of Dark Ages history, strong heroines and magic. She’s gone and done it again, but even better. Two women warriors — one a cursed British immortal, the other a Saxon queen — must find common ground to fight a growing evil. Captivating

  Daily Mail

• Striking, bold and beautifully written Song of the Huntress is a feast for readers. Holland is a powerful writer and this, a propulsive tale, a brilliantly woven tapestry of folklore, fantasy and history. Epic and wild

  Angela Slatter, award-winning author of The Briar Book of the Dead

• Richly imagined and meticulously researched, Song of the Huntress makes history vibrant

  Hannah Whitten, NYT bestselling author of For the Wolf

• Original and wrenching, this take on the Wild Hunt is as dark, and wild and beautiful as love itself. Lucy Holland’s skill is even sharper than it was in Sistersong—It won’t be long before you fall in love with Aethel, Herla, and Ine, just like I did

  C.L. Clarke, author of The Unbroken

• Deeply beguiling, vibrant and lyrical, Song of the Huntress is an age-old tale given startling new life. Lucy Holland deftly weaves folklore and history, worlds and other-worlds, to create a sweeping story of love, longing and magic. Utterly captivating, gripping and epic, this beautiful story stole my heart

  Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of The Day We Meet Again

• Holland dives into the myth of the Wild Hunt in this powerful and evocative historical fantasy . . . Lyrical and captivating, with an ending that will leave readers devastated, the narrative hits just the right balance of action, romance, and character development. In Holland’s skilled hands, this stands out from the crowded field of legends retold

  Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

• [A] captivating fable of politics, religion, treachery, betrayal, longing, and commitment . . . The intersection between magic, love, and peaceful coexistence will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fantasy

  Booklist

• A beautiful reimagining of an old British folklore ballad, Sistersong weaves a captivating spell of myth and magic around the reader. Lucy Holland’s lyrical prose and powerful storytelling will lure you into an eerie, intriguing world in which enemies lurk unseen, the threat of betrayal hangs heavy and sisterly loyalties are tested to their limit

  Jennifer Saint, author of Ariadne, on Sistersong

• Sistersong is a fresh and gripping retelling of an ancient tale. Set in a realistic, gritty world, the nuanced, compelling characters are the heart of this story about family, love, loyalty and identity. I loved it

  John Gwynne, author of Malice, on Sistersong

• Rooted in history but shot through with surprises, this takes ancient British myth and gives it a wonderfully fresh twist. The book combines timely themes around our lost connection with nature, the fluidity of identity and the power of claiming your own story with a haunting atmosphere and a rollicking pace. Lucy Holland is a brilliantly assured storyteller

  Molly Flatt on Sistersong