North is the Night (#1)

Reviews

"Though the tone is bleak, the robust worldbuilding and juicy conflict will draw readers in, and the love between the courageous heroines adds some necessary heart. Rath’s exhilarating tale of faith, bravery, and determination is sure to win her new fans."

Publishers Weekly

"The first book of the Tuonela Duet is a unique, action-packed romantasy that will delight readers...Teenage fans of mythology-based fantasy will cheer for the friendship and romance between Siiri and Aina."

Booklist

"A fun, female-led fantasy adventure based on Finnish paganism."

Kirkus

"Drawing from Finnish history and folklore, this fantasy duology launch about best friends torn apart by the god of death is the perfect read for a cold winter's night."

Phoebe Cramer, SFF, horror, and romance reviews editor for Publishers Weekly

"Life, death, the love of both friends and family, and a slow-burn Sapphic romance, which threads a dangerous path through the icy chills of the mythical Finnish underworld, all come under Rath’s watchful eye as this epic odyssey wends its majestic way through despair, dread, determination, awe-inspiring bravery and self-discovery."

Burnley Express

“North Is the Night casts a wintry spell of myth and magic, love and despair, dread and wonder. A compelling, immersive ride with characters I adored and a story that kept me turning pages!”

Melissa Caruso, Gemmell Morningstar Award finalist and author of The Last Hour Between Worlds

“Rich, vivid, and brimming with emotion, North is the Night pays touching homage to Finnish culture and mythology while forging a unique path all its own. Rath writes with an intensity that imbues every scene, so that you weep and cheer for Siiri and Aina as they find their strength and claim their power.”

Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi

“Wintry, dark and enchanting—I was completely engrossed by North is the Night.”

Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine Throne

"A romantic, adventure-filled tale that will enrapture readers with a transportive saga of love, friendship, and magic."

Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of the Sky and Sea duology

“Emily Rath can do it all, from writing hockey romance to a compelling fantasy world. I could not put this book down.”

Amy Plants, Booktenders bookstore (West Virginia)

“North is the Night has some of the most soul-piercing lines I’ve ever read. Emily Rath wrote in a way that I feel truly blessed to have experienced. On multiple occasions, I found myself stopping mid-read because the beauty of her words simply took my breath away. The two women in the story are deeply bound to each other; they never cease to care for and protect one another. Even when all seems lost, each of them continues to move forward, hoping to see their beloved again. Their relationship reflects a perfect balance in so many ways. Even when they are apart, each voice resonates in the other’s mind, offering advice, comfort, and hope."

Sarah Dimaria, Cavalier House Books bookstore (Lousiana)

“Emily Rath broke out of her romance era and graced us with the fantasy story of my dreams. She settles us into an atmospheric and eerie Finnish folklore inspired adventure with twists at every turn and women you either want to be or be with. The ultimate dilemma with every character Emily writes!”

Chelsea Semonco, Four Seasons Books bookstore (West Virginia)