Wild Reverence

De: Rebecca Ross

Narrado por: George Weightman, Hannah van der Westhuysen, Rebecca Norfolk

Set in the world of the gods first introduced in Divine Rivals, #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Ross delivers a sweeping, beautiful adult novel filled with tension, romance, and dark secrets.

This audiobook features multicast narration, plus a captivating scene from an early draft of Wild Reverence read by the author, accompanied by an exclusive interview exploring her creative journey writing the book.

True love is more divine than any ruthless god.

Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be known to carry words and letters through the realms, but she holds a secret she must hide from even her dearest of allies to ensure her survival. And to complicate matters . . . there is a mortal boy who dreams of her, despite the fact they have never met in the waking world.

Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett wrote to Matilda on the darkest night of his life—begging the goddess he befriended in dreams to help him. When his request went unanswered, Vincent moved on, becoming the hardened, irreverent lord of the river who has long forgotten Matilda. That is, until she comes tumbling into his bedroom window with a letter for him.

As Fate would have it, Matilda and Vincent were destined to find each other beyond dreams. There may be a chance for Matilda to rewrite the blood-soaked ways of the gods, but at immense sacrifice. She will have to face something she fears even more than losing her magic: to be vulnerable, and to allow herself to finally be loved.

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Beautiful Story; Perfect Narration.

A goddess and a mortal boy meet many times in in his dreams until years later when fate brings them together in the midst of a war. Still feeling the pull of their youthful connection, as adults they are drawn back to each other, fighting their doomed yet growing love. He will age, she is ageless. What could keep them apart? Wars, sacrifice, jealousy, rival gods, fate…??
This is my first book by Rebecca Ross. Her prose is so beautiful and so lyrical. It’s like she’s singing with her words yet there’s no tune. I can’t explain it, but I want more of it. It left me feeling hopeful, magical, and resplendent. What a delightful story. I can only hope for more like it.

My favorite of the year

Beautiful, dreamy, magical... I wasn't even planning to read it this year but boy am I glad I did 🙌🏻 I really loved it.

Another win for Rebecca

The performers were terrific. Story kept me wanting to listen even when I didn’t have time. Make the time

Always beautifully written

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | Saturday Booksfor this ARC
The narrators were great. Their voices conveyed the magical and heartbreak of the story
Rebecca Ross’s writing is always so beautiful. She has this amazing ways with words that sound so whimsical and profound that’s you just don’t want to stop reading. They way she describes the world your in, make you not only see it but feel it in your soul.
I have to admit at the beginning I was a little lost on what was going on and the magic and gods. But I always trust her process and obviously give authors time to explain and expand on their world building and plot.
The different gods were all interesting and yet cold and vindictive. They always do what’s best for them.
This story follow the god Matilda and the mortal Vincent who meet in their dream. The only part I had a little trouble with was how Matilda felt so comfortable with Vincent, and in love with him when she barely knew him. She wasn’t actually in his dreams, she only read about them. As far as Vincent it made sense. He had seen her almost every night in his dreams and fell in love with her.
I thought the back story of Vincent was heartbreaking and bland in turn led the the meat of the story.
Matilda’s story and magic was a little confusing but I understood for the most part.
All the side characters were great. They were well defined. Bade was my favorite. His relationship with Matilda and Adria was so touching.
I also love Nate , Vince’s brother.
If you like Rebecca Ross then you will like this book. Beware. It’s 600 pages so be prepared.

Perfection!

A beautiful story and an amazing performance! I couldn’t stop reading and I didn’t want it to end

SO GOOD

I really admire Rebecca Ross as an author! Her stories always have elements that really drive home the mood. In Divine Rivals, it was the setting/time period (like you were dropped into a fantasy WW1 right at the moment when technology started really blooming).

Wild Reverence was unique because we got such an intimate perspective in a story that was built to read like an ancient myth. The whimsy of a character borrowing magic for sunrise to nightfall, or not being allowed to turn and glance behind. Those moments made the book for me. I also loved the familiarity of hearing a God's name and being like "omg I know them!!!" I loved Wild Reverence so much, and if you liked Divine Rivals, this one is certainly worth the listen/read!!

Lyrically Beautiful

I absolutely loved the Divine Rivals duology, and was equally as excited for this story. Beautifully written, emotionally gripping, with excellent narration.

Beautiful Book

Absolutely loved the story!! The book is beautifully written! Matilda and Vincent’s love story is now one of my top favorites!

Beautiful, devastating- best listen of the year

Read like an ancient mythology tale, absolutely stunning writing. An epic love story. Everything about this story was beautiful

This story doesn’t just shine—it soars

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This story doesn’t just shine—it soars. Rebecca Ross has a gift for weaving words that lift you out of the ordinary and carry you somewhere radiant and unforgettable. Her prose is smooth as silk, yet brimming with imagery that rises off the page like wings, sweeping you higher with every chapter.

Set in the Divine Rivals universe, this standalone is nothing short of transcendent. Matilda, Vincent, Bade, and Nathaniel feel etched into the sky itself—characters who linger, who echo, who refuse to be forgotten. Closing the final page felt less like an ending and more like gazing out at an endless horizon, knowing I’ll return to Divine Rivals to rediscover every hidden constellation she’s scattered through this world.

The audiobook? Pure alchemy. The narrators don’t just read—they soar right alongside the prose, lifting it into something luminous, something that feels bigger than words alone.

To say I loved this book is not enough. It is a story that climbs, that carries, that soars—and takes your heart with it.