A River Enchanted

A Novel

By: Rebecca Ross

Narrated by: Ruth Urquhart

“Exquisitely written with compelling characters and romance . . . I was swept away by the enchanting and magical world Rebecca Ross crafted, and loved every moment of it.” — Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess

Enter the isle of Cadence in this novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals—a Scottish-inspired fantasy brimming with enemies-to-lovers romance, magic and spirits, and a captivating mystery.

Read by Ruth Urquhart

It starts with a letter and an ominous journey across dark waters. Ten years after being sent away to the mainland to become a bard, Jack Tamerlaine is summoned home to Cadence. Girls are going missing from the island, and Adaira, his childhood nemesis and the future leader of the clan, believes Jack is the only one who can find them.

The elemental spirits that dwell in every breath of air, splash of water, blade of grass, and flicker of fire find mirth in the lives of the humans, and a bard’s music is the only way to summon them and ask that the girls be returned. Yet as Jack and Adaira get closer to solving the mystery, it becomes apparent that an older, darker secret about Cadence lurks beneath the surface, and no harp song may be strong enough to stop it.

With unforgettable characters, a thrilling plot, and a lush folklore-infused world, A River Enchanted is a stirring story of duty, love, and creating harmony between opposing forces. This first book in the Elements of Cadence duology marks Rebecca Ross’s brilliant entry on the adult fantasy stage.

STUNNING!!

I read a LOT of books that call themselves Fantasy novels, or folklore, or even Fairytales, but this book was a beautiful blend of storytelling, folklore, and fantasy with a wonderful blend of elemental magic, which can be a wild an at times very uneasy journey into the heart of the Fae of the Elements.
This was truly Beautiful storytelling!!
There’s so much out there that promises fantasy and all it really gives you is teenagers falling in love with some sort of supernatural backdrop, but NOT this book.
I cannot express how refreshing it is to find a book where the characters, though young ( in their 20’s) aren’t teenagers & it doesn’t feel like it’s written for teenagers.
The characters are stubborn and have their challenging qualities, but this is also a part of the plot, it’s woven beautifully and seamlessly into the story as we watch these characters grow and evolve, face themselves in in and different ways.
I am truly blown away.
I am immediately getting the next book in this series & I will continue to explore more of Rebecca Ross and her writing in the future. Oh and the narration was Superb 🙏🏽✨🥂🍾🎊

SO GOOD 🥹

This book is so good!! I can’t wait to listen to book 2 and finish this duology

Scottish folklore for the win!

This book was so captivating. This was the first book I’ve read by Rebecca Ross and I’m a fan. This book is so mystical Scottish folklore. I was really nervous that this would be difficult to follow and I had no issues. Ready to dive into the second book!

The ending ruined it for me

I really enjoyed the worldbuilding and plot all the way up until the last 15 min. of the book. the decisions made by the main characters at the end felt forced and completely ruined the book for me. at least the secondary romance was great.

Enchanting story brings you to long-ago Scotland

Well-written and pleasantly-narrated novel explores a remote Scottish island in an era when clans reverenced nature spirits. Character motives become clear through rational inner dialogue and expressive conversations.