Daughter of the Beast – Vyshivka Trilogy Book 1

“Fear not the beasts in your stories. Become the monster they fear.”

When her sleepy village is raided by the Vulkari, the fearsome warrior women of the Ancient Wilds, only Zyntael Fairwinter is taken. Claimed as a daughter by their infamous matriarch, Zyntael is trained to hunt, to fight, and to kill—all for a dire purpose, which remains ever out of her grasp.

In the company of their unruly young, Zyntael might find sisterhood. In their unique customs and beliefs, she might find beauty. And in the violence of their raids, she might even find a path to glory.

But it is the reason why she was stolen that Zyntael truly seeks—knowledge that must be earned through ritual, sacrifice, daring adventure, and even necromancy. A purpose that might just save the Ancient Wilds, and all who dwell within. A truth that must be paid for in the blood of those Zyntael once called her own.
For the Vulkari are not like other women. The Vulkari are monsters.

Steeped in Slavic myth, and appealing to adult and young adult readers alike, Daughter of the Beast is a rich and unique fantasy coming-of-age story. It is the first in an exciting debut trilogy by E C Greaves, which blends action and adventure, with themes of belonging, identity, and one’s place in the world.

…this book has laid the foundation for something special, and I do recommend ignoring people on your lunch breaks to read The Vyshivka Trilogy instead.

Amazon review

★★★★★
The storyline is compelling and the characters are well rounded with the reader being pulled into the novel by the end of the first chapter. Well worth a read!

goodreads review