Compass Points begins with Rosie, an armorer, being approached by a man named Luc looking for help with weapons to use against a mist that is destroying town after town. She initially does not want to help due to a history we are not privy to. She is eventually drawn in and through her growing relationship with Luc and flashbacks we get as a reader, we begin to understand her past and role in this world.

Despite the overall conflict going on, there isn't a super dramatic third act that readers are pulled through. I felt like it was set up really well as a book one in a series, where obviously more drama is to come. The magic system is very interesting, and leaders are tied to compass points, and each has different abilities. I also enjoyed Rosie's relationships with Luc and Arie. Shout out to a shifter animal sidekick who can speak in her mind. The page count is also fairly low for a romantasy, without feeling like we miss plot beats. I'll gladly continue on in this series!

Thanks to Jillian, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and NetGalley for an egalley of this book for an honest review.

If you are looking for an introduction into reading fantasy, this is a good series to start. It’s quick and to the point. World building is there and apart of the story line compared to other fantasy book series that have books that are smokey world building.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and publisher for the ARC.

Compass Points by Jillian Witt is such a good book. Jillian is a genious! I rated it 5 stars. I truly recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good.

This story is so unique and fun. I love Rose and found her to be a great FMC, I loved her personality and really enjoyed the witty banter between her and Luc. I liked the relationship between Luc and Rose and felt that they're slow burn felt genuine. The world building in this book was done well I am really keen on the setting being based on national parks. It gave a familiarity that I think brought the story closer to the heart. One of my favorite things about this book is the magic system I love elemental magic and I love this take with the compass Points and keeping balance. Ari was an absolute delight and I loved the reveal at the end, Meddling gods, one bed, fake dating, and return of the chosen one. All my favorite tropes wrapped into a great light fantasy. I can't wait to start book two!

I loved this!
An adult story, for adults, featuring adults!
A rarity to be sure!
I loved that the two mains treat each other with respect and thoughtfulness.
They trust each other despite their pasts (though MMC is still a mystery, I’m guessing it’s not cupcakes and rainbows)

The only thing I wish I knew more was about their world. It sounds so tiny, like more of a small country. What if the rest of their planet? Maybe that comes out in the next book?
Which I will definitely be reading!!!!