2.25 Stars

I think my mood definitely affected my experience with The Wind Weaver. This wasn’t a bad book by any means, but it just wasn’t the right fit for me at the time I picked it up. The writing is solid and the premise has potential, but I found myself struggling to connect with the characters and didn’t feel invested in the romance or the journey.

Because of that, I didn’t finish, but I want to be clear that I may return to it at another time when I’m in a different headspace. For now, I’ll leave this review here as part of my NetGalley feedback, but I reserve the right to come back and update it in the future. I also won’t be sharing this one to social media since I feel like my current rating says more about my timing than the book itself.

This was a fabulous start to a series!

I loved the romance, the magic system and the world building! It’s safe to say there wasn’t an awful lot I didn’t like about this! I’m never a huge fan of slow burn but this was done really well

4.5 stars !

Thank you to NetGalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for the ARC!

I have to say I love this cover! The premise sounded so good and interesting. Unfortunately it didn't hit with me. I'm not too fond of flowery writing and it made the book heavier to me. I found the pacing off because of the prose and thought the chapters were a bit long. However I think readers who enjoy a slower based fantasy could enjoy it more! The characters were otherwise good.

I found this book really enjoyable, I was initially put off by the size of the book, but I only wish that I picked this up sooner.

I do enjoy a short chapter, so some of these chapters were mammoth reads.

I absolutely adored Penn, give me dark and mysterious any day of the week.
Seeing Rhya grow and understand herself more as the book went along was wonderful.
This is definitely a slow burn, which I always do enjoy.

The side characters, absolutely wonderful, I would love to learn more and more about them.

The world building has me hooked and the magic system was such fun with only one individual having command of each elemend.

I could not believe that this was a debut romantasy.

This book checked all the boxes that I was looking for in a fantasy and excited to see what happens in book two.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of this e-arc!

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me but I can still recommend based on what I read. I think the story is going to be compelling and fast!

I loved this book so much. I actually got the ARC back in April but wasn’t in the right mood to pick it up, so I put it back on my TBR, and it was 100% worth the wait. This is easily going on my top reads of the year.

The characters and their dynamics completely pulled me in, and I loved the way the magic system was built. Julie Johnson’s writing is beautiful and really pulled me in.

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I cannot wait for book two!

The premise elemental magic and a strong heroine sounded promising, yet the story dragged and failed to hold my interest. The main character felt more like a trope than a person, and her motivations weren’t always clear or believable. The writing leaned too heavily on internal monologue and flowery descriptions, which slowed the pace and dulled the tension. While there were hints of interesting world-building, they weren’t developed enough to feel immersive. It’s not a bad book, just not one that worked for me. Fans of slower, character-driven fantasy with a romantic slant might enjoy it more.

This book is great and starts off right in the thick of things. The main character Rhyea gripped my attention from the start.

It did me ACATOR vibes which is not a bad thing and honestly I wasn't invested in Penn and Rhyea being together especially as it seems to be a third wheel trying to muscle in on the action.

Overall great read and interesting to find out what happens next

Well that was a huge YES! I can't stop going back and reading over all the quotes I highlighted. I haven't read writing like this in such a long time. The prose flowed so well and I loved all the big words used (I'm glad I was reading this on kindle because I definitely needed that built in dictionary to look them up haha)! A downside to reading on kindle was that the map formatting was shot, but the author did such an incredible job of building up the picture in my mind that I honestly didn't need it. I could picture precisely where each land resided and the lore surrounding this world is one of the best I've ever read. There aren't many times where I read about a world I'd want to exist in, but Anwyvn is the exception. I would relish the chance to spend even a day in this world, with these characters.

I went into this book blind and it was such a great decision! I loved finding out new information at the same time as our main character Rhya. Most of her life has been spent hidden away, even from herself, and now so many new things are emerging which made for a fantastic plot. Because she knew next to nothing of her powers, Rhya was strong in more organic ways, un-reliant on magic. She was a survivor, and the author struck a great balance between her independent spirit and the gradual way she started to open her heart to trusting others and allowing them to help her. It was an important message that we can be strong in our own right while still admitting our need for help. Elemental magic is one of my favorite things ever!! Since reading Percy Jackson, I am a sucker for these types of powers, and the dynamic this created between Penn and Rhya was 🔥

The slow-burn romance was perfection. It delivered while still leaving so much room for growth in the rest of the series. Also A+ for the banter between all the characters. The found family aspect of how they rallied around Rhya was really touching, and the warmth that came from their group felt like a big hug. For such a long book, and as someone who finds fantasy very hit or miss, I couldn't put this down. Another bonus for me was that the spice is pretty tame - only two kissing scenes with some detail, but nothing too explicit! Ultimately, everything I've listed in this crazy long review came together so flawlessly and I could never fully do it justice in writing. This is firmly on my favorites of the year list and all that's left to say is GO READ THIS. Happy Reading :)

I have been so looking forward to this release - and I'm so thrilled it lived up to my very high expectations. I loved every moment of this and I couldn't recommend it enough.

The Wind Weaver is a beautifully written fantasy full of elemental magic, emotional depth, and a touch of romance. Rhya’s journey of self-discovery in a world that’s completely new to her is engaging and easy to get swept up in. The found family element adds warmth, and the love triangle—or potential “why choose?”—dynamic keeps the romantic tension simmering.

While the pacing dipped a bit in the middle, the beginning and end were strong enough to carry the story. I’m especially intrigued by the prophecy and how the introduction of the Earth aspect will shift the group dynamics in book two.

Overall, this was a compelling and heartfelt read, and I’m excited to continue the series. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Couldn’t put this book down. Fantastic world building, engaging characters, the plot moved quickly and kept you guessing.

The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson is a stunning, atmospheric read that swept me away with its captivating story and beautiful writing. From the very start, I was drawn into the world of the characters, feeling every twist and turn of their emotional journey. The setting is richly described, making it easy to picture everything vividly in my mind.

What I loved most was how the characters were so well-developed. They felt real and complex, and their growth throughout the story was both touching and believable. The romance added just the right amount of tension, while the deeper themes of identity, loss, and belonging gave the story even more weight.

I gave it 4 stars because, while I enjoyed it immensely, there were moments where I wished the pacing had been a bit more consistent. Some parts felt a little slower than others, but overall, the emotional payoff was well worth it.

If you enjoy character-driven stories with a mix of romance, fantasy, and rich world-building, The Wind Weaver is definitely worth reading. It’s a beautiful and heartfelt tale that stays with you long after the last page.

The Wind Weaver is a book that is so easy to enjoy, with it’s near constant elements of drama and a love-triangle leaning romance that keeps you wondering. Rhya is navigating a magical world entirely new to her, and we the reader discover all there is to know about elemental magic and the rarity of Rhya’s abilities as she does. There’s so much wonder in this world, but such high stakes too with Rhya’s position, and it’s a whirlwind of a story that keeps you turning the pages. I can’t wait to see where book 2 leads!

For me, The Wind Weaver started really well, then fell into a bit of a slump and then ended really well. I just think the pacing fell off a bit in the middle.
I feel like quite a lot happened to Rhya in the beginning and then again at the end.
I love the found family that Rhya now has, especially as she didn't grow up with one.
We have indecisive enemies to lovers, and I think we're edging towards either a love triangle or a why choose situation in book 2.
I am definitely interested in finding out more about the prophecy and whether the Earth aspect will be found. How will the dynamics change when they are found?
I'm very much intrigued by the overall story and will definitely want to continue with the next instalment.

Sentenced to death, Rhys is unexpectedly saved by the Commander Scythe. However all is not as it seems as she is transported over the mountains to the north and her destiny is revealed.
I really enjoyed this book. The plot was interesting and flowed well. There was good world building and the characters were believable. I now just want to see how the rest of the key characters are developed and the story is progressed, bring on the next book!

Julie has always been a master of words and The Wind Weaver is no exception! This is an epic romantasy that will keep you hooked from start to finish. I can’t wait for the next part!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 4 stars
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

The Wind Weaver is a book full of magic and adventure. Rhya is a half-fae, taken prisoner and then freed by Commander Scythe, who takes her with him to the Northlands.

“You are a wind weaver. You are Air. Air, awoken.”


I’ve been wanting to read this book for quite a while since learning about it! I was happy to be approved for the eARC and being able to dive into!

The book reads very slowly, but still had me hooked. I loved the slow introduction to the world, its inhabitants, and its lore! I loved how it slowly build and how it wasn’t all thrown into a few pages. No info-dumps!

Rhya is such an amazing character! I absolutely fell in love with her and her journey! Her growth was really satisfying to read and amazing to see. She is naïve at the beginning but truly grows into a stunning woman.

The chemistry between Penn and Rhya wasn’t really noticeable for me. It felt a bit stilted to me really charge with tension as I would’ve liked with an enemies-to-lovers trope. I think this was mostly due to how it became cheesy at times. I do look forward to the development in the next book.

The plot and political intrigue were really well done and gave this book a lot of depth! The ending as well had me wanted to read the next book asap!

One thing that I don’t really get though about this book is the cover. It is absolutely stunning, but I don’t see any relation between the bird featured and the story told…

Overall, The Wind Weaver is a great book with elemental magic and an intriguing world and plot! Can’t wait for the sequel!

I really enjoyed this book! So much I went and brought it on publication day! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book.