3.5 rounded up.

First. Thank you NetGalley & publisher for allowing me an arc in exchange for an honest review- all thoughts & opinions are my own!


This was super fast paced and had an interesting plot, but I’m left with alot more questions than answers- I felt like we sort of jumped into the middle of a book, and I was a bit confused for the first 1/3rd - I’m still thinking the beginning shouldn’t have jumped as much as it did. It didn’t necessarily add to the suspense, only frustration.


The trials were cool, I want more of it and the background stories of those and the characters.

Overall, I think it’s a solid first novel it seems!

I was initially surprised by how short this book is considering it is a fantasy novel. This is a trial fantasy revolved around Nature and Fae, which I found to be an interesting premise. Where this book lacked for me was the lack of connection I felt to the main characters, this book starts right away with our main character waking up in the Fae's realm before the start of the trials. While the beginning immediately got my attention I wish the main character would've been introduced more. This book was a fun read and the ending left me interested in reading the second novel when it comes out.

I want to thank Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for allowing me the opportunity to read the arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fast-paced mashup of high stakes trials and “Hunger Games”-esque capitol of fantasy fae!

This book hit the ground running from page one, and did not stop! We don’t get much for back story or world development, so if you want a story that just barrels right into the meat of the plot without a lot of extra details, then this story is definitely for you!

You have the main character who has been whisked from her home in the human lands to compete in a series of trails in order to appease Nature’s wrath. Each competitor is paired with a representative of a fae court - which are all vying for victory so that their court can have greater access to magic until the next trials.

I’m hopeful that in book two we’ll get more backstory and more information regarding Nature’s motives, exactly who she is, and what’s going on in the world as a whole! I do recommend this book for a quick fun read!

Spice level is zero and romance is minimal.

I’m grateful to the author/publisher for allowing me to read this book! All opinions are expressed are my own.

A beautiful read with an easy to follow plot and wonderfully fleshed out characters! I really enjoyed it

This was a slow start for me in reading this book, however once I was into it, it became a very good story. This is the first in a series and I am looking forward to reading the second one when it comes up. I will comment that in the beginning I was confused at what was going on, but as you continue to read, it ties together and the world is developed with a surprising twist. The twist towards the end has he wondering where the story will lead to in the second book. The author does a great job in the character building of the story and creating a vivid image of the story. Hopefully the second book comes out soon.

DNF @ 25%

In 2025, I’m focusing on quality over quantity. After 25%, nothing really happened and I was left just as confused as the FMC.
Why am I here? What is happening? What should I wear today?

The description of ACOTAR meets The Hunger Games is a very soft representation of this work.

I have mixed feelings about Nature's Tributes. I love the idea of trials based on the seven deadly sins. The story was very fast paced - maybe too fast paced, I felt like we were sprinting through the story and didn't have a chance to really develop any kind of opinions or connection with the characters. The twist was interesting even though it was predictable. But it REALLY killed me that the book just abruptly ended in the middle of the trials. I don't understand and it left me feeling very frustrated. Thanks Netgalley for the e-ARC!

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

I absolutely loved Nature's Tributes! From the very beginning, it was incredibly easy to get into and downright gripping. The story features a fascinating mix of fae, humans, and other intriguing creatures, each with their own unique characteristics and roles. The deadly trials, coupled with a subtle yet captivating romance subplot, kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book.

The writing was delightful, it flowed seamlessly, making it a breeze to read. The characters were well-developed and relatable, each with distinct personalities that made it easy to connect with them on an emotional level. The world-building was exceptional, transporting me to a vivid and immersive fantasy realm. The action scenes were thrilling, well-paced, and kept me eagerly turning pages to see what would happen next.

This new adult fantasy, with its perfect blend of romance elements, is an absolute must-read. The intricate plot, engaging characters, and richly detailed world make it a standout in the genre. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next instalment and can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read the eARC.

So… this one did not work for me at all.

I will mention a few things I liked. I’m glad people died. 😂 At least it was an actual death game. And I can tell that this story had an idea that was interesting… however it needed a lot more time to stew and a lot more editing and honestly it needed to be longer.

There’s not really much more I can say that is good about this. I read a lot of death games and I’m a pretty critical reader too. I’m going to try to be critical but not rude here but it will be rough.

This book had a very confusing world and it wasn’t presented well. I kept asking myself why - why does Nature have the power to essentially control the ENTIRE WORLD? Is she God?? If she has that much power, why does she let the humans and fae get to her? The past was weird and I didn’t really get much of it. It was all explained too quickly and not in enough depth. Basically I have zero idea about this world or why it is the way it is. 🤷‍♀️ It seems so silly: this weird human / fae feud / Nature controlling everyone.

Now, the characters. Aalto was so nothing. I did not like at all that the author decided to essentially disregard the need for the two characters to fall in love by having them be past lovers. But also wtf is this timeline? Bc she said last festival, she was dumped by her girlfriend?? And then had time to become a Fae’s lover???? Huh???? How did they meet??? How did they fall in love when she HATES Fae????? Where is all the build up???

The FMC was just Feyre. 🤷‍♀️ Except a worse version of her.

The side characters? Didn’t care about them at all. We didn’t see them enough to care. This is a 220 pages book that just ends IN THE MIDDLE of the action. It doesn’t have a climax and resolution. What tries to pass as such was so incredibly boring and annoying (see above with the past). I can’t believe we just stopped in the middle of the trials.

There was only one trial I liked and that was the drowning one. Um greed. It was cool. The others were either stupid or boring. I hate trials that don’t actually have interaction between participants. Death games are amazing because you get to SEE how people react when faced with death. These trials weren’t great. Especially the last one. Blegh. That was sooooo boring.

Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. It was a poorly executed mash up of ACOTAR and The Games Gods Play. 🤷‍♀️ Even the fae / human and god / human partnership is the exact same as TGGP. There was potential but it needed more simmer time and more substance.

This book offers a stellar premise—Rosalind, is thrust into the fae world and must undergo trials based on the Seven Deadly Sins. While the trials are creative and engaging, the story struggles with pacing and character development. The heavy use of descriptive language and obscure words could be a bit of a lull- making it difficult to connect emotionally with the characters. Aalto and Rosalind’s relationship, while central to the plot, lacks depth, and their interactions were a bit underwhelming.

Despite these issues, the premise remains compelling, The book’s short length means it covers only the first few trials, leaving the story unfinished and setting up for the next book. While the character depth is minimal, the trials themselves are inventive and the underlying connection to nature’s power adds an interesting layer. Overall, it’s a fun read with a unique plot that was just a bit hard to get into.

Probably a YA focus me thinks.. light sort of cosy writing, competing in games, I felt it didn’t have a strong female lead. Didn’t have the depth of characters enjoy in a novel. Thank you to the author. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

I really enjoyed this. Love the way the trials follow the 7 deadly sins. Gripping storyline. A nice easy read. 4.5 stars as left me wanting more so can't wait to see what happens next

What a crazy lil ride! The book most definitely gives off hunger games vibes. Spice level is .5 as there’s little to no spice.

What I liked:
-The questionable relationship between the two MC’s. Did they know each other? Why is the flirtatious fae helping her?
-I enjoyed the speed of the book, everything went quite fast and it was enough to keep me entertained

What I thought could use some work:
-I felt like a majority of this book was too predictable. The FMC felt like she had all the qualities of a goody lil two shoes and it was easy to decipher her choices.
-I needed more! I wish we finished the trials in this book.

Overall, it’s a nice lil read and I’m glad I got to experience it. I am looking forward to the next one!

Loved the concept and trials within this story. It kept me in my toes and wanting more. Wishing that it didn’t end so suddenly without wrapping up all the trials! I want to know what happens next and will definitely be checking out the next book in this series.

This was a fun and quick read for me—perfect for The Hunger Games fans! 4⭐️
The story follows our human Rosalind who is cast into the fae world by Nature to fight for her life alongside her fae partner, Aalto. It is pretty fast paced and throws you right into the action. There’s also a bit of romance, which I definitely want more of in the second book! 😍

This book is the start of a wonderful series. I also loved every second of the ending and can’t wait for the next one.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this and I can’t wait for others to enjoy it too on February 25th🥰 my review can be found on Goodreads as well.

❤️ Imagine The Hunger Games, ACOTAR, and Maze Runner all combined, but with Mother Nature as the driving force. This concept of a real-life issue reimagined in a fantastic fantasy setting is breathtakingly beautiful and terrifying.

From the very beginning, this book immerses you in the uncertainty experienced by the main character, Rosalind, and the treacherous situation she finds herself in. As you delve deeper into the story, the pieces begin to fall into place with the information she gains, alongside the fast-paced and deadly trails she encounters.

💔 The only thing… I need the second book in my hands right now 🥹
Does this book leave you wanting more? YES! But what good book doesn’t? I can’t wait for book two and to find out more of the world between fae, human and Mother Nature.

This is a fun story! It's an interesting take on a pretty common set-up: a human gets taken to the fae world, combined with having to pass trials/tests (these are based on the 7 Deadly Sins). Not a lot of information is given to the reader up front, which did leave me a touch confused at the beginning of the book (you're really thrust right into the story); but explanations trickle in as the story continues.

The reason for the trials happening felt solidly rooted in reality (if Mother Nature was an entity that could pit humans against each other to punish us, I like to believe that she fully would); though the trials themselves varied - some had rules described in details, while others the humans were left to muddle through on their own, which felt a bit weird.

All in all this is not a long story (it only covers the first few trials), and as such it sadly does lack quite a bit of character depth. We get details about Rosalind's life but nothing about how she feels about/relates to those details, and information like her breakup or her mother's death are mentioned pretty offhandedly. Her reactions to & feelings about Aalto also could have maybe also been built up/sprinkled throughout more. I worry that the transition of their relationship in the next book might feel a bit jarring.

All in all, a fun story for readers who like Fae worlds, Fae vs Human storylines, with a couple of small mysteries left to uncover.

This is a different sort of story with an interesting premise. I will be honest that I struggled to get into the story for a majority of the book. In the end I loved the overall story and Aaolto and Rosalind's story - will I read the next book? Yes, I'd read it just to see if Rosalind and Aalto exact revenge of Romera - whom I destest.

Now for the critique. This is a highly descriptive book. I mean details about every single little thing. It can feel a bit like drowning in information. Instead of falling into the world, or feeling the world you are being told the world and it lacks emotional connectivity. I felt that the use of some rather obscure words (usually done in a cluster, meaning there'd be the use of several not-normally used words within a few sentences) was like a thesaurus exploded. It was too much combined with the extreme details.

I did not feel connected to Aalto or Rosalind until the very end of the book and even then it was not much of a connection. I felt that instead of all the overly descriptive text maybe some more should have been invested into character development, backstory, arc. The characters are decidedly static, and one-dimensional which is so sad because there is so much potential. I wanted so much to have sympathy for Rosalind and understand Aalto and even to feel something for the side characters (other contestants). It just felt very off. Like there was stuff going on but each thing existed within a bubble exclusive of the other characters and actions. The trials make little sense, the tributes and their fae could have been explored deeper and tension built between the contestants or alliances maybe and maybe more about the fae.

Overall - the story was enjoyable. But the reading was a chore. It took concentration, time, and felt like I was often pushing myself to the end just to see the end. Even so I did enjoy it somewhat and would like to see what happens next.

I was surprised by how short this book was, until I realised that it tells half a story, presumably with the remaining 3 trials being covered in a subsequent novel.

I found the concept of the book intriguing - it reads very much like The Hunger Games, but led by the Fae rather than the Capitol. The revelation that this is done to prove humans worthy of nature was a nice touch.

Each of the trials was different, inventive, and deceptively simple in their design.

What lets this book down somewhat is the characters. Because there is so much action in such a short book, the characters feel a little flat and shallow.

Despite that, this book does make for a fun read.