I received an Audio ARC of this book for an honest review from NetGalley.

The Longest Autumn is refreshing new fantasy with a take on the seasons. The seasons change with the passing through a mirror portal of the God of each season from their realm to the human realm with the help of a human Herald. Tirne is the Herald of the God of Autum.
During the change from summer to autumn the mirror is broken leaving Tirne and Autum stranded in the human realm with no way for the seasons to change. Mystery abounds on how the mirror broke and how to fix it.

The storyline starts slowly in the beginning due to the world building but the narration by Zura Johnson helps to ease the information. I was quickly able to understand and want to know more about the world and the characters. The world is full of diverse characters. The book features romance, along with gender fluidity and LGBTQI+ romance, but the romance is not the plot. The mystery behind how the mirror broke and fixing it before it too late are what moves the plot.

Tirne will stop at nothing to find the answers to the mystery. Her character is complex with secrets of her own that she keeps hidden, migraines that only her friend Jade knows of, from fear that it will accuse her the cause for the mirror’s break. In her efforts to solve the mystery she uncovers misdeeds of those around her, loses friendships, has forbidden relationships and must deal with the consequences of her actions.

Overall I enjoyed this book and how the story wrapped up. My only complaint is that the “villain” felt glossed over. I was shocked when that plot line was revealed but I would have liked to see more explanation in regards to it.

The Longest Autumn by Amy Avery is an enchanting fantasy release perfect for those looking to enjoy a self contained story. I was honored to receive both the Audio and E-Book versions of the pre release story and found both to be an absolutely delightful story experience.
This Audio version added an extra level of immersion with the expressive narration and I do think this will be a great way to experience the story.