Wow. Breathtaking. This book was beautiful. The writing was amazing. The characters were well rounded and relatable. I cannot wait for the second book. This book has put me in such a slump.

Over the past few years, Rebecca Ross has established herself to be one of my favorite writers, and her that writing consistently captivates and captures a reader immediately into a rich, poetic world. This was one of my most highly anticipated books after reading her previous Divine Rivals duology, and this book does not disappoint. I am constantly a fan of her works and recommend them to anyone looking for an incredible reading experience that goes beyond just basic reading - it’s an art form.

I haven't completely sobbed during a book like I did during this one in a long time. Rebecca Ross is back with another beautifully and lyrically written story that I will be thinking about for a long, long time. I loved the Letters of Enchantment duology, and it was such a treat being back in the same world and getting to read a whole new story.

The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because it took me 60% of the book to truly become invested. I am SO glad I kept going, but I was a struggling for a while to feel truly connected to the story.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the gifted eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this e-arc!

4.75★/5

Now, I loved both of the books in the Letters of Enchantment duology, and this might be controversial to say, but I think I might have reading this one even more? Don't kill me I can't help that it's the truth! I found the writing in this story to be far more lyrical than either Divine Rivals or Ruthless Vows which really served such a fantastical world well. A lot of people found issue with the pacing of the first two books, but I can confidently say that this shift in prose really helped in the pacing of this story.

I also really appreciated getting to see more about the lore of this world. This story's main protagonist lives in the world of the gods, one far different than that of the mortals. This being the case, we got to hear more about the ruthless world of the gods and also got more stories about gods mentioned in the original duology such as Dacre.

Not only was this story rich in lore, it was also rich in romance. The romance between Matilda and Vincent was MAGNIFICENT! I felt connection to these characters much fast than I did in the first two books which once again was one of the greatest complaints from the series up until now. Even if you did not absolutely love Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows, I have to recommend that you give this book a chance.

Overall, I would say this was a delightful addition to the Letters of Enchantment world that any fans of the series should ABSOLUTELY read. You will not regret it I promise! If you love lyrical prose, poignant romance, and deep, fantastical lore, Wild Reverance is a must add to your shelf!

Absolutely magical. I don’t know how Rebecca Ross does it! Matilda is such an awesome heroine, I loved her strength her resilience. Vincent was an excellent counter to Matilda. They both had some pretty hard things they had to navigate and I loved watching both of their character arches. The side characters were on point as well. All in all, an awesome read and I was so happy to be back in this world!

Matilda was the youngest goddess of her clan in a very bloody world and blessed with messenger magic. Vincent, a mortal boy, wrote to her and asked for help. He moved on when his requested was unanswered,,,, Until one day, she tumbled into his bedroom with a letter for him....

Love the romance between the two. It's nice to revisit the world of Divine Rivals. There is a lot of pining on his side and a lot of separation though... So a bit too achy and angsty for me... I do enjoy the politics of the gods a lot. Enjoy the god of war a lot too. :) Overall, a really interesting book. Not really a romance but more of a fantasy with romantic elements.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Wild Reverence is a beautifully written fantasy that’s equal parts emotional and magical. The story revolves around Matilda, a young goddess who must navigate a dangerous world of gods, politics, and power struggles. Watching her come of age as she grows into her powers is fascinating especially as she discovers her place in this complex world and faces the challenges that come with it.

The heart of the story, though, lies in the relationships Matilda forms. Her bond with Bade is nothing short of moving. Though not her father by blood, he becomes the father figure Matilda has always longed for. Their connection is one of love, protection, and guidance, and it brought me to tears more than once. Bade isn’t just a side character.

Then there’s the slow-burn romance between Matilda and Vincent. Their connection begins in dreams, and though it takes its time, the yearning between them is palpable. Vincent (the pinnacle of yearning) has his own emotional journey and watching their bond unfold over time was one of the most compelling parts of the book.

What really drew me in, though, was the world Rebecca Ross has created. The gods and goddesses are caught in a web of power struggles and shifting alliances, and it was fascinating to see how they interact and how they clash.

Rebecca Ross’s writing is poetic and emotionally charged, making each page feel like it’s brimming with meaning. If you’re a fan of slow-burn romances, complex relationships, and rich world-building, Wild Reverence is a must-read. It’s a beautiful exploration of love, sacrifice, and the vulnerability it takes to truly connect with others.

i have always enjoyed rebecca ross work, but this just blew everything before out of the park. this was genuinely the most well written book i have ever read. the writing was so beautiful i just kept going back to certain paragraphs to read them because i was so enamored. the character growth, the complexities of the three realms, the yearning... it was all absolutely immaculate. i adored bade. watching him become a big ole softie absolutely melted me. but nothing could top vincent. a true yearner.

Wild Reverence had me completely captivated! Matilda, the youngest of the gods, is basically stuck doing celestial chores, but she’s way more stubborn and brave than anyone thinks. Then there’s Vincent of Beckett, the mortal who once asked her for help in a dream. Suddenly, there are forbidden vibes, and a slow-burn romance is brewing.

Now, I wasn’t a huge fan of the Divine Rivals/Ruthless Vows duology, but Rebecca Ross’s writing was simply magical in this next iteration. It never felt too heavy, with just the right mix of romance, world-building, and drama to keep you hooked. The banter and chemistry between Matilda and Vincent were top-notch, and overall, it was a fun and entertaining read!

I want to express my gratitude to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for providing this book for review consideration through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.

I love, love, loved this book! The plot locked me in from page one, and spit me out a new person on the last page. The characters became real to me and will live in my brain forever. The setting was tangible and perfect. The pacing was riveting, but not rushed. All coming together to be a book I can't wait to recommend to my friends.
I didn't expect anything less coming into this book. I didn't read the description of this book, I just knew it was going to be phenomenal and went in blind. I SQUEALED when I realized we were back in this universe. Pure bliss (and heartbreak).

5 stars! I really enjoyed this book. It had a great pace of world building while still making you care for the characters and keeping you, as the reader, engaged. I do feel like the last few chapters were a little rushed and I would have loved to see more of their lives together before the epilogue. Still, I really enjoyed this and would recommend to fantasy readers.

Stunning. I fell in love with Rebecca Ross’ writing in Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows, and I thought those were to be the end of her series and the Letters of Enchantment world. It was beautiful and memorable. And then this book emboldened those feelings tenfold. What a wild and twisted and magical and romantic story of a young goddess who falls in love with a mortal man. I was on the edge of my seat, literally pacing the room during Act IV and V. There were tears shed and too many highlighted quotes to count that lit a fire in me. And then the ending just split me in two. Gorgeous. Chefs kiss for yearning, for romance, for thrills, for a powerful female character coming into her own. The epilogue dang near broke me out of sheer happiness. Thoroughly satisfied with this book and pleased to add it to my home collection of cherished tales.

The language was gorgeous, the character arcs for Matilda, Vincent, Bade, Adria, were all some of my favorite character progressions I've read in awhile. There are few and far between books that I'll read and then immediately upon finishing, want to go back and start over, not ready to leave the world of those words - and this was definitely one of them.

I thoroughly enjoyed Wild Reverence! It took me a minute to get into and place it within the Divine Rivals timeline but once I was all situated, I was hooked. Matilda is one of my favorite goddess characters to date and I appreciated how fierce she stayed throughout the book. Ross has done it again!

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this story.

When I received this story I was really excited to read it. Not o my have I heard incredible things about this author but the mythology aspect seemed like something I would completely get sucked into. Unfortunately though the story fell flat for me pretty early on. While the very beginning was intriguing and I was really liking learning about the characters and their dynamics it became incredibly slow. It felt repetitive and like the story wasn’t going anywhere. I have DNFed this book for now and may come back to it later but just didn’t hit for me currently.

Matilda and Vincent’s story is like nothing I’ve ever read before. It had me feeling so many feelings. I loved their love for one another, what they went through and what they got in the end. This book is so incredible, the writing is like something I’ve never read before and I soaked up every word.
A story of an immortal and mortal was truly one for the books.

I DNF’d Wild Reverence. Rebecca Ross’s prose is undeniably lyrical, but the worldbuilding felt too dense and I struggled to stay engaged with the story. This one wasn’t the right fit for me, though readers who enjoy immersive, mythology-heavy fantasy may connect with it more than I did.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press & NetGalley for the eARC!

I received this book as a ARC, but timing didn’t allow me to finish it before its publishing date. I really enjoyed the story and a little more about the divine system we are introduced to in Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows. This book definitely reads more like high fantasy than the YA fantasy of her previous books which also contributed to how long it took for me to finish reading. The first 40% is a lot of world building so it is a slow start. Once it gets past the initial world building the story picks up and I loved reading about Matilda and Vincent’s relationship!

While fantasy and mythology aren’t usually my go-to genres, *Wild Reverence* completely pulled me in—and I’m so glad I gave it a chance. Rebecca Ross delivers a beautifully woven story full of heart, tension, and magic.

At the center is Matilda, a young woman who craves deep connection but struggles with trust and identity. Her journey is both personal and epic. Bade, the man who raised her, is a complex father figure, and the reveal of her true parentage adds emotional depth that kept me turning the pages. One of the things I loved most was the dynamic between mortals and immortals—how they clash, coexist, and ultimately influence one another. Watching Matilda navigate that world and come into her powers was incredibly satisfying.

Like all good love stories, *Wild Reverence* gives us a well-earned happy ending—but not without making Matilda (and readers) fight for it. This was my first book by Rebecca Ross, and it definitely won’t be my last.

dnf @ 15

it pains me so much to do this, but this was genuinely so boring and was putting me in the worst slump 🤧🤧 i absolutely adored the letters of enchantment and im so sad that this didn’t deliver.
thank you netgalley and smp for this arc :)

I’ll be honest, when I requested this book, I knew very little about the premise. I actually thought the story would be about Enva and Dacre, so imagine my surprise when Matilda is introduced as the main character. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise as I quickly became engrossed in Matilda’s story and the invisible thread tying her to Vincent. With several unexpected twists and old debts being called upon at the most unlikely times, this book was a ride from start to finish.

One of my favorite aspects of this book is the writing. While I absolutely enjoyed Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows, I felt the writing was a tad juvenile at times. Ross really ups the ante with this novel and writes with such maturity; it was really pleasant to read. I am fairly critical of an author’s writing style whenever I read someone’s work, but this book never gave me pause or reason to complain. This writing perfectly matched the tone of the novel and Matilda and Vincent’s individual voices. Truly, I cannot think of one critique.

If there is one thing Ross excels at, it’s pacing. Some fantasy novels can take ages to find their footing as there are usually several chapters of expository worldbuilding and character backstory. While I think this being a prequel to an existing duology where much of the heavy world building has been done alleviates some of that, Ross still takes care to set each scene and provide necessary context and lore. And when world building is necessary, it never feels overt or like an information dump. I am really impressed with how Ross can so effortlessly drop pieces of history and lore into her prose without missing a beat. This allows the exposition to really flourish and pull readers in. The story flows so naturally between high action and simpler scenes, providing a very natural structure that encourages the story along without bogging it down with endless conflicts. Generally speaking, I never felt bored or had the urge to stop reading, and given the awful reading slump I was in, I was really impressed by that.

Lastly, I was really struck by how complex the main characters (and even some of the side characters) are. Ross stayed very true to each character and wrote them in a way that felt very authentic. Both Matilda and Vincent had clear motivations at the beginning, and it was wonderful to watch those motivations change as they became more familiar with each other. Every decision they made felt true to their own desires despite what might have been the objectively right or wrong choice. And we have no Mary Sues here as Matilda often makes mistakes and pays severely for them. As time goes on she grows smarter and more resilient, and it was nice to see that character development. Overall, I appreciated how authentic and three-dimensional characters felt, and I wish we got to spend more time with them.

To be completely honest, I’ve been mulling this book over for a couple weeks now and still have yet to find a serious complaint or critique. This was the first 5-star book I’ve read in a while, and it became an instant favorite. I know that I will be reaching for this book time and again to relive such a wonderful story.