While the dual storylines were compelling and had real potential, the book ultimately felt unfinished—not in a cliffhanger way or like the first in a series, but more like it stopped mid-thought. Each storyline builds to a major confrontation, the dust settles, and the characters begin taking steps toward their goals… and then it just ends. The two threads never intersect, and nothing truly gets resolved. I have a good sense of where the overlap might eventually happen, but the ending still felt abrupt and unsatisfying.

Unexpectedly good. Loved every second of this book, kept me hooked from the first page. Amazing characters, excellent plot.

No Man’s Daughter immediately swept me into its world. The dual POVs of Sadia and Gideon, two characters that share such similar paths while being in different places, was an aspect that I really enjoyed. Sadia’s storyline especially resonated with me—her "eldest sister" energy was so raw and relatable, I felt every step of her journey deep in my chest. Doing everything in her power to save her baby brother... yeah that hits. Gideon’s arc was just as intriguing, full of doubt, growth, and hard choices that kept me fully invested. I’m so excited to eventually see if their paths will cross.

The side characters deserve their own shelf: I loved them so much I’d happily read entire spin-offs about their lives. The pacing was strong throughout: always eventful without feeling overwhelming. If I had one small wish, it would be for a map—just to help visualize the world a bit more easily—but honestly, that’s a tiny thing compared to how much I enjoyed this book. No Man’s Daughter is a powerful, gripping fantasy, and I will be recommending it to everyone I can!

I really enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book. I think that it's the strongest point. It's a rich and vibrant world that draws heavily from various influences from our own world. There are lots of different monsters and magic as well as gods and cults and evil. The way it's woven together is quite ambitious, and I'm not entirely sure where it's all going yet.

I liked Sadia, the FMC, the best. I really looked forward to her chapters the most. She seemed the most relatable. She looked after her found family as an orphan taking care of other orphans, referring to them as her brothers and sisters. This includes rescuing a baby from a dangerous cult and leaving the rest of her family to save him from the evil that he has been cursed with. She is brave and tenacious, with a heart of gold, a truly likeable character.

On the other hand, I found myself bored through a lot of Gideon's chapters, the MMC. His chapters started out interesting enough, but he is selfish and mostly just wants one thing and sacrifices his principles to get what he wants. I got sick of his internal monologue of constant whining and just found it boring. The pacing was off and it just felt a bit juvenile. I would have preferred to have seen the story from his friend's point of view. Either of them.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Review: No Man’s Daughter by T.H. Abram
Rating: 4.25 stars

No Man’s Daughter is an emotionally rich, beautifully crafted fantasy that follows two distinct but equally compelling journeys: Gideon’s pursuit of a dream while wrestling with deep personal flaws, and Sadia’s fierce mission to protect a child she’s claimed as her own. Both narratives are emotionally charged, but it was Sadia’s arc that truly stole my heart.

From her pivotal moment early in the book, I was hooked—and, honestly, in tears. Her story is filled with aching vulnerability, intense love, and a makeshift family I couldn’t help but root for. I cried multiple times throughout her journey, deeply invested in every twist and heartbreak.

Gideon’s story, while compelling in its own right (and featuring the absolutely fantastic Donnal!), felt a bit more one-dimensional in comparison. I’m hopeful that in the next installment, we’ll get more development from his side of the narrative—and fingers crossed that the two storylines will finally converge.

The world-building is seamless and immersive, and the themes of found family and flawed, lovable characters shine throughout. I would absolutely recommend No Man’s Daughter to any fantasy lover looking for emotional depth, vivid characters, and a story that’s easy to fall into and hard to leave behind.

When I first downloaded this book I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it. I'm glad I was wrong.
Found Family is a major trope in this book, and overall I truly enjoyed the storyline and I can't wait till the next one.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

An interesting world, an interesting concept, and just kind of okay at execution. The two stories/points of view don't meet, and seem to take place in two cultures that are so different they didn't seem to belong to the same universe up until the last 10% or so. The writing wasn't bad, but it read rather juvenile for a book that contained a graphic scene of a woman burning to death.

The two points of view we get are very lawful good - I would have rather followed Dalgrim and Lu than Sadia and Gideon, as they seemed to have more complexity to them.

There were a few eye-rolling tropes/stereotypes as well - the dwarves with Scottish accents, the sidekick exiled from definitely-not-East Asia, to name a few.

Overall it was just kind of okay. 3/5.

Let me start this by saying… I devoured this book. I think this may have been one of the few occasions that I stayed up all night to read this book and completed it in one sitting. If that isn’t an indicator to what a masterpiece it is, then I don’t know what else could be. Please keep in mind this is a spoiler free review so I don’t go into any specifics or details. Let me try to describe this book in a simple synopsis. Imagine two characters, Sadia and Gideon, trying desperately to find their place in the world (relatable right?)? There story’s are yet to come together and I’m hoping that in the second instalment of the series they finally come together in a magical way. I think this book leans more to young adult fantasy than any other genre. Overall it was an amazing read and I throughly enjoyed!

I could not get into the plot of this book. The world building & magic did not make sense to me, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters.

Gideon and Sadia are orphans that are struggling through life but trying to make the best out of it. This is a very tug at your heartstrings novel, but I can enjoy the determination of the leads. I can see this speaking to YA audiences, especially those struggling in their own lives through home/school/friend troubles.

No Man’s Daughter is a beautifully written, emotionally rich fantasy that delivers a powerful blend of introspection, adventure, and found-family dynamics. Set in a world both intricate and vividly imagined, T.H. Abram crafts a tale that pulls you in from the very first page and doesn’t let go.

At the heart of the story are Gideon and Sadia—two compelling protagonists navigating their own separate but thematically intertwined journeys. Each is searching for belonging, purpose, and light in a world where the line between good and evil isn’t always clear. Their moral compasses are strong, even when their choices diverge, and you can’t help but root for them as they struggle through the consequences of doing what they believe is right.

The supporting cast is just as engaging. Characters like Dalgrim and Lu add depth and color, hinting at untold stories that enrich the world and leave you hoping for future installments to explore them further. Abram has a talent for giving even side characters nuance and emotional weight.

There’s no romance here—no "spice"—which lets the emotional arcs breathe and gives space for themes of loyalty, identity, and grief to shine. The pacing is brisk without feeling rushed, and the dual perspectives create a layered, suspenseful narrative that keeps you flipping pages.

If you’re a fan of YA fantasy, especially stories rooted in character-driven storytelling and morally complex worlds, No Man’s Daughter is a must-read. It’s a promising start to The Oath of Woe series—and I, for one, am already eagerly awaiting book two.

Fantasy, no spice. Young Adult Categories.

Orphans protecting orphans and the lost trying to find their way.

We follow two characters as they search for their place in the world, both chasing and being chased by light & dark. Their fates are surely intertwined, we just haven't figured it out yet!

This book had me hooked from the very start and it's momentum did not let up the whole time. You really do feel for the characters and their motivations as they do what they think is right, leading them to all sorts of trouble.

An incredibly well written fantasy with an intricate and intriguing world with complex characters. I will absolutely be impatiently awaiting the next installment in The Oath of Woe series.

This book is well written. I was hooked pretty much from the start. There's a lot of found-family going on, which is one of my favorite tropes. The story follows two main characters, Gideon and Sadia. Though their plots have yet to converge, I think I can see where this is heading. I'm very interested in continuing this story!

Both MCs have a strong sense of what's right, and handle it in different ways. Both are trying their best. The author gives you enough insight to see why they do what they do.
The side characters thus far have all been interesting and probably deserving of their own books (Dalgrim and Lu especially!).

I think YA and fantasy fans will enjoy this book a lot.