I flew through this book! Definitely heavy on the romance more so than the world building but I didn’t mind that too much though, I hope in the future we do see more of the world in depth because it was really interesting. The ending leaves it open so fingers crossed for another book following Cam, Turo and Kai on new adventures and settling into their relationship ❤️

Thank you Entangled for the ARC! I wasn’t expecting this to be a MMM but it was a good spicy read!

It wasn’t really normally my cup of tea, but it was still pretty good! It’s categorized more as a romantasy but like others have said, it felt like romance wasn’t at the forefront of the book.

Thank you for the arc!

This book has all the ingredients for an epic Romantasy! Royalty, adventure, betrayal, kidnapping, magic, loyalty, tension, you name it, it’s there. Camrael is your MMC. The book starts out with the author showcasing the relationship dynamic between him and his bodyguard/spymaster in training/ best friend, Turo. It also delves into the action, setting the stage for the protagonist of the story and the ensuing action. I found it a little hard to follow in the beginning. There are lots of names of people and place dropping. I felt a bit lost. But after the first big action scene, things calmed down and leveled out.
After the first action scene, we find out more details of the plot and where the story is going. Camrael is betrothed to Prince Eleas and he must travel with Prince Eleas’ proxy,Kai, to his future kingdom. Without revealing too much, feelings enter the stage. The dynamic between Camrael, Turo and Kai develops and changes. I didn’t read the synopsis very carefully and didn’t take in the fact that this book is MMM. That relationship dynamic isn’t my cup of tea, but if you are into that, this book is definitely for you! The push and pull, intensity and feels are all well written and developed.
As a huge romantasy lover, my favorite part of the book was the magical elements. I loved seeing how Cam’s magic developed and the differing abilities of people from different areas.
The journey and climax were very well paced and laid out. I would have liked a little bit more backstory on their ultimate destination. It’s a big deal because this place was thought to be lost, but other than what happened to the Gods we don’t know much about it and why it is so important. I also was just waiting on more information on Turo. It alludes to him being more important than what is strictly written.
All of the major points in the action sequence are wrapped up nicely at the end, but there is plenty of room for this plot line to grow into a series. Especially the dangling carrot that is Turo! If you like a book heavy on relationship and romance development, with a big huge helping of fantasy dessert- this book is for you!!!

I did receive a digital ARC of this book. Thank you Entangled Publishing and Cari Z.

I appreciated the representation. It started strong and kept a face peace throughout the book which was good. This is more of a romantasy from the beginning esthetic then a fantasy book. I found the characters hard to relate to though.

Winds of Destiny gets 3 stars from me! From reading the blurb I thought this was going to be more of a romantasy but romance was definitely on the forefront of this book. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, just that I expected a bit more of the fantasy aspect to be involved.

This was not my first time reading about a threesome but it was in a fantasy setting and boy oh boy it was spicy! I liked the tension and the jealousy! Call me toxic but I definitely thought it made the plot fun!! Cam, Turo, and Kai are all well developed and have distinct personalities which I enjoy. Sometimes when you read a book with multiple love interest you lose the individuality in the characters.

Each of these things normally would make for a 5 star read but that lack of real fantasy elements is where I had to take away! Now, if this becomes a series I may have different thoughts!!

Thank you Entangled Publishing for the arc!

I think we need more romantasy books like this. These three kept fighting for each other, every step of the way and that shows in each chapter and point of view. Honestly, such a good read and I recommend it for everyone! We need more queer romantasy stories out there, and this one is so good! I am glad their story is not over!

Thank you Entangled Publishing for the eArc in exchange for my review!

Spicy with a good plot!

A M/M/M romantic fantasy is not my typical choice, but I am SO glad I read it. I was hooked from the start.

If you're looking for a fun read with great, yet easy-to-follow world building, multiple main characters full of personality, and well-written spice, then you will enjoy this book!

I love the writing style of the author, the different POVs, and the creative God's characters. I will definitely look out for future books by this author. Thank you for broadening the horizon of my normal, go-to book picks.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

This was my first MMM romance and it did not disappoint! It was steamy, emotional and the plot was plotting. Really enjoyed it though I could have used less winning. All in all a solid read!

This book was a whirlWIND (get it? HA) and I had so much fun with it!

An MMM romantasy with arranged marriage AND bodyguard trope! The relationship development and growth is wonderful as the characters navigate their own personal responsibilities and feelings. I honestly found myself loving all three, Cam, Kai, and Turo equally throughout the story.

The pacing is insane, I feel like things were constantly happening - between action fight scenes or deeply emotional relationship-building scenes (both the sexual and nonsexual kinds), I feel like for most of this book I was just going going going. In the second half, however, the pacing takes a little turn and the sequence of events leaves a few more gaps but I still found the story very enjoyable.

The fantasy elements are fun - with regional gods and blessings, abilities that change the course of political powers. It's all very exciting and fairly easy to imagine/follow.

This was such a fun and steamy MMM romantasy that brought together two princes and a loyal bodyguard in a story filled with heart, danger, and swoony tension. Camrael is on his way to marry Prince Eleas to secure a royal alliance, escorted by his longtime bodyguard and secret love, Turo. Along the way, they’re joined by the mysterious and charming Kai, who’s actually Eleas in disguise, and a group of trusted guards as they travel through dangerous lands, dodge a ruthless king, and face betrayal that tests their bond.

Cam wears his heart on his sleeve and definitely brings the drama, but that’s part of his charm. Kai is the calm, protective force with the patience of a saint, and Turo? He’s the ride-or-die protector who would burn the world down to keep Cam safe. Their chemistry is off the charts, and the romance unfolds with tenderness, passion, and a deep sense of soul-bound loyalty. The world-building was rich without being overwhelming, and the pacing made it an easy, engaging read. The ending teases more adventure to come, and I’m already hoping for a sequel to spend more time with this trio and the world they inhabit.

Winds of Destiny by Cari Z tells the story of two best friends Prince Cam, Prince of Zepyth and Turo, the person next in line to become Spy Master to the Kingdom. They have loved each other all of their lives, but Turo has never expressed his feelings because of his sense of duty. After a gruesome battle where Turo is thrust into his new position as Spy Master. His first duty is to escort Cam and Cam's new husband, Prince Eleas of Hurrindells' personal guard to Prince Cam's new home and make sure Cam is settled safely in his new home before returning to his post as Spy Master and leaving Cam forever.

The pacing in this book is immaculate. The stakes and action are only rivaled by the sexual chemistry between the characters. This book is spicy. There are several graphic sex scenes that will have you wishing you were one of the character's involved.
The dialogue and characters have realistic and authentic relationships. The world building is intriguing and intricate. However, it is very simple to understand. The book is told from three distinct points of view: Prince Cam, Turo and Kai (Prince Eleas' head commander) They all have distinct voices and I enjoyed them all equally. This book is for anyone who has ever had a mythology obsession, loves banter and a good friends to lovers romance.

I AM SCREAMING.

THIS WAS SOOOO GOOD OMGGGG WTF

ALRIGHT I NEED MORE.

The way Kai, even at the VERY beginning, put Cam’s happiness first and was SO DETERMINED to make him happy melted by fuckin heart. He was so determined to make Cam happy, he was going to bring Turo into the mix and the way he handled Cam’s heart was just the fucking sweetest.

Turo and Kai were absolutely enamored by Cam and all they wanted was him happy.

Be still my heart

Entangled, thank you SO MUCH.

This book gave me so many emotions. I've been waiting to read this book a joke and it didn't disappoint. Can't say enough good things about it and I would read it over and over again.

I am living for the premise of this book. Give me all of the bodyguard and whiny prince romances. The characterization was nice, and the romance was definitely at the forefront of this, rather than the fantasy elements.

Thank you for letting me read but this one was just not for me. I did not end up finishing it. I didn’t fully understand the premise from the blurb.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

It really wants my cup of tea, but i can see the allure for cetain readers.

The characters, setting and story line were spot on it was just not for me.

I can, however, recommend it for individuals who enjoy the genre.

A spicy romantasy featuring a spymaster and two princes. 

Camrael is engaged to Prince Elian for a political alliance, but isn't happy about it because he's in love with Turo, a childhood friend and warrior who guards him. Kai arrives to Camrael's city to pick him up to bring back to Prince Elian for the marriage, and acts as a marriage proxy. On their journey, they encounter a villainous plot and Kai and Turo have to work together to get Camrael back.

Camrael and Kai were an insta-love situation, which is not my normal jam, but the build up for incorporating Turo was more realistic. The plot moves quickly and includes evil men, magical creatures, gods, and a missing city. Thanks to Entangled Publishing for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

The plot of Winds of Destiny is great. The lore and magic of the kingdom is fantastic. The animals gods were my favorite aspect of this story. The romance is also great. My main complaint for this story is the lake of female characters. I realize this is a LGBTQ story, and not hearing a single slur was refreshing, but for a “kingdom with liberal ideals” I would have expected to see some female soldiers also.

Prince Camrael is engaged to a man he’s never met. It’s a political match, and to make matters worse, Cam is already in love with someone else—his quiet and dangerous bodyguard Turo. But there’s no escaping Cam’s fate, especially once Commander Kai arrives, handsome, flirtatious, and charged with escorting Cam to Huridell where his new husband awaits. In a world with weakening gods, dwindling magic, and an enemy King who will do anything for power, a journey is never simple, and when a betrayal splits the group, all three men must embrace their destinies, protect their gods, and accept the love they share—before it’s too late.

When I picked up Winds of Destiny, I was expecting a fun, spicy, M/M/M why choose romance (which Cari Z certainly delivers!), but this book really shines through its top-notch fantasy writing. The author strikes the perfect balance between bedroom and battlefield, and I found the magic system, political history, and overarching plot so compelling that I was almost (ALMOST, I say!) impatient when the focus shifted to the growing tension and spicier moments between Cam, Kai, and Turo. I mean that, of course, as a massive compliment to Cari Z’s worldbuilding skills, because the romance element was a delight—steamy, dynamic, and heartwarming in all the right ways.

Each of the men are ridiculously easy to fall for (Cam is the Crown Prince of Snark and you can pry him away from my cold 💀 hands), but their characterizations feel important beyond their likeability—Winds of Destiny features queer men who experience and express the full spectrum of emotion, who are strong, who cry, who feel hopeless and helpless, who fight for their freedom, their realm, and the safety of those they love. Each is unique, and I enjoyed getting to watch their relationships shift and unfold as the plot progressed.

I hope to see Winds of Destiny stretch into a series, and though this story doesn’t end on a cliffhanger, there are more than enough unanswered questions to explore in a sequel. For now, Winds is a satisfying standalone read, and an absolute must for fans of why choose, queer romance, and well-crafted romantic fantasy!