The Warrior Midwife

I love how so many things happened in the book. I could not keep myself from the book because it was so good

Thank you so much Netgalley for sharing an advanced copy of The Warrior Midwife with me.

I was super intrigued by the title and eager to find out more. And I was not disappointed at all when I met Princess Saraya, who uses her powers to help her subjects. However, when it is announced that she must marry a fae prince, she is devastated that she will not be able to continue helping her kingdom.

In an attempt to continue saving the people she loves, Saraya disguises herself and joins an academy where male fae become warriors. It's giving Mulan!

I am excited for the second book to see further development with our love interest.

Thank you NetGalley for a chance to read The Warrior Midwife.

This book was shockingly good. I was hooked from the start and loved Saraya. The premise of this book was unique and so was the magic. I also loved the romance and that it seemed realistic (not insta love). I have already ordered the next books in the series and I can’t wait to read them.

E. P. Bali has crafted an intriguing world of romance, politics and magic in a rich fantasy setting.

I loved this concept of a warrior princess who helps her subjects as a midwife. Saraya is a strong and fascinating main character who you can really connect to. The author has employed a wonderful array of concepts to keep the reader gripped right until the cliff-hanger ending and leaving you wanting to know more about the story and the world it is set in. It was also really interesting how the author incorporated midwifery into the story.

I would call this a mix of <i>Call the Midwife</i> meets <i>Mulan</i> meets <i>ACOTAR</i> mixed with a good dose of plot twists, secrets and mysteries, brooding fae males, and bad ass women characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book follows Saraya, our female main character, from her beginnings as a princess who uses her magic to heal others and practice midwifery. However, women as often used as meer pawns and Saraya is no exception. She is promised to the son of the Dark Fae King. Saraya, however, doesn't let this deter her long. The story follows her journey to adapt and help her kingdom to the best of her abilities. This enemies to lovers fantasy story is worth the read and I would recommend to anyone who loves strong female leads!

The Warrior Midwife by E.P Bali
“Always get permission first, she had said. Invading someone’s body is neither ethical nor polite. A person’s body is their own. Never forget that.”
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First thank you E.P Bali, NetGalley, and Blue Moon Rising Publishing for a copy of this.
I’ll be honest with y’all, it took me a long long time to get into this. I liked the characters and the detailing was great. The plot line is really cool, it just for me didn’t pick up till about the middle. But wow! I had to have it all then, I got addicted! The badass FMC, the plot twists, the action. Also I knew there was something fishy about that character; I knew it! (No I won’t spoil it)
I am rushing for the second one! I need to know the rest of it!

I liked this book as it started with a different premise - a midwife was a warrior - whether or not trained with weapons or not. although it this case, the warrior midwife was both - trained in sword fighting and combat . I rather liked the world building with the multiple Dark Fae kingdoms rather than just one Dark and the light Fae being Solar - but we only learn about this kingdom in later books.
This is the first of a trilogy and I did acquire the following two as well, but nonetheless the first book is, in my opinion, the best of the 3 as it sets the scene and we learn most about the characters involved.
The characters are detailed best in the women involved - Glacine the step-mother, Agatha the elderly midwife and trainer in the skill and then we have the actual Warrior - the Princess Saraya. Altara, the sister is slighter in characterisation but she has her own trilogy which follows the events in book one.
This is a story about power and how the want for power, the desire for power turns dark and corrupts and dark deeds follow. A true morality play.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author E.P.Bali for this ARC. this is my honest opinion

Not knowing the author, I didn’t know what to expect about the writing style or the story. After a long start, because there is a whole invented world to explain, I totally plunged into the history.
Our protagonist is sure a princess but believes me, she does not let go despite a difficult childhood and is ready to do anything to save her people, even to marry a fae prince that she does not know and with whom the feeling will not pass.

But don’t worry, the romance is present and you will adore this man, who knows how to be gentle with our protagonist but makes the rest of the world tremble ( and we love this! :D )

I liked the course of the story, with a good mix of explanations, action, and suspense. I also loved this book so much that I jumped directly on amazon to read book 2!

Unique worldbuilding, mutli-faceted characters with depth and a story that keeps me turning page after page, this is a book I devoured.

This was so freaking amazing!! I loved how it took topics, such as childbirth, sexuality, and mental illness and made them points of interest in the book. Going into the book I wasn’t sure what to really expect but I was absolutely blown away. I loved it so much that I bought a physical copy, which is stunning by the way. I loved how strong of a female lead the MC was, and I loved how she didn’t immediately fall in love. I really appreciated that part. Saraya was fierce, powerful, and managed to keep in touch with her humanity in caring for her people. The world building was also great! That’s one of the biggest things I look for in fantasy novels and I’m always disappointed when its only mediocre. I can’t wait to get my hands on the rest of the series!

The novel introduces an intriguing concept: a warrior princess named Saraya who, in addition to her martial prowess, serves her subjects as a midwife. This unique blend of roles showcases Saraya as a multifaceted protagonist, exuding strength and compassion in equal measure. The author's adeptness in weaving a tapestry of diverse concepts ensures that readers remain captivated throughout the narrative. Furthermore, the incorporation of midwifery into the storyline adds a layer of depth and authenticity, reflecting the author's commitment to blending traditional roles with fantastical elements. The tale culminates in a suspenseful cliff-hanger, leaving readers eagerly anticipating further exploration of both the story and the richly crafted world within which it unfolds.

I very much enjoyed this book. The cover and title had initially grabbed my attention and it didn’t disappoint. It’s almost like a Mulan, royalty, fae crossover and i couldn’t put it down!