Mosha Winter brings readers epic fantasy in The Winds of War. Kirana is the chieftainess of the Rhaavi and will do whatever it takes to save her people. The Rhaavi have been treated as outcasts since they arrived on the outer edge of the ring three hundred years ago in Astaron. Empress Seline of Astaris desperately tries to hold her empire together while Vesya and Adros are constantly nipping at their heels, vying for land. When a fanatical cult emerges in the empire, committing atrocious acts, all in the name of religion, it seems everything could soon be lost. In the meantime, Hatsun, accepted to study at the Great Library of the Awakened, discovers a book on his way to the famous Eight Towers and learns of a history that might have been buried on purpose.

Author Mosha Winter has set a strong foundation with extensive world-building in the first book of The Tapestry of the Tarnished. Writing in the third-person perspective from multiple characters provides readers with fascinating insights into the unfolding of the plot. The scenery is described in such a descriptive way that you will be fully immersed in this world. The pacing is fast, taking you from start to finish at a neck-breaking speed, even with the length of this book. Action scenes are choreographed with precision, while characters are more relatable with their personal flaws. The Winds of War is ideal for mature readers and fantasy fans who enjoy exploring a new world with complex magical systems and political intrigue.

In The Winds of War by Mosha Winter, Empress Seline and her Gold Council have established their power through lies and blood, and now the Astaris Empire faces an internal struggle. How far will they go to hold onto power, and can they keep control of a people growing more restless with every passing day? The peace and the independence of the Rhaavi people are threatened by the First Legion, and their leader, High Chieftainess Kirana, is determined to protect the kingdom. Dragonrider Yuei and shadow guardian Rizu will risk everything to defend their homeland, but what chance do they have against the fierce First Legion? Meanwhile, scholar Hatsun uncovers devastating secrets in the legendary Great Library, secrets that can change the world as they know it.

The Winds of War by Mosha Winter is an action-packed, multilayered epic fantasy that delivers multiple plotlines and a world that is stunningly imagined and skillfully executed. Winter reminded me of the great epic fantasy works I have read, crafting a spellbinding tale that kept me turning the pages. The subplots were ingeniously designed to enhance the suspense. I wondered how the different stories connected, wanting to know what happened next to the characters. You’ll love the worldbuilding, from the natural elements to the social dynamics and strife, from the mythical beliefs to hints of prophecy. The Winds of War delivers at every level, including the unforgettable characters, the superior storytelling, the immersive worldbuilding, and the phenomenal conflicts. A fan of epic fantasy will find it hard to put this book down.