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Divine Rivals

By: Rebecca Ross
Narrated by: Alex Wingfield, Rebecca Norfolk
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Publisher's Summary

NO GOD

NO CREATURE

NO WAR

CAN COME BETWEEN THEM

The epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy novel filled with hope and heartbreak from number one SUNDAY TIMES bestseller Rebecca Ross

Eighteen-year-old Iris dreams that one day her writing will make a difference. A war between gods is raging, and she’s landed a prestigious job at the Oath Gazette.

But at home, she’s barely holding it together. Her brother is missing on the frontline. Her mother is lost in a haze of addiction. And each night Iris pours her heart out in letters to her brother.

Letters that will never be answered. Or so she thinks…

They’ve made their way into the hands of the last person Iris trusts: Roman Kitt. Her cold, unforgiving rival at the paper.

Drawn together by fate and magic, they form an unlikely connection. They say love conquers all… but can it triumph in a war between gods?

©2023 Rebecca Ross (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic Reviews

“Rich and romantic – if stories had scent, this one would smell like a mug of black tea, the ink ribbons of a typewriter, and that addictive spice called enemies to lovers." (Shelby Mahurin, New York Times bestselling author of Serpent & Dove)

"A sweeping start to a beautiful and romantic new series. Ross weaves her stories in such a vulnerable and delicate way, truly with a style all her own. I adored this book." (Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of Belladonna)

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So very Sweet

Absolutely adored divine rivals. It was something so heartwarming and sweet about the story arc. I loved the subtle magic system. I absolutely adored the realm and presence of the gods, and the interesting way in which the gods have been woven into this more time aged period.

This is such a sweet story. It was wholesome, honest, and yet still full of yearning.

It had young and an chanted Lake House vibes.

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Such a lovely story,

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Wonderful

This book is the best book I've read in my life. So tender hearted.
love her way of writing

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Amazing

This book is amazing, and the audiobook was a delight to listen to.

I highly recommend this book

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Compelling narrating and thrilling story

I can not get over the narrating if this story! It’s amazing. The story, it enthralling. I can’t stop listening!! Finished in 1 day. I had it playing and couldn’t stop

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Well worth the listen

I loved every second of this. The writing is good, the worldbuilding and plot even better, and the narrators are brilliant. The voices are both perfect for the characters and it is a captivating listen.

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Beautiful story, well narrated.

Beautiful story of rivals to lovers. Easy to listen to the narrative by the narrator. Worth the listen and will be listening to the sequel.

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Beautiful, captivating story. Excellent narration.

The quality of the writing in this book was absolutely amazing. The narration was perfect. 110% worth the read.

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It captured me completely

It’s a world lovingly crafted with amazing language, drawing in your attention from the very beginning of the tale. I didn’t want to pause my listening for even a moment, I’m so very excited to learn what happens next.

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Scratched an Itch

This was an amazing book, a historical fantasy that was set in a WWI inspired period (instead of the traditional Medieval-esque setting) in a magical realm, with gods, monsters and enchanted type writers. The romance is the most satisfying academic rivals to lovers and a thoroughly enjoyable listen.

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I did really enjoy this

The story was a slower pace and didn’t blow me right out of the water straight away, but as it went along I did find it really well written and the characters and world was believable and engaging. Defiantly recommend a listen. Narrators were excelllent but if I’m going to nitpick…the male narration sounded a bit young for me. I know he’s meant to be 19 but he sounded 16! That’s just me being picky though. I would recommend!

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