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North Is the Night

The Tuonela Duet, Book 1

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North Is the Night

By: Emily Rath
Narrated by: Khaya Fraites, Emily Lawrence
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YOU’RE MINE IN LIFE AND DEATH—BODY AND SOUL.

In the depths of the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark woods.

When a death goddess attacks their village, best friends Siiri and Aina prove helpless to stop her from dragging Aina into Tuonela, the mythical underworld.

Determined to save her beloved Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north, seeking help from the greatest shaman of legend—the only person ever to venture into Tuonela and return alive. There’s only one problem … the stories say he’s dead.

In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina’s every waking moment into a living nightmare. But Aina soon learns that the God of Death himself has plans for her.

To escape, she strikes a costly bargain with him, not knowing that Siiri plots a daring rescue.

In this sweeping fantasy adventure—perfect for fans of Adrienne Young and Genevieve Gornichec—hope and love must conquer even death itself.

“Rich, vivid, and brimming with emotion, North is the Night pays touching homage to Finnish culture and mythology while forging a unique path all its own. … You will weep and cheer for Siiri and Aina as they find their strength and claim their power.”—Vaishnavi Patel, New York Times bestselling author of Kaikeyi

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Beautiful dark fantasy that kept me on the edge of my seat!

4.5⭐️ 1🌶️ 4🎧
- Dark Fantasy
- Epic Quest
- Finnish Myth Inspired
- Shamans/Witches/Gods oh My!


Wow! Just wow! I finished this book earlier today and it has taken me hours to process my thoughts. If you are looking for a fantasy with baddie FMCs on an epic journey back to each other as they face terrifying villains and surprising allies, all inspired by Finnish mythology then look no further!

I don’t know how Emily does it. She is such a versatile writer. This was so different from anything else she has written. I know she’s said it before but it really does need to be repeated that this isn’t a romance or romantasy. This is a fantasy with romantic elements.

I loved Aina and Siiri. They were both so strong in their own way. Siiri’s strength was her love and determination and Aina’s was her caring and selfless heart with a backbone of steel. While this book definitely had sapphic elements, and it is obvious from the beginning how Siiri feels about Aina, Aina’s feeling for Siiri weren’t so clear.

I also loved the friends and allies they made along the way. Only Siiri could find the unfinable shaman and convince him to train her and only Aina could befriend the goddess off illness and disease. Don’t even get me started on my complex feelings about Tuoni, the god is the dead.

I can’t wait see what trials they will face in South is the Sea and how they take on the Christians.

Khaya Fraites and Emily Lawrence did a wonderful job narrating!

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Loved it

This is the first Emily Rath book I have read it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time I finished the book in 2 days. I can’t wait for the next book.

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Fantastic narration!

I love this book so much, like so much. Emily rath knocks it out again.

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Finnish Mythology Never Looked This Fierce

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North is the Night by Emily Rath is a dark fantasy masterpiece steeped in Finnish mythology. When Aina gets kidnapped by a death goddess, her bestie Siiri grabs her metaphorical sword and says, “Not on my watch,” kicking off a rescue mission through icy forests, legendary shamans, and scheming gods to save her.

The story alternates between Siiri’s badass quest and Aina’s clever survival in the underworld, with sapphic vibes simmering just beneath the surface. Rath’s lush prose brings snow-laden landscapes and eerie mythological realms vividly to life, while her characters leap off the page. Siiri’s fiery determination and Aina’s quiet strength are equally captivating, and their allies—like a goddess of disease and a mystical bear—add depth to the tale.

Packed with twists, mythical chaos, and a mystical bear you’ll want as a pet, this book grabs you by the parka and doesn’t let go. Richly atmospheric and packed with heart-pounding twists, this book is perfect for fans of folklore-driven fantasies. It’s gripping, immersive, and engaging. I can’t wait for the sequel—this duology is destined to be a classic.

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wow! fantastic!

I absolutely LOVED this book! Everything about it is fantastic: narration, world building, story, and characters. I love how it's based in Finnish mythology. I can't wait for book 2!

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A beautiful journey

I loved this book and the narrators did an amazing job! I was hooked for every minute!

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absolutely beautiful

Having read most of the authors catalog I didn't know what to expect with this book, in the end I am in absolute awe of her ability to cross genres.
This book is an absolutely beautiful piece of literature, and the narrators were utterly perfect. I'm not one to freely give five stars but this surpassed every expectation I could have had!

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Winter Fantasy Masterpiece!

If you are looking for a winter epic fantasy with a little romance and true friendship, this is for you!! The narrator IS AMAZING!! Truly one of the best audiobooks I’ve heard!! Don’t miss out!

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Familiar

It was great to learn of the Finnish folklore, mythology, and earliest tales through Siiri and Aina. The plot was predictable but the journey toward its conclusion was as adventurous as it was satisfying. I look forward to the next book.

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Audiobook was the best part

Immersion/Eyeballs Only/Both: immersion
1st or 3rd Person: 1st
# or POVs: 2
Chapter Length: mostly short
Narration: dual - great
Plot Movement: Medium to fast, middle slogs…pacing wasn’t consistent.
Character Development: Yes
Lovable Characters: Yes, although Siiri and Vainamonen are lovable. Aina is bratty, dramatic and annoying as the book progresses.
Spice: Some spice. Spice does not over take the plot
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, pregnancy, damsel in distress, miscommunication

This book had a promising start. The gorgeous cover and phenomenal audio really drew me in at first. About half way through the book and through the remaining , this book was just ok. I think it could have been about 200 pages shorter and would have been better. There were points of meandering description that seemed to be there to add to page count, not move the plot forward.

Multi POVs are not my favorite, however this one was really disjointed to me, as every chapter changes perspective which kept disconnecting me from the emotional side of the characters. It gave me kind of a whiplash typed effect throughout reading. I think the story could have remained in single POV from Siiri and been much much better.

My favorite part was learning the Finnish lore, as I’ve never read a book about Finnish lore. That was definitely interesting and kept the plot intriguing to a certain extent. Similarities to Greek mythology as it pertains to Hades and the underworld.

I will likely not continue the series, as I do not feel invested in the characters nor the plot.

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