Editorial Review: The Blizzard’s Secrets by DJanée

Daia is a young woman on the cusp of becoming the Commander of the Forces, a coveted position that requires her to protect her fellow citizens and ensure justice for her people. However, a strange request by the Ruler causes her to put everything in jeopardy as she tries to uncover the truth. The Blizzard’s Secrets opens with a prologue where readers are introduced to the protagonist, Daia, who finds herself in a very perilous situation. She’s in a freezing-cold cave in the middle of the Frozen Tundra after being found a rescued by the Ruler of her people and a soldier. Daia is meant to become the Commander of the Forces of Taliver but violates community guidelines by sneaking out into the Tundra. While her actions are seemingly reckless and irresponsible, there is much more to the story than what is initially apparent.  After the prologue, the focus shifts to Daia in Taliver’s castle as she is busy preparing her speech for the ceremony. Becoming the next Commander of the Forces is a huge responsibility, and Daia shares her doubts with her mentor, the Seer. To put her at ease, the Seer tells Daia about how he gained his position in the kingdom and, in the process, reveals some details about the Ruler that she was not aware of. Shortly afterward, Daia receives a strange request from the Ruler that sets her journey to the Tundra in motion. To say any more would spoil some of the plot twists and unexpected revelations, but suffice it to say there is plenty of intrigue involved to keep readers invested.  The Blizzard’s Secrets wastes no time in immersing readers in Daia’s unique world. Although it is a quick read at only 139 pages, the author has managed to include a lot of world-building. The cast of characters is also kept small, which is a nice change of pace from many of the sprawling fantasy epics that require a glossary just to keep track of everyone. Instead, readers get to experience the world through the eyes of Daia and get a firsthand account of how she struggles to balance her sense of duty with what she knows is right. Throughout twenty chapters, Daia goes from being unsure if she is fit to be the next Commander of the Forces to making decisions that could change the fate of her people forever. It is a riveting journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and some nail-biting moments.  Overall, The Blizzard’s Secrets is a well-written and engaging story set in a world that readers will want to revisit. Daia is a multi-dimensional and memorable protagonist who uses her wits and cunning to survive instead of relying on brawn. The story is also a lot more intimate than many other books in the genre, so while the stakes are still high, the focus remains on Daia and her personal struggles to prevail. With The Blizzard’s Secrets, DJanée has crafted a story that will leave an indelible impression on readers and leave them eager to find out what the future has in store for Daia.  If you'd like to know more about this book, the author has asked us to share the link to the limited edition newsletter where readers can get free gifts, see behind-the scenes updates, sneak peek at merchandise related to the book, giveaways, etc. https://subscribepage.io/the-blizzards-secrets Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ6NV72S Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1136777774?ean=9798988506324 BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-blizzard-s-secrets-by-djanee