26/03/2026
“The temple stood empty at the edge of the village, encircled by a crown of aspens. The villagers, when they had to pass by, cast anxious glances at the carved figures arching like serpents from the eaves. Even the magpies, whose dome nests filled the crooked boughs of the nearby trees, avoided the ancient structure. In the twilight, long shadows crept along the wide shingles, lingering well after daybreak. Deep within the temple, tucked away like a glowing seed in a hollow shell, was an empty wooden throne. Cora couldn’t see the temple as she crossed the crowded village square, but she could feel it. The temple was waiting, just like the rest of them.”
I loved this from the very first page… it just pulls you straight in.
Christine Cohen has such a gift for storytelling, so vivid, atmospheric, and completely absorbing. This is the kind of book you pick up on a chilly day and find yourself lost in for hours.
Set in a village shadowed by something ancient and waiting, The Winter King follows 16 year-old Cora as quiet tensions begin to stir — whispers of the past, a throne left empty, and a sense that something long held back is about to awaken. It’s rich with mystery and wonder, drawing you deeper with every page.
There’s also a light, sweet romance woven through the story — subtle, closed-door, and beautifully done, which so many readers are loving.
A wonderful pick for anyone wanting to get swept up in a compelling story, and a trusted addition to your home library from a Christian author 🤍📚
