Dawn of the North: The Ashen Series; Book Three

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A new age begins in the Kingdom of Íseldur in this sizzling third installment of the Viking-inspired Ashen romantasy the series.

The lost Volsik heir has finally returned to the people of Íseldur, and even with the warrior who’s captured her heart standing by her side, Silla’s task is monumental. She must earn the loyalty of the northern jarls to drive Ivar Ironheart from the throne and restore peace in the kingdom. But the secret she vigilantly guards threatens to ruin all her plans: A shard of a god lives in her mind, twisting her thoughts and deeds to His will.

Meanwhile, held captive on the mysterious isle of Zagadka, Saga Volsik fights to return to her sister in Íseldur. But when King Ivar sets his sights on the Zagadkians, she’s forced to make an impossible choice: fight for the man who stole her—and is now hell-bent on marrying her—or let the innocent people of his kingdom die.

As a poisonous mist threatens the realm, the sisters will delve into the unknowns of their magic to battle against evil. Return to the land of ice and fire, where a god awakens, a queen finds her power, and sisters must unite against the darkness threatening their realm.

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Published Feb 3, 2026

608 pages

Average rating: 8.5

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fromlizaslibrary
Apr 17, 2026
10/10 stars
I am straight up obsessed with this series! I didn’t realize it’s going to be 5 books so I’m even more invested. You definitely need to read the first books and this is an incredible continuation to the story. We get more world building and more character development and of course some action & romance. I loved the multiple perspectives that show all of the different storylines and their eventual overlap. Rey and Silla continued to be my favorites but I also became obsessed with Kassandr and Saga now too. I do have to go back and read the novella too but cannot wait to get the next books in this series because Demi Winters is outstanding and I could listen to Islay Jacobs narrate all day long.
soulzone
Feb 28, 2026
7/10 stars
There is A L O T happening. Multiple POVs, back and forth and characters involved. Not my fav. It does have all the elements: war, bit of politics, spice, yearning, magic, strong MMCs. Excellent audio performance.

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