by Tayloranne Worley
March 2, 2025
Genre: Fantasy Romance/ Greek & Norse Mythology, Teen & Young Adult
Tropes/Triggers:
There is a human sacrifice off scene. There is slowburn, sweet romance, greek and norse mythology, betrayal, gladiator fights, and magical creatures
"Despite my curse, we're still family? Right?"
"Of course Maev, nothing will ever change that."
In the frozen realm of Aringuard, the heart of an ancient god governs the seasons. Every four years, the goddess Erinyes chooses a new Usher of Spring; a young girl who must travel the lands carrying the immortal heart and spilling its blood so that Spring may bloom.
To be the Usher of Spring is the greatest honor.
But to work as their servant is a death sentence. At the end of the four years, the Usher's servants are sacrificed so that she may be reborn as a goddess. Frida is chosen to be the Usher, but quickly learns that it is more than she bargained for. Then she is presented with a choice: lose everything or doom everyone.
About the Author:
Hi, I’m Tayloranne! I’m the author of The Usher of Spring, my debut novel inspired by Greek and Norse mythology. I love coffee, my gremlin dog Quesadilla, and my wonderful husband, who’s been my biggest supporter in all my creative passions. When I’m not writing, I work full-time as a meteorologist, which means I spend far too much time staring at clouds. (My favorite? Altocumulus Standing Lenticular—those beauties are mesmerizing!)
