Why We Chose This Book
For our May 2026 Fellowship pick, we have selected The Mistral by Felix Mosse because it is a bold, atmospheric epic fantasy that announces the arrival of an exciting new voice, and opens the door to a world we know readers will want to stay in for the long haul.
The Mistral, an ancient, divine wind, has shaped the fate of the realm for generations, granting magic to those destined to change history. But now it’s failing. As its power fades, so too does the fragile peace holding the world together.
At the heart of the story is Swan, daughter of a murdered queen, burdened with both grief and a rare, volatile gift she cannot control. Sent as part of a desperate peace delegation, she is searching not just for political stability, but for answers about her mother’s death, her own power, and the truth behind the dying magic itself.
Across the realm, in the brutal duelling pits of Lurella, Fenne fights for survival and freedom, drawing the attention of those who would gladly weaponise her strength. When Swan and Fenne are drawn together by a shadowy conspiracy, their choices threaten to tip the world into war or reshape it entirely.
We chose The Mistral because it delivers everything we love about modern epic fantasy:
high magic with real consequences, complex characters caught between duty and desire, and a world standing on the edge of transformation. It’s sweeping without being distant, intense without losing heart and the beginning of a trilogy that promises escalating stakes and unforgettable moments.
It’s also a debut that feels remarkably assured. Felix Mosse brings a cinematic sense of pacing, emotional clarity, and dramatic tension to the page, making this a perfect Fellowship pick. For readers who love the scale of Brandon Sanderson or the grit of John Gwynne, but are always eager to discover the next essential voice in the genre.
Why this book? Why now?
Because Fellowship is about discovery and The Mistral is the start of something special. This is the kind of epic fantasy that reminds us why we fell in love with the genre in the first place: magic that matters, choices that cost, and worlds that feel perilously alive.
The Fellowship
The Mistral is currently available only through the Fellowship subscription.
Members receive this exclusive signed limited edition as part of their Fellowship — for £24.99, plus shipping.
Fellowship Subscription Perks include:
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A signed limited-edition SFF novel each month
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Exclusive editions unavailable anywhere else
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Premium production features
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15% off all other Goldsboro Books purchases
Available via a six-month subscription at £24.99 per month, Fellowship is built for readers who want more than just a book, they want to be there at the beginning.
And The Mistral is very much a beginning worth witnessing.
