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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
mysterious
slow-paced
A very slowburn thriller based in Iceland! I really enjoyed it via audiobook there’s really not much action but the plot pivots between two timelines to add depth to the story! Really keeps you intrigued and I enjoyed it.
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
This was one heck of a thriller. Larsen writes beautifully, sharing the wild nature of Iceland with us.
Agnes was devoted to her grandfather. While she felt very removed from her father, her grandfather doted on her and made her feel loved. Agnes knows little of the story of her family and why they fled Iceland for northern California, but she does know that it involved the murder of her grandmother and aunt.
When a true crime podcaster reaches out to the family, near the 40th anniversary of the Frozen Madonna’s murder, Agnes’ father Magnús declines to participate. But Agnes decides she wants to know more. So Agnes agrees to meet Nora in Iceland and help shed some light on her family.
Agnes doesn’t know how her arrival in the small town of Bïfrost is going to upset the locals. Apparently she looks just like her grandmother Marie, the Frozen Madonna. While in a Starbucks she also sees that another doppelgänger who has gone missing from Bïfrost. The plot deepens and Agnes finds that she’s not only immersed in the history of her grandmother and aunt, but also this latest missing person’s case.
This was an amazing story about trying to find yourself in the midst of life upheaval. Agnes has been to hell and back after the death of her grandfather. While in Iceland, Agnes comes to terms with a lot of what has been haunting her. It’s so well written. Agnes is very layered.
I really enjoyed this novel. I loved the concept and location. Truly makes me want to visit Iceland someday.
Agnes was devoted to her grandfather. While she felt very removed from her father, her grandfather doted on her and made her feel loved. Agnes knows little of the story of her family and why they fled Iceland for northern California, but she does know that it involved the murder of her grandmother and aunt.
When a true crime podcaster reaches out to the family, near the 40th anniversary of the Frozen Madonna’s murder, Agnes’ father Magnús declines to participate. But Agnes decides she wants to know more. So Agnes agrees to meet Nora in Iceland and help shed some light on her family.
Agnes doesn’t know how her arrival in the small town of Bïfrost is going to upset the locals. Apparently she looks just like her grandmother Marie, the Frozen Madonna. While in a Starbucks she also sees that another doppelgänger who has gone missing from Bïfrost. The plot deepens and Agnes finds that she’s not only immersed in the history of her grandmother and aunt, but also this latest missing person’s case.
This was an amazing story about trying to find yourself in the midst of life upheaval. Agnes has been to hell and back after the death of her grandfather. While in Iceland, Agnes comes to terms with a lot of what has been haunting her. It’s so well written. Agnes is very layered.
I really enjoyed this novel. I loved the concept and location. Truly makes me want to visit Iceland someday.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 stars.
I was drawn to the story by the premise and the Icelandic setting. I wish the setting, with more historic background, played a bigger role than it did, but oh well. This was a sloooooooow developing plot. It picked up a bit by the end, but I think it would generous to call this a thriller. It was interesting, had several red herrings, but was not overly complicated for a simpleton like myself :).
Please, give me more Iceland.
I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being given freely.
I was drawn to the story by the premise and the Icelandic setting. I wish the setting, with more historic background, played a bigger role than it did, but oh well. This was a sloooooooow developing plot. It picked up a bit by the end, but I think it would generous to call this a thriller. It was interesting, had several red herrings, but was not overly complicated for a simpleton like myself :).
Please, give me more Iceland.
I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being given freely.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes