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irishpierogies's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and War
Minor: Sexism, Fire/Fire injury, and Gore
shellbow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Violence and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual violence
novel_nibbles's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
5/5 my favourite read so far this year
Minor: Misogyny, Death, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, and Slavery
jennipea382's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Gore, War, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, Grief, Child death, and Sexual content
reka111's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I will be at your back until I cross the threshold to Valhalla, Born-in-Fire, whether you want me there or not.
I know I should feel something, I know I should, but I can't. I'm so damn empty, but it's just my fault. I honestly don't know if I liked it or not.
Freya, by the way, was a very likeable and strong protagonist, full of fire and will to do something, self- sacrifice, I loved her very much. Bjorn and I had a harder time, but eventually I was able to love him too.
The plot was understandable, magical, full of suspense and, to my chagrin, infinitely predictable. I liked that there were several perhaps lesser-known gods in the book, mortals born with different powers who shuttle somewhere between greatness and hell for their blessing. The pace was right and the composition was nice, I liked that. The end was well concluded and we got a kind of cliffhanger, so that was perfect.
Graphic: Violence, War, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death
Minor: Death of parent and Vomit
amy14's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Gore, Vomit, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Death of parent, and War
avialaeleigh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I liked that we got to see a lot of mythology and the life of people that might have been alive at the time that the book takes place but we also get the fantasy aspect of that they have powers and are supposedly of the gods decent.
There were also a lot of plot twists, especially at the end of the book. I am also unsure that why Bjorn father is under the impression that marrying Freja will make him King of Skaland. Especially if Freja is unfated. He himself may have a fate but that does not mean it can not change because of Freja.
The book had a great mixture of flirting, mystery, Adventure, fighting, tension, and grief all mixed in with the norse mythology. It was a very captivating read.
Also the witty banter and friendship between Freja and Bjorn is great. And how they first meet is one of the best first meets I have read in a while. The spice was okay in this book I almost think that the main event didn't hold up to all the teasing and suspense of evey other "spicy" interaction that Freja and Bjorn had prior.
It was a very well written book, and it hooked me from the very beginning though I do felt that it was a little rushed at the end though I am excited to read the next book in the saga. Whenever it comes out.
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, Death, Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Blood
Moderate: Drug use
mysticalbluebirdreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Gore, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Grief, Bullying, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
bnbraden08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Death, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, and War
accidentalmuse's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book is very instalovey, however I really liked the dynamic between Bjorn and Freya once we got deeper into the story. In fact, a lot of character bonds seemed to have been immediately cemented, which I didn't like - such as with
The reveal towards the end about Freya was so obvious, and I'm not sure whether it bothers me or not. As someone who enjoys overpowered characters, I liked waiting for Freya and others to realise that she was even stronger than people thought. I love the chosen trope, and all the other tropes that come with it. We didn't get the gratification I wanted this book, so it falls to the next book to decide whether this book was worth it or not. Our main character has yet to really grow emotionally, she's also yet to take major agency over her life, and to be honest she can also be quite annoying. Alongside, seeing her treated so badly by all the people in her life, I really need her to become more likeable in book 2.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury