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bookishmamaworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.0
The love for this series continues. Action packed and lovable.
livingdeadmom's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Death, Violence, War, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death
cozydreamsstudio's review against another edition
3.0
This book was not as good as the first. It was much more about war. And the characters made some weird decisions. It was nice seeing more traditions and myths of the Vikings, but I feel like a couple could have been left out as they didn’t really add to the story.
sadgrl77's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
3.75
emgibson77's review against another edition
4.0
Great book. This series has been so action-packed and hard to put down!
noellelovesbooks's review
4.5
Content Warning: Slavery, blood/gore, violence, murder, abuse, assault, loss, and death [human and animal].
So I definitely started reading this thinking I’d read a few chapters, watch some TV, and then head to bed. I was not anticipating how much of a chokehold this story would have on me that had me reading it in one sitting. Before I started I was pretty confident that I would enjoy this book, even more than book one, since Hervor would now have a better sense of self.
How is this book 460 pages?! This story is so well written and written in a way that I felt like it flew by. One of those rare books, at least for me, that I could see as a movie playing in my head. I’m not familiar with the Norse saga of Hervarar so I’m enjoying not knowing exactly where we’re going as we continue on the different paths Hervor takes in her journey.
This book has me desperately hoping someone picks up the rights to create a Norse/Viking show that centers on a woman. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE The Last Kingdom and Vikings for the strong and badass Viking women they portray but we’re still following a man as the main character…please someone give us a show following the journey of a Viking woman.
If you’re looking for a historical fantasy that features some badass women, a journey of self-discovery, and Norse lore…I highly encourage you to dive into this well-crafted series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Violence, Death, Murder, Blood, and Gore
Minor: Slavery, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse