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This was an awesome book. I am obviously back to my obsession with mythology, and this series follows Norse mythology, specifically Ragnarok. It is an interesting concept and made even more awesome by the fact that this book and the other two all technically take place at the exact time. I feel like that would be difficult to pull off but I really look forward to reading Forecast when it comes out in a couple more months.
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
In Norse mythology the beginning of the end of the world, Ragnarok, is signaled by the onslaught of snow for three years, followed by a tidal wave, and ending with war, blood, and death.
Triplets Raven, Coral, and Kat carry the reincarnated souls of norns, goddesses, within themselves. Triggered when they were nine, they’ve known since they were born that they would be essential in trying to save the world. The three sisters are to find the warriors who, like them, carry the reincarnated souls of gods within. The warriors have the ability to save the world. The sisters must protect these warriors at all cost, even at the cost of their lives, for it is also prophesized that one of the norns will die at the hand of a warrior. Which one has yet to be determined.
Raven takes center stage in Foretold. When the snow starts, she and her sisters know the end is just beginning. After their mother suddenly disappears they know something more ominous is on its way. When they find research material in their mother’s bedroom, they realize she’s been looking for the warriors herself probably hoping to prevent the death of one of her daughters. That their mother has always been on the eccentric side makes them fear the worst and forces the girls to split up to find their warriors before something terrible can happen to them.
Raven is a very competent heroine. Dubbed the ‘mature’ triplet since she was the first born, Raven has had to take on a lot of the more parental responsibilities in the household. She’s very levelheaded and knows immediately what needs to be done once Ragnarok starts. Still trying to understand her own powers as well as her overall role in things to come, Raven doesn’t back down when faced with the myriad of challenges put before her.
When Raven finds/meets Vanir for the first time, they both feel instantly drawn to one another. Vanir lives in a small town in Oklahoma with his brothers. It’s hinted that Vanir and his brothers have some knowledge of Norse mythology, but Raven wonders how far this knowledge extends and if they know of the god’s soul that resides within Vanir and what will happen once the god comes to power upon his 18th birthday.
I found the beginning and initial set up of Foretold to be a little stilted and, at times, awkward, but I can forgive this because there is a lot of ground to cover and Foretold is just the beginning. The Norse mythology that runs throughout the story could, in places, become a little overwhelming. Rinda Elliott understood this because she made sure that things were explained in layman’s terms. Once the story found its legs, it really got going and doesn’t let up in the end. The fast pace and seemingly ticking clock promise to continue in Coral and Kat’s stories.
While the relationship between Vanir and Raven was almost instantaneous, not everything was fulfilled within the confines of Foretold. I still want to see Vanir and Raven’s relationship grow, and I’m interested to see how or if Elliott will continue their story while moving on to the other sisters.
In Norse mythology the beginning of the end of the world, Ragnarok, is signaled by the onslaught of snow for three years, followed by a tidal wave, and ending with war, blood, and death.
Triplets Raven, Coral, and Kat carry the reincarnated souls of norns, goddesses, within themselves. Triggered when they were nine, they’ve known since they were born that they would be essential in trying to save the world. The three sisters are to find the warriors who, like them, carry the reincarnated souls of gods within. The warriors have the ability to save the world. The sisters must protect these warriors at all cost, even at the cost of their lives, for it is also prophesized that one of the norns will die at the hand of a warrior. Which one has yet to be determined.
Raven takes center stage in Foretold. When the snow starts, she and her sisters know the end is just beginning. After their mother suddenly disappears they know something more ominous is on its way. When they find research material in their mother’s bedroom, they realize she’s been looking for the warriors herself probably hoping to prevent the death of one of her daughters. That their mother has always been on the eccentric side makes them fear the worst and forces the girls to split up to find their warriors before something terrible can happen to them.
Raven is a very competent heroine. Dubbed the ‘mature’ triplet since she was the first born, Raven has had to take on a lot of the more parental responsibilities in the household. She’s very levelheaded and knows immediately what needs to be done once Ragnarok starts. Still trying to understand her own powers as well as her overall role in things to come, Raven doesn’t back down when faced with the myriad of challenges put before her.
When Raven finds/meets Vanir for the first time, they both feel instantly drawn to one another. Vanir lives in a small town in Oklahoma with his brothers. It’s hinted that Vanir and his brothers have some knowledge of Norse mythology, but Raven wonders how far this knowledge extends and if they know of the god’s soul that resides within Vanir and what will happen once the god comes to power upon his 18th birthday.
I found the beginning and initial set up of Foretold to be a little stilted and, at times, awkward, but I can forgive this because there is a lot of ground to cover and Foretold is just the beginning. The Norse mythology that runs throughout the story could, in places, become a little overwhelming. Rinda Elliott understood this because she made sure that things were explained in layman’s terms. Once the story found its legs, it really got going and doesn’t let up in the end. The fast pace and seemingly ticking clock promise to continue in Coral and Kat’s stories.
While the relationship between Vanir and Raven was almost instantaneous, not everything was fulfilled within the confines of Foretold. I still want to see Vanir and Raven’s relationship grow, and I’m interested to see how or if Elliott will continue their story while moving on to the other sisters.
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book has been on my to-read list since I first saw the cover and read the blurb, it just sounded awesome. So when I saw it on netgalley I immediately requested it and I am so happy I got approved! Foretold is just as awesome as the blurb suggests. It's a fast paced story with a great main character with Norse Mythology interwoven in the story.
I started Foretold on a whim, knowing I had some time before I had to start my next review book I started this during my lunch break and read the first 8% before I had to convince myself my lunch break had taken long enough already. Foretold gripped my from the first page and I just wanted to sit there and read it all. As I got it from netgalley the pdf was too small to read on my Kobo, so I read this on my ipad (let me state that I don't like reading on my ipad especially in the evenings because of the lit up screen). I read this on my ipad in only 3 days, because I didn't care how I had to read it, I knew I wanted to read this book.
While many books are about predicting and usually preventing the end of the world, Foretold starts smack in the middle of Ragnarok. It's snowing in winter and the three sisters know those prophecies might be right after all and then they find out their mom has disapeared leaving some clues behind and then they seperate and go find those boys she might be after. The story was done really well and it had that keep-reading-feel. It was just great and kept me interested at every turn. Although the ending was a bit less good and the twists was a bit weird.
The main character of Foretold is Raven, the oldest sister. She can see the past, which might seem as a bit useless it actually sounded interesting. I really liked Raven, she loved her sisters fiercely and she gave people a change even when they might not deserve it. I did think that sometimes she lept a little too many secrets and wondered if some things could've been resolved earlier if she had says something. Then there's Vanir, who has two wolves accompanying him that protect him. I also really liked him and his brothers. The side characters where really well developed as well, at least most of them. We really get to know a bit about Raven her two sister's even though they aren't really in this book and they only have phone contact. I can't wait to read their books!
There also is some romance and while it develops really fast (almost insta love) it was done well and I did really feel the emotions and chemistry between Raven and Vanir.
Then there's the world building. I really liked the norse mythology parts, bit by bit we learn new things, there was no info dumb and while there are still a lot of questions that remina, it was easy enough to get an idea of the world. I would've liked a bit more explanation about the magic, as that was still a bit vague. I did really like the idea of the Rune Tempes, really original!
To conclude: Foretold is an addictive story about three sisters and norse mythology, the book grabbed me from the first page and I didn't want to put it down. The story was doen really weel and I liked the characters. The romance developed a bit fast, but I did like the romance and felt the chemistry between the two characters. The world building is done well, although some questions still remain. I can't wait for the second book in this series!
This book has been on my to-read list since I first saw the cover and read the blurb, it just sounded awesome. So when I saw it on netgalley I immediately requested it and I am so happy I got approved! Foretold is just as awesome as the blurb suggests. It's a fast paced story with a great main character with Norse Mythology interwoven in the story.
I started Foretold on a whim, knowing I had some time before I had to start my next review book I started this during my lunch break and read the first 8% before I had to convince myself my lunch break had taken long enough already. Foretold gripped my from the first page and I just wanted to sit there and read it all. As I got it from netgalley the pdf was too small to read on my Kobo, so I read this on my ipad (let me state that I don't like reading on my ipad especially in the evenings because of the lit up screen). I read this on my ipad in only 3 days, because I didn't care how I had to read it, I knew I wanted to read this book.
While many books are about predicting and usually preventing the end of the world, Foretold starts smack in the middle of Ragnarok. It's snowing in winter and the three sisters know those prophecies might be right after all and then they find out their mom has disapeared leaving some clues behind and then they seperate and go find those boys she might be after. The story was done really well and it had that keep-reading-feel. It was just great and kept me interested at every turn. Although the ending was a bit less good and the twists was a bit weird.
The main character of Foretold is Raven, the oldest sister. She can see the past, which might seem as a bit useless it actually sounded interesting. I really liked Raven, she loved her sisters fiercely and she gave people a change even when they might not deserve it. I did think that sometimes she lept a little too many secrets and wondered if some things could've been resolved earlier if she had says something. Then there's Vanir, who has two wolves accompanying him that protect him. I also really liked him and his brothers. The side characters where really well developed as well, at least most of them. We really get to know a bit about Raven her two sister's even though they aren't really in this book and they only have phone contact. I can't wait to read their books!
There also is some romance and while it develops really fast (almost insta love) it was done well and I did really feel the emotions and chemistry between Raven and Vanir.
Then there's the world building. I really liked the norse mythology parts, bit by bit we learn new things, there was no info dumb and while there are still a lot of questions that remina, it was easy enough to get an idea of the world. I would've liked a bit more explanation about the magic, as that was still a bit vague. I did really like the idea of the Rune Tempes, really original!
To conclude: Foretold is an addictive story about three sisters and norse mythology, the book grabbed me from the first page and I didn't want to put it down. The story was doen really weel and I liked the characters. The romance developed a bit fast, but I did like the romance and felt the chemistry between the two characters. The world building is done well, although some questions still remain. I can't wait for the second book in this series!
I was so eager to start Foretold; I am really enjoying mythology as of late and Norse mythology is something that I know little about. The premise sounded awesome and I was expecting to fall head over heels for this one!
Foretold is the first book in the Sisters of Fate trilogy and it follows Raven, the eldest of the triplets. The Norse goddess that is inside of her gives her visions of the past. I honestly don’t really know what to make of Raven. I did like her as she certainly wasn’t a unlikeable character, but unfortunately I was just completely detached from her. The entire point of the books is that the triplets have this destiny and that one of them will die but they have no idea who it might be. There were times during the story that I thought it might be Raven but I was just entirely impartial to it. The reason being I think was because there wasn’t a lot of character building. Raven is a strong girl going into the story, and she maintains that strength throughout the story so it’s not like she grows into it. You are given a fast track summary of why she is where she is, and a little bit of briefing about the girls childhood but nothing in-depth. Also Vanir, the warrior that Raven seeks out, is the same. I did really like him, but I was just entirely detached from his well-being. It’s unfortunate, because I really think that took me away from the story a bit.
The story however, I was immediately drawn into. If you like fast paced, you will get it with Foretold because you are literally thrown into the beginning of the end of the world so everything is going at top speed. The entire span of the book is about 3 or 4 days and you are spun through them. I loved learning about Ragnarok, which is the Norse end of the world, and the Gods and Goddesses. I thought the explanations were good, but not overwhelming. I didn’t get a huge dump of information, just enough that I knew what was happening, but also didn’t feel the need to Google anything. I also loved how the warrior boys each had certain characters of the Gods, it was really interesting and kept the story attached to its original mythological roots.
The main problem I had with Foretold, and honestly is the only reason I didn’t rate it four stars was the insta love. Now, I do not get overall upset with insta love normally. I am not a huge fan but often I overlook it and it really doesn’t strike a nerve with me like it does with some. BUT … it was SO prominent in Foretold. It was such a HUGE part of the story and I just kept thinking, “This is ridiculous”. Like I said above, the entire story takes place over about 3 or 4 days and by the end of the book Raven and Vanir are completely in love with each other. I knew they were going to be, so I expected a bit of romance, but it was borderline ridiculous because within 12 hours they were completely addicted to each other. Even Vanir’s brothers commented on it! Although, I suppose if it’s opening wrote about being sudden that it was supposed to be like that, but I just couldn’t get invested in the love aspect of the story. I will probably enjoy it more in the second book though because I know what to expect going in.
The battles and the end of the word shenanigans were probably one of my favorite aspects of the novel. There were so many things being thrown at you, and so much craziness: Loki, Giants, Ice Arrows .. it was awesome and there were times I was on the edge of my seat because I had no idea what was going to happen from one scene to the next!
All in all, Foretold was a really good start to a series that I will definitely be continuing. Now that I know what to expect with the characters and romance, I’m sure I will enjoy the second book a lot more. If you need a book that is fast paced and essentially plot driven, you really should give this a try. The mythological aspect was fantastic and I can’t wait to read Carol’s story!
Foretold is the first book in the Sisters of Fate trilogy and it follows Raven, the eldest of the triplets. The Norse goddess that is inside of her gives her visions of the past. I honestly don’t really know what to make of Raven. I did like her as she certainly wasn’t a unlikeable character, but unfortunately I was just completely detached from her. The entire point of the books is that the triplets have this destiny and that one of them will die but they have no idea who it might be. There were times during the story that I thought it might be Raven but I was just entirely impartial to it. The reason being I think was because there wasn’t a lot of character building. Raven is a strong girl going into the story, and she maintains that strength throughout the story so it’s not like she grows into it. You are given a fast track summary of why she is where she is, and a little bit of briefing about the girls childhood but nothing in-depth. Also Vanir, the warrior that Raven seeks out, is the same. I did really like him, but I was just entirely detached from his well-being. It’s unfortunate, because I really think that took me away from the story a bit.
The story however, I was immediately drawn into. If you like fast paced, you will get it with Foretold because you are literally thrown into the beginning of the end of the world so everything is going at top speed. The entire span of the book is about 3 or 4 days and you are spun through them. I loved learning about Ragnarok, which is the Norse end of the world, and the Gods and Goddesses. I thought the explanations were good, but not overwhelming. I didn’t get a huge dump of information, just enough that I knew what was happening, but also didn’t feel the need to Google anything. I also loved how the warrior boys each had certain characters of the Gods, it was really interesting and kept the story attached to its original mythological roots.
The main problem I had with Foretold, and honestly is the only reason I didn’t rate it four stars was the insta love. Now, I do not get overall upset with insta love normally. I am not a huge fan but often I overlook it and it really doesn’t strike a nerve with me like it does with some. BUT … it was SO prominent in Foretold. It was such a HUGE part of the story and I just kept thinking, “This is ridiculous”. Like I said above, the entire story takes place over about 3 or 4 days and by the end of the book Raven and Vanir are completely in love with each other. I knew they were going to be, so I expected a bit of romance, but it was borderline ridiculous because within 12 hours they were completely addicted to each other. Even Vanir’s brothers commented on it! Although, I suppose if it’s opening wrote about being sudden that it was supposed to be like that, but I just couldn’t get invested in the love aspect of the story. I will probably enjoy it more in the second book though because I know what to expect going in.
The battles and the end of the word shenanigans were probably one of my favorite aspects of the novel. There were so many things being thrown at you, and so much craziness: Loki, Giants, Ice Arrows .. it was awesome and there were times I was on the edge of my seat because I had no idea what was going to happen from one scene to the next!
All in all, Foretold was a really good start to a series that I will definitely be continuing. Now that I know what to expect with the characters and romance, I’m sure I will enjoy the second book a lot more. If you need a book that is fast paced and essentially plot driven, you really should give this a try. The mythological aspect was fantastic and I can’t wait to read Carol’s story!
****Review copy received through Netgalley for an honest review. Release date April 1, 2014****
Mythology buff. That's me. Mixing my urban fantasy/paranormal romance with Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Celtic, Welsh, Native American, Norse . . .so on. However, I haven't gotten what I wanted out of Norse mixer uppers yet. The Loki's have been interesting for sure. Foretold was my golden ticket. A fresh new idea about the end of the world featuring three girls possessed by The Norns (Norse Fates) to herald in Ragnarök. AKA the end of the world!
Right up front it was clear this book was not going to give me what I wanted. However, it was also clear I was going to have a blast! Clearly Elliot knows her mythology and it flavors this read nicely. Every time a legend or God(dess) I knew was mentioned I felt like an eager student with my hand in the air! The best part is the magic wasn't too far stretched, and it's magic with laws. So no crazy wild cheat-magic. Where some miraculous magical thing is pulled out of a character’s bottom to save the day!
The use of the legends of Ragnarök was really well done. Amping things up is the sudden mystery as to why the time table for the end of the world seems to be speeding up and going all kinds of crazy. People die and the mayhem that ensues touches on some realistic points of a society falling apart. Maybe not as much as I would like, but the attempt is there. The fear that Raven's Norn might take over her body or bust out “alien style from her chest” is a real fear. It's interesting watching fear turn into acceptance as Raven finally decides to deal with the role she has to play. There's a lot of mystery going on here with the other possessed warriors, the triplets conception and truth of who their father might be, and what's going on with the other girls while readers are junky out on Raven's tale.
Elliot does a great job of building up Raven and Vanir. The romance doesn't make me want to roll my eyes and vomit. The characters even comment on their instant attraction to each other. It's fun watching them fall for each other. Though Raven talking about checking in her V-card after one kiss was lame. Lame. Vanir is a great guy with the perfect mixture of modern white knight, without being too old school. Raven. Well I was hoping that the sisters would be more . . . warrior. It's clear that that job is for the men. Even though the girls are supposedly supposed to protect them. It's more like they're there to be soul mates. Sure Raven does some pretty awesome things and saves Vanir a lot, which was really cool. Raven spends a vast majority of her time being the damsel. It's OK. Diversity in the type of girls in this genre is a good thing. In the end Raven saves the day with Vanir. Partnerships are a good thing.
Foretold is a very easy and light read. It's a YA paranormal romance that's going to follow each sister and their chosen guy with each book. Which is standard for adult titles, but not for YA PNR. The light read aspect doesn't allow for true character building. It's a fast read and any even faster story. Which works well for Foretold.
Foretold is a great paranormal romance Norse mythology YA read! It's fun and feeds that happy giggly side of my soul. With just a tiny-dash enough death and adrenaline to appease the dark side. The Loki character here may not be the most intriguing Loki I've read, but there is definitely room to grow. Better yet there is no love triangle. Sure some girl has a crush on Vanir, but it worked. Raven didn't get jealous and she was OK with someone having a crush on him. Yeah! This leaves more time for Raven and Vanir to get to know each other, which means readers can become more invested in them. The plot is ambitious and twisty enough readers should have plenty of fun with it. Whether or not you're good at predicting plots. In the end all the matters is that the mythology was grand and I had fun! My mind is making “give-me give-me” hands as I wait for Forecast!
Sexual Content: Sexual humor, make outs, kissing, and talk about a past rape.
3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
Mythology buff. That's me. Mixing my urban fantasy/paranormal romance with Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Celtic, Welsh, Native American, Norse . . .so on. However, I haven't gotten what I wanted out of Norse mixer uppers yet. The Loki's have been interesting for sure. Foretold was my golden ticket. A fresh new idea about the end of the world featuring three girls possessed by The Norns (Norse Fates) to herald in Ragnarök. AKA the end of the world!
Right up front it was clear this book was not going to give me what I wanted. However, it was also clear I was going to have a blast! Clearly Elliot knows her mythology and it flavors this read nicely. Every time a legend or God(dess) I knew was mentioned I felt like an eager student with my hand in the air! The best part is the magic wasn't too far stretched, and it's magic with laws. So no crazy wild cheat-magic. Where some miraculous magical thing is pulled out of a character’s bottom to save the day!
The use of the legends of Ragnarök was really well done. Amping things up is the sudden mystery as to why the time table for the end of the world seems to be speeding up and going all kinds of crazy. People die and the mayhem that ensues touches on some realistic points of a society falling apart. Maybe not as much as I would like, but the attempt is there. The fear that Raven's Norn might take over her body or bust out “alien style from her chest” is a real fear. It's interesting watching fear turn into acceptance as Raven finally decides to deal with the role she has to play. There's a lot of mystery going on here with the other possessed warriors, the triplets conception and truth of who their father might be, and what's going on with the other girls while readers are junky out on Raven's tale.
Elliot does a great job of building up Raven and Vanir. The romance doesn't make me want to roll my eyes and vomit. The characters even comment on their instant attraction to each other. It's fun watching them fall for each other. Though Raven talking about checking in her V-card after one kiss was lame. Lame. Vanir is a great guy with the perfect mixture of modern white knight, without being too old school. Raven. Well I was hoping that the sisters would be more . . . warrior. It's clear that that job is for the men. Even though the girls are supposedly supposed to protect them. It's more like they're there to be soul mates. Sure Raven does some pretty awesome things and saves Vanir a lot, which was really cool. Raven spends a vast majority of her time being the damsel. It's OK. Diversity in the type of girls in this genre is a good thing. In the end Raven saves the day with Vanir. Partnerships are a good thing.
Foretold is a very easy and light read. It's a YA paranormal romance that's going to follow each sister and their chosen guy with each book. Which is standard for adult titles, but not for YA PNR. The light read aspect doesn't allow for true character building. It's a fast read and any even faster story. Which works well for Foretold.
Foretold is a great paranormal romance Norse mythology YA read! It's fun and feeds that happy giggly side of my soul. With just a tiny-dash enough death and adrenaline to appease the dark side. The Loki character here may not be the most intriguing Loki I've read, but there is definitely room to grow. Better yet there is no love triangle. Sure some girl has a crush on Vanir, but it worked. Raven didn't get jealous and she was OK with someone having a crush on him. Yeah! This leaves more time for Raven and Vanir to get to know each other, which means readers can become more invested in them. The plot is ambitious and twisty enough readers should have plenty of fun with it. Whether or not you're good at predicting plots. In the end all the matters is that the mythology was grand and I had fun! My mind is making “give-me give-me” hands as I wait for Forecast!
Sexual Content: Sexual humor, make outs, kissing, and talk about a past rape.
3/5- Adored it, just a few minor details held it back.
Originally reviewed at Book Whispers.
This got to me right from the very beginning, 3 days after the world started ending? That's a pretty great hook! And it just got better from there! Can't wait to read her sisters's stories!
Opinião do blogue Chaise Longue: http://girlinchaiselongue.blogspot.pt/2014/06/opiniao-foretold.html
Ao longo deste ano tenho tido a sorte de encontrar muitas surpresas em livros que me podiam parecer medianos ou não suficientemente bons à primeira vista, e Foretold, a minha estreia com a autora Rinda Elliott, foi mais um desses casos, um livro que quase me poderia ter passado ao lado, mas que acabou por me agarrar desde a primeira página. Uma história viciante e imaginativa, fluída, cheia de humor e acção, este livro fez-me recordar um dos meus livros preferidos, Predestinados, pela capacidade da autora em brincar com a mitologia e, ao mesmo tempo, conseguir manter-se fiel aos mitos originais, encontrando um equilíbrio espantoso entre o que conhecemos e a sua imaginação fértil. Com uma escrita divertida e entusiasmante, Rinda consegue fazer-nos devorar o seu livro enquanto nos arrasta por completo para a sua história.
O mundo está prestes a acabar, profecias concretizam-se, deuses nórdicos reencarnam em jovens dos nossos dias, numa narrativa rápida, cheia de adrenalina, onde não falta romance e perigo, onde os mitos se entrelaçam com o presente e a normalidade é algo que já ninguém conhece. Sem ser complexo, este livro não deixa de ser intrigante ou viciante, permitindo-nos desfrutar de cada momento da leitura com um prazer crescente, enquanto, criaturas fantásticas aparecem do nada, deuses vivem dentro de nós e somos perseguidos por algo que desconhecemos e tememos. Imaginativo e curioso, equilibrado em momentos de acção e romance, com a dose certa de humor, este é um enredo que traz a mitologia nórdica a um outro patamar, com uma originalidade estranha e espantosamente fiel aos contornos dos mitos.
Como se não bastasse toda a adrenalina crescente que se vive em cada momento, a autora consegue ainda manter-nos em suspenso quanto ao que se passa com as outras duas protagonistas, conseguindo contar-nos tudo e esconder-nos tudo ao mesmo tempo, já que não temos pleno acesso ao que se passa com as irmãs de Raven. Se neste livro há pistas e personagens importantes, há também muitas peças do puzzle que ainda nos faltam, permitindo-nos apenas adivinhar o que aí virá.
Para além de tudo isto, esta história tem personagens fáceis de se adorar e com as quais rapidamente criámos uma ligação. Irmã mais velha e responsável, Raven é um misto de força e timidez, com uma personalidade desastrada e um coração do tamanho do mundo enquanto Vanir, irmão mais novo, sensível e forte é um líder debaixo do ar de rapazinho. Juntos são o casal mais fofo à face da terra, protagonizando os momentos mais doces e divertidos do livro, sem que o romance monopolize ou enjoe. Juntando a isto um par de irmãos mais velhos protectores e meio doidos, uma mãe totalmente louca e duas irmãs gémeas completamente diferentes, é de se notar que este livro tem um rol de personagens irresistíveis, e que só tenho pena não tenham um bocadinho mais de profundidade.
O livro ideal para os fãs de Josephine Angelinni que prefiram a mitologia nórdica, Foretold é uma mistura fantástica de mitologia, aventura e romance, prometendo uma trilogia que irá conquistar facilmente quem a ler.
**I received a digital arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Ao longo deste ano tenho tido a sorte de encontrar muitas surpresas em livros que me podiam parecer medianos ou não suficientemente bons à primeira vista, e Foretold, a minha estreia com a autora Rinda Elliott, foi mais um desses casos, um livro que quase me poderia ter passado ao lado, mas que acabou por me agarrar desde a primeira página. Uma história viciante e imaginativa, fluída, cheia de humor e acção, este livro fez-me recordar um dos meus livros preferidos, Predestinados, pela capacidade da autora em brincar com a mitologia e, ao mesmo tempo, conseguir manter-se fiel aos mitos originais, encontrando um equilíbrio espantoso entre o que conhecemos e a sua imaginação fértil. Com uma escrita divertida e entusiasmante, Rinda consegue fazer-nos devorar o seu livro enquanto nos arrasta por completo para a sua história.
O mundo está prestes a acabar, profecias concretizam-se, deuses nórdicos reencarnam em jovens dos nossos dias, numa narrativa rápida, cheia de adrenalina, onde não falta romance e perigo, onde os mitos se entrelaçam com o presente e a normalidade é algo que já ninguém conhece. Sem ser complexo, este livro não deixa de ser intrigante ou viciante, permitindo-nos desfrutar de cada momento da leitura com um prazer crescente, enquanto, criaturas fantásticas aparecem do nada, deuses vivem dentro de nós e somos perseguidos por algo que desconhecemos e tememos. Imaginativo e curioso, equilibrado em momentos de acção e romance, com a dose certa de humor, este é um enredo que traz a mitologia nórdica a um outro patamar, com uma originalidade estranha e espantosamente fiel aos contornos dos mitos.
Como se não bastasse toda a adrenalina crescente que se vive em cada momento, a autora consegue ainda manter-nos em suspenso quanto ao que se passa com as outras duas protagonistas, conseguindo contar-nos tudo e esconder-nos tudo ao mesmo tempo, já que não temos pleno acesso ao que se passa com as irmãs de Raven. Se neste livro há pistas e personagens importantes, há também muitas peças do puzzle que ainda nos faltam, permitindo-nos apenas adivinhar o que aí virá.
Para além de tudo isto, esta história tem personagens fáceis de se adorar e com as quais rapidamente criámos uma ligação. Irmã mais velha e responsável, Raven é um misto de força e timidez, com uma personalidade desastrada e um coração do tamanho do mundo enquanto Vanir, irmão mais novo, sensível e forte é um líder debaixo do ar de rapazinho. Juntos são o casal mais fofo à face da terra, protagonizando os momentos mais doces e divertidos do livro, sem que o romance monopolize ou enjoe. Juntando a isto um par de irmãos mais velhos protectores e meio doidos, uma mãe totalmente louca e duas irmãs gémeas completamente diferentes, é de se notar que este livro tem um rol de personagens irresistíveis, e que só tenho pena não tenham um bocadinho mais de profundidade.
O livro ideal para os fãs de Josephine Angelinni que prefiram a mitologia nórdica, Foretold é uma mistura fantástica de mitologia, aventura e romance, prometendo uma trilogia que irá conquistar facilmente quem a ler.
**I received a digital arc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Did you feel that instalove, bae? Because I certainly did. But who cares? It's the end of the world!
Originally posted at Vampire Book Club
In Norse mythology the beginning of the end of the world, Ragnarok, is signaled by the onslaught of snow for three years, followed by a tidal wave, and ending with war, blood, and death.
Triplets Raven, Coral, and Kat carry the reincarnated souls of norns, goddesses, within themselves. Triggered when they were nine, they’ve known since they were born that they would be essential in trying to save the world. The three sisters are to find the warriors who, like them, carry the reincarnated souls of gods within. The warriors have the ability to save the world. The sisters must protect these warriors at all cost, even at the cost of their lives, for it is also prophesized that one of the norns will die at the hand of a warrior. Which one has yet to be determined.
Raven takes center stage in Foretold. When the snow starts, she and her sisters know the end is just beginning. After their mother suddenly disappears they know something more ominous is on its way. When they find research material in their mother’s bedroom, they realize she’s been looking for the warriors herself probably hoping to prevent the death of one of her daughters. That their mother has always been on the eccentric side makes them fear the worst and forces the girls to split up to find their warriors before something terrible can happen to them.
Raven is a very competent heroine. Dubbed the ‘mature’ triplet since she was the first born, Raven has had to take on a lot of the more parental responsibilities in the household. She’s very levelheaded and knows immediately what needs to be done once Ragnarok starts. Still trying to understand her own powers as well as her overall role in things to come, Raven doesn’t back down when faced with the myriad of challenges put before her.
When Raven finds/meets Vanir for the first time, they both feel instantly drawn to one another. Vanir lives in a small town in Oklahoma with his brothers. It’s hinted that Vanir and his brothers have some knowledge of Norse mythology, but Raven wonders how far this knowledge extends and if they know of the god’s soul that resides within Vanir and what will happen once the god comes to power upon his 18th birthday.
I found the beginning and initial set up of Foretold to be a little stilted and, at times, awkward, but I can forgive this because there is a lot of ground to cover and Foretold is just the beginning. The Norse mythology that runs throughout the story could, in places, become a little overwhelming. Rinda Elliott understood this because she made sure that things were explained in layman’s terms. Once the story found its legs, it really got going and doesn’t let up in the end. The fast pace and seemingly ticking clock promise to continue in Coral and Kat’s stories.
While the relationship between Vanir and Raven was almost instantaneous, not everything was fulfilled within the confines of Foretold. I still want to see Vanir and Raven’s relationship grow, and I’m interested to see how or if Elliott will continue their story while moving on to the other sisters.
In Norse mythology the beginning of the end of the world, Ragnarok, is signaled by the onslaught of snow for three years, followed by a tidal wave, and ending with war, blood, and death.
Triplets Raven, Coral, and Kat carry the reincarnated souls of norns, goddesses, within themselves. Triggered when they were nine, they’ve known since they were born that they would be essential in trying to save the world. The three sisters are to find the warriors who, like them, carry the reincarnated souls of gods within. The warriors have the ability to save the world. The sisters must protect these warriors at all cost, even at the cost of their lives, for it is also prophesized that one of the norns will die at the hand of a warrior. Which one has yet to be determined.
Raven takes center stage in Foretold. When the snow starts, she and her sisters know the end is just beginning. After their mother suddenly disappears they know something more ominous is on its way. When they find research material in their mother’s bedroom, they realize she’s been looking for the warriors herself probably hoping to prevent the death of one of her daughters. That their mother has always been on the eccentric side makes them fear the worst and forces the girls to split up to find their warriors before something terrible can happen to them.
Raven is a very competent heroine. Dubbed the ‘mature’ triplet since she was the first born, Raven has had to take on a lot of the more parental responsibilities in the household. She’s very levelheaded and knows immediately what needs to be done once Ragnarok starts. Still trying to understand her own powers as well as her overall role in things to come, Raven doesn’t back down when faced with the myriad of challenges put before her.
When Raven finds/meets Vanir for the first time, they both feel instantly drawn to one another. Vanir lives in a small town in Oklahoma with his brothers. It’s hinted that Vanir and his brothers have some knowledge of Norse mythology, but Raven wonders how far this knowledge extends and if they know of the god’s soul that resides within Vanir and what will happen once the god comes to power upon his 18th birthday.
I found the beginning and initial set up of Foretold to be a little stilted and, at times, awkward, but I can forgive this because there is a lot of ground to cover and Foretold is just the beginning. The Norse mythology that runs throughout the story could, in places, become a little overwhelming. Rinda Elliott understood this because she made sure that things were explained in layman’s terms. Once the story found its legs, it really got going and doesn’t let up in the end. The fast pace and seemingly ticking clock promise to continue in Coral and Kat’s stories.
While the relationship between Vanir and Raven was almost instantaneous, not everything was fulfilled within the confines of Foretold. I still want to see Vanir and Raven’s relationship grow, and I’m interested to see how or if Elliott will continue their story while moving on to the other sisters.
I was so eager to start Foretold; I am really enjoying mythology as of late and Norse mythology is something that I know little about. The premise sounded awesome and I was expecting to fall head over heels for this one!
Foretold is the first book in the Sisters of Fate trilogy and it follows Raven, the eldest of the triplets. The Norse goddess that is inside of her gives her visions of the past. I honestly don’t really know what to make of Raven. I did like her as she certainly wasn’t a unlikeable character, but unfortunately I was just completely detached from her. The entire point of the books is that the triplets have this destiny and that one of them will die but they have no idea who it might be. There were times during the story that I thought it might be Raven but I was just entirely impartial to it. The reason being I think was because there wasn’t a lot of character building. Raven is a strong girl going into the story, and she maintains that strength throughout the story so it’s not like she grows into it. You are given a fast track summary of why she is where she is, and a little bit of briefing about the girls childhood but nothing in-depth. Also Vanir, the warrior that Raven seeks out, is the same. I did really like him, but I was just entirely detached from his well-being. It’s unfortunate, because I really think that took me away from the story a bit.
The story however, I was immediately drawn into. If you like fast paced, you will get it with Foretold because you are literally thrown into the beginning of the end of the world so everything is going at top speed. The entire span of the book is about 3 or 4 days and you are spun through them. I loved learning about Ragnarok, which is the Norse end of the world, and the Gods and Goddesses. I thought the explanations were good, but not overwhelming. I didn’t get a huge dump of information, just enough that I knew what was happening, but also didn’t feel the need to Google anything. I also loved how the warrior boys each had certain characters of the Gods, it was really interesting and kept the story attached to its original mythological roots.
The main problem I had with Foretold, and honestly is the only reason I didn’t rate it four stars was the insta love. Now, I do not get overall upset with insta love normally. I am not a huge fan but often I overlook it and it really doesn’t strike a nerve with me like it does with some. BUT … it was SO prominent in Foretold. It was such a HUGE part of the story and I just kept thinking, “This is ridiculous”. Like I said above, the entire story takes place over about 3 or 4 days and by the end of the book Raven and Vanir are completely in love with each other. I knew they were going to be, so I expected a bit of romance, but it was borderline ridiculous because within 12 hours they were completely addicted to each other. Even Vanir’s brothers commented on it! Although, I suppose if it’s opening wrote about being sudden that it was supposed to be like that, but I just couldn’t get invested in the love aspect of the story. I will probably enjoy it more in the second book though because I know what to expect going in.
The battles and the end of the word shenanigans were probably one of my favorite aspects of the novel. There were so many things being thrown at you, and so much craziness: Loki, Giants, Ice Arrows .. it was awesome and there were times I was on the edge of my seat because I had no idea what was going to happen from one scene to the next!
All in all, Foretold was a really good start to a series that I will definitely be continuing. Now that I know what to expect with the characters and romance, I’m sure I will enjoy the second book a lot more. If you need a book that is fast paced and essentially plot driven, you really should give this a try. The mythological aspect was fantastic and I can’t wait to read Carol’s story!
Foretold is the first book in the Sisters of Fate trilogy and it follows Raven, the eldest of the triplets. The Norse goddess that is inside of her gives her visions of the past. I honestly don’t really know what to make of Raven. I did like her as she certainly wasn’t a unlikeable character, but unfortunately I was just completely detached from her. The entire point of the books is that the triplets have this destiny and that one of them will die but they have no idea who it might be. There were times during the story that I thought it might be Raven but I was just entirely impartial to it. The reason being I think was because there wasn’t a lot of character building. Raven is a strong girl going into the story, and she maintains that strength throughout the story so it’s not like she grows into it. You are given a fast track summary of why she is where she is, and a little bit of briefing about the girls childhood but nothing in-depth. Also Vanir, the warrior that Raven seeks out, is the same. I did really like him, but I was just entirely detached from his well-being. It’s unfortunate, because I really think that took me away from the story a bit.
The story however, I was immediately drawn into. If you like fast paced, you will get it with Foretold because you are literally thrown into the beginning of the end of the world so everything is going at top speed. The entire span of the book is about 3 or 4 days and you are spun through them. I loved learning about Ragnarok, which is the Norse end of the world, and the Gods and Goddesses. I thought the explanations were good, but not overwhelming. I didn’t get a huge dump of information, just enough that I knew what was happening, but also didn’t feel the need to Google anything. I also loved how the warrior boys each had certain characters of the Gods, it was really interesting and kept the story attached to its original mythological roots.
The main problem I had with Foretold, and honestly is the only reason I didn’t rate it four stars was the insta love. Now, I do not get overall upset with insta love normally. I am not a huge fan but often I overlook it and it really doesn’t strike a nerve with me like it does with some. BUT … it was SO prominent in Foretold. It was such a HUGE part of the story and I just kept thinking, “This is ridiculous”. Like I said above, the entire story takes place over about 3 or 4 days and by the end of the book Raven and Vanir are completely in love with each other. I knew they were going to be, so I expected a bit of romance, but it was borderline ridiculous because within 12 hours they were completely addicted to each other. Even Vanir’s brothers commented on it! Although, I suppose if it’s opening wrote about being sudden that it was supposed to be like that, but I just couldn’t get invested in the love aspect of the story. I will probably enjoy it more in the second book though because I know what to expect going in.
The battles and the end of the word shenanigans were probably one of my favorite aspects of the novel. There were so many things being thrown at you, and so much craziness: Loki, Giants, Ice Arrows .. it was awesome and there were times I was on the edge of my seat because I had no idea what was going to happen from one scene to the next!
All in all, Foretold was a really good start to a series that I will definitely be continuing. Now that I know what to expect with the characters and romance, I’m sure I will enjoy the second book a lot more. If you need a book that is fast paced and essentially plot driven, you really should give this a try. The mythological aspect was fantastic and I can’t wait to read Carol’s story!