herbstlillie's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Rape, and Violence
goldenmole's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
bmwalsh26's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
saundersmo's review against another edition
5.0
Exciting and engaging. I couldn't put it down. Stood up as the second in the series and I can't wait for the third installment. I continued to enjoy the story shifting perspectives and the battle scenes are written beautifully.
malglories's review against another edition
3.0
unfortunately i didn’t love this as much as the half-drowned king. svanhild is undoubtedly the best and most compelling character, her struggles and concerns so unique, but her story didn’t move fast or far enough for me, and was bogged down by other less interesting viewpoints. her brother ragnvald oscillates between being morally torn and kind of dumb. i’d have much preferred a book just about svanhild, the sea queen, sailing to distant exotic lands with solvi, and their adventures there.
susannacantele's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
reflectiveramblin_nalana's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent continuation. Plunges the reader further into the social political world of viking and Norse culture as it also sprinkles in mentions to the broader ancient world. Political, power, and gender dynamics along with the concept of family, fidelity, oath, and duty are all richly explored. Ritual and routine, an absolutely solid world building and prime character development.
bygone_crazywrite's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
whispersofareader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5