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megansendlessreads's review
5.0
The Immortal Defender was definitely a book I didn't see coming! I don't know exactly what I was expecting but this book definitely exceeded in preconceived notions about vikings, stallions and shape-shifters.
The Immortal Defender is about a man who is trying to break this curse that allows him to be man by night and yet stallion by day. At first I thought the whole stallion thing was a little funny and more of a joke than anything else, yet the author created the curse to be a burden and as I got to know the characters throughout the book, I saw the more serious side of the situation and the pain each of the men go through every day! Usually shifting from man to animal is this sexy thing that is done fluidly and with little stress... yah not so much in this book! Yet I loved this branch-off from mainstream and thought the author did an amazing job of creating tension and emotion with this part of the novel.
So the point of the book is for Torvald to finally find himself free of the curse which can only be broken if he has two things in his possession. I don't want to give away spoilers so I'm keeping it vague, but let's just say these things seem impossible! I couldn't help but fall in love with Torvald's dignity and sweetness throughout the novel! He really was this perfect warrior and to have to face Josian's disapproval and distrust about broke my heart for him, but I can understand her perspective.
Josian is a widow who's enjoying her independence when Torvald comes along. When what she thinks is a night of passion turns out a little differently than she expects... well she's reasonably upset. No matter how frustrated I got by Josian's rejection of Torvald, I couldn't help understanding her point of view. She grew up religious in a time where witch hunts are common and is faced with this obviously magical guy... I'd be a little hesitant too!
Yet the love story in this book is the perfect balance of rejection and acceptance as the characters work on staying out of trouble (which seems to be impossible for them) and staying alive! I like how Josian is a strong female lead who doesn't automatically accept the story she's given even in the face of honesty and truth!
Overall this book was definitely 5 stars for me as the author's writing takes the reader (me) on a journey through this undiscovered world where vikings are cursed to shape-shift and widow's who dare to be rescued by them!
The Immortal Defender is about a man who is trying to break this curse that allows him to be man by night and yet stallion by day. At first I thought the whole stallion thing was a little funny and more of a joke than anything else, yet the author created the curse to be a burden and as I got to know the characters throughout the book, I saw the more serious side of the situation and the pain each of the men go through every day! Usually shifting from man to animal is this sexy thing that is done fluidly and with little stress... yah not so much in this book! Yet I loved this branch-off from mainstream and thought the author did an amazing job of creating tension and emotion with this part of the novel.
So the point of the book is for Torvald to finally find himself free of the curse which can only be broken if he has two things in his possession. I don't want to give away spoilers so I'm keeping it vague, but let's just say these things seem impossible! I couldn't help but fall in love with Torvald's dignity and sweetness throughout the novel! He really was this perfect warrior and to have to face Josian's disapproval and distrust about broke my heart for him, but I can understand her perspective.
Josian is a widow who's enjoying her independence when Torvald comes along. When what she thinks is a night of passion turns out a little differently than she expects... well she's reasonably upset. No matter how frustrated I got by Josian's rejection of Torvald, I couldn't help understanding her point of view. She grew up religious in a time where witch hunts are common and is faced with this obviously magical guy... I'd be a little hesitant too!
Yet the love story in this book is the perfect balance of rejection and acceptance as the characters work on staying out of trouble (which seems to be impossible for them) and staying alive! I like how Josian is a strong female lead who doesn't automatically accept the story she's given even in the face of honesty and truth!
Overall this book was definitely 5 stars for me as the author's writing takes the reader (me) on a journey through this undiscovered world where vikings are cursed to shape-shift and widow's who dare to be rescued by them!
laurla's review
worth waiting for, but damn that was a long wait!
at the end of this book the author promises she's going to finish the series, but I cant find anything more from her online and her webpage seems unfinished and outdated.
at the end of this book the author promises she's going to finish the series, but I cant find anything more from her online and her webpage seems unfinished and outdated.
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