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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One thing about me: I love a Viking-type story setting. So when I saw that this book was not only a fantasy book but a NORSE mythology fantasy book, I was here for it.
I love a good romantasy book as much as the next person, and I really liked how the author wrote the romance plot into this story, but my favorite thing about this book is the magical war plot that was happening. The magic system in this book was fascinating and easy to understand. I think it’s because of its Norse mythology influence. Our main character Freya gets thrown into the middle of this conflict truly unprepared, because even though people with powers in this world aren’t rare, growing up she was never allowed to explore or harness her power. Suddenly, she’s forced to become a magical weapon by Jarl Snorri, the leader of the territory she lived in, in order for him to become King. Enter Bjorn, Snorri’s son, our main male character, who also has powers and is entrusted with not only preparing her for battle but making sure she doesn’t die before she completes her purpose. This book is full of magic, battles, love, secrets and betrayal. I truly enjoyed it. Was I mad at almost all the characters for almost the full story? Yes, but that’s because I was so into it! And I consider that a win. If you’re a fan of forbidden love, magic, battles and characters that make you want to slap some sense into them, I recommend this book.
Oh! By the way, this is a duology and I will be reading the next book. ✌️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Murder, War
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An interesting, solid romantacy. I feel like this is a good start to the series. It wasn't anything amazing, but there is a lot of potential, and I'm interested to see where this story goes.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was my first DLJ book and I highly enjoyed it! I didn’t want to put it down. Now I’m adding her other works to my TBR!
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
This one was hard for me to finished. I was super into the idea of Vikings and the children of the gods. The middle was hard for me to get through. But the end was worth it.
I didn't love the dynamic between the FMC and MMC, it felt like a generic tortured and roguish man with a spitfire FMC. The side characters also felt like after thoughts and one note that serve to mainly inconvenience the FMC. Loved the Norse mythology explored in it though!
adventurous
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No