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lee25's review against another edition
3.0
I have, for the most part, enjoyed this series, but I do not always love the characters. I found Maddie (like Linnea) a bit too demanding and perfect, so I didn't enjoy this story as much as Echoes or Whispers.
bonniereads777's review against another edition
3.0
Although this is a decent romance, there is not much time travel. It wasn't realistic as far as culture and language differences between the main characters. It just wasn't my cup of tea.
saraleighanne's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful
I am thoroughly addicted to this series. I love how Maddie is so independent and how much she surprises everyone at her capabilities. She is an amazing character and I can't wait to see what happens next.
I am thoroughly addicted to this series. I love how Maddie is so independent and how much she surprises everyone at her capabilities. She is an amazing character and I can't wait to see what happens next.
storiedconversation's review against another edition
5.0
Maddie’s family is more than a little obsessed with the Viking era. They do reenactments and even take courses in the Viking ways. When she travels back in time thanks to an artifact she is more than ready for whatever is thrown her way. At least she thinks she is. When she gets into trouble she is rescued by Geir. Once in his book she discovers they are headed for Iceland to start a settlement there.
I will say we learn a lot about the Vikings in this book and the day to day things they did to start their settlement. We learn the foods they eat, the way they travel, and the dangers they face. Although I will say I found it funny when Maddie attempts to teach them more modern ways. After all, sanitation and human rights are unheard of by the Vikings.
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I loved the characters, all of whom are well written. The locations and scenery are written beautifully as well. I will certainly be checking out other books from this author.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
I will say we learn a lot about the Vikings in this book and the day to day things they did to start their settlement. We learn the foods they eat, the way they travel, and the dangers they face. Although I will say I found it funny when Maddie attempts to teach them more modern ways. After all, sanitation and human rights are unheard of by the Vikings.
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I loved the characters, all of whom are well written. The locations and scenery are written beautifully as well. I will certainly be checking out other books from this author.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. This review was originally posted on Storied Conversation
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
2.0
**Received review copy.**
The writing was very pedestrian. The story was okay but it did not make me want to read more.
The writing was very pedestrian. The story was okay but it did not make me want to read more.
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
When you start a Christina Courtenay’s story you know you are going to read a well-researched, entertaining, and compelling story.
This is the third I read in this series and always had a lot of fun, rooted for the characters and learned something new.
The attention to the details and historical accuracy is excellent, it’s like travelling back in time with the characters and living in a different age with them.
Maddie and Geir are a lovely couple, brought together by fate (the Norns) or luck, but I’m starting to think that there’s a sort of metaphysical plan that matches people through ages.
Maddie is not perfect: sometimes she’s a bit too rigid and sometimes she choose without asking what other think. But she’s also strong willed and sweet, a well rounded characters that slowly grew on me.
Geir is a perfect hero: brave, selfless and ready to fight to get the woman he love.
Their story is fascinating and loved it as much as I loved the setting and descriptions of everyday life.
I’m wondering what will be next but I’m sure it will be as entertaining as the other stories.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Christina Courtenay, Headline Review, Rachel's Random Resources, and Netgalley for this digital copy, all opinions are mine
This is the third I read in this series and always had a lot of fun, rooted for the characters and learned something new.
The attention to the details and historical accuracy is excellent, it’s like travelling back in time with the characters and living in a different age with them.
Maddie and Geir are a lovely couple, brought together by fate (the Norns) or luck, but I’m starting to think that there’s a sort of metaphysical plan that matches people through ages.
Maddie is not perfect: sometimes she’s a bit too rigid and sometimes she choose without asking what other think. But she’s also strong willed and sweet, a well rounded characters that slowly grew on me.
Geir is a perfect hero: brave, selfless and ready to fight to get the woman he love.
Their story is fascinating and loved it as much as I loved the setting and descriptions of everyday life.
I’m wondering what will be next but I’m sure it will be as entertaining as the other stories.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Christina Courtenay, Headline Review, Rachel's Random Resources, and Netgalley for this digital copy, all opinions are mine
openmypages's review against another edition
4.0
Time travel AND Vikings?! I was so in for this one when I read the summary. The allusions to Outlander were spot on.
Maddie is the youngest daughter of a family who are obsessed with the Viking era. They do reenactments and attend courses in the Viking ways. So when Maddie finds an artifact that allows her to travel back in time she is well capable, somewhat like our Claire Fraser. She's considerably younger though, which made her aptitude a little less believable but I digress...
In the past she encounters some rough Viking folk and is saved from ravishing and slavery by a dashing man named Geir. He takes her on his boat so that she can recover and she finds out they are bound for Iceland to start a settlement there. We are immersed in the day to day life of starting a Viking settlement from scratch. We learn about how they eat, how they travelled and lived and the dangers they faced. Maddie of course is quite precociously trying to teach these people about her modern ways of sanitation, climate preservation and human rights. At times it is humorous and frustrating how naïve and yet forceful in her view that her ways are best. But it is interesting to see her learn to love these people and their way of life.
I loved the natural Iceland setting which was atmospheric. The romance aspect was a slow burn which suited me just fine and it got a little steamy at times but not graphically so. Overall this was a fun historical fiction read with a time travel aspect, if you liked Outlander you will enjoy this one as well.
Thanks to Netgalley for access to this novel. All opinions are my own.
Maddie is the youngest daughter of a family who are obsessed with the Viking era. They do reenactments and attend courses in the Viking ways. So when Maddie finds an artifact that allows her to travel back in time she is well capable, somewhat like our Claire Fraser. She's considerably younger though, which made her aptitude a little less believable but I digress...
In the past she encounters some rough Viking folk and is saved from ravishing and slavery by a dashing man named Geir. He takes her on his boat so that she can recover and she finds out they are bound for Iceland to start a settlement there. We are immersed in the day to day life of starting a Viking settlement from scratch. We learn about how they eat, how they travelled and lived and the dangers they faced. Maddie of course is quite precociously trying to teach these people about her modern ways of sanitation, climate preservation and human rights. At times it is humorous and frustrating how naïve and yet forceful in her view that her ways are best. But it is interesting to see her learn to love these people and their way of life.
I loved the natural Iceland setting which was atmospheric. The romance aspect was a slow burn which suited me just fine and it got a little steamy at times but not graphically so. Overall this was a fun historical fiction read with a time travel aspect, if you liked Outlander you will enjoy this one as well.
Thanks to Netgalley for access to this novel. All opinions are my own.
coffeebooksandescape's review against another edition
5.0
‘If I can best you, do I get a reward?’ ‘I don’t know about that . . .’ She could guess from the twinkle in his eyes what kind of reward he was envisaging, and it made butterflies dance in her stomach. ‘You’d have to do exceptionally well.’ He gave her a confident grin. ‘Oh, I will.’
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Maddie is visiting Ireland with her parents for a Viking reenactment festival, but bored out of her wits, goes for a walk along the river. She sees an object buried half in the dirt and after wiping it clean realises it’s a time-travelling device. Landing back in the Viking ages, she immediately meets trouble, and her rescuer Geir takes her, unconscious, onboard his ship headed for Iceland. This time-slip adventure and romance is sure to keep you on your toes!
I really liked this book. At first I thought the genre was a little out of my comfort-zone, but I’m always eager to find something new that I’ll enjoy. Maddie and Geir made this book incredible. I’m not sure how I would fare if I ended up thousands of years in the past myself, but Maddie was incredible! I’m glad everyone in this book managed to find a way to get along, especially the thralls, oh and Lif, she was definitely in need of a good bum-kicking at several points throughout!
This book is very well written, and I assume researched, however I’m not a Vikings geek so I can’t confirm! If you’re looking for something a bit different, I definitely recommend this!
Thank you to @headlinebooks, @christinacourtenayauthor and @netgalley for providing me with a copy!
Pub date: Available now!
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Maddie is visiting Ireland with her parents for a Viking reenactment festival, but bored out of her wits, goes for a walk along the river. She sees an object buried half in the dirt and after wiping it clean realises it’s a time-travelling device. Landing back in the Viking ages, she immediately meets trouble, and her rescuer Geir takes her, unconscious, onboard his ship headed for Iceland. This time-slip adventure and romance is sure to keep you on your toes!
I really liked this book. At first I thought the genre was a little out of my comfort-zone, but I’m always eager to find something new that I’ll enjoy. Maddie and Geir made this book incredible. I’m not sure how I would fare if I ended up thousands of years in the past myself, but Maddie was incredible! I’m glad everyone in this book managed to find a way to get along, especially the thralls, oh and Lif, she was definitely in need of a good bum-kicking at several points throughout!
This book is very well written, and I assume researched, however I’m not a Vikings geek so I can’t confirm! If you’re looking for something a bit different, I definitely recommend this!
Thank you to @headlinebooks, @christinacourtenayauthor and @netgalley for providing me with a copy!
Pub date: Available now!
jayraereads's review
3.0
I looked on Goodreads before I started reading, because multiple times I have been surprised by a book being part of a series, and my friends said I need to check that out better.