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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury
I was interested in the beginning, but then it seemed to fall flat. Sadly not what I was expecting or hoping for.
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a nice dive into Norse Mythology. I did have a lot of troubles with the relations between the different character but... that's Mythology being a product of it's age really....
The writing was really good though, and some moments where really sweet and emotional.
The writing was really good though, and some moments where really sweet and emotional.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book broke my heart and made me feel hopeful all at the same time. It was beautifully written and the perspective of Angrboda who could have easily destroyed the world or isolated from all of her pain but chose love every time is inspiring.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well written, a bit romanticized maybe, but a great read for peoplewho know a bit already about norse mythology :)
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
This reminded me of Madeline Miller’s Circe, but make it Norse mythology. TBH I’m not terribly well-versed in most mythology, but slightly moreso in Greek than in Norse. This book was described to me as the story of Loki’s wife and that was enough to pique my interest. Full disclosure, my gateway to Norse mythology was Hiddleston’s portrayal of Loki in the Marvel universe so make of that what you will. I really liked how fleshed out Angrboda was in this retelling as opposed to the other stories I’d read that mentioned her. I also really liked how multi-faceted Loki’s character and the kids were in this. I disliked that the main pantheon of Norse gods still felt flat and ominous and generic bad with not enough motivations fleshed out for their various actions/interferences for my tastes. I also disliked that some of the later romance in this book felt very forced and not well foreshadowed or fleshed out when compared to earlier relationships. Ultimately this was close to a five star for me, but I actually wanted more insight into the characters thoughts and motivations. I’d recommend it to anyone who liked Circe or is interested in Norse mythology. I plan to read other books by this author.
I don’t know a lot of Norse Mythology but I recognized some of the stories that weave their way through the witch’s story. This was such an incredible reworking of this mythology.
YMA 2022 Alex Award
YMA 2022 Alex Award