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althea's review
3.0
Soft DNF @ 40%
I decided to DNF this book because I've decided to spend less time on books that I'm just not vibing with this year. Although I don't think this book is bad, per se, I found so many of the characters' decisions to be completely unfounded and the plot was moving so slowly that none of my questions were being answered. I think I might pick this one up again in the future but for now, it isn't for me. If you want a fun queer Norse mythology retelling then this is for you, but just take it as it is - a bit of fun, not necessarily an amazing piece of literature!
Thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC copy in return for an honest review!
I decided to DNF this book because I've decided to spend less time on books that I'm just not vibing with this year. Although I don't think this book is bad, per se, I found so many of the characters' decisions to be completely unfounded and the plot was moving so slowly that none of my questions were being answered. I think I might pick this one up again in the future but for now, it isn't for me. If you want a fun queer Norse mythology retelling then this is for you, but just take it as it is - a bit of fun, not necessarily an amazing piece of literature!
Thanks to Netgalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC copy in return for an honest review!
khylabevibin's review
2.0
I unfortunately did not click with this book. It had a good premise and potential to be great but just falls so disappointingly flat . It hurts knowing that with just a little more building this could’ve been great.
Plot wise- everything happened too fast and I already knew this was going to be an issue because more often than not books based on mythologies tend to be good with length since the story takes time to build and actually explore it’s different aspects. This story did not deliver when it came to actually going into the mythology.
The characters were all carbon copies of each other personality/ humor/ thinking wise though I still found myself liking Emily and Hannah as a couple but mostly because of their interactions.
Could’ve been so much better without just a bit more depth.
I don’t recommend- maybe in a couple years and with individual growth the author could revisit this story and make it as good as it should be! I’ll keep my eye out for this author though because again this had really good potential and I hope that the author learns and grows in terms of writing to continue producing good plots
ARC by NetGalley in exchanged for an honest review
Plot wise- everything happened too fast and I already knew this was going to be an issue because more often than not books based on mythologies tend to be good with length since the story takes time to build and actually explore it’s different aspects. This story did not deliver when it came to actually going into the mythology.
The characters were all carbon copies of each other personality/ humor/ thinking wise though I still found myself liking Emily and Hannah as a couple but mostly because of their interactions.
Could’ve been so much better without just a bit more depth.
I don’t recommend- maybe in a couple years and with individual growth the author could revisit this story and make it as good as it should be! I’ll keep my eye out for this author though because again this had really good potential and I hope that the author learns and grows in terms of writing to continue producing good plots
ARC by NetGalley in exchanged for an honest review
khieeae's review
2.0
I unfortunately did not click with this book. It had a good premise and potential to be great but just falls so disappointingly flat . It hurts knowing that with just a little more building this could’ve been great.
Plot wise- everything happened too fast and I already knew this was going to be an issue because more often than not books based on mythologies tend to be good with length since the story takes time to build and actually explore it’s different aspects. This story did not deliver when it came to actually going into the mythology.
The characters were all carbon copies of each other personality/ humor/ thinking wise though I still found myself liking Emily and Hannah as a couple but mostly because of their interactions.
Could’ve been so much better without just a bit more depth.
I don’t recommend- maybe in a couple years and with individual growth the author could revisit this story and make it as good as it should be! I’ll keep my eye out for this author though because again this had really good potential and I hope that the author learns and grows in terms of writing to continue producing good plots
ARC by NetGalley in exchanged for an honest review
Plot wise- everything happened too fast and I already knew this was going to be an issue because more often than not books based on mythologies tend to be good with length since the story takes time to build and actually explore it’s different aspects. This story did not deliver when it came to actually going into the mythology.
The characters were all carbon copies of each other personality/ humor/ thinking wise though I still found myself liking Emily and Hannah as a couple but mostly because of their interactions.
Could’ve been so much better without just a bit more depth.
I don’t recommend- maybe in a couple years and with individual growth the author could revisit this story and make it as good as it should be! I’ll keep my eye out for this author though because again this had really good potential and I hope that the author learns and grows in terms of writing to continue producing good plots
ARC by NetGalley in exchanged for an honest review
queien's review
4.0
The second I saw this title, I knew I needed to read it. I was a little intimidated by the low stars and negative reviews, but I decided to give it a go anyway.
In the end? It's not a bad book.
In fact, the first half of the book is amazing! I couldn't put it down! Romance, drama, tension, betrayal... It was so good! I was instantly hooked!
I really liked the fate vs choice conversations. The revelation that led to a lot of philosophical debate, and it really ramped up the drama. There are emotional scenes involving homophobia as well that were really intense, and I really liked how all the characters had secrets that they were constantly eating away at them and that they were just a hair away from sharing at times.
I just wish the rest of the book had kept that momentum. By the middle, the tension is gone and it feels as though there are no stakes. Everything felt very easy all of a sudden, and the pacing was rushed.
However, I could see what the author was trying to do, and there were a lot of really interesting ideas in there. The very end was cute and I liked how the polyamory worked out. I feel that, if the second half of the book had gone through 1-2 more revisions, it would've been just as strong as the first half.
Overall, I enjoyed Thor: Daughter of Asgard. The author has really interesting ideas and has a great sense of humor, and I'm excited to see what she comes up with next!
In the end? It's not a bad book.
In fact, the first half of the book is amazing! I couldn't put it down! Romance, drama, tension, betrayal... It was so good! I was instantly hooked!
I really liked the fate vs choice conversations. The revelation that
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Hannah and Emily were fated to be in loveI just wish the rest of the book had kept that momentum. By the middle, the tension is gone and it feels as though there are no stakes.
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(most of what was causing the tension was Alys working for Hel, so once they decided to play double agent, that source of tension evaporated and there no longer seemed to be any real threats)However, I could see what the author was trying to do, and there were a lot of really interesting ideas in there. The very end was cute and I liked how the polyamory worked out. I feel that, if the second half of the book had gone through 1-2 more revisions, it would've been just as strong as the first half.
Overall, I enjoyed Thor: Daughter of Asgard. The author has really interesting ideas and has a great sense of humor, and I'm excited to see what she comes up with next!
jathura's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
all_abi_reads's review
2.0
The premise of this book was so promising, but overall just fell flat. There was just barely enough intrigue for me to continue reading and finish this book- I think I was just hoping to get some kind of epic ending and just ended up being disappointed by any action-type scenes there were. It just felt like the entire Norse Gods plot was the backdrop to the developing polyamorous relationship between Hannah and Emily and Alys.
melaniereadsbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book.
About to graduate from college, Hannah is interested in nothing more than an accounting job, time to party, and possibly a cute girlfriend. But then she meets Emily, they fall for each other suspiciously quickly, and they discover truths about themselves they never thought possible.
Things I enjoyed about this book: the queer diversity, the premise of Norse gods being reincarnated, the adventures
I thought the pacing left a bit to be desired, and there were some points when my suspension of disbelief was snapped. I also felt the writing was clunky in places and that most of the story was carried through dialogue instead of action.
My biggest complaint is that I really don't think this hit the mark it was going for with diversity. I can tell it was trying, but there were moments that were super awkward and cringeworthy with it.
About to graduate from college, Hannah is interested in nothing more than an accounting job, time to party, and possibly a cute girlfriend. But then she meets Emily, they fall for each other suspiciously quickly, and they discover truths about themselves they never thought possible.
Things I enjoyed about this book: the queer diversity, the premise of Norse gods being reincarnated, the adventures
I thought the pacing left a bit to be desired, and there were some points when my suspension of disbelief was snapped. I also felt the writing was clunky in places and that most of the story was carried through dialogue instead of action.
My biggest complaint is that I really don't think this hit the mark it was going for with diversity. I can tell it was trying, but there were moments that were super awkward and cringeworthy with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Death
Dysmorphia, misused pronouns
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