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A review by rowena_m_andrews
Queens of the Wyrd by Timandra Whitecastle
4.0
Queens of the Wyrd was one that had popped up on my radar from various sources again and again, and this was a great opportunity to finally pick it up and I’m glad that I did, because I really enjoyed this one.
This is a wonderful quest fantasy that follows a retired band of shieldmaidens as they form up once more to rescue one of their member’s daughter. Right away, I was hooked on the premise, because we so rarely see mothers so directly involved in the action of fantasy, let alone in the form of a fierce band of warrior women intent on saving the day, and the delivery sealed the deal for me. This was fun, with a wonderful blend of history and mythology, and a really unique take on both, and the worldbuilding was the perfect balance of fantastic and subtle, never overwhelming the plot but leaving me longing to know more.
The characters were the cherry on top with this one, because every one of them had a unique voice, their own history and motivations, and it made for an interesting tapestry of personalities within the group. As much as this book is about the quest and adventure and action, it is also about their relationships, the bonds of friendship, motherhood, love and loyalty and it gave Queens of the Wyrd the kind of depth that leaves a lingering impression, and this will certainly be one that I return to in the future.
This is a wonderful quest fantasy that follows a retired band of shieldmaidens as they form up once more to rescue one of their member’s daughter. Right away, I was hooked on the premise, because we so rarely see mothers so directly involved in the action of fantasy, let alone in the form of a fierce band of warrior women intent on saving the day, and the delivery sealed the deal for me. This was fun, with a wonderful blend of history and mythology, and a really unique take on both, and the worldbuilding was the perfect balance of fantastic and subtle, never overwhelming the plot but leaving me longing to know more.
The characters were the cherry on top with this one, because every one of them had a unique voice, their own history and motivations, and it made for an interesting tapestry of personalities within the group. As much as this book is about the quest and adventure and action, it is also about their relationships, the bonds of friendship, motherhood, love and loyalty and it gave Queens of the Wyrd the kind of depth that leaves a lingering impression, and this will certainly be one that I return to in the future.