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A review by danreadsitall
A Flame in the North by Lilith Saintcrow
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Ever had a trip, you weren't 100% on board with go just a bit sideways on you? For Solveig there are some signs pretty early on. Wrapped "A Flame in the North" by Lilith Saintcrow the other day and I am excited for the sequel in July.
Solveig has a problem. That being she is weregild, sort of hostage/guest, because her brother killed someone during a ritual. Her father's guests insisted she come North with the for a year and a day. Might be because of her seidhr has fire that they hope could be used against the dark forces creeping south that folks don't know about. Or know exist still. With her shieldmaiden, Arneior, they embark of a journey into myth trying to keep their feet as they encounter horrors and wonders.
Reasons to read:
-Norse inspired story
-Warriors who have wits as sharp as their blades
-Using the rules to your advantage in social situations
-Hosts not fully explaining the situation and it biting them in the ass
-Foreshadowing of fates for people we won't see again
Cons:
-Big spider monster late in the book that moves uncomfortably fast
Solveig has a problem. That being she is weregild, sort of hostage/guest, because her brother killed someone during a ritual. Her father's guests insisted she come North with the for a year and a day. Might be because of her seidhr has fire that they hope could be used against the dark forces creeping south that folks don't know about. Or know exist still. With her shieldmaiden, Arneior, they embark of a journey into myth trying to keep their feet as they encounter horrors and wonders.
Reasons to read:
-Norse inspired story
-Warriors who have wits as sharp as their blades
-Using the rules to your advantage in social situations
-Hosts not fully explaining the situation and it biting them in the ass
-Foreshadowing of fates for people we won't see again
Cons:
-Big spider monster late in the book that moves uncomfortably fast