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A review by vickysbooklove1
Fang of the Wolf by Ella Walker Henderson
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Unleashing the Wolf: The Epic Tale of a Bold Female Warrior in Viking Lore
"Fang of the Wolf" is the first installment in the "Valaria Descending" fantasy series, penned by Ella Walker Henderson. It's a riveting Viking inspired saga that sweeps the readers away to an enthralling world of ancient myths and fierce battles.
The narrative follows Valaria on her quest to become a fearless warrior in the male-dominated heart of the Northlands. Her father, the Varg, is the leader and greatest warrior of their clan, the Vargsungs, known as the Wolves. He has always been dedicated to protecting, training, and preparing both Valaria and her brother, Fior, for their future roles after his passing. While very few consider Valaria worthy of being a Vargsung warrior, most men in her clan take every opportunity to belittle her as a fighter and a woman, inevitably damaging her self-confidence. When the mighty clan of the Jarlsorns abducts the Varg, the council opposes sending a party of warriors to find, liberate, and bring him back. However, Valaria, along with her best and only friend Sofia, embarks on a rescue mission and will stop at nothing and nobody until the Varg is safe and sound back in his rightful place as head of the Vargsungs.
Ella Walker Henderson artfully crafts a thrilling Viking odyssey, seamlessly blending together my favorite tropes: coming of age, enemies to lovers, the heroine’s journey, and the chosen duo’s quest. The action-packed storyline, although a little predictable at times, coupled with the beautiful settings and well-developed characters, keeps readers engaged from start to finish, leaving them hungry for the second installment.
"Fang of the Wolf” transported me to a realm of legendary heroes and timeless adventures. This book has plenty to offer all fantasy readers: intense training and battles for Viking enthusiasts, a strong female protagonist fighting for her place in a male-dominated world for fans of witty female main characters, and the birth of a scorching romance amidst the chaos of war for romantic souls like myself.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the author for granting me access to the eARC—I was thoroughly enchanted by the story and I'm eagerly awaiting for the second book of the saga.
"Fang of the Wolf" is the first installment in the "Valaria Descending" fantasy series, penned by Ella Walker Henderson. It's a riveting Viking inspired saga that sweeps the readers away to an enthralling world of ancient myths and fierce battles.
The narrative follows Valaria on her quest to become a fearless warrior in the male-dominated heart of the Northlands. Her father, the Varg, is the leader and greatest warrior of their clan, the Vargsungs, known as the Wolves. He has always been dedicated to protecting, training, and preparing both Valaria and her brother, Fior, for their future roles after his passing. While very few consider Valaria worthy of being a Vargsung warrior, most men in her clan take every opportunity to belittle her as a fighter and a woman, inevitably damaging her self-confidence. When the mighty clan of the Jarlsorns abducts the Varg, the council opposes sending a party of warriors to find, liberate, and bring him back. However, Valaria, along with her best and only friend Sofia, embarks on a rescue mission and will stop at nothing and nobody until the Varg is safe and sound back in his rightful place as head of the Vargsungs.
Ella Walker Henderson artfully crafts a thrilling Viking odyssey, seamlessly blending together my favorite tropes: coming of age, enemies to lovers, the heroine’s journey, and the chosen duo’s quest. The action-packed storyline, although a little predictable at times, coupled with the beautiful settings and well-developed characters, keeps readers engaged from start to finish, leaving them hungry for the second installment.
"Fang of the Wolf” transported me to a realm of legendary heroes and timeless adventures. This book has plenty to offer all fantasy readers: intense training and battles for Viking enthusiasts, a strong female protagonist fighting for her place in a male-dominated world for fans of witty female main characters, and the birth of a scorching romance amidst the chaos of war for romantic souls like myself.
I extend my sincere appreciation to the author for granting me access to the eARC—I was thoroughly enchanted by the story and I'm eagerly awaiting for the second book of the saga.