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A review by constantinareads
Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs
4.0
Because the Beowulf legend served as the mythical model, the worldbuilding is also fascinating. Stories centered around Beowulf typically feature Grendel and Grendel's mother, so this one focuses exclusively on the portion of the poem that deals with the dragon. This feels somewhat novel.
This story of a little princess who was terribly injured and had to give up her ambitions of becoming a Shield Maiden captivated me completely. Drawing extensively on ancient Beowulf poetry, the author crafts a tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and self-belief.
Though I adored Bryce, Hild, and Theow, I frequently felt more irritated with other characters and the choices they made. I did appreciate the sporadic views of Fýrdraca.
This story of a little princess who was terribly injured and had to give up her ambitions of becoming a Shield Maiden captivated me completely. Drawing extensively on ancient Beowulf poetry, the author crafts a tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and self-belief.
Though I adored Bryce, Hild, and Theow, I frequently felt more irritated with other characters and the choices they made. I did appreciate the sporadic views of Fýrdraca.