A review by kaitie_reads
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

This was a great read but missing just a little bit of the wow factor needed for it to be an incredible read. 

Vikings, female rage, a strong FMC, a swoon-worthy MMC, betrayal, some surprising turns, amazing tension, and great banter can be found in the pages of this book. 

As the reader, you can't help but feel for Freya, our FMC who is unfated and blessed by the gods; but who is also controlled and manipulated by those [men] who seek to use her power. She is a strong female lead but sometimes acts brashly because of her distrust of everyone around her. Bjorn, our male lead, is a swoon-worthy will-burn-the-world-for-her Viking warrior. The romantic tension that ensues is fantastic.

I did find that the plot was just a little bit too predictable. The use of the word "arse" bothered me (it was so frequent), and I was also a little disappointed with the fast-paced, cliffhanger ending. 

This fits the bill for romantasy and is much heavier on the romance side and a little bit less developed on the fantasy side. I love the Norse Mythology and viking influence.

Overall, fantasy romance readers will love this book, and I can't wait for the next one! 

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"It is hard to keep one’s wits when faced with a woman as beautiful as the sight of shore to a man who has been lost at sea".