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River of Shadows by Karina Halle
5.0

I’m obsessed.

I was hesitant to read this because my dad had recently had a stroke. (He’s doing very well). I was afraid it would touch too close to home given the synopsis about the MC losing her father. If anything, it made me more aware of what Hanna may have been feeling and thinking.

This book is such a fun and wild ride. I was really excited about the Nordic mythology aspect and reading something different. Karina creates vivid imagery in a way that is just gorgeous and undeniable. I could see it all.

I couldn’t stop thinking about this book and read it quickly. I absolutely had to find out where this story was going. She kept me guessing and intrigued with just the right amount of familiarity and romance tropes.

Hanna is such an interesting character and I can’t seem to figure her out, which I love. I feel like I shouldn’t like the MMC Rasmus but I DO so much!

I can’t wait to read more of Karina’s books. She’s an insta-buy for me for sure.