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cmaree88 's review for:
A Curse Carved in Bone
by Danielle L. Jensen
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very satisfying conclusion to the duology. And on that note, I'm impressed that Danielle Jensen manages to craft such rich worlds, characters, and stories and wrap it all up in two books. That's not to say I wouldn't mind more time here, but not every story needs to drag on forever.
This second book seemed like it was going to follow a predictable path of heroine discovers the true villain...but there were twists upon twists. I loved learning about more Unfated and their magic as well as a bit more about the non-Viking lands. Just a taste though, because we wind down with mainly Skaland and Nordeland at the center.
We get to learn more about the pantheon of gods AND the underworld. Just like in book 1, I had some serious RotK Paths of the Dead flashbacks, which was very cool.
Yes, our lovers reunite in a very Viking way (once or twice) once Freya gets past her stubbornness. Though to be fair, Bjorn has more than enough for them both. He manages to be truly devoted while still having his own personality, and their banter remains top-notch.
Plenty of fighting and trekking through wilderness, a few rituals, but overall is moves well and loose ends are tied up nicely. Eventually.
This second book seemed like it was going to follow a predictable path of heroine discovers the true villain...but there were twists upon twists. I loved learning about more Unfated and their magic as well as a bit more about the non-Viking lands. Just a taste though, because we wind down with mainly Skaland and Nordeland at the center.
We get to learn more about the pantheon of gods AND the underworld. Just like in book 1, I had some serious RotK Paths of the Dead flashbacks, which was very cool.
Yes, our lovers reunite in a very Viking way (once or twice) once Freya gets past her stubbornness. Though to be fair, Bjorn has more than enough for them both. He manages to be truly devoted while still having his own personality, and their banter remains top-notch.
Plenty of fighting and trekking through wilderness, a few rituals, but overall is moves well and loose ends are tied up nicely. Eventually.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Emotional abuse