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A review by amybraunauthor
The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young
4.0
I wasn't sure where this series would go, but I found myself compelled by Adrienne Young's writing and I was glad to be swept up in a new adventure with familiar and new faces. The mythology and lore of the series was explored in greater detail, and a hint of magic was introduced. It led to some surprises and twists, and was definitely a darker instalment of the previous book. That wasn't to say there wasn't plenty of action to go around. These people are Vikings after all.
I really enjoyed the characters. Halvard is always welcome and it was interesting to see what he became after so many years and the danger he experienced as a child. Tova was also quite interesting and I sympathized with what she was going through, not belonging anywhere and being used.
The time shifts were a little disarming and the plot seemed to drag in the middle a bit, but I was quite compelled by the characters and the places it led. I had a great time reading this and would recommend it to anyone who loves Viking lore, complex and flawed characters, and a dose of drama-filled action!
I really enjoyed the characters. Halvard is always welcome and it was interesting to see what he became after so many years and the danger he experienced as a child. Tova was also quite interesting and I sympathized with what she was going through, not belonging anywhere and being used.
The time shifts were a little disarming and the plot seemed to drag in the middle a bit, but I was quite compelled by the characters and the places it led. I had a great time reading this and would recommend it to anyone who loves Viking lore, complex and flawed characters, and a dose of drama-filled action!