kaitykat 's review for:

Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs

4.0

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This was wonderful!! I read Beowulf in high school, senior year, and my teacher made it a big deal for our class - it was really fun! This was a treat to read because it expanded on the world of Beowulf and I absolutely loved our characters. Fryda was a wonderful heroine and I loved how courageous she was even with all she endured. Her relationship with Theow was so *chef kiss*! Best friends and have harbored feelings for each other over the years, but it's forbidden love. The writing was phenomenal as well, very poetic at times and I was stunned. My favorite chapters were the ones in the POV of the dragon. I found them to be so ominous. I highly recommend this book especially if you enjoyed Beowulf. The story is filled with brutal battles, love in all forms, and courage. 4.5 stars!! ⚔️✨