A review by abikatroe
The Half-Drowned King by Linnea Hartsuyker

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I didn't have a bad time reading this, I love Norse stories, this just was more cut and dry than I was expecting I think. Definitely pure historical fiction, with dashes of mysticism appropriate for the time. 

I'm intrigued by the rest of the series but it may fall too political for me. 

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