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I’m torn between 3.5/4 stars.
A magical Norse Mythology tale filled with gods and monsters that’s perfect for fantasy and mythology lovers.
Confession - I was drawn to this because I love the Marvel movies. This book took my love of Thor, chewed it up and spit it out in the best way! Talk about reading outside my comfort zone!
Angrboda is a witch with a special sight of foreseeing the future. Angered because she would teach him her ways, the God Oden burns her three times, leaving her without her heart and a mere husk of the woman she was. Loki steals her heart and returns it to her thus beginning a love affair with her and fathering her children. I won’t get into any specifics because the story is best left to unfold naturally as you read but it is a powerful tale of love, resilience, friendship and ultimately motherhood.
There is a lot of world building and overall character development versus lots of action but it was all so fascinating that I just went with it and the story paid off. Angrboda is such a captivating character.
A great book to pick up if you enjoy fantasy and/or mythology or are just looking forward a change of pace!
A magical Norse Mythology tale filled with gods and monsters that’s perfect for fantasy and mythology lovers.
Confession - I was drawn to this because I love the Marvel movies. This book took my love of Thor, chewed it up and spit it out in the best way! Talk about reading outside my comfort zone!
Angrboda is a witch with a special sight of foreseeing the future. Angered because she would teach him her ways, the God Oden burns her three times, leaving her without her heart and a mere husk of the woman she was. Loki steals her heart and returns it to her thus beginning a love affair with her and fathering her children. I won’t get into any specifics because the story is best left to unfold naturally as you read but it is a powerful tale of love, resilience, friendship and ultimately motherhood.
There is a lot of world building and overall character development versus lots of action but it was all so fascinating that I just went with it and the story paid off. Angrboda is such a captivating character.
A great book to pick up if you enjoy fantasy and/or mythology or are just looking forward a change of pace!
I love this series! It’s just so feel good and heartwarming with a touch of steam - exactly what I need these days.
A complicated sister relationship full of deviousness and secrets!
I loved Sally’s previous book, The Mother-in-law, so this was a highly anticipated read for me and I’m happy to report that it did not disappoint! Sally knows how to write domestic suspense and familial relationships full of secrets and hidden agendas.
Fern & Rose have what appears to be on the surface a very devoted sister relationship. As fraternal twins, they’ve always been close. Fern suffers from sensory issues and is on the spectrum. Rose has always been her protector, serving as a de facto mom. They are as close as sisters can be and would do anything for each other, or would they? As we read we begin to see that there are some troubling aspects to their relationship and not everyone/everything is as it appears to be.
The story is told from Fern & Rose’s POVs and added insight is gained from journal entries (
I loved Sally’s previous book, The Mother-in-law, so this was a highly anticipated read for me and I’m happy to report that it did not disappoint! Sally knows how to write domestic suspense and familial relationships full of secrets and hidden agendas.
Fern & Rose have what appears to be on the surface a very devoted sister relationship. As fraternal twins, they’ve always been close. Fern suffers from sensory issues and is on the spectrum. Rose has always been her protector, serving as a de facto mom. They are as close as sisters can be and would do anything for each other, or would they? As we read we begin to see that there are some troubling aspects to their relationship and not everyone/everything is as it appears to be.
The story is told from Fern & Rose’s POVs and added insight is gained from journal entries (
Implausible? Yes
Predictable? Absolutely
Entertaining? Definitely
Finished the audio in a few hours and while I could totally predict where this was going and I found myself shaking my head, I was also undoubtedly entertained.
Predictable? Absolutely
Entertaining? Definitely
Finished the audio in a few hours and while I could totally predict where this was going and I found myself shaking my head, I was also undoubtedly entertained.
A dead body, a dog walker and an investigation.
That ending though
That ending though
