This was a FUN little read. I really enjoyed it. And it made me nostalgic for all the readers I've been, and all the books I've lost myself in. I may have to check out her podcast next. 

I was optimistic for this book, but it fell flat for me. It's pretty basic as far as information, though for lay readers, I guess that tracks. And sometimes it came across mildly judgmental in a way I didn't find helpful. 

Wow. This book tackles colonialism and doesn't hold back. It is a searing indictment on how we set up a system to allow some to prosper on the backs of others. It is an exploration of tokenism and how we often elevate the "special" to show an "exception to the rule" of racism, often ignoring the fact that it in fact validates the rule at all. It is intense and harsh, as is colonialism. It is intricate and beautifully heartbreakingly spun. 

Ooooof. This is a heavy read. Intense, but worthwhile. The complexities of being human in the face of depravity, the exploration of the question "what WOULD you do in that moment in history?" is as horrific as it is fascinating. 

I really wanted to love this. But I found it not quite what I was hoping for. The basic story is alright, but it's often slow moving and somewhat boring. I enjoyed the Norse mythology at times, but I wanted it to feel...more Scandinavian? Sometimes the very English sounding names brought me out of the story.