Set in the age of Vikings, the main character, Myrgjol, is unlike others her age. After battling and losing loved ones, she ventures farther out to the Saxon lands, eventually culminating in a battle unlike any she had faced before.
I love historical fiction books, especially those set in Viking culture. There is something unique and fun about that time in history (at least to read). The author did a fantastic job building Myrgjol’s character from an infant to a woman. We spend a little bit of time at significant ages and get to explore her growth along with the other characters.
Many characters were well fleshed out, and I could see the story unfolding. There were so many ups and downs that propelled me to keep reading. I needed to know what would happen next.
Unfortunately, the ending felt like a different story. Without giving any spoilers, I think that the story took a detour to something unexpected and unwanted. I didn’t hate the ending, but it wasn’t my favourite choice for where this story was headed.
It was still a really fun read, and I would be interested in reading the next installment. So, if you like Vikings, this is worth reading.
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