Good story

It has a good beginning. I hope the next book digs deeper. It is brothers love one girl book. Overall.quick read ( )

Sitting here trying to catch my breath after diving head first into this unique read I realize not only did I devour this but my heart and soul was shredded and put back together just to be ripped apart again, and I loved it. This author knows how to create different worlds that take the readers on an emotional journey where you never want to leave and can’t stand the thought of parting with the characters. The characters become ingrained not only as you read the words but somehow they meld into your heart and this story consumed my soul. In this read we follow Skarth the Godless Viking Northman and Emeline the Princess of Northumbria. They are worlds apart different from each other but in each other they find so much more. Emeline wants to save Skarth from her father’s wrath, but to so would to bring the king’s wrath onto herself. The closer Skarth and Emeline become they know they are fated to be together yet they also know they both have roles they have to play apart to keep the other safe. If you are looking for a sweet romance be warned that is not that, we are back in the time where things were hard to read about let alone know these people endured and yes it has triggers, but I myself felt as if I was watching one of my favorite history shows and I couldn’t stop, didn’t want to stop. So much happens to our main characters and they endure so much pain and heartache just trying to keep each other safe. Skarth will do anything to protect his princess and it seems as if he is always there to help save the day, but he is all the time willing to sacrifice his feelings for her to protect her and that may be his ultimate downfall. Emeline knows where her heart has always belonged yet things never seem to aline for our star crossed lovers and sacrifices seem to be all they can make. With so many twists we are introduced to so many different cultures, worlds, and people that they stories could continue to go on and be amazing. This does end on a cliffhanger and I don’t want to give too much away so this is vague and I will not apologize because this book should truly be devoured by those willing to fall in love with some amazing characters and characters that you will hate with everything you have. The ending left me speechless and I hope revenge is swift but the pain for those who caused it should last in tortuous days, weeks, months etc…. I still can’t decide if I’m Team Skarth or Team Ulf………….. maybe I should be Team SkUlf???? Enjoyed every second of this journey and cannot wait to dive into more!!!

“Victory or Valhalla”

“….you are my Mjolnir then. You are my safety. And you are my protection.”




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Holy hell.

Seriously, holy hell. I love this author. Regardless of what she writes, I devour her words as if they are air. The reason for that is quite simply because she is a master wordsmith. Her ability to create a world that leaps off the page and live rent-free in my mind is mindboggling. Therefore, I knew when this book was first talked about that it would be amazing. Did I have my concerns? Yes, absolutely. However, that was not because of the talent of this author but because was it possible to make me, a non-historical book lover, a fan of historical romance? The answer, quite simply, is yes.

After binge-watching the television show, The Vikings and falling in love with Ragnar, Björn, and Lagertha I was eager to jump into this book. It met and then exceeded my expectations. The television series made it easier for me to imagine the world that this author created. That helped to enhance the story. This was not an easy time to live, not just in the environment of the world but for the actual characters themselves. This story embodied that and made me more invested in the characters and their experiences.

Princess Emeline might be, hands down, one of my favorite heroines that this author has created which says something since this author is known for strong warrior women. I felt for her as not just a woman but as an outsider observing how the world treats her. Despite this, Emeline does not ever stop being a fighter. Too often, she was just a pawn, or property, or even bait, and yet, her spirit could not be contained. I cheered for her just as much as I empathized with her situation.

Skarth. This guy... In one moment, I wanted to run a sword through him, and in the next, I was swooning. I am not sure there has ever been a hero that I both loved and wanted to shake as much as I did this guy. He was Viking through and through though. I was (am?) rooting for him. Although, there was another character, Ulf, that also made me stand up and take notice which leaves me feeling like I am torn because both of these men are delicious. It is also why this cliffhanger stings a little. Okay, who am I kidding? This cliffhanger is brutal.

I can see so many opportunities for this world to create many possible stories and I am 1000% percent on board. While, initially, Even though this could be compared to an episode of The Vikings or even The Last Kingdom, it quickly became something so much more in its own right. The author should be very proud for creating a world and characters that made me lose sight of real-life and instead feel like I was a part of history. I look forward to what she has in store next because after this ending? Yeah, I need answers.

AND, can I just talk about this cover? #chefskiss ( )