Language: G (0 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (Kissing described); Violence: PG-13 (Battle scenes are mildly descriptive with blood and violence in the scenes)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
16yo Sigrid, an orphan in Vanaheim working as a stable hand, is determined to prove her worth as a Valkyrie even though she does not have a winged mare. She has Hesture, a Midgard horse who has been with her since she was found as a baby. Valkyries sent from Elina attack Vanaheim and steal the Eye. During the fight, Sigrid grabs the Eye and has a vision of her leading an army in Helheim with her riding Sleipnir, Odin's horse, and the Valkyries from Vanaheim plus Mariam, who was on the opposing side. She frees Mariam to help her get to Helheim. In the end, Sigrid has to make choices that challenge her morals and what she really expects and wants for her future.
Story flow was overall great and felt smooth, had enough actins and dialogue. Romance felt very one sided then rushed at the end and never confirmed who exactly is the Valkyrie's daughter. Sigrid was a little too much driven on her own wants and desires and it would overpower the other characters at times. The Norse mythology was definitely an inspiration for the novel but not fully accurate and I didn't expect it to be.
Sigrid, Mariam, and all other humans are inspired by Norse mythology so think of the the Netherlands. Sigrid is described as blonde hair and blue eyes. Mariam as having freckles. There are other species in the book such as Night Elves who are never seen without anything covering every inch of their skin due to belief the sun will burn them not matter how little the light, even from a candle.
Lexus Merrill Art Teacher
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