Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon - Melanie Karsak

Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon

By Melanie Karsak

  • Release Date: 2023-02-09
  • Genre: Historical Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 121 Ratings

Description

Chosen by Odin.

Destined for Valhalla.

In my dreams, Odin whispers to me.

He tells me I'm destined to wield a legendary sword.

He tells me my road will bring me to Valhalla.

But when I wake, I'm only Hervor. Fatherless. Unloved. Unwanted. Jarl Bjartmar, my grandfather, calls me cursed. My mother, her memories stolen by the gods, has forgotten me. Everyone tells me I should have been left to the wolves, but no one will tell me why.

None but Eydis, a thrall with völva magic, believes I'm meant for a greater destiny. Yet who can believe a devotee of Loki?

When the king and his son arrive for the holy blót, the runes begin to fall in my favor. A way forward may lie in the handsome Viking set on winning my heart, but only if I unravel the mystery hanging over me first.

Readers will relish Shield Maiden: Under the Howling Moon. This sweeping Viking historical fantasy retells the Norse Hervarar Saga, depicting the life of the shieldmaiden Hervor.

Reviews

  • Interesting

    4
    By Francis465
    Very interesting storyline and characters that come to life.
  • Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon

    3
    By PalatableDinner
    An okay read. Young adult fantasy. Felt like a set-up book for the rest of the series. Enjoyed the clever dialogue, but rest of the writing was repetitive at times even disregarding the self-fulfilling prophecies.
  • The key

    5
    By tTerry F
    I liked the book very much I enjoy reading it
  • Must read

    5
    By Chuki20029
    Very interesting, thoroughly enjoyed it. Will read the others in the series

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