Valkyrie
Book 1
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4.3 • 10 Ratings
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- £2.99
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
Freya is dreading turning fourteen - that marks the official end of her childhood and when she takes up full duties of a Valkyrie - a collector of souls from humanity's battlefields.
But Freya is unlike any other Valkyrie. She doesn't want to follow in the footsteps of the legends before her. As she observes from Asgard, she tries to understand what it is to be human: to make friends with girls her own age and laugh with boys, without the fear of causing their death with one touch.
Little does she know that her dreams will soon be realized: on her first battlefield mission, Freya reaps the soul of a soldier with unfinished business that will send her to the human world on a deadly quest. And there she must battle both ordinary and extraordinary enemies to create a new VALKYRIE legend.
'Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy.' Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Freya has just sworn her oath as a Valkyrie, but she isn't looking forward to the duties that come with the role. Disgusted by war and disenchanted by humanity, Freya brings back a reluctant war hero from her first "reaping," and breaks her oath when she visits his family on Earth to ensure their safety. On Earth, Freya meets many people who need her help, and she finds a way to channel her restless energy into good as she works to address gentrification, school bullying, and child neglect in present-day Chicago. Trading the Greek myths of her Pegasus series for Norse themes, O'Hearn offers a strong balance of action-packed fantasy and contemporary realism that doesn't shy from real issues. The stakes are always high capture and death stalk Freya and those she grows to care for, making for an engrossing, fast-paced read. Whether on the battlefield or city streets, Freya confronts what it means to do one's duty and be a true hero, in a smart, sharply written, and empathic story. Ages 9 13.
Customer Reviews
I have a new obsession😅
I love this book so much and have just just finished reading it, tbh I think the author is so talented and blessed, I feel so happy that I found this book, I used to be a book worm and then stopped, but then I found a new intrest and have fallen head over heels for this amazing story, the characters are picture- perfect and the story line is everything I expected and more! I would write more, but I am probably starting to bore you, so just know that it is worth the money and all of my praise. I LOVE it and just wanna thank the amazing author!
Amazing book (so far)
I must admit although I am halfway through this extraordinary book it has gob smacked me due to Kate o Hearn's excellent imagination I feel from my opinion that this is an excellent book and is a must buy I hope if you read this book you will feel the same ! :)
Valkyrie
I have read Kate's other books but I must admit as a 10yr old reading these they are absolutely epic and by far the best. She has an outstanding talent for writing and should definitely consider writing another book about Freya and her exciting adventures