Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon
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4.5 • 69 Ratings
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Publisher 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.
Customer Reviews
The key
I liked the book very much I enjoy reading it
Interesting
While I really enjoyed this book, I do feel like a few threads were loose. I do feel luke it’s a great book to read.
Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon
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.