A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.
Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.
Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.
Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.
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Wow.
How do I even begin this review? I was unsure what to anticipate from this book, as Danielle L. Jensen is a new author for me. I found this book while browsing Goodreads one day. The title caught my interest first, then the cover. I was fascinated by the plot, so I read the book’s summary, which immediately attracted my attention. I’m glad that I suggested A Fate Inked In Blood to the Bookclub and it was chosen for March. There were so many emotions that passed through my mind while reading this book, and I am still thinking about it as I write this review. A part of me wants to pick up and read it again. A Fate Inked In Blood is a book that will stay with you.
I am a huge fantasy fan and read multiple novels through the years. This story is unlike any fantasy book that I had read before, and that’s what I admired about it. You can’t help but love Freya, despite everything she had to go through. Freya kept on going and doing everything that was needed of her to protect her family. I wanted to like her family, but the way that they treated her, they didn’t deserve her sacrifices for them. I admired how strong Freya was, always ready to fight. She was my favorite character in the novel, and I am looking forward to seeing what happens to her next.
Bjorn. I loved how much he cared about Freya and was always willing to protect her. I’m not sure whether it was just me, but I felt that their desire for each other grew too fast. I couldn’t get enough of this story, which is why I finished it in only a few days. I can’t wait for the next book and see what adventures await everyone.
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