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kenley11's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Trafficking and Sexual content
sarasreading's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was great! At first I was worried it was going to be a bit slow, with too many characters, but it wasn't. The book picked up right away and I was never bored. I used to really enjoy the show Vikings, and the cultural elements in this were vivid to me as I could already picture so many aspects of Nordic life.
The magic system and world building were great, and I was really invested in the characters' relationships, and surprise representation I wasn't expecting.
After also loving The Witch's Heart by this author, I think they've become an auto-read for me now.
The magic system and world building were great, and I was really invested in the characters' relationships, and surprise representation I wasn't expecting.
After also loving The Witch's Heart by this author, I think they've become an auto-read for me now.
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Animal death
Moderate: Transphobia, Murder, Trafficking, and Medical content
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
bree_of_the_woods's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Violence and Animal death
Moderate: War
Minor: Slavery and Sexual assault
curiosityp's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
While Genevieve Gornichec's novel "The witch's heart" has been on my TBR for a while, reading "The weaver and the witch queen" has motivated me to read "The witch's heart" and perhaps her other titles this year.
This novel is gripping, fascinating, adventurous, and humorous. At one point, the action was so well described that I could see this being adapted for the screen.
I loved the characters, especially the inclusion of a trans character. I enjoyed how strong and independent the women were. I loved the snarky retorts and relationship between Gunnhild and Eirik. I loved the mythology and the historical setting. I enjoyed the ending's conclusion yet openness for more.
Although I haven't read or watched any Game of Thrones, I would still recommend this to anyone who likes the series and/or the Viking era.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read the ARC!
This novel is gripping, fascinating, adventurous, and humorous. At one point, the action was so well described that I could see this being adapted for the screen.
I loved the characters, especially the inclusion of a trans character. I enjoyed how strong and independent the women were. I loved the snarky retorts and relationship between Gunnhild and Eirik. I loved the mythology and the historical setting. I enjoyed the ending's conclusion yet openness for more.
Although I haven't read or watched any Game of Thrones, I would still recommend this to anyone who likes the series and/or the Viking era.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read the ARC!
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Death, and Animal death
Moderate: Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and War
Minor: Slavery
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