jmatkinson1's review
3.0
Having read a number of reviews of the previous novel I approached this with high anticipation. There are a lot of good ideas here, weaving a murder mystery into historical events and particularly with a unique setting in Viking times in Scandinavia. However I just couldn’t get into the story and struggled to reach the end.
kirkw1972's review
3.0
I normally like both scandi style books and historical books but putting the two together I struggled with this one. Again I couldn't quite connect with the characters. I'm kind of falling on the good but not great line with it. It dragged a bit for me to.
There's a lot in there and I think there is the makings of a really good book and probably a lot of people think it actually is but not enough for me.
There's a lot in there and I think there is the makings of a really good book and probably a lot of people think it actually is but not enough for me.
annarella's review
5.0
Usually I'm not a fan of Scandinavian mystery but the blurb seemed unusual so I requested this book.
It's darker than what I usually read but I couldn't help falling in love with this book and Helga.
Helga is a very great character, strong and wise, and the other characters are well written and fleshed out.
The plot is engaging and atmospheric, I couldn't put this book down, the setting is detailed and fascinating. The only issue was the final that seemed a bit rushed.
The mystery was very good and it kept me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading other installment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
It's darker than what I usually read but I couldn't help falling in love with this book and Helga.
Helga is a very great character, strong and wise, and the other characters are well written and fleshed out.
The plot is engaging and atmospheric, I couldn't put this book down, the setting is detailed and fascinating. The only issue was the final that seemed a bit rushed.
The mystery was very good and it kept me guessing till the end.
I look forward to reading other installment in this series.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quercus Books and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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