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Shades of Valhalla by Ellis Logan

emilywoodal's review

5.0

I received a free copy of this book from the author for my honest review.

***may contain spoilers***

I went into this book not sure I would like it. I read the synopsis about the worlds between two different fae's and thought I might DNF. But, I was intrigued about the fight between good and bad, the light fae and the dark fae, and the one girl who would have to make a choice.

Siri was a bad ass, martial arts, ass kicking character and I often found myself wishing I had her kind of stamina, her kind of way about life, and the way about her that made her not give a crap about anything that didn't really concern her. In the beginning, I often kept asking myself why her mother started teaching her these skills when she was barely 1 year old. She was learning different fighting techniques even I have never heard of. Then the visions started. I was like great, the girl is gonna go nuts lol.

Siri seemed to flow through the new changes in her life. With moving....again....to even making friends seemed to come so natural to her. The only thing I really kinda screamed "really??" About was how on her first date with Rowan, it was a full out make out session. Psh, even as an adult, if I went out on a first date, I'd be so shy that that kind of makeout session wouldn't happen haha. Even as a teenager though, I don't think I've ever done that. But I digress lol

Siri soon found out she was a light fae, the good guys, and the visions she was having were premonitions of the future and the leader of the dark fae, the bad guys, was speaking to her through them. She and her mom were soon captured but Siri escaped thanks to Rowan. She met up with two other light fae and travelled to see her father, the head of the light fae....all the in the meantime, falling for one of her new companions.

I must say, I really did get into this book. I read it quickly and kept page turning to find out what was going to happen next. I have already purchased the next book and plan to finish the series out by the end of the weekend. The author did really well with getting me into the story and the character development. A big thank you to the author for allowing me to read and review this!!

lavendermarch's review

5.0

Totally awesome, original, and cool. I can't wait to read more about Siri! Team Alec, btw.

nymeriaa's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

So, I feel like it started off a little slow. It seemed to take a good minute to get into anything but once it did, I knew I was hooked. Each chapter definitely got better and more exciting and the pace started to pick up once we hit about halfway. But then I felt like the ending was too soon. As I was reading and saw it getting to 90%, 94%, 97%, 99%...  I was just expecting a little more. But it was still great! Definitely an exciting read.

Siri was alright. I don't love her but I don't dislike her either. Although she's strong willed and I know she'll do anything for the people she loves and cares about. She thinks for her own (not being swayed on her thoughts of Rowan for one). So I reckon she'll definitely grow on me.

Rowan I am not a fan of at all. Red flags from almost the beginning of their relationship... I mean, you'd barely been with the girl and you're getting way too jealous and your moods with her switch so quickly. You don't own her, she can be friends with other guys and she doesn't have to tell you everything either. Add to that he's a darkling (I'm sorry, but I didn't buy his bullshit of choosing the light once he's 18, and I just know he won't now they've broke up).

Alec, I like. I'm team Alec 100%! He just seems like better fit for her... From what we've seen so far anyway. 

I love Amber and Vala so much! I definitely need more of them both in the next book. 

So overall, I'm really enjoying this and I will definitely be purchasing the rest of them. I loved the slight Norse influence too and how it's been added onto the story with the fae. I think it's been done really well. 

Loved it and excited to see where it goes. Can't wait to read the rest of the series!

dany_ambivertwords's review

4.0

A quick nice read. A combo of Mythology and City of Bones.

Characters
Alec was awesome. The freaky hot one.
Amber reminded me so much of Izzy from TMI.
Rowan was such a hard core boyfriend material. I want his character development more.
Plot
Plot was sortof interesting. But the writing made it move along fast .
Situation
Aedan was totally awesome. The descriptions were enough .
A quick nice read . Recommended for City of Bones fans.