A review by spicycronereads
Valhalla is Full of Hunks: A Monstrously Mythic Tale by C. Rochelle
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Silly and irreverent, this book is a fun, quick read with plenty of why choose spice. I had not read the previous ones in the series and it read fine as a standalone. The plot is predictable but it is well-paced and enjoyable to read. And I possibly know more about Norse mythology than before I started?
Iola is hilarious as the FMC. As an example, she says to the reader “if you have to ask who my number one Skatsgaard is, we can’t be friends.” Obviously, it is Alexander. She never says so but this is the only possible answer. 😂
Jör, “the dramatic danger noodle,” has anatomy that challenges the idea of binary seggs characteristics (I would not go so far as to say Jör is inters3x since they are not human) but, more importantly, they are super lovable and fun to read. I could
Picture their wild outfits and it made me laugh. Fen, the wolf daddy, is super smoldery. And Surt, the stubborn dom is endearing in how possessive he is of Jör. And of course the reader is in on the joke, knowing it is inevitable that he will cave and eventually join this group.
Secondary characters are almost non-existent, with the exception of one whom the author is clearly setting up for their own story.
Aside from the aforementioned monster who has a multiplicity of anatomy, there is no real diverse representation to speak of.
I give it three stars, which to me is like a solid C. It’s satisfactory but Nothing to get too excited about. If you are looking for beautiful literary craft or something that challenges your thinking or emotions, this is not it. But if you want a fun distraction with lots of spice, then have fun.
Iola is hilarious as the FMC. As an example, she says to the reader “if you have to ask who my number one Skatsgaard is, we can’t be friends.” Obviously, it is Alexander. She never says so but this is the only possible answer. 😂
Jör, “the dramatic danger noodle,” has anatomy that challenges the idea of binary seggs characteristics (I would not go so far as to say Jör is inters3x since they are not human) but, more importantly, they are super lovable and fun to read. I could
Picture their wild outfits and it made me laugh. Fen, the wolf daddy, is super smoldery. And Surt, the stubborn dom is endearing in how possessive he is of Jör. And of course the reader is in on the joke, knowing it is inevitable that he will cave and eventually join this group.
Secondary characters are almost non-existent, with the exception of one whom the author is clearly setting up for their own story.
Aside from the aforementioned monster who has a multiplicity of anatomy, there is no real diverse representation to speak of.
I give it three stars, which to me is like a solid C. It’s satisfactory but Nothing to get too excited about. If you are looking for beautiful literary craft or something that challenges your thinking or emotions, this is not it. But if you want a fun distraction with lots of spice, then have fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual content