A review by steffandbooks
The Girl the Sea Gave Back by Adrienne Young

adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I feel like I just watched an Episode of Vikings and I loved every second of it. But only an Episode, not an entire season. Contrary to Sky in the Deep, which took place over the span of several months, the story of Tova and Halvan took place over a couple of days. While we had glimpses of flashbacks to 13 years ago, 10 years ago, 7 years ago and 3 years ago, it was a fast paced story. 
I loved to see how Halvan‘s story developed to him being a full grown man instead of the so far helpless little brother in Sky in the Deep. I loved that we saw glimpses of characters we already knew. I loved their big family, how everyone came together besides not being blood related. 
I loved that we got to see the seer side in this story and how Tova‘s and Halvan‘s fates were intertwined.
I need more of these stories please!
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