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A review by raygersh
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec
3.0
Norse mythology is enthralling and Genevieve Gornichec has done a remarkable job of telling it. I love the way that she has interwoven the standalone stories into the overarching perspective of the protagonist, Angrboda. Not only that, but she has redefined the Angrboda’s character. Typically known for being the mother of the monster children leading Ragnarök, and little else, Angrboda has not been much of a character to the Vikings. Instead, she is now a fiercely loyal and brave independent woman, representing the best of motherhood and the strength in loving.
Because of all of this, The Witch’s Heart was on its way to receiving a stellar rating from me. But at about the two-thirds mark through the novel, I got really bored. I don’t know what it was, but the story seemed to drag on and on. I think Angrboda’s arc was stretched into more in order to fit in some of the classic Norse tales. A lot started to feel forced in the end and I was vaguely disappointed by the way it went down.
Overall: A fun retelling of Norse mythology with a feminist take.
Because of all of this, The Witch’s Heart was on its way to receiving a stellar rating from me. But at about the two-thirds mark through the novel, I got really bored. I don’t know what it was, but the story seemed to drag on and on. I think Angrboda’s arc was stretched into more in order to fit in some of the classic Norse tales. A lot started to feel forced in the end and I was vaguely disappointed by the way it went down.
Overall: A fun retelling of Norse mythology with a feminist take.