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A review by elementarymydear
Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs
5.0
This was SUCH an enjoyable read! While it’s a mythology and fantasy story, it reads with all the depth, detail and atmosphere of a historical novel.
I wasn’t overly familiar with the Beowulf legend going into this book, and after reading it I definitely want to read more! I also really liked the approach the author took, of creating a character close enough to the action that we got to be in the heart of it all, but far enough removed that it felt like a fresh perspective.
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I really enjoyed Fryda as a main character. She was tender hearted but fierce, determined without becoming callous. She had so many layers and complexities to her, and was a pleasant contrast to the typical hero-types.
There was a great combination of political intrigue with high fantasy and battles, which kept the book engaging, varied, and proved how much range the author has. I love book that blends genres so this was an absolute hit with me!
I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.
I wasn’t overly familiar with the Beowulf legend going into this book, and after reading it I definitely want to read more! I also really liked the approach the author took, of creating a character close enough to the action that we got to be in the heart of it all, but far enough removed that it felt like a fresh perspective.
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I really enjoyed Fryda as a main character. She was tender hearted but fierce, determined without becoming callous. She had so many layers and complexities to her, and was a pleasant contrast to the typical hero-types.
There was a great combination of political intrigue with high fantasy and battles, which kept the book engaging, varied, and proved how much range the author has. I love book that blends genres so this was an absolute hit with me!
I received a free copy for review. All opinions are my own.