A review by lala_tour
Steel Hand, Cold Heart by Rachel Menard
5.0
This is a Viking adventure novel with a backbone! Carina is raised on the Island of Helvar where women rule with a literal steel fist. Though not island-born (she was taken as a spoil of war), Carina wholeheartedly wants to be a warrior.
Steel Hand, Cold Heart follows Carina's journey as she struggles with her need to feel like part of the Helvar warrior family and her need to follow her conscience. Readers will enjoy the sassy and unapologetic (anti?)heroine as she leads us on a non-stop adventure filled with death cults, pirates, kidnappers, and brutal violence. A touch of the paranormal and some light romantic elements add to the appeal.
Menard has created a loveable character in Carina and I hope there will be a sequel to Steel Hand, Cold Heart soon!
Steel Hand, Cold Heart follows Carina's journey as she struggles with her need to feel like part of the Helvar warrior family and her need to follow her conscience. Readers will enjoy the sassy and unapologetic (anti?)heroine as she leads us on a non-stop adventure filled with death cults, pirates, kidnappers, and brutal violence. A touch of the paranormal and some light romantic elements add to the appeal.
Menard has created a loveable character in Carina and I hope there will be a sequel to Steel Hand, Cold Heart soon!