Category - Fiction / Fantasy
Format - Hardcover
Condition - New
Listed - 25 days ago
Views - 5
Ships From - Minnesota
Est. Publication Date - Feb 2024
Seller Description
A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series. Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back. Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate. Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.
Additional Information
A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated
ISBN: 9780593599839
Publisher Description
A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king - while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son - in this Norse-inspired fantasy romance from the bes...
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PangoBooks readers are captivated by the Viking setting and Norse mythology, finding the characters, particularly strong female leads like Freya, highly engaging. The book's blend of fantasy, romance, and thrilling battles with intricate world-building has left readers thrilled and eager for more. Many were pleasantly surprised by how engrossing a Viking fantasy could be and praised the unexpected twists and dramatic family dynamics. Overall, the narrative's compelling elements and gripping ending have left readers eagerly anticipating the sequel.