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Witch's Heart
Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive national bestselling debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology. Angrboda's story begins where most witches' tales end: with a burning. A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him with knowledge of the future, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the farthest reaches of a remote forest. There she is found by a man who reveals himself to be Loki, and her initial distrust of him transforms into a deep and abiding love. Their union produces three unusual children, each with a secret destiny, who Angrboda is keen to raise at the edge of the world, safely hidden from Odin's all-seeing eye. But as Angrboda slowly recovers her prophetic powers, she learns that her blissful life--and possibly all of existence--is in danger. With help from the fierce huntress Skadi, with whom she shares a growing bond, Angrboda must choose whether she'll accept the fate that she's foreseen for her beloved family...or rise to remake their future. From the most ancient of tales this novel forges a story of love, loss, and hope for the modern age.
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Absolutely loved this and a large part was the audio narrator. I feel like most Norse retellings trod the same ground so this POV was a nice surprise.

5feet.of.fury ❤️ this book, I agree I love Angrboda‘s perspective so much, I felt like Loki was very much the expected Loki so it was good not to have the whole focus there, but have it as a reference 9mo
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Beautifully written and wonderfully evocative. The first third was a little rough (I like banter, but I found it repetitive here) but there‘s a moment mid-way through the story where everything clicked into place and I devoured the rest of the story in a few sittings.

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Librarybelle
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My last completed book for 2023…and it was so good! I am unfamiliar with Norse mythology but quickly became enamored with Gornichec‘s telling of Angrboda. Beautifully written. Another #LiteraryCrew book I‘m finally finishing!

5feet.of.fury This was my last read of the year too! I thought it was so beautiful. 10mo
Librarybelle Definitely, @5feet.of.fury ! 10mo
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5feet.of.fury
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This was SO pretty. At times sweet, funny or heartwrenching.
After being burned by the gods, Angrboda resigns herself to existence alone in the Ironwood until Loki returns her heart. It takes more than the trickster god to bring her from her life of solitude. As her life grows, so does the threat from the gods.
I‘m not knowledgeable on Norse mythology by any stretch, but it was exactly the characterization of Loki that I wanted & expected.

Sargar114 I really enjoyed this one too! Glad you liked it! 10mo
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Nessavamusic I liked this one too! 10mo
peanutnine Sounds really interesting!! 10mo
Emilymdxn Gorgeous picture and a gorgeous cover! I really want to read this one 10mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 10mo
Catsandbooks ❄️🍭❤️ 10mo
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5feet.of.fury
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Keeping the goals simple, out with the old, finish off my current reads. I‘m not very far into any of these but would love to wrap up a couple before the end of #Wintergames
#20in4 @Andrew65

Andrew65 Best of luck 😁 10mo
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Captivatedbybooks
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Thank you @AmyG for my #JolabokaflodSwap23 i cannot wait to dive into this book!!!

Thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing & hosting!!!

AmyG Merry Christmas 🎄 10mo
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Deblovestoread
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Other than some name recognition I do not know much about Norse mythology. The story lagged in a couple of places for me but overall I enjoyed this tale of Angrboda, Loki and their children. 4 🌟

#LiteraryCrew

Librarybelle Yay! Glad you liked it! 12mo
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Sargar114
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I went into this knowing very little about Norse mythology so it started out a bit slow for me not really feeling like there was much of a direction. Once you hit the second section this book really takes off! The finish is incredibly strong and will make you feel all the emotions. Hard to put down after that! I would be interested in reading more Norse based stories after this. Read for #literarycrew and gifted by @CBee THANK YOU!

CBee I‘m glad you liked it 😊 12mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love this cover 🧡🖤 12mo
Sargar114 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I agree, it‘s so good especially after having read it. 12mo
Sargar114 @CBee thank you!!! ❤️ 12mo
Librarybelle So glad you liked this!!! 12mo
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Deblovestoread
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Long ago, when the gods were young and Asgard was new, there came a witch from the edge of the worlds.

I‘m 100 pages in and loving this #LiteraryCrew October book.

@ShyBookOwl @Librarybelle

Librarybelle I‘m loving it too! I‘m a bit behind on reading it, also about 100 pages in 12mo
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Librarybelle
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It‘s time for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead discussion! I have 9 questions posted under spoilers - you can find them in either my feed, the book‘s feed, or searching the hashtags. Answer whenever you can!

If you wish to add any comments about the book, comment below!

I have the list of suggested titles for 2024, so I will hopefully soon post those for us to decide what to read first! I had just enough suggestions to cover 2024.

TheBookHippie This was quite a lovely read. Thank you for hosting! I‘ll get to the questions this afternoon! 12mo
BookwormAHN I loved this book 🖤 12mo
Deblovestoread I‘ve barely started but bringing it with me on vacation tomorrow for plane reading. 12mo
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julieclair Haven‘t started yet - October was a disappointing reading month for me - not nearly enough reading time. But… I really want to read this!!! So nice to know the questions and discussion will be there whenever I finish. 🧡 12mo
Librarybelle @Deblovestoread @julieclair The questions will be there whenever you are ready! 12mo
Librarybelle @TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN I‘m really enjoying it - I‘m not quite finished yet. Didn‘t give myself enough time! 12mo
TheBookHippie @Librarybelle We had a wild ride here with no power I haven't gotten to the questions yet! Hopefully tonight or tomorrow! 12mo
Sargar114 Thank you for selecting this one. Very enjoyable.! 12mo
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Librarybelle
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9. Who was your favorite character and why? Who was your least favorite? ~from Book Club Kit

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BookwormAHN Angrboda was my favorite and I have a love/hate relationship with Loki. 12mo
Sargar114 I also liked Angrboda. But Skadi was my second. Fierce, brave, and loyal! I loved that she told Angrboda the truth and what she saw about Loki even when it wasn‘t well received. 12mo
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8. Did the ending make you happy, sad, or a mix of both? ~adapted from the Book Club Kit

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PurpleyPumpkin The ending was fitting and hopeful. 12mo
BookwormAHN It was a little sad but mostly intense. 12mo
Sargar114 Definitely both. I cried a bit, it was beautifully done. 12mo
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Librarybelle
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7. Angrboda has visions of the future and a strong notion of what her fate - and the fate of her children - will be, even though she hopes she can change it. Loki refused to hear his wife's prophecies - would you do the same? Do you think he know more than he let on? ~adapted from the Book Club Kit

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PurpleyPumpkin It seems that Loki did all he could to avoid knowing prophecies! He preferred to believe his choices were his own and not preordained. I think I‘d feel the same. Knowing the future and being powerless to change it isn‘t appealing. 🙃 12mo
Jerdencon I don‘t think I would want to know - hard to live like that always expecting something to happen. I do think Loki knew more than he let on. 12mo
BookwormAHN I think Loki is a live in the moment type. 12mo
Sargar114 I wouldn‘t want to know either. If you can‘t change it, what‘s the point? 12mo
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6. Near the end of the book Angrboda has a moment when she wonders if Loki and Odin have been plotting together during the entire book. Do you think there is any possibility of that? ~from Book Club Kit

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PurpleyPumpkin I feel like Loki was more used by Odin than in cahoots with him. Loki liked to think himself independent and charting his own course. I think it unlikely that he plotted with Odin. 🤔 12mo
BookwormAHN I don't think so. I think it was more likely that Loki knew at times he needed to play nice. 12mo
Sargar114 I don‘t think they plotted together. Coincidentally they had the same goal though. 12mo
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5. Angrboda and Skadi's relationship is one of the most important and enduring in Angrboda's life. Describe how their relationship changes over time. How does Angrboda and Skadi's relationship compare to Angrboda and Loki's relationship? ~from Book Club Kit

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PurpleyPumpkin I think Angrboda loved both characters in different ways. But Skadi seemed to make her the happiest. Skadi helped Angrboda survive and thrive. Their trust in each other grew over time and never wavered. With Loki, trust was always in question and was ultimately destroyed with his betrayal. (edited) 12mo
Jerdencon I think Loki was a lustful, all consuming kind of love while Skadi was a friendship that developed into love. One was safe and one was thrilling even if it was painful. 12mo
BookwormAHN I thing Loki is the kind that tends to kind of consume everyone around him so that even with Skadi in a supportive relationship, Loki was always in the background. 12mo
Sargar114 I mentioned earlier, but when Loki gave her back her heart, she grew a certain amount of loyalty towards him and like @Jerdencon said lust. Because of this she can also forge the relationship she had with Skadi. The best relationships start as friendships so this one felt more pure to me. But I do feel she loved them both just in their own unique ways. 12mo
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4. Were you surprised by Loki's betrayal or did you see it coming? ~adapted from Book Club Kit

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PurpleyPumpkin I guess I knew it was coming but kept hoping I was wrong. I think Angrboda felt the same. 12mo
Jerdencon Not surprised - he‘s so flighty and unreliable. 12mo
BookwormAHN Not surprised but I knew a bit about Norse mythology already. 12mo
Sargar114 It seemed true to character. It was shocking when it happened (which is a good indicator of the quality in storytelling) but not surprising. 12mo
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3. After Angrboda becomes a mother, her priorities shift a great deal. How does becoming a mother change her outlook on the world and define her goals? ~from Book Club Kit

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PurpleyPumpkin After having her children, they become her world. Everything she does she does with them in mind. She loves them unconditionally. 12mo
Jerdencon @PurpleyPumpkin 100% what you said - all her priorities change 12mo
BookwormAHN @PurpleyPumpkin Absolutely 💯 12mo
Sargar114 @PurpleyPumpkin exactly! The way she interacts with the world is dependent on how it will impact her children. She literally gives her heart and life; which is saying a lot for someone seemingly immortal 12mo
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2. The book starts with Loki literally giving Angrboda her heart back. What does that signify about their relationship? Do you think it is a significant reason that she trusts him even though she knows he is Odin's blood brother and trickster? ~from Book Club Kit

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BookwormAHN I think it's a weary sort of trust. 12mo
Sargar114 It definitely feels a bit literal, but mythology can be that way sometimes. Loki made it possible for her to love and be loved with this action. 12mo
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1. Were you familiar with Angrboda's story prior to reading this book? This website provides more background on Angrboda as well as dives a bit deeper into her story: https://historycooperative.org/angrboda/

And, take a look at @cazxxx 's feed for an amazing artist rendition of Angrboda!

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PurpleyPumpkin I‘m not all that familiar with Norse mythology in general so had not heard about Angrboda. This was such an enlightening read! Loved Angrboda‘s POV. 12mo
Cazxxx I‘m a huge fan of mythology and I know a fair amount of Norse mythology but from what I‘ve read Angrboda is rarely mentioned or just mentioned in passing because of Loki. It was great learning her story and I ended up looking up as much as I could. I loved this book and will definitely read it again. Great choice! 12mo
Jerdencon I honestly had never heard of her before - Thor and Loki yes but that was my extent of Norse mythology. Also this is so not my type/genre of book but I totally got into it. 12mo
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BookwormAHN I knew some of it thanks to 12mo
Deblovestoread Other than recognizing a few names I knew nothing of Norse mythology. Loved this book! 12mo
Sargar114 I knew pretty much nothing about Norse mythology before this especially because I‘m not counting Marvel. I love Greek mythology and really enjoyed this so would happily read more. 12mo
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Cazxxx
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Angrboda, whose name translates to "the one who brings grief" or "she who offers sorrow," is a prominent giantess in Norse mythology. She resides in the land of the giants, Jotunheim.
Angrboda is best known for her union with Loki, the trickster god, with whom she bore three infamous offspring that play pivotal roles in the apocalyptic events of Ragnarok (essentially end of the world): Hel, Fenrir and Jormungandr
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Cazxxx Art by anetteprs on Instagram 12mo
Librarybelle Thanks for sharing this! 12mo
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CatLass007
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I enjoyed this retelling of Norse mythology. I‘m more familiar with Greek myths, so I didn‘t know the basis for much of the origins of this book, but I don‘t think it lessened my enjoyment. The narrator didn‘t differentiate between characters as much as I would have preferred, and I question the narrator‘s choice of accents. But the narrator didn‘t detract too much from my experience. (cont) ⬇️

CatLass007 This isn‘t exactly a continuation of my review. One of the scenes at the end of the world reminded me of the end of “The Good Place” when we are shown what happens when Eleanor walks through the door. 12mo
Librarybelle So glad you liked this! 12mo
CatLass007 Very much. Good choice. Now I‘m looking forward to getting in as many spooky books as I can for the rest of the month. 12mo
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PurpleyPumpkin
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Holy cow this was one great book! Jane Entwistle‘s narration was spot on and added much enjoyment to my reading. The story itself was captivating. Nearing the end of it, it almost felt like a history lesson of sorts, a history of Norse mythology. There was just so much detail that the author covered. Really well done and I highly recommend the audiobook. Looking forward to the #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead discussion at the end of the month! 5/5⭐️

Librarybelle So glad you liked this!!! 13mo
PurpleyPumpkin @Librarybelle Me too! Thanks for another great pick!👍🏽 13mo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love this cover 🧡🖤 13mo
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Librarybelle
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We‘re about halfway through the month, so checkin time for this month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead ! If you‘ve started, any thoughts to share?

Discussion questions will be posted on October 31st!

TheBookHippie So far I am very much enjoying it! 13mo
julieclair Can‘t wait to start this! It looks SO good! 13mo
BookwormAHN This is a reread for me, so I'm really looking forward to the discussion 😺 13mo
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Librarybelle @TheBookHippie @julieclair @BookwormAHN My copy is buried in piles in my library - I need to find it! I‘m shuffling books and other things around in my library to make a better home office, and so I have some digging to do to get to it. But, I‘ll get to it before the 31st! 😂 13mo
TheBookHippie @Librarybelle LOL. I have had extra time this month, so it was a tad easier to fit it in! 13mo
BethM I am really struggling to get into it. 13mo
CatLass007 I‘ve started listening to the audiobook. It‘s 12:04 long and I have 10:30 left. I‘m enjoying it so far. But I had three library holds come in all at once, which is a little unusual. I will have finished this book by 10/31. 13mo
mcctrish I have it but my full time teaching gig is kicking my ass, I may or may not get ‘er done 13mo
Librarybelle So sorry, @BethM ! 13mo
Librarybelle @CatLass007 @mcctrish Totally get library books and IRL obligations! 13mo
Jerdencon I just got my hold from the library yesterday and started it last night! 13mo
Librarybelle So glad it finally came in for you, @Jerdencon ! 13mo
Cazxxx I am loving this! I‘m a huge mythology fan but didn‘t know much about Angrboda so I‘ve been reading and watching what I can find about her. The audio narration is excellent also 13mo
Librarybelle Awesome, @Cazxxx ! 13mo
PurpleyPumpkin Just finished this and really enjoyed it!👍🏽 13mo
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Deblovestoread
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Looking forward to starting this one for #LiteraryCrew

#ScarathlonPhotoChallenge #Witch #BatBrigade

cherryluvr That looks wonderful! I'll have to add it to my list 😉 13mo
CBee This one is excellent 😊 13mo
Catsandbooks 👏🏼🔮🧡 13mo
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Reposting for @thelibrarybelle
This month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead selection is a reimagining of Norse mythology about love and the wrath of gods.

If you would like to be added to the tagged list this month, just comment below! I will post periodic checkins throughout the month, with discussion questions on October 31st.

I‘ve also received some great book recommendations for next year - if you have any to share, please comment below!

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 13mo
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Librarybelle
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This month‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead selection is a reimagining of Norse mythology about love and the wrath of gods.

If you would like to be added to the tagged list this month, just comment below! I will post periodic checkins throughout the month, with discussion questions on October 31st.

I‘ve also received some great book recommendations for next year - if you have any to share, please comment below!

Cinfhen Thanks for the reminder ♥️ 13mo
Clare-Dragonfly Ooh… I really want to read this but I just don‘t know if I‘ll be able to get to it in October. Well, put me on the tag list and I‘ll participate if I can! 13mo
Librarybelle Of course, @Cinfhen ! 13mo
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Librarybelle Haha, will do @Clare-Dragonfly ! 13mo
julieclair Really excited about this one! 13mo
CatLass007 Thanks for the reminder, @Librarybelle ! At one point I had a list of the 2023 #LiteraryCrew selections, I think. Is there such a list or am I remembering it wrong? I‘m trying to fix my budget for the rest of the year and I was hoping to find out what the November and December selections are. Please? 13mo
Jerdencon Still waiting for my copy but hope to get it soon! 13mo
Librarybelle @CatLass007 The November selection is Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson, and the December selection is The Night Ship by Jess Kidd! 13mo
Librarybelle @Jerdencon I hope it does!! 13mo
CatLass007 @Librarybelle Thank you so much! 13mo
AllDebooks Looking forward to this one so much 13mo
Librarybelle @CatLass007 You‘re welcome! 13mo
Cazxxx Can I join in with this please 😊 13mo
Librarybelle Of course, @Cazxxx ! Welcome! 13mo
Cazxxx @Librarybelle Thanks. Looking forward to this, it‘s been on my tbr for a while! 13mo
AmandaBlaze Could you please tag me? This is my DoubleSpin. 13mo
Librarybelle @AmandaBlaze Yes! Will do! 13mo
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Sargar114
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Still working on busting out of my slump. Here‘s hoping this is the month. Considering my I‘m already a week behind on #sundaybuddyread probably not a great start 🤷🏼‍♀️ Planning on starting the #literarycrew book this month since I have the physical copy (thanks to wonderful Litsy friends). Way behind on #gotchapteraday but working on catching up. Here‘s to #bookspin #doublespin #bookspinbingo

CBee Slumps are the pits! Hope you like The Witch‘s Heart, it‘s so good! 13mo
TheBookHippie 🙃♥️♥️ no worries several are behind catch up when/if ya can! 13mo
Librarybelle Good luck! 13mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 13mo
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Reposting for @librarybelle
I am so excited for October‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead !! This has been on my tbr for quite awhile.

This buddy read is low key - read the book at your own pace during the month of October, with discussion questions posted on October 31st. I will post periodic check ins during October.

Tagging those who have expressed interest in this book. If you would also like tagged, comment below! All are welcome!

Librarybelle Thanks for reposting! 14mo
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Librarybelle
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I am so excited for October‘s #LiteraryCrew #BuddyRead !! This has been on my tbr for quite awhile.

This buddy read is low key - read the book at your own pace during the month of October, with discussion questions posted on October 31st. I will post periodic check ins during October.

Tagging those who have expressed interest in this book. If you would also like tagged, comment below! All are welcome!

Librarybelle Are you able to participate this month, @BethM @Cinfhen @PurpleyPumpkin ? 14mo
BookwormAHN I'd love to join in. This was my favorite book of last year 🖤 14mo
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Librarybelle @BookwormAHN Awesome! It sounds so good…I‘m so glad to know you liked it! 14mo
TheBookHippie yay!!!! 14mo
Deblovestoread Yes! Can‘t wait to read this one 💜 14mo
julieclair This one looks soooo good!!! 14mo
SamAnne This one looks good! 14mo
Cinfhen If I can borrow a copy I‘ll join - thanks for the tag 💜 14mo
CatLass007 Is there a master list for the remainder of 2023? Or all of 2023? Will the list for 2024 be voted on soon? Is there an actual vote? 14mo
CatLass007 And, of course, count me in!!🐾 14mo
Librarybelle @CatLass007 There is a master list probably buried really far down the hashtag. In November, the group reads Our Darkest Night by Jennifer Robson and December is The Night Ship by Jess Kidd. The group did vote and offer suggestions for 2023; I have not announced voting/suggestions yet for 2024. I plan to do that soon!! 14mo
Jerdencon Just reserved it from the library - but there is a bit of a wait - hope it comes sooner! 14mo
PurpleyPumpkin Yay, definitely in for this one! It‘s been on my Audible tbr for a year. 😅 Glad to finally get to reading this!👍🏽 14mo
Librarybelle Hope you don‘t have to wait too long, @Jerdencon ! 14mo
TheBookHippie I‘m so excited!! 14mo
Cinfhen Got a copy 🖤🩶🤍thanks - and I‘m hoping to join nov & dec too 😁 14mo
Librarybelle That‘s great, @Cinfhen ! 14mo
eri.reads Oh I'm in! So excited!! 🤗 14mo
Librarybelle Awesome, @eri.reads ! 14mo
Sargar114 This book I have, so will definitely be joining in! 13mo
BethM Library hold placed! 13mo
Librarybelle Hooray, @BethM ! 13mo
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Thanks for the tag @dabbe 😺
1- Hermione
2- Angrboda from The Witch's Heart
3- Princess Leia
#TLT
#ThreeListThursday

dabbe 1. Those boys would have gotten NOWHERE without Hermione! 🤩
2. Put on my TBR because I've never heart of it or read it!
3. She is such a badass! And so was Carrie Fisher. 😢
Thanks for playing! 🧡💜🧡
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4.25/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘 #retelling #norsemythology Holiday Read No. Five

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I went out today and discovered that was a very bad idea. Even after going to a bookstore, I found myself leaving more tense than when I got there. Too many people, too much noise. I'm recovering with a large cuppa, a scone, and the tagged book in my comfy and quiet den.

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Outstanding and deeply touching characters and story. I want to read more by this author!

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BookwormAHN
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I'm also putting myself on a book buying pause. If I try to do a complete ban I'll never stick to it. So I'm going to try to just enjoy BOTM, Kindle Unlimited, and a few preorders I've made 🤞🏻
Thanks for the tag @MaleficentBookDragon 😺
#NewYearNewBooks

Eyelit Ooh, a pause is a good idea and way more doable. I think I‘ll figure out my own pause! 😃 2y
BookwormAHN @Eyelit Good luck 😺 2y
DogMomIrene I‘m soooo looking forward to Hell Bent too! 2y
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Sargar114 @BookwormAHN Hell Bent is a January BOTM selection! I‘m so excited!!! 2y
KateReadsYA Hahaha the series one got me. I have been guilty of buying a full series like 4 books and they still haven't been read. I have so many unread series just sitting. I hope you get some of yours read and have an amazing new year 2y
BookwormAHN @KateReadsYA I hope you get some of yours read too and have a fantastic new year 😺 2y
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Nessavamusic
Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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A new Norse mythology retelling of Angrboda, legendary witch, lover of Loki and mother of “monsters”. This highly entertaining story follows the new trend of highlighting women in mythology, which I am loving. Though it has a slow start, it has a epic action packed last third. 4⭐️
#WinterReadathon
#bookspin pick done!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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DGRachel
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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This is a beautiful, bittersweet tale of Angrboda, Mother Witch, wife to Loki, mother of Hel, Fenrir, and Jormungandr. The writing is lovely, even if the pacing is painfully slow in parts. It‘s a story that made me cry and rage, and also makes me want to dive deeper into Norse mythology. The audiobook narration is excellent, too.

Aimeesue I LoveLoveLoved this book. And also took up nålbinding. ? 2y
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nichollinlove
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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I haven't been around for a while but I have been reading. I have never been big into Swift but this album HAS me. And Instagram has books/tracks lists that I am living for. I'm making my own and I'm starting with Anti Hero. If you have any comparisons, please share!

Books, like music, often leave me with feelings. I love matching the two by those feelings.

I'll be back with more! 🤍

ICantImReading I love this idea! Great choices for this song! 2y
yourfavouritemixtape What a very cool idea! 2y
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Lizpixie
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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#ScarathlonDailyPrompts #Day13 #Witch I absolutely loved this take on a Norse myth. In it, Angrboda is a witch, living in the outer forest after fleeing a burning from Odin for refusing to read his future. Highly recommend #Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter 6pts

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CampbellTaraL
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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I started this with cursory, pop-culture level of knowledge on Norse mythology and ended with a newfound appreciation because the story isn't centered on the popular cluster. This is the story of Angrboda and it's a fantastic telling. I loved the modernized dialogue which included lots of humour, wit, and heart.

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Mrs_B
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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Thank you so much!!! I love it!
I‘m so excited about this book and the chocolate is going to last about 5 minutes tonight. It looks soooo good!
Thank you!!!
#Fffs #Fallingforfallswap
@Avanders

Avanders 🍂🍁♥️🫶🏽 2y
Mrs_B Thank you @Avanders for organising the fun! 2y
Itchyfeetreader You are very welcome - enjoy! 2y
ShelleyBooksie Beautiful wrapping! The scarf looks so cozy 2y
Mrs_B @ShelleyBooksie @Itchyfeetreader did such a good job! I‘m very lucky. 2y
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Jilly6183
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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A lovely Nordic tale from a fresh female perspective, reminiscent of Circe. A little slow at first but worth the build up. And if you haven‘t already, I highly recommend Neil Gaiman‘s Norse Mythology first for an introduction to many of myths referenced in The Witch‘s Heart.

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perfectsinner
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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Part II

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perfectsinner
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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Loki is insufferable and infuriating, like a lot of men! Yeesh
I'm finding myself smirking and rolling my eyes a lot @ what he says. Yet of course, he's charming in his own way, and doubtless that's why Angrboda puts up with him.

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perfectsinner
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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Shopping haul from Saturday

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AshleyKorinE
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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This book is a perfect addition to the new thing going on with women in myths finally getting their stories told. Angrboda is the wife of Loki, she‘s been exiled out of Asgard and she really just want to live safely away from the drama of the gods and one follows her to her wilderness. It‘s a good story steeped in Norse mythology and full of angst for the future and heartbreak to an extent. I gave it 4 stars!

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BooksNBowls
Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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Okay, Witches! Here are my picks for #GroupW #LMPBC! Let me know which one y‘all are interested in! I think A Discovery of Witches is long, so I‘m leaning away from that one. Blood Like Magic is also 500 pages I think. Practical Magic is the shortest one, but what do y‘all think? I‘m down for anything!

MoonWitch94 All excellent choices! 2y
KateReadsYA Practical Magic 💫 2y
sprainedbrain Such great choices! I‘ve read the top 3 (loved them all), so I‘d chose either of the bottom ones. But I can do a reread if needed! 2y
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BooksNBowls @sprainedbrain i was actually leaning more towards paybacks a witch myself but let‘s see what @Pogue thinks! 2y
Pogue The only one I have read is Discovery of Witches. So I am up for all of them. 2y
BooksNBowls @KateReadsYA pick one from the bottom! 2y
KateReadsYA @BooksNBowls Paybacks a witch since you are leaning towards that one 💜 2y
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lumbricuslibri
The Witch's Heart | Genevieve Gornichec
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I find it fitting that I finished this today. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and mother figures out there! 💖
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I loved this! I cried 😭
Made me want to read more about Norse mythology (and/or retellings) as I know very little of it.

lumbricuslibri The only things I know about Norse myth are from these retellings in different forms: Valkyrie Profile (PS1), Ah! My Goddess (Manga/ Anime), Ragnarok: Into the Abyss (Manhwa) and MCU Thor (Movies). 2y
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