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The plot plotted along and pages kept turning, but it was the spice that kept me in it. Ultimately an enjoyable slow burn full of Gods, magic, power, secrets and plenty of lust. I‘m not sure that I would be eager to read a long series to follow, but I‘ll definitely pick up the next book. 3.5 ⭐️ rounded up.

Though a little slow paced, I enjoyed this new historical fantasy romance. Based on Viking mythology a woman who is fated to help win wars struggles through all the men manipulating her. I look forward to the next book in the series. Note that there is some romance in here, but it is a very slow burn. 4⭐️

Tagged book was my favorite read for March. But sorry, it wasn‘t better than Ruthless Vows!

Overall, I really liked this book and can‘t wait for the next one!!

Bk19 of my 2024 #BookMail is another gorgeous edition. I may be still struggling to read but I‘m collecting pretty books! A Norse inspired fantasy,Freya spends her day gutting fish, bound in an unwanted marriage, but dreams of being a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband‘s back. When he betrays her to the regions jarl, she ends up in a fight to the death against his son. But Freya has a secret, she possess a drop of goddess blood.

My goals for #marvelousmarch is to finish the tagged book and pick up and finish the other 2! I haven‘t had much time for physical reading lately but I‘m hoping to change that this weekend and next week.

This book is GRRREEAAAAT!!! 🤩🤩🤩 Vikings, fantasy, spice, adventure, and a fantastic narrator! #daniellejensen

I can see why this was a highly desired story, but it didn‘t sit right for me. The mystery of Freyas heritage was compelling, and was kept just out of reach. Enough that it was a good surprise at the end. End twist was a good touch, kinda made sense. My biggest complaint was how fast stuff went; too fast to absorb. The romance was unexpected spicy, and didn‘t feel authentic to me. Knew I couldn‘t trust any of these men.

#BOTM books are up for March. These are my picks. Mostly I wanted Murder Road.
I was rather disappointed with the finalists for the BOTM awards this year. Mostly I picked The Wishing Game because I like the cover 🤷🏼‍♀️
What did everyone else pick?

I made quite the noise when the tagged book was an option, so that had to be my pick.

I already owned all but Shark Heart for the BOTY finalists. We‘ll see if I actually read this book.

@wanderinglynn Put Lynn Painter on my radar and her new book sounds really fun!

March #botm

I‘m such a sucker for beautiful books!#AFateInkedInBlood#SagaofTheUnfated#DanielleLJensen#BeautifulBooks#NorseFantasy#Duology

My February FairyLoot Adult Fantasy was delivered. This month's book was A Fate Inked in Blood. I absolutely love this edition. Can't wait to read the book.

1) This year I eased back into reading as I‘d been in a 2yr slump. I set a goal of 30 &ended up reading over 160 books, so I‘d say my slump is over!
2) December has been a month of disappointing reads; the tagged book is my only 5 ⭐️ read this month.
3) I want to finally start Sarah J. Mass‘ Crescent City series, but I‘m also nervous as expectations are high!

Thanks for the tag! @eeclayton
Tagging @JackOBotts if you want to join & anyone else!

It‘s been a while since a fantasy has grabbed me & pulled me into the story, but I found myself totally engrossed in this Norse based fantasy.

This had all the elements I love: a heroine finding her strength and her way, tension & chemistry amongst the characters, forbidden romance, never knowing who you can trust, & the perfect blend of action & plot. The ending leaves us with the perfect set up for book 2 & I cannot wait to see what happens.