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“They say being given the blood of a god is a gift,�� I whispered. “But it’s a curse.��

It was not lost on me that I’d once dreamed of greatness, and now, presented with it, it felt like the last thing I wanted.

this was an enjoyable fantasy romance. the nordic setting with viking/norse mythology inspiration was a refreshing change from the typical anglican medieval settings we often see in this genre. there are some commonly used fantasy tropes and admittedly this was a bit predictable for me, but the chemistry between freya and bjorn was sizzling and delicious and made it enjoyable to read. the writing paints a vivid picture as we follow the story, with norse rituals and action-packed scenes.

while i enjoyed bridge kingdom, this was definitely an improvement for me. i'm intrigued enough by the end to continue the series with the next book. i might never look at the lemons the same again tho lolllll

TW for some violence but also there's a good amount of (view spoiler)[vomit (hide spoiler)] lol

“It is hard to keep one’s wits when faced with a woman as beautiful as the sight of shore to a man who has been lost at sea.��

“You’ve never been alone,�� Bjorn said, his voice so soft that no one but me would hear over the wind and my weeping. “I will be at your back until I cross the threshold to Valhalla, Born-in-Fire, whether you want me there or not.��

“Your looks aren’t good enough to compensate for your tongue.��
In the faint light, I saw him smirk. “Don’t underestimate my tongue, Freya. Especially in the dark.��

“I don’t want to rule,�� he answered. “I want you.��

“You are mine, Born-in-Fire. Even if only the two of us know it.��