NEW RELEASE...It’s Leif’s eighth summer going viking with his father on their ship the Kraken—and he’s had enough. For as long as Leif can remember, his father has claimed to be a descendant of Ægir, god of the sea, and has exploited their shape changing ability—all this to amass enough gold to gain entrance into the ocean god’s halls. Leif hopes that time’s drawing near so he can free himself from Ragna’s domineering shadow.
On the green hills of Éire, Eilish is content learning traditional folk cures from her father until a Finn-Gall raid disturbs the peace. Desperate to protect Eilish from harm, her father cuts her hair and disguises her in his old clothing before she’s ripped from the only home she’s ever known. Sold as a thrall in Duiblinn, she must hide out as a young man on a ship full of barbarians.
Now Eilish, who fears she’ll become Ægir’s next sacrifice, and Leif, who isn’t prepared to stand up against his father’s powerful wrath, must face the tides of change—no matter how ominous they may seem.
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**
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Scars (Time of Myths: Shapeshifter Sagas Book 1)
Along the breathtaking and unforgiving coast of Snæland, Ásta’s ancestral farm is plagued with bad luck. The kinless maiden’s turf walls continue to be found damaged, and there aren’t enough farmhands to maintain the property. Claw marks in the dirt revive old memories of the wolf attack that left her scarred, and she begins to fear the whispers are true—that Fenrir, son of Loki and king of the wolves, has come to claim her and her land.
Torin often leaves his uncle’s farm in the southern hills to track and ensnare valuable gyrfalcons. His secret ability to turn into the birds he trains means his falconry skills are unparalleled, earning him precious silver and gold. If the ghosts of his past didn’t haunt him daily, pushing him to numb his senses with drink, Torin might have married by now—as his uncle often reminds him. He knows the time has finally come to find a wife and settle down.
During the Althing, the gathering of the year, Ásta’s ability to maintain her property comes into question while Torin wonders if a woman in jeopardy of losing her farm is really worth the trouble.
**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**
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MY REVIEW
Eilish’s simple
way of life ended when the Finn-Gall plundered her village and took her
captive. Thank goodness her quick thinking father disguised her as a boy before
she was taken away and sold as a deckhand slave on a Viking ship. The captain
was a merciless man, but his son Leif kept an eye out for Eilish, now known as
Aiden. How long can Eilish keep her secret from those that would hurt, and even
kill her?
I was riveted
throughout this story, wondering myself, how Eilish could keep up the ruse of
being a young boy in the middle of ruthless warriors. You can’t help but feel
sorry for the situation of not only her, but also of the fate of her fellow
thralls. This was a well thought out plot, and each of the characters were
either loved or hated. I like this author’s style of writing, and I’m really
enjoying this series.
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About the author
Natasha was born in Nevada City, California. Being an only child, she resorted to using her imagination while exploring the forest surrounding her home (a nasty habit she hasn’t been able to break). Her natural interest in fantasy ignited when her parents read The Hobbit to her as a youth, and from then on anything seemed possible. Once awarded with a Hershey’s bar ‘the size of a Buick’ in her high school English class for creative writing, her passion and interest in literature has never dimmed.She now lives in Littleton, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and two dogs.
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I'm so happy you're enjoying the series and that you were anxious to see how Tides ended. Thank you for such a thoughtful review :-)
ReplyDeleteI did. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love the historical aspect, we're constantly watching Viking themed series with the kids at the moment, this really picked out the details bringing it so clear to the readers mind.
ReplyDeleteI usually am not interested in Viking theme but this one was good.
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