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The Weaver and the Witch Queen

By: Genevieve Gornichec
Narrated by: Nina Yndis
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 The lives of two women—one desperate only to save her missing sister, the other a witch destined to become queen of Norway—intertwine in this spellbinding, powerful novel of Viking Age history and myth from the acclaimed author of The Witch’s Heart.

Oddny and Gunnhild meet as children in tenth century Norway, and they could not be more different: Oddny hopes for a quiet life, while Gunnhild burns for power and longs to escape her cruel mother. But after a visiting wisewoman makes an ominous prophecy that involves Oddny, her sister Signy, and Gunnhild, the three girls take a blood oath to help one another always.

When Oddny’s farm is destroyed and Signy is kidnapped by Viking raiders, Oddny is set adrift from the life she imagined—but she's determined to save her sister no matter the cost, even as she finds herself irresistibly drawn to one of the raiders who participated in the attack. And in the far north, Gunnhild, who fled her home years ago to learn the ways of a witch, is surprised to find her destiny seems to be linked with that of the formidable King Eirik, heir apparent to the ruler of all Norway.
 
But the bonds—both enchanted and emotional—that hold the two women together are strong, and when they find their way back to each other, these bonds will be tested in ways they never could have foreseen in this deeply moving novel of magic, history, and sworn sisterhood.


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF that contains the Acknowledgments and Appendix – a listing of the people and places that appear in the story. Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Destiny Royalty Magic Users Heartfelt Viking Witchcraft
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Fantastic story and so intricate the way it all links. Love the historical information on how they lived and worshipped deities. Also subtle information into how respect was shown to others etc.

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The viking world is a living, breathing thing in this story. Absolutely fantastic characters as well (some historical, others not)

A tale of magic, friendship, and love

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I was a huge fan of the Witch's Heart so I didn't even hesitate when I saw Genevieve Gornichec had released a new book!

Did it match the hype? Yes... and no. Both Gunnhild and Rodney are complex but fascinating women who both make questionable decisions. While they both have strong characters, their voices at times were a bit too similar occasionally I struggled to initially differentiate the PoVs.

The plot is swashbuckling and fun but the pacing isn't the most consistent. The middle of the book has a few slow parts and the ending came together abruptly.

finally, the narration is amazing and I'm glad they've finally gotten a Scandinavian narrator because it does make a difference!

all in all, a really great book and I would recommend it especially if you like exciting Viking tales!

recommended!

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vale a pena prestar atenção aos detalhes.
uma história rica que nos agarra do princípio ao fim!
muito obrigada

uma linda história

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