"Odin's Shadow", by Erin S. Riley
5 Stars - Loved it, couldn't put it down!
I received an ARC of this book in return for my honest
opinion. Personally, I loved this
book. It is a Historical Romance set in
Ireland and Norway in 876 A.D. during a time when Vikings sailed in their
dragon ships in pursuit of anything they could claim for themselves, supplies,
weapons, and slaves. The Finngalls were fierce
warriors under their Hersir (warlord), Alrik Ragnarr, who was a cruel man plagued
by a dark past. He sets his sights on
Selia, a young Irish woman who has a strange condition that she desperately
tries to hide from everyone. He refuses
to leave Ireland without her, but foolishly, Selia doesn’t understand the kind
of man that Alrik is until it’s too late.
The love story between these two characters is at times strained
because Alrik keeps his feelings hidden, but Selia loves him enough to bridge
the gap between them. He is a hard man
who is prone to violent outbursts, but his feelings for Selia tend to calm
him. There are moments when you see that
Alrik is trying to change for her, but he is not a man accustomed to change. Selia must be strong for both of them, if the
relationship is to work.
Ms. Riley has created a world fraught with dangerous men, and
even more dangerous women, as Alrik and Selia fight to stay together while the
people closest to them try to tear them apart.
She has created a dark, frustrating man who is fearful to allow anyone
to hurt him and a woman who loves him unconditionally. While the book ends in a bit of a cliffhanger,
the reader hopes that these two lovers can get past their own personal demons
to build a future together.
The story is more than just a romance; it involves betrayal,
deception, and dark intentions that make for a very interesting read. I am looking forward to the next two installments
to see if Alrik can forget his past and become the man that Selia believes him
to be.
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