Whispers of a Sorceress

by Ashley Hagood

The gods are watching. The sisters are rising. And the long winter is over.

Haldis, cast out by the warlord who claimed their village, is lost to the northern wilds—until she finds power she never believed in. Visions blaze through her mind, and her newfound magic lets her soar beyond the reach of men. But freedom comes at a cost, and betrayal waits in human form.

Svanhild sails for Uppsala with vengeance in her heart and her father’s sword in hand. Among a band of berserker warriors, she must prove her worth and convince her uncle to march south and reclaim their home. But even as she bonds with a wild young fighter who dares to challenge her heart, her thoughts drift to Andor—the enemy’s son she once loved, and may one day face in battle.

Brynja remains in Kaldvik, bound to her family’s enemy in a fragile alliance. But what seems like surrender may be something far more dangerous.

Blood has already been spilled. But the true war is just beginning.

Whispers of a Sorceress is the second book in the Daughters of Valhalla trilogy—perfect for fans of Norse mythology, raven magic, völvas, and fierce-hearted heroines.

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 26, 2023

About the author

Ashley Hagood crafts mythic fantasy brimming with action, magic, and heart. She especially loves writing complex, compassionate female characters whose convictions are as strong as their swords. A history major turned web designer, she swapped a career in video games for the adventure of being a full-time author.

Off the page, Ashley embarks on imaginary quests with her son, levels up in role-playing games like Dragon Age, and devours books. She lives in California with her husband, son, and a cat who’s convinced she’s a Valkyrie.

Reviews

[Rob Cataneo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. The journey each of the three sisters takes is unique and exciting throughout the story. This book is mainly focused on Haldis, the second sister, who has a really interesting backstory and I got to learn more about her past and how it has made her who she is, and how she overcomes it to become a really cool and interesting character. I liked the mystical aspects of this book. Svanhild’s story from the first book continues and it doesn’t disappoint, it is full of action. I really enjoy reading about her. All the action scenes in the last part of the book and the conclusion felt satisfying and very epic. I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait to read the next one!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so so well done!!! Loved every single minute I spent in this book! Beautiful characters !! So excited for the final book three!
Also, I can't wait to see where the Thorbjorn/Svanhild plot will go!!! Love those two!!
Highly recommend this series!!!