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Vinlanders' Saga #1
Dangerous Talents
A WORLD OF MAGIC, LOVE, AND DANGER Celia has been trained to deal with any emergency -- except being thrust into another world. Crisis management training hasn't prepared her for meeting the Viking descendants of the lost Vinland colony, or coping with kidnapping, murder, and magic. Lord Dahleven is preparing for war when he rescues a strange and beautiful woman in the drylands. Though he fears Celia may be Fey-marked, Dahleven can't resist the powerful attraction he feels for her. But is Celia in league with the enemy, or will she provide the key to saving his people? Alone and off-balance, Celia finds herself falling for Lord Dahleven. But dangerous forces are at work, and one of them is offering Celia a way home -- for a price.
DANGEROUS TALENTS is Book 1 in the Vinlanders' Saga, a fantasy romance adventure series inspired by Norse mythology and featuring the descendants of Viking warriors.
Contains scenes of magic and sensual romance and is not appropriate for younger readers.
DANGEROUS TALENTS is Book 1 in the Vinlanders' Saga, a fantasy romance adventure series inspired by Norse mythology and featuring the descendants of Viking warriors.
Contains scenes of magic and sensual romance and is not appropriate for younger readers.
513 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2012
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April 17, 2019
Here, let me get ready to rip this book a new one...
PUNTO NUMERO UNO.... THIS IS NOT A TIME-TRAVELLING NOVEL AND SHOULD NOT BE CATEGORISED AS SUCH. This is a book where the heroine falls through some portal (apparently the Rainbow Bridge from Norse mythology mixed with some other Native American legend or something, I didn't really get it and didn't really care) and she ends up in a Viking, magical world. I'm not exactly clear where she ends up except that the people are a mix of medieval Vikings with powers called "Talents". Now, it's never really explained WHO brought Celia or 'Cele' to this world or WHY, but who gives a damn because the book will give you headache nonetheless.
Now, it starts off quite promising... Celia has arrived to the drylands and she seems rather competent, despite having some properly justified distrust for men (she was jilted and left on the street by her former fiancé). She is saved by these magical Vikings who are escaping from a dangerous covert mission. Here we meet Dahl, who, despite the author's intent, is a complete douche. Macho arrogant jerk at your service. I might have liked Dahleven in some scenes, but mostly, I was just annoyed.
We also meet Sorn, who is sweet and sexy and charming, but he dies like 50 pages later so don't get too attached. There's a bit of confusion because Dahl thinks that Celia is mourning him (da fuq?) and whatever. It's too convoluted and it doesn't make a difference for the general plot.
And what is the general plot? This confusing plot to take over the kingdom... or destroy it? The enemy is revealed at nearly 60% of the book, but worry not, you'll be able to tell it's him a MILE away. You know who WON'T be able to tell? Our heroine.
Because despite it all, Celia is pretty dumb. Her mistrust of men only goes to those that are nice to her. She DOES trust disfigured guys who live in tunnels (didn't we learn NOT to trust these type with Phantom of the Opera, Celia? Didn't we?). But apparently Jrmund or Jormund or who gives an eff how it's spelled has the Talent of PERSUASION. =enter dramatic music= And he has this Talent despite the fact that previously in the book they mentioned he'd been stripped away from it. So... what gives, bro? It can't be both, now can it? Apparently, he's acting with the Dark Elves who, luckily for us, keep to the Shadows and don't really make an appearance except in mentioning.
OH. OH. Because I totally forgot! Celia develops a Talent herself. The Talent of "Find". Our heroine has a unique power indeed... she Finds things. Um. Cool. That's like.... yeah...
With her Talent to Find, Jromundasd-whatever, plans to find the Great Talents which were sealed a bunch of years ago as they are too strong to be held by man and only brought conflict (and the guy doing the sealing drugged everyone to remove their Talents and then let his wife die and I'm just... kill me now). At the climax of the book, she's able to Find them... but not really because it pains her to do so, but then she is, but then she's not and then the Light Elves appear (because of course) and they help her make a decision.
BUT =LE GASP= before dying, Jrumoasnasdeqr reveals that he was going to have the parley place attacked (confused? It's too tedious to explain). The point is Dahleven's father and brother are in danger and he and Celia must RAPIDLY go to them, lose no time to warn them. AND YET... despite their hurry....
THEY HAVE SEX TWICE. GURL. BOY. REALLY? IS THIS REALLY THE MOMENT TO BE GETTING HOT AND DIRTY? YOUR FAMILY IS IN DANGER.
Plus, the scene is so 'wtf' that you can't even enjoy it properly. AND, I still think he's a giant, chauvanistic jerk and she's a complete moron. Svorn should have lived. This book would have been so different with Svorn.
Anyways, this is hugely disappointing. It was a huge waste of my time and I'll take great pleasure in finding something else to read that will completely obliterate what I just read.
The one redeeming feature of this book is that it was free. That's it.
PUNTO NUMERO UNO.... THIS IS NOT A TIME-TRAVELLING NOVEL AND SHOULD NOT BE CATEGORISED AS SUCH. This is a book where the heroine falls through some portal (apparently the Rainbow Bridge from Norse mythology mixed with some other Native American legend or something, I didn't really get it and didn't really care) and she ends up in a Viking, magical world. I'm not exactly clear where she ends up except that the people are a mix of medieval Vikings with powers called "Talents". Now, it's never really explained WHO brought Celia or 'Cele' to this world or WHY, but who gives a damn because the book will give you headache nonetheless.
Now, it starts off quite promising... Celia has arrived to the drylands and she seems rather competent, despite having some properly justified distrust for men (she was jilted and left on the street by her former fiancé). She is saved by these magical Vikings who are escaping from a dangerous covert mission. Here we meet Dahl, who, despite the author's intent, is a complete douche. Macho arrogant jerk at your service. I might have liked Dahleven in some scenes, but mostly, I was just annoyed.
We also meet Sorn, who is sweet and sexy and charming, but he dies like 50 pages later so don't get too attached. There's a bit of confusion because Dahl thinks that Celia is mourning him (da fuq?) and whatever. It's too convoluted and it doesn't make a difference for the general plot.
And what is the general plot? This confusing plot to take over the kingdom... or destroy it? The enemy is revealed at nearly 60% of the book, but worry not, you'll be able to tell it's him a MILE away. You know who WON'T be able to tell? Our heroine.
Because despite it all, Celia is pretty dumb. Her mistrust of men only goes to those that are nice to her. She DOES trust disfigured guys who live in tunnels (didn't we learn NOT to trust these type with Phantom of the Opera, Celia? Didn't we?). But apparently Jrmund or Jormund or who gives an eff how it's spelled has the Talent of PERSUASION. =enter dramatic music= And he has this Talent despite the fact that previously in the book they mentioned he'd been stripped away from it. So... what gives, bro? It can't be both, now can it? Apparently, he's acting with the Dark Elves who, luckily for us, keep to the Shadows and don't really make an appearance except in mentioning.
OH. OH. Because I totally forgot! Celia develops a Talent herself. The Talent of "Find". Our heroine has a unique power indeed... she Finds things. Um. Cool. That's like.... yeah...
With her Talent to Find, Jromundasd-whatever, plans to find the Great Talents which were sealed a bunch of years ago as they are too strong to be held by man and only brought conflict (and the guy doing the sealing drugged everyone to remove their Talents and then let his wife die and I'm just... kill me now). At the climax of the book, she's able to Find them... but not really because it pains her to do so, but then she is, but then she's not and then the Light Elves appear (because of course) and they help her make a decision.
BUT =LE GASP= before dying, Jrumoasnasdeqr reveals that he was going to have the parley place attacked (confused? It's too tedious to explain). The point is Dahleven's father and brother are in danger and he and Celia must RAPIDLY go to them, lose no time to warn them. AND YET... despite their hurry....
THEY HAVE SEX TWICE. GURL. BOY. REALLY? IS THIS REALLY THE MOMENT TO BE GETTING HOT AND DIRTY? YOUR FAMILY IS IN DANGER.
Plus, the scene is so 'wtf' that you can't even enjoy it properly. AND, I still think he's a giant, chauvanistic jerk and she's a complete moron. Svorn should have lived. This book would have been so different with Svorn.
Anyways, this is hugely disappointing. It was a huge waste of my time and I'll take great pleasure in finding something else to read that will completely obliterate what I just read.
The one redeeming feature of this book is that it was free. That's it.
June 28, 2014
This book was really different. I was expecting a typical time travel romance where the modern girl goes back and meets a viking lover. Instead, Celia falls into a completely different world populated by vikings, Native Americans, and elves. There is a lot of Norse mythology discussed in the book that tries to explain how these people groups ended up in the new world.
Like Dorothy who kept telling everyone she wanted to go back to Kansas, Celia is a broken record about wanting to go back to Tucson. My big groan when reading was that her drive to go back home leads here to make some TSTL mistakes.
These vikings live in a large European style castle and they behave more like Europeans than bawdy vikings. The story really reads and feels like a medieval romance. There is a lot of court intrigue and politics. The vikings and native Americans are on the verge of war and Celia is in the thick of things.
Another interesting aspect of this book is that the people of the land each have special talents. One may be able to detect truthfulness, another may be a path finder. Others had the gift of persuasion and so on. I thought that part was pretty cool. The good guys had fairly developed characters but the bad guys were not very detailed. Parts of the story had lots of action, other parts dragged a bit. Overall a good and unique read. Thumbs up.
Like Dorothy who kept telling everyone she wanted to go back to Kansas, Celia is a broken record about wanting to go back to Tucson. My big groan when reading was that her drive to go back home leads here to make some TSTL mistakes.
These vikings live in a large European style castle and they behave more like Europeans than bawdy vikings. The story really reads and feels like a medieval romance. There is a lot of court intrigue and politics. The vikings and native Americans are on the verge of war and Celia is in the thick of things.
Another interesting aspect of this book is that the people of the land each have special talents. One may be able to detect truthfulness, another may be a path finder. Others had the gift of persuasion and so on. I thought that part was pretty cool. The good guys had fairly developed characters but the bad guys were not very detailed. Parts of the story had lots of action, other parts dragged a bit. Overall a good and unique read. Thumbs up.
February 20, 2020
This has been sitting on my e-reader since 2018 so I thought I'd give it a try. Wow, I was transfixed from the beginning. Lush characters with depth, a plot that kept me turning the pages and a sublime ending. Fans of Outlander will inhale this book. Highly recommend!
My Rating: 5 stars
My Rating: 5 stars
July 6, 2016
Stupid 'heroine'
I thoroughly dislike stupid heroines and Cele, the female protagonist is just that. I get that she was hurt by a man in the past but when she continually makes critical decisions based upon that hurt I can't help but dislike her. It makes me want to shout, "open your eyes, grow up, move on." Why the hero, Dahleven continued to stick with her and make excuses for her, I'll never understand. It's one thing to be stupid for a time but to persist in it the way Cele does certainly tried my patience. There are few books to which I have given the get the dreaded DNF, but this one got it at the 90% mark because I simply didn't care how the author wrapped it up.
As for the writing, it's adequate, at best. Since this is a work of fantasy, it's incumbent on the author to do some world building. She does that but I didn't feel especially drawn to this world. The pacing was plodding and there were too many mental 'asides' by the characters. I give the author credit for effort and originality. Unfortunately those plusses were overshadowed by a dull plot. There was only one character that I liked and that was Sorn, but he died fairly early in the story, lucky guy.
Bottom line: At best, the book is boring, at worst, it's annoying. I cannot recommend it.
I thoroughly dislike stupid heroines and Cele, the female protagonist is just that. I get that she was hurt by a man in the past but when she continually makes critical decisions based upon that hurt I can't help but dislike her. It makes me want to shout, "open your eyes, grow up, move on." Why the hero, Dahleven continued to stick with her and make excuses for her, I'll never understand. It's one thing to be stupid for a time but to persist in it the way Cele does certainly tried my patience. There are few books to which I have given the get the dreaded DNF, but this one got it at the 90% mark because I simply didn't care how the author wrapped it up.
As for the writing, it's adequate, at best. Since this is a work of fantasy, it's incumbent on the author to do some world building. She does that but I didn't feel especially drawn to this world. The pacing was plodding and there were too many mental 'asides' by the characters. I give the author credit for effort and originality. Unfortunately those plusses were overshadowed by a dull plot. There was only one character that I liked and that was Sorn, but he died fairly early in the story, lucky guy.
Bottom line: At best, the book is boring, at worst, it's annoying. I cannot recommend it.
January 27, 2018
Thought I was going to love it, but I came to hate it...
I don’t know what the h e l l this is but it’s NO romance...
I wasn’t a big fan of Celia but she was a 100% better than Dalheven , or however you spell his stupid name ....
Stupid jerk ,btw this book / “romance” ( which it ain’t ) is pretty clean for the most part,except Dahl’s occasional dirty thoughts and nice where she’s molested some( not down playing she’s really just threatened more than anything ) but any way This book is about misunderstandings and misgivings and the MC’s ability to trust each other and have a decent conversation more than any thing else....
Dahl acts like a jerk 9/10’s of the time but I wanted to like him because I could see in his thoughts that it wasn’t that he really was a jerk he meant well he was just we’d nicely call socially awkward but after a while when you hear his thoughts knowing he should say something kind to her or hold her or comfort her or protect her from his ginormous d bag of a father, knowing she’s got no one here to trust or rely on because he’s juT such a wussy lil wimp, I kinda started to hate him...
One minute he’s the kinda guy you wish for kinda and loving and strong and a touch alpha , the next he’s constantly either jumping to conclusions or almost deliberately misunderstanding things..
This isn’t a romance ,( not sure what this is) Celia struggling her way thru surviving in new land almost losing her life multiple times on the way to the H’s home/city ,where not matter how many things she does right or accomplishes or even lives she saves, she’s still regarded w/fear and suspension ( even by the H) ( who will let his father do almost and thing to the h, because “father knows best” it seems)
( seriously Dahl was such a lil wuss) where plots and machinations and schemes abound and ppl are plotting to break the peace and bring war to the nations in this book ...
Honestly that was what the book felt it was more a our to me ... Definitely not any romance , and tell be how it’s a romance when the H is still keeping the h at arms length at 75% way thru the book,blowing hot and cold with her, know her should comfort her and left her see he cares but instead just saying insensitive garbage to her to tick her off , ( because as usual the h is soo hot angry) and even he’s constantly lusting over her and is often possessive of her in his thoughts honestly doesn’t think of taking her as his wife and doesn’t even say a word when brother teases he’s never take for a wife either only a mistress because even as a second son her needs a more lucrative marriage than that....
Seriously Dahl made me sick,no this was story 1st whatever second ... heck I can’t even call it a romance at 75% thru the book because at the time Dahl was more upset over not going to broker peace w/the other factions than he was his heroine being constantly having her life threatened or abused, kidnapped or almost raped, it was pathetic... Just like Dahl..
And Celia wasn’t always making the right choices but honestly I think she was doing the best she could when almost everyone around her seem to have ulterior motives,and even when she saves her grandsons life Dahl’s mother barely thinks she’s good enough to be her sons mistress....
Says it to her face.... like she’s a ignorant servant who dares to dream of being a King or a President...
Seriously what was this ?
And leaving Earth to travel to a different Realm ISN’T TIME TRAVEL!
She left earth all together, She. Didn’t . Go. Back. In. Time!
Sorry for going on bit long, but I want a H who follows his heart and always puts his woman first, not a wimp that at 75% thru the book still doesn’t know if he trusts her or wants her, what Daddy wants is more important that standing for his woman and he sure as hades doesn’t sit at home and wait for her to be found when she’s been kidnapped ... what a d bag...
This was free but I can’t wait to delete ....
I know I’ll be alone in my feelings about this book but that’s ok, these are my feelings and opinions but I’m passionate about romance ,( maybe because I need it and don’t have it in my life) ( but regardless ) don’t label a book something it isn’t , if it’s romance make it a romance and a big wuss like Dahl not knowing what he wants and putting the h last still when we’re at 75% of the book isn’t a romance and leaving earth for another realm/dimension isn’t time travel...
As just a action filled story I might have given it 3 and 1/2 starts or maybe 4 if I wasn’t soo angry ( more world building less Norse mythology) but as is I can’t wait to go delete ...
I don’t know what the h e l l this is but it’s NO romance...
I wasn’t a big fan of Celia but she was a 100% better than Dalheven , or however you spell his stupid name ....
Stupid jerk ,btw this book / “romance” ( which it ain’t ) is pretty clean for the most part,except Dahl’s occasional dirty thoughts and nice where she’s molested some( not down playing she’s really just threatened more than anything ) but any way This book is about misunderstandings and misgivings and the MC’s ability to trust each other and have a decent conversation more than any thing else....
Dahl acts like a jerk 9/10’s of the time but I wanted to like him because I could see in his thoughts that it wasn’t that he really was a jerk he meant well he was just we’d nicely call socially awkward but after a while when you hear his thoughts knowing he should say something kind to her or hold her or comfort her or protect her from his ginormous d bag of a father, knowing she’s got no one here to trust or rely on because he’s juT such a wussy lil wimp, I kinda started to hate him...
One minute he’s the kinda guy you wish for kinda and loving and strong and a touch alpha , the next he’s constantly either jumping to conclusions or almost deliberately misunderstanding things..
This isn’t a romance ,( not sure what this is) Celia struggling her way thru surviving in new land almost losing her life multiple times on the way to the H’s home/city ,where not matter how many things she does right or accomplishes or even lives she saves, she’s still regarded w/fear and suspension ( even by the H) ( who will let his father do almost and thing to the h, because “father knows best” it seems)
( seriously Dahl was such a lil wuss) where plots and machinations and schemes abound and ppl are plotting to break the peace and bring war to the nations in this book ...
Honestly that was what the book felt it was more a our to me ... Definitely not any romance , and tell be how it’s a romance when the H is still keeping the h at arms length at 75% way thru the book,blowing hot and cold with her, know her should comfort her and left her see he cares but instead just saying insensitive garbage to her to tick her off , ( because as usual the h is soo hot angry) and even he’s constantly lusting over her and is often possessive of her in his thoughts honestly doesn’t think of taking her as his wife and doesn’t even say a word when brother teases he’s never take for a wife either only a mistress because even as a second son her needs a more lucrative marriage than that....
Seriously Dahl made me sick,no this was story 1st whatever second ... heck I can’t even call it a romance at 75% thru the book because at the time Dahl was more upset over not going to broker peace w/the other factions than he was his heroine being constantly having her life threatened or abused, kidnapped or almost raped, it was pathetic... Just like Dahl..
And Celia wasn’t always making the right choices but honestly I think she was doing the best she could when almost everyone around her seem to have ulterior motives,and even when she saves her grandsons life Dahl’s mother barely thinks she’s good enough to be her sons mistress....
Says it to her face.... like she’s a ignorant servant who dares to dream of being a King or a President...
Seriously what was this ?
And leaving Earth to travel to a different Realm ISN’T TIME TRAVEL!
She left earth all together, She. Didn’t . Go. Back. In. Time!
Sorry for going on bit long, but I want a H who follows his heart and always puts his woman first, not a wimp that at 75% thru the book still doesn’t know if he trusts her or wants her, what Daddy wants is more important that standing for his woman and he sure as hades doesn’t sit at home and wait for her to be found when she’s been kidnapped ... what a d bag...
This was free but I can’t wait to delete ....
I know I’ll be alone in my feelings about this book but that’s ok, these are my feelings and opinions but I’m passionate about romance ,( maybe because I need it and don’t have it in my life) ( but regardless ) don’t label a book something it isn’t , if it’s romance make it a romance and a big wuss like Dahl not knowing what he wants and putting the h last still when we’re at 75% of the book isn’t a romance and leaving earth for another realm/dimension isn’t time travel...
As just a action filled story I might have given it 3 and 1/2 starts or maybe 4 if I wasn’t soo angry ( more world building less Norse mythology) but as is I can’t wait to go delete ...
October 21, 2021
I need to sit down and write a thorough review. Eventually, I may. But for now, here's a short & sweet one...
A friend recommended me this book. What convinced me to check out this one through KU was the fact that Diana Gabaldon herself blurped it! Don't judge the cover too much here on Goodreads. Check out the improved cover over on Amazon and you'll see Diana's blurb right at the top.
For me, this was a little like Outlander but with more magic, Vikings instead of Scotlanders, and a bit of a spin on the whole time travel thing. Oh and there's also a bit Native American culture interwoven into the story. I have a feeling we'll see more of their POV in the next book.
Things I liked:
• The MC - she's a very level headed modern woman. It was fun seeing her take on the whole new world she dropped into.
• The World building- I enjoyed this fresh take on Viking lore.
• The Plot - It's not slow and kept my interest the entire 703 pages.
Overall, a completely original time-traval-ish romance. I suggest you check this out, even (like me) you aren't usually into the whole Viking thing.
A friend recommended me this book. What convinced me to check out this one through KU was the fact that Diana Gabaldon herself blurped it! Don't judge the cover too much here on Goodreads. Check out the improved cover over on Amazon and you'll see Diana's blurb right at the top.
For me, this was a little like Outlander but with more magic, Vikings instead of Scotlanders, and a bit of a spin on the whole time travel thing. Oh and there's also a bit Native American culture interwoven into the story. I have a feeling we'll see more of their POV in the next book.
Things I liked:
• The MC - she's a very level headed modern woman. It was fun seeing her take on the whole new world she dropped into.
• The World building- I enjoyed this fresh take on Viking lore.
• The Plot - It's not slow and kept my interest the entire 703 pages.
Overall, a completely original time-traval-ish romance. I suggest you check this out, even (like me) you aren't usually into the whole Viking thing.
March 20, 2017
Unexpected Pleasure
This book was much better than I expected, and I literally couldn't put it down for long. Even though it's the first of a trilogy, the reader is not robbed of a satisfying ending. The heroine is alternately tough and soft, as needed for the situation. Realistic fighting and injuries, unlike some books where the main characters are supernaturally immune to injury.
This book was much better than I expected, and I literally couldn't put it down for long. Even though it's the first of a trilogy, the reader is not robbed of a satisfying ending. The heroine is alternately tough and soft, as needed for the situation. Realistic fighting and injuries, unlike some books where the main characters are supernaturally immune to injury.
April 20, 2019
4.5
Book source ~ ARC. My review is voluntary and honest.
Emergency dispatcher Celia Montrose is out on a hike looking for some lost petroglyphs, but when she finds them her life changes in a way she never would have believed. Transported to another world with no idea how or why, Cele is just trying to survive in a desert with no water. When a group of strange men come across her, she’s afraid, but her need for water is now desperate. She trusts them, but is watchful. The leader of the group, Lord Dahleven, is just as wary of her. Is she a spy, ally, or something else? He thinks she may be Fey-marked, but he needs to hoof it back home to warn his people of impending war, so he drags her along for the ride until he can figure her out. And that’s when things go sideways.
I don’t read too many time travel stories anymore, but this is more like world or dimension travel even if the people of Alfheim are living like times long past. The writing is good, the characters interesting, the world is fascinating, and the plot is decent. My main problem is with Celia. Her singlemindedness to get home blinded her to everything else around her. And this makes her act like a damn moron. Plus, I had a hard time with the insta-love between her and Dahleven. But other than that this is a tale that will keep you turning the pages.
Book source ~ ARC. My review is voluntary and honest.
Emergency dispatcher Celia Montrose is out on a hike looking for some lost petroglyphs, but when she finds them her life changes in a way she never would have believed. Transported to another world with no idea how or why, Cele is just trying to survive in a desert with no water. When a group of strange men come across her, she’s afraid, but her need for water is now desperate. She trusts them, but is watchful. The leader of the group, Lord Dahleven, is just as wary of her. Is she a spy, ally, or something else? He thinks she may be Fey-marked, but he needs to hoof it back home to warn his people of impending war, so he drags her along for the ride until he can figure her out. And that’s when things go sideways.
I don’t read too many time travel stories anymore, but this is more like world or dimension travel even if the people of Alfheim are living like times long past. The writing is good, the characters interesting, the world is fascinating, and the plot is decent. My main problem is with Celia. Her singlemindedness to get home blinded her to everything else around her. And this makes her act like a damn moron. Plus, I had a hard time with the insta-love between her and Dahleven. But other than that this is a tale that will keep you turning the pages.
April 13, 2019
A very different fantasy. It was as believable as some stories, it just didn't fit my idea. I chose because of reviews. Just thankful for kindle unlimited.
August 27, 2020
Such an odd, convoluted story. I was often more confused than not and very little is explained or resolved.
November 10, 2012
First, I just want to note -- I gave this book 3 stars, which means I found it enjoyable... but most of the review contains the sticking points and things that could be improved (in my opinion). I know this book has a lot of good reviews and I urge you to look at those too. This is more just a place for me to express things that stood out, and unfortunately that always seems to be the editor in me finding problems... even in books that I enjoy.
Things I enjoyed:
1) The fantasy world is based on Viking mythology, which isn't something you commonly see.
2) The magic system does not overwhelm the story.
3) The story is fast paced. I was never bored or felt like I was sifting through chapters of description or non-action.
Things that could be improved:
1) Romance. Too much, too soon. Reading more about her, I saw that the author also is a romance writer... something I did not know coming into this. I shy away from romance because, frankly, I find that pretty boring as far as character development and plot goes. I'm sure it's pretty standard in the romance arena, but if a character gets transported to a completely different world and there is magic involved, I don't want to have her spending her time musing internally about her feelings about some guy she just met a day ago. THAT'S what you're thinking about, Celia, really? To be honest, it makes me not take her as seriously as a character. Celia is supposed to be this tough, no-nonsense good-in-emergencies kind of girl, and she's withering and musing and feels twisted inside over the way this man she just met a day ago glances at her? That sends her into a spiral of musing? :/ That's a little too junior-high girlie for me, but that's probably why I don't like romances in general.
2) Cleverness of the plot. The author doesn't give her audience enough credit. All of the "reveals" were pretty predictable, and hints about them were dropped with the subtlety of a sledgehammer... except our heroine was supposedly not smart enough to figure it. Not only that, but she would muse about her situation and point out things to herself and then be like, "SOMETHING about this didn't seem right, but.... nah I'm sure it's fine", or "Hmmm THIS has never happened before.... weird.... well, I'm sure it's nothing....". This is what really separates the good from the great authors. Great authors leave hints about what's to come by making those hints also serve another purpose, so they don't stand out and you never see it coming.
3) Generic Magic. There have been lots and lots and lots of books that include magic. To be really compelling, you have to come up with something different. You shouldn't have to explain it like a science, but to be *really* interesting it needs to be more than just "she closed her eyes, tried really hard, and then suddenly it just happened". Some of the elements thrown in the story also kind of felt like someone read the Dragonlance series or played D&D and was like "Runes! A wand with a crystal on the top! Elves!" and put them in there because that's what "magic" is supposed to look like. I like that, which is why I read fantasy and play D&D, but I like new takes on the same old ideas much better.
4) I never believed she wanted to go home. Celia does a terrible job of convincing us that she actually wants to go home, so her motivation (especially in contrast to her apparent sudden romantic interest(s) all over place) rings kinda false. There is no depth or feeling to her life before coming to this world. She has a job doing dispatch for EMTs that isn't really expanded on, and the only thing she seems to miss (because it's the one thing she goes back to) is her one friend and eating microwave popcorn and watching movies. This doesn't help make her seem like an interesting person, or that her "normal life" would be worth pining over compared to all the new wonders of this world she should be more curious about than she is... especially when compared to popcorn.
5) Too much musing. There was a lot of "reflecting" going on about stuff that just happened, with the characters bringing up questions to themselves that was basically the author telling us what we were supposed to be wondering about or making connections about... again, because it seems like the author wasn't sure we were going to get it on our own, so it needed to be handed to us. This can definitely be a handy tool sometimes, but it's much too easily relied upon as a crutch. It's definitely not the worst offender I've read lately and some of the musing was important... but I feel like the author did not trust that her readers would be catching on and figuring things out so she had her characters repeat themselves to make sure that her points were being noticed. (See #2)
Despite all these "improvement" points, I still enjoyed the story and it was a quick read. I am still interested to see where this goes, so I'll give the next book a shot!
Things I enjoyed:
1) The fantasy world is based on Viking mythology, which isn't something you commonly see.
2) The magic system does not overwhelm the story.
3) The story is fast paced. I was never bored or felt like I was sifting through chapters of description or non-action.
Things that could be improved:
1) Romance. Too much, too soon. Reading more about her, I saw that the author also is a romance writer... something I did not know coming into this. I shy away from romance because, frankly, I find that pretty boring as far as character development and plot goes. I'm sure it's pretty standard in the romance arena, but if a character gets transported to a completely different world and there is magic involved, I don't want to have her spending her time musing internally about her feelings about some guy she just met a day ago. THAT'S what you're thinking about, Celia, really? To be honest, it makes me not take her as seriously as a character. Celia is supposed to be this tough, no-nonsense good-in-emergencies kind of girl, and she's withering and musing and feels twisted inside over the way this man she just met a day ago glances at her? That sends her into a spiral of musing? :/ That's a little too junior-high girlie for me, but that's probably why I don't like romances in general.
2) Cleverness of the plot. The author doesn't give her audience enough credit. All of the "reveals" were pretty predictable, and hints about them were dropped with the subtlety of a sledgehammer... except our heroine was supposedly not smart enough to figure it. Not only that, but she would muse about her situation and point out things to herself and then be like, "SOMETHING about this didn't seem right, but.... nah I'm sure it's fine", or "Hmmm THIS has never happened before.... weird.... well, I'm sure it's nothing....". This is what really separates the good from the great authors. Great authors leave hints about what's to come by making those hints also serve another purpose, so they don't stand out and you never see it coming.
3) Generic Magic. There have been lots and lots and lots of books that include magic. To be really compelling, you have to come up with something different. You shouldn't have to explain it like a science, but to be *really* interesting it needs to be more than just "she closed her eyes, tried really hard, and then suddenly it just happened". Some of the elements thrown in the story also kind of felt like someone read the Dragonlance series or played D&D and was like "Runes! A wand with a crystal on the top! Elves!" and put them in there because that's what "magic" is supposed to look like. I like that, which is why I read fantasy and play D&D, but I like new takes on the same old ideas much better.
4) I never believed she wanted to go home. Celia does a terrible job of convincing us that she actually wants to go home, so her motivation (especially in contrast to her apparent sudden romantic interest(s) all over place) rings kinda false. There is no depth or feeling to her life before coming to this world. She has a job doing dispatch for EMTs that isn't really expanded on, and the only thing she seems to miss (because it's the one thing she goes back to) is her one friend and eating microwave popcorn and watching movies. This doesn't help make her seem like an interesting person, or that her "normal life" would be worth pining over compared to all the new wonders of this world she should be more curious about than she is... especially when compared to popcorn.
5) Too much musing. There was a lot of "reflecting" going on about stuff that just happened, with the characters bringing up questions to themselves that was basically the author telling us what we were supposed to be wondering about or making connections about... again, because it seems like the author wasn't sure we were going to get it on our own, so it needed to be handed to us. This can definitely be a handy tool sometimes, but it's much too easily relied upon as a crutch. It's definitely not the worst offender I've read lately and some of the musing was important... but I feel like the author did not trust that her readers would be catching on and figuring things out so she had her characters repeat themselves to make sure that her points were being noticed. (See #2)
Despite all these "improvement" points, I still enjoyed the story and it was a quick read. I am still interested to see where this goes, so I'll give the next book a shot!
January 28, 2018
Excellent Read
I loved the strong character of Celia Montrose. She is the perfect blend of courage, intelligence, caring, and humility. This novel I highly recommend for anyone who likes action, adventure, and fantasy combined with romance.
I loved the strong character of Celia Montrose. She is the perfect blend of courage, intelligence, caring, and humility. This novel I highly recommend for anyone who likes action, adventure, and fantasy combined with romance.
September 13, 2015
Great story set up.
I loved the way this author set up this saga. I've read many books about a person being transported through time. Ancient petroglyphs was a new one for me. This lead character went to a new realm.
My only problem other than a few grammar errors was that the main character name was spelled wrong the entire book. Her name is Celia, though it's Cele unless followed by Lady then it's right. Even though that occurred the whole time I enjoyed this book enough not to take a star away. If you like traveling to another place, Vikings, and people having extra abilities then I say this book is for you.
I loved the way this author set up this saga. I've read many books about a person being transported through time. Ancient petroglyphs was a new one for me. This lead character went to a new realm.
My only problem other than a few grammar errors was that the main character name was spelled wrong the entire book. Her name is Celia, though it's Cele unless followed by Lady then it's right. Even though that occurred the whole time I enjoyed this book enough not to take a star away. If you like traveling to another place, Vikings, and people having extra abilities then I say this book is for you.
January 26, 2019
The storyline has some interesting merits. I have to admit I was tempted to set it aside into my "maybe I will finish it" shelve more than a few times. I found some of the story lagging, ridiculous and uninspired, it truly isn't a great romance. Or a time travel saga..the last quarter of the book saved it from getting a lower rating from me. It turned out to be an Okay read.
April 9, 2025
Loved it
Not quite time travel mostly another dimension. That touch of fantasy mixed with danger leads to a love story. You cannot help but feel pulled into the storyline, the people, and the place. Excellent.
Not quite time travel mostly another dimension. That touch of fantasy mixed with danger leads to a love story. You cannot help but feel pulled into the storyline, the people, and the place. Excellent.
September 22, 2018
Celia is an archaeologist who is trying to be the first to see a rumoured set of early Indigenous pictographs on a cliff-side. Her guide is nervous about being in such a sacred place and refuses to take her further, merely indicates the direction of the last section of path and that he will only wait for her a certain time and then go. She gets to the cliff top and as she tries to get down to see them properly she hears a strange noise and then gets whisked away down to the bottom on a rainbow! There is no way to get back up by herself and realizes that she will have to make sure her water and snacks last until she is either found or finds a way back to Tucson herself.
The landscape is strangely different from how she remembers it and when night comes there is no hint of the glow of Tucson lights in any direction. After two days she is discovered by a group of men in strange clothes and they are quite hostile to her, asking why she is there and who sent her.
She can't believe what she is experiencing when she realizes that they are a scouting party looking for raiders and they claim to be descendants of Vinlanders living in Nuvinland. Nevertheless, she accepts their help and soon finds herself in a distant time and space.
Without wanting to spoil the excitement of the developing story, all I will say is that the rest of the tale is a very satisfying romantic adventure with historical and paranormal overtones. I was quite happy when our power went out for many hours and I was able to curl up with my Kindle to read Dangerous Talents, and I thank Amazon.ca and the author for providing me with the free e-book.
The landscape is strangely different from how she remembers it and when night comes there is no hint of the glow of Tucson lights in any direction. After two days she is discovered by a group of men in strange clothes and they are quite hostile to her, asking why she is there and who sent her.
She can't believe what she is experiencing when she realizes that they are a scouting party looking for raiders and they claim to be descendants of Vinlanders living in Nuvinland. Nevertheless, she accepts their help and soon finds herself in a distant time and space.
Without wanting to spoil the excitement of the developing story, all I will say is that the rest of the tale is a very satisfying romantic adventure with historical and paranormal overtones. I was quite happy when our power went out for many hours and I was able to curl up with my Kindle to read Dangerous Talents, and I thank Amazon.ca and the author for providing me with the free e-book.
October 1, 2021
Dangerous Talents is an interesting sort of book. It is part portal fantasy, part time travel, part alternative history, and part romance.
I bought this book because of the unusual cover, showing a girl in shorts with what looks like a castle in the distance. It turns out that is not just some silly irrelevant picture.
Celia Montrose is an emergency operator in the southwest. She has gone looking for some petroglyphs to photograph to extend a collection begun by her mother. But something happens. She falls, and when she wakes up and tries to return to where she left her guide, she finds that everything has changed, from the vegetation to the trails – or now lack of trails.
Just as she is about to run out of water, she encounters a group of strange men. They don’t seem to know anything about where she just was, and they appear to be offended by her hiking shorts. Their leader is good-looking but kind of grumpy. She begins to make friends with some of the other men as they travel, though.
Eventually, it turns out that they are on sort of a hunting trip from their village, fortress, or whatever. And not only do they not know anything about the world she is from, they know nothing of any modern conveniences or technology either. They do seem to have what they refer to as talents, which seem to be almost magical skills for things like healing, finding things, or controlling people.
The scenario is somewhat reminiscent of the Outlander series, though Outlander is better written and doesn’t have the alternative history and magical elements that show up in the Vinlanders’ Saga.
I bought this book because of the unusual cover, showing a girl in shorts with what looks like a castle in the distance. It turns out that is not just some silly irrelevant picture.
Celia Montrose is an emergency operator in the southwest. She has gone looking for some petroglyphs to photograph to extend a collection begun by her mother. But something happens. She falls, and when she wakes up and tries to return to where she left her guide, she finds that everything has changed, from the vegetation to the trails – or now lack of trails.
Just as she is about to run out of water, she encounters a group of strange men. They don’t seem to know anything about where she just was, and they appear to be offended by her hiking shorts. Their leader is good-looking but kind of grumpy. She begins to make friends with some of the other men as they travel, though.
Eventually, it turns out that they are on sort of a hunting trip from their village, fortress, or whatever. And not only do they not know anything about the world she is from, they know nothing of any modern conveniences or technology either. They do seem to have what they refer to as talents, which seem to be almost magical skills for things like healing, finding things, or controlling people.
The scenario is somewhat reminiscent of the Outlander series, though Outlander is better written and doesn’t have the alternative history and magical elements that show up in the Vinlanders’ Saga.
August 16, 2020
Celia an archaeologist lands up in an imaginary completely different magical world of dimension travel populated with Vikings, Natives and Elves. Some of the things in the book seems inspired by Norse mythology and tries to explain how the groups of people ended up in the new world.
Celia seems dumb at times as her mistrust of men who are good to her and trusting those who are living in tunnels; who develops the unique talent of ‘find’. But she is alternately tough and soft, intelligent, caring, and humble as needed for the situation but her singlemindedness to get home blinds her to everything else around her.
The story feels like medieval romance with realistic fighting and injuries with interesting characters filled with action, adventure, and fantasy with historical and paranormal overtones. Celia is saved by the magical Vikings who are escaping from a dangerous covert mission; Dahl seems douche, Dahleven is good in some scenes to be read, Soren is charming and sweet (who dies later). The people in this book have a special talent like detecting truthfulness, being a path finder, gift of persuasion, etc . But the book doesn’t explain how Celia landed in this world; if it was explained or at least given a glimpse of her landing (WHY and HOW) would have added more to the reader’s interest and enthusiasm.
The writing is good with interesting characters roped with some intrigue mystery and magic keeping the reader holding the book till the end.
Celia seems dumb at times as her mistrust of men who are good to her and trusting those who are living in tunnels; who develops the unique talent of ‘find’. But she is alternately tough and soft, intelligent, caring, and humble as needed for the situation but her singlemindedness to get home blinds her to everything else around her.
The story feels like medieval romance with realistic fighting and injuries with interesting characters filled with action, adventure, and fantasy with historical and paranormal overtones. Celia is saved by the magical Vikings who are escaping from a dangerous covert mission; Dahl seems douche, Dahleven is good in some scenes to be read, Soren is charming and sweet (who dies later). The people in this book have a special talent like detecting truthfulness, being a path finder, gift of persuasion, etc . But the book doesn’t explain how Celia landed in this world; if it was explained or at least given a glimpse of her landing (WHY and HOW) would have added more to the reader’s interest and enthusiasm.
The writing is good with interesting characters roped with some intrigue mystery and magic keeping the reader holding the book till the end.
November 24, 2021
If you love Viking lore, romance, elves, and fantasy worlds, this is one series you will not want to miss. The book introduces us to Celia, a 911 dispatcher from Tucson, AZ, who pays a visit to some local Native American petroglyphs. While there, she falls through a tear in reality, “bilfrost,” which becomes the rainbow bridge into another dimension where she meets up with a lost Viking tribe.
In this new world, each individual develops a magical talent, such as finding things, the power of persuasion, or the ability to read others empathically. Eventually, we discover a Native American tribe passed through the same gate centuries ago, a development that’s so original I had to keep reminding myself that this was a fantasy!
Robertson creates a magical world filled with good people, subject to the same frailties as all humans. There are power grabs and plenty of back story to keep you guessing at some of their motives. Celia, the heroine, is charming in everything she does. She’s a tough woman, not afraid to fight for what she believes in. Her story develops into a romance like no other.
I could not put this book down. As quickly as I read one book, I was on to the next. Each subsequent book in the series introduced me to more characters in the magical world of Alfheim, home of the Alfar, the magical Elves.
In this new world, each individual develops a magical talent, such as finding things, the power of persuasion, or the ability to read others empathically. Eventually, we discover a Native American tribe passed through the same gate centuries ago, a development that’s so original I had to keep reminding myself that this was a fantasy!
Robertson creates a magical world filled with good people, subject to the same frailties as all humans. There are power grabs and plenty of back story to keep you guessing at some of their motives. Celia, the heroine, is charming in everything she does. She’s a tough woman, not afraid to fight for what she believes in. Her story develops into a romance like no other.
I could not put this book down. As quickly as I read one book, I was on to the next. Each subsequent book in the series introduced me to more characters in the magical world of Alfheim, home of the Alfar, the magical Elves.
January 17, 2022
While on a day hike to photograph some ancient petroglyphs outside of Tucson, Cele Montrose falls through a portal from Midgard into Alfheim. Stranded in a strange desert, Cele wanders searching for water until she encounters a band of men, who look like Vikings, on a scouting expedition. Wary of this lone woman in strange dress, Lord Dahleven takes her with them back to Nuvinland unsure of whether she is a spy and in league with those who have been raiding their borders. The people of Nuvinland have talents that emerge during puberty and one of the men can read Cele and knows that she is what she says she is. He befriends Cele and they become close in the few days they know each other. When he is killed in battle, she blames herself and is inconsolable.
The people of Nuvinland are under attack from an unknown foe and Cele makes many assumptions about the people she has encountered which cause her and others many problems. All she wants to do is go home, but she is also falling in love with Lord Dahleven. Is she fated to be here? Will she go home?
The people of Nuvinland are under attack from an unknown foe and Cele makes many assumptions about the people she has encountered which cause her and others many problems. All she wants to do is go home, but she is also falling in love with Lord Dahleven. Is she fated to be here? Will she go home?
October 5, 2023
I wasn't going to write a review, but then I looked at the other reviews. People seem to either hate or love this story. My unsolicited advice is to let go of your expectations. This isn't some chic falling through time discovering that the past isn't just a big costume party. Her fall isn't really time travel either but to another dimension/world that has a mix of old world Norse and Native American beliefs and customs with a little magic and elves tossed in. It was a fun concept. I enjoyed the world, and Cele isn't all all that different from typical romantic characters that have trust issues with men. I usually find this sort of character irritating, but Cele is aware of her issues and actively attempts to break the cycle, but sometimes fails. There were some clichés including kidnapping and astonishing self-defense skills for a photographer/ems dispatcher. The fun is that everyone in this world has their own superpower/ talent, and then our traveler gets one of her own. Plus HEA! Really, I enjoyed this story
March 22, 2021
I do enjoy a good time travel novel and this was a particularly good one for a number of reasons. Our heroine is not a mousy doll but a strong courageous and feisty modern woman. The hero is a Viking (wow) there is a touch of magic and the story is strong and interesting.
When Celeste goes off for a hike in the desert hunting for petroglyphs, she finds far more than she ever envisaged. Lost in a parallel world populated by feuding Vikings and Native Americans her self-defence training and her skills in crisis management haven’t prepared her for this. Nor have they prepared her for falling in love with the dangerous Lord Dahleven.
A tale of romance, magic and adventure, Dangerous Talents is well written, engaging and unusual. It got extra marks from me for having a proper ending rather than a cliffhanger, though I do hope to see more of Celeste and her adventures.
When Celeste goes off for a hike in the desert hunting for petroglyphs, she finds far more than she ever envisaged. Lost in a parallel world populated by feuding Vikings and Native Americans her self-defence training and her skills in crisis management haven’t prepared her for this. Nor have they prepared her for falling in love with the dangerous Lord Dahleven.
A tale of romance, magic and adventure, Dangerous Talents is well written, engaging and unusual. It got extra marks from me for having a proper ending rather than a cliffhanger, though I do hope to see more of Celeste and her adventures.
August 13, 2019
Loved this story!
What can I say besides admitting I that I accidentally read until 5 this morning because this book is so darn hard to put down? I couldn’t believe I had been reading in bed for 5 hours when I finally closed my iPad against the pull of ‘just one more chapter’ and looked at the clock. If you enjoy courage in the face of great odds, honor laced with romance, the judgment needed to discern what is good from that which is evil, and the unique history of this land blended seamlessly with mystery you will enjoy this book as much as I did! On to the next in the series! Right after a nap!
What can I say besides admitting I that I accidentally read until 5 this morning because this book is so darn hard to put down? I couldn’t believe I had been reading in bed for 5 hours when I finally closed my iPad against the pull of ‘just one more chapter’ and looked at the clock. If you enjoy courage in the face of great odds, honor laced with romance, the judgment needed to discern what is good from that which is evil, and the unique history of this land blended seamlessly with mystery you will enjoy this book as much as I did! On to the next in the series! Right after a nap!
August 20, 2020
Interesting take on a time travel romance. Not sure what “time” this one took us to, but instead of the usual highlander setting we find ourselves first in Tuscan Arizona then to Vikings in an Asgard type world. I wasn’t expecting that and had a hard time picturing the clothing and who they were at first. Started off exciting. Then got a bit boring, then accident after accident befalls Cele and Dahleven comes to her rescue time and again. She had been previously jilted by a man in her other life and trusts no man, yet ends up trusting the one guy no one should trust (lives in a dark cave with half his face in a mask). It was book 1 in a series, but ended satisfactorily.
January 23, 2020
Spoiler Alert!
I'm not sure why other reviews say this is not a time-travel story as I felt that it was. Maybe because Celia only went to the past and didn't return to Tucson in her original lifetime. Celia could still possibly return if she went to the elves! Her love for Dalhleven is what stopped her from going to the elves.
I enjoyed this story because it kept me interested, flowed smoothly and had enough twists and turns to make it exciting and wanting to read to the end for an answer to questions posed throughout the story.
I'm not sure why other reviews say this is not a time-travel story as I felt that it was. Maybe because Celia only went to the past and didn't return to Tucson in her original lifetime. Celia could still possibly return if she went to the elves! Her love for Dalhleven is what stopped her from going to the elves.
I enjoyed this story because it kept me interested, flowed smoothly and had enough twists and turns to make it exciting and wanting to read to the end for an answer to questions posed throughout the story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2024
Exciting! Hard to put down!
A simple day trip to photograph ancient, fifth world petroglyphs in the desert lands Cele (Celia) in life and death situations in a different world. There’s beauty here, but the customs of her rescuers, like the Talented Dahleven and Sorn, are so different from hers. Enjoy how Cele and Dahleven face the frustrations, dangers, and challenges ahead of them. It’s going to take teamwork and trust to defeat their enemies. I know you’ll be rooting for them to win!!!
A simple day trip to photograph ancient, fifth world petroglyphs in the desert lands Cele (Celia) in life and death situations in a different world. There’s beauty here, but the customs of her rescuers, like the Talented Dahleven and Sorn, are so different from hers. Enjoy how Cele and Dahleven face the frustrations, dangers, and challenges ahead of them. It’s going to take teamwork and trust to defeat their enemies. I know you’ll be rooting for them to win!!!
September 26, 2024
wonderful storytelling full of characters that make you invested in the outcome.
I chanced upon this book randomly and am so glad I did.
Mixing Norse mythology with a fantasy storyline, this book has you hooked from the first page and keeps you wondering exactly how it will turn out right till the final one.
The story is complete in itself, but I’m happy to see that there are further books set in the same world and with characters from this one ready to read.
If you enjoy fantasy with a twist then this book is for you.
Unconditionally recommended.
I chanced upon this book randomly and am so glad I did.
Mixing Norse mythology with a fantasy storyline, this book has you hooked from the first page and keeps you wondering exactly how it will turn out right till the final one.
The story is complete in itself, but I’m happy to see that there are further books set in the same world and with characters from this one ready to read.
If you enjoy fantasy with a twist then this book is for you.
Unconditionally recommended.
March 19, 2025
Dangerous Talents is book 1 in the Vinlanders' Saga.
When Celia falls and finds herself in a completely different place to where she was supposed to be, she is found by a group of Viking descendants who are unsure of where her loyalties lie.
This book has great potential but it lacked the world-building, the characters weren't well thought out and not to mention how long the book was! Celia was also a little annoying as she decides to trust a complete stranger as opposed to someone she's starting to get really close to.
When Celia falls and finds herself in a completely different place to where she was supposed to be, she is found by a group of Viking descendants who are unsure of where her loyalties lie.
This book has great potential but it lacked the world-building, the characters weren't well thought out and not to mention how long the book was! Celia was also a little annoying as she decides to trust a complete stranger as opposed to someone she's starting to get really close to.
March 18, 2017
Best fantasy I've read in a long time...
Frankie Robertson has produced a gem of a fantasy tale with a cast of characters right out of Viking folklore. I was immediately engrossed in the plot and brave, chivalrous characters and couldn't wait for the next development in the story to occur.
A fantastic read and I, personally, intend on getting my hands on the next book by this great author.
I highly recommend this book for all fantasy fans everywhere.
Gaston D Sanders, author
Frankie Robertson has produced a gem of a fantasy tale with a cast of characters right out of Viking folklore. I was immediately engrossed in the plot and brave, chivalrous characters and couldn't wait for the next development in the story to occur.
A fantastic read and I, personally, intend on getting my hands on the next book by this great author.
I highly recommend this book for all fantasy fans everywhere.
Gaston D Sanders, author
February 13, 2018
I certainly understand why Diana Gabaldon recommended this novel. It is a good read with interesting characters . Celie is a compelling character with flawed judgement. I can see why Dahl gets so annoyed with her. The talents are a little too convenient as a plot device. That being said, I could not put the book down. I also really enjoyed the references to Norse mythology, an area I would like to explore further.
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