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Berja
“They will make you a mother of monsters . . .”
A village built on ancient promise. A woman destined to run.
The old ways are crumbling. Every spring, a new sacrifice is chosen—a Spring Maid bred to
seed the future of the village through a ritual before being led to the foreboding woods. But this
season will mark the end of a barbaric tradition and the birth of something even more horrifying.
There’s a war coming—one of gods and giants. The Spring Maid has been chosen by a force far greater than her to be the mother of great warriors.
Destiny has forged a path of bloodshed, and she is the center of it all, willingly or not.
But she is no Spring Maid, no sacrifice to be made.
She is Berja.
A village built on ancient promise. A woman destined to run.
The old ways are crumbling. Every spring, a new sacrifice is chosen—a Spring Maid bred to
seed the future of the village through a ritual before being led to the foreboding woods. But this
season will mark the end of a barbaric tradition and the birth of something even more horrifying.
There’s a war coming—one of gods and giants. The Spring Maid has been chosen by a force far greater than her to be the mother of great warriors.
Destiny has forged a path of bloodshed, and she is the center of it all, willingly or not.
But she is no Spring Maid, no sacrifice to be made.
She is Berja.
102 pages, Paperback
Published January 27, 2024
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J.K. Divia
4 books76 followersJ.K Divia is a dark fantasy, mythological horror, and contemporary paranormal author whose work is inspired by folklore, selkie lore, witches, and world mythology. Through her stories, she brings readers on emotional journeys that explore loss, resilience, and transformation.
When not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, chasing after her kids.
When not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, chasing after her kids.
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December 8, 2023
I am a huge fan of my own writing :)
February 6, 2024
I listened to the audio book & I think the narrator is very talented.
J.K. writes in a very poetic fashion where her words slowly drift across you like a warm spring breeze. The style in which she crafts her stories makes you feel deeply moved by her words. She just has a way of creating emotions that jump off the page. This story was a very quick, easy read. It's the type most could knock out on a lazy afternoon reading session. It is heavily based on Norse folklore & mythology, which is something that interests me, but I'm not as versed in as Greek mythology.
The story focuses on a spring maid's journey to help her village & to transform her life into more than just a destined path headed down to her by her elders. It's a story about finding one's identity, breaking the mold, taking chances, loving both the families chosen & given to you. It's about one girl embracing love & fighting for motherhood to the children she takes in & the ones born to her.
There's beauty in her writing style, but at times, I feel like I want more detail to understand the full scope of everything. I know many believe less is more, but I'm the type who believes more is more, so give me more. Part of it is likely my lack of background in the mythology, so I miss small details. The story offers a lot to enjoy, but I feel it needs just a little more fullness to be a complete homerun. I'd give this story 4.5 stars. If you enjoy folklore, stories of struggling for balance in motherhood, & deeply emotional poetic books, I highly recommend this book & anything else J.K. writes because you will love her writing.
J.K. writes in a very poetic fashion where her words slowly drift across you like a warm spring breeze. The style in which she crafts her stories makes you feel deeply moved by her words. She just has a way of creating emotions that jump off the page. This story was a very quick, easy read. It's the type most could knock out on a lazy afternoon reading session. It is heavily based on Norse folklore & mythology, which is something that interests me, but I'm not as versed in as Greek mythology.
The story focuses on a spring maid's journey to help her village & to transform her life into more than just a destined path headed down to her by her elders. It's a story about finding one's identity, breaking the mold, taking chances, loving both the families chosen & given to you. It's about one girl embracing love & fighting for motherhood to the children she takes in & the ones born to her.
There's beauty in her writing style, but at times, I feel like I want more detail to understand the full scope of everything. I know many believe less is more, but I'm the type who believes more is more, so give me more. Part of it is likely my lack of background in the mythology, so I miss small details. The story offers a lot to enjoy, but I feel it needs just a little more fullness to be a complete homerun. I'd give this story 4.5 stars. If you enjoy folklore, stories of struggling for balance in motherhood, & deeply emotional poetic books, I highly recommend this book & anything else J.K. writes because you will love her writing.
January 3, 2024
This is definitely a short and easy read in the sense that I read it all in one sitting. It felt like a campfire story that I would have heard when I was younger. I struggled a little to identify with the main character which impacted my enjoyment of the story but objectively it was a very well written and well plotted story.
June 5, 2024
”They will make you a mother of monsters..”🩸
Berja is my introduction to J.K. Divia’s work and I have to say I’m excited to dive into others.
This novella is based in Norse legend, and reads just like the fables and myths of old. I personally had never heard of the hamrammr and loved the rabbit hole that led me down.
This isn’t your typical HEA and there are so many lessons our main characters have to learn. The importance of love and family. With great power comes great responsibility. Balance in all things. I loved that the consequences of the choices that were made were not just swept under rug with a convenient deus ex machina.
If you’re a lover of fairytales, mythology, and legends, then Berja is for you. It’s also on Kindle Unlimited!
Berja is my introduction to J.K. Divia’s work and I have to say I’m excited to dive into others.
This novella is based in Norse legend, and reads just like the fables and myths of old. I personally had never heard of the hamrammr and loved the rabbit hole that led me down.
This isn’t your typical HEA and there are so many lessons our main characters have to learn. The importance of love and family. With great power comes great responsibility. Balance in all things. I loved that the consequences of the choices that were made were not just swept under rug with a convenient deus ex machina.
If you’re a lover of fairytales, mythology, and legends, then Berja is for you. It’s also on Kindle Unlimited!
February 5, 2024
(~3.25 rounded down to a 3)
Berja by J.K Divia is a dark fantasy short story with horror elements.
It's definitely reminiscent of folklore, as it's inspired by Norse gods. I've seen other reviewers compare this book listening to stories around a campfire, and that is a very apt description.
I read this in bits and pieces due to my busy schedule, but if I had a free afternoon I would have absolutely read this in one sitting. It is under 100 pages and the prose is easy to read and understand.
While I didn't fully identify with the main character, I still felt for what she was going through. Part of me wonders if we got some flashbacks to Berja's time growing up as a Spring Maid, maybe I would have been able to identify with her a bit more.
The illustrations in this novella are GORGEOUS. I'm not sure who created them, but I really enjoyed them.
I received a copy of this book to review. Thank you to Verse Ventures Book Tours for the complimentary ebook. All opinions contained herein are my own.
If you want to see more from me, check out my blog, Bookstagram, TheStoryGraph, or Twitter.
Berja by J.K Divia is a dark fantasy short story with horror elements.
It's definitely reminiscent of folklore, as it's inspired by Norse gods. I've seen other reviewers compare this book listening to stories around a campfire, and that is a very apt description.
I read this in bits and pieces due to my busy schedule, but if I had a free afternoon I would have absolutely read this in one sitting. It is under 100 pages and the prose is easy to read and understand.
While I didn't fully identify with the main character, I still felt for what she was going through. Part of me wonders if we got some flashbacks to Berja's time growing up as a Spring Maid, maybe I would have been able to identify with her a bit more.
The illustrations in this novella are GORGEOUS. I'm not sure who created them, but I really enjoyed them.
I received a copy of this book to review. Thank you to Verse Ventures Book Tours for the complimentary ebook. All opinions contained herein are my own.
If you want to see more from me, check out my blog, Bookstagram, TheStoryGraph, or Twitter.
February 4, 2024
If you’re looking for the perfect bone-chilling novella that will have you transported to being around a campfire and listening to spooky folklore stories- look no further.
Berja is the perfect quick read for those looking for a dip into some dark fantasty inspired by Norse gods. This was so intriguing and moves quite fast, as with most folklore the overall “lesson” that is taught throughout is pretty obvious and straightforward. I loved the balance of wanting better for the future but how overreaching and upheaval can quickly bring demise.
Honestly this was a great novella that felt like the best fever dream and is perfection for a cold night snuggled up by a fire with a warm drink. It could spark some amazing Bookclub discussions or buddy read chats if you wanted to get really deep with it.
Berja is the perfect quick read for those looking for a dip into some dark fantasty inspired by Norse gods. This was so intriguing and moves quite fast, as with most folklore the overall “lesson” that is taught throughout is pretty obvious and straightforward. I loved the balance of wanting better for the future but how overreaching and upheaval can quickly bring demise.
Honestly this was a great novella that felt like the best fever dream and is perfection for a cold night snuggled up by a fire with a warm drink. It could spark some amazing Bookclub discussions or buddy read chats if you wanted to get really deep with it.
January 25, 2024
For once I genuinely don’t know what to say about a book. I don’t think I could come up with the words to accurately describe this book or do it justice. This book feels like a fairytale re-told through generations. It is beautiful and timeless. It’s a short story (100 pages) that would be a really good book to read if you wanna bump up your reading numbers ~ but it’s also a book that I feel needs to be annotated and studied. There are so many layers that I feel I need to read it again. If you’re looking for a book to get lost in & to support an independent author then THIS is the one! I hope that *EVERYONE* reads this book.
January 27, 2024
*SPOIL FREE REVIEW*
This is a phenomenal read. For anyone who adores dark fantasy and mythology, I cannot recommend this enough. The author takes a massive deep dive into the Celtic lore, while also taking you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, purpose, and prophecy.
For anyone who is an avid Norse mythology fan, like I am, you will find key characteristics beautifully sprinkled throughout the story, and be introduced to a much larger plot by the end of the book (a devious and wicked cliffhanger for those begging for a sequel).
A mother of monsters, a cunning raven, and shape shifters - what more could you ask for?
This is a phenomenal read. For anyone who adores dark fantasy and mythology, I cannot recommend this enough. The author takes a massive deep dive into the Celtic lore, while also taking you on a beautiful journey of self-discovery, purpose, and prophecy.
For anyone who is an avid Norse mythology fan, like I am, you will find key characteristics beautifully sprinkled throughout the story, and be introduced to a much larger plot by the end of the book (a devious and wicked cliffhanger for those begging for a sequel).
A mother of monsters, a cunning raven, and shape shifters - what more could you ask for?
February 2, 2024
This viking, dark fantasy novella tells the story of a young woman raised to be a Spring Maid, a sacrifice to the old gods. But this Spring Maid will not submit, as she seeks freedom and power and love in a new way of life.
What a lovely novella! Lush prose and fierce emotion, gods and beasts, warriors and maidens, Divia tells an old and dark Nordic fable in a fierce and sensual way. Berja is a great character, learning and wanting, seeking independence and her right to love, life and family, while still being pulled and guilted by the ancient rules. But superstition, violence and vengeance jeopardize everything she needs to improve the lives of her newly built community.
A quick and emotional read. Magical and monstrous.
What a lovely novella! Lush prose and fierce emotion, gods and beasts, warriors and maidens, Divia tells an old and dark Nordic fable in a fierce and sensual way. Berja is a great character, learning and wanting, seeking independence and her right to love, life and family, while still being pulled and guilted by the ancient rules. But superstition, violence and vengeance jeopardize everything she needs to improve the lives of her newly built community.
A quick and emotional read. Magical and monstrous.
February 9, 2024
J.K. Divia is such a talented and captivating writer. Do yourself a favor and read her work!! This is my second book I’ve read by her and just like the first, I flew through it.
Based on the hamrammr, or shapeshifters from Norse Mythology, this dark fantasy is set in a forest that is greatly feared by outsiders. It is a deeply troubling and haunting tale of a girl whose fate is to be part of a dark ritual as a Spring Maid for her village. But this brave girl defies tradition and brings upon herself a different destiny. One that ends up being far darker and full of much more bloodshed than anything her village has witnessed before…
Just like Divia’s first book (A Sea of Blood and Tears), this is a story of a mother’s love for her children and all that she is willing to do and sacrifice for them. It is beautiful and powerful. I can’t recommend both of these books enough!
Based on the hamrammr, or shapeshifters from Norse Mythology, this dark fantasy is set in a forest that is greatly feared by outsiders. It is a deeply troubling and haunting tale of a girl whose fate is to be part of a dark ritual as a Spring Maid for her village. But this brave girl defies tradition and brings upon herself a different destiny. One that ends up being far darker and full of much more bloodshed than anything her village has witnessed before…
Just like Divia’s first book (A Sea of Blood and Tears), this is a story of a mother’s love for her children and all that she is willing to do and sacrifice for them. It is beautiful and powerful. I can’t recommend both of these books enough!
January 29, 2024
A short impactful read, but by no means easy... A sort of heavy darkness hangs over the narrative from the beginning, creating a very atmospheric tension that explodes into the brutal ending... The reader starts by feeling pride in Berja's rebellion, that slowly dissolves into a sad horror by the end... making one wonder what the cost of change is...
February 12, 2024
Though this book is short, the message is powerful, poignant, and raw. Born of Norse mythology, feminist folklore comes alive in Breja. There is a sense of rebirth in this beautiful storytelling, one in which women have a say over their bodies and their destiny. Breja is definitely worth a read…and a re-read! The poetic writing and message is both strong yet smooth. A satisfyingly beautiful read.
February 4, 2024
This was beautiful and haunting. Loved it!
June 21, 2024
Loved it!
I devoured this book in less than a day! I couldn't stop reading! I hope there's a book 2 in the near future!
I devoured this book in less than a day! I couldn't stop reading! I hope there's a book 2 in the near future!
January 27, 2024
Divia's poetic style conjures a world of ethereal beauty and haunting darkness. She weaves together elements of pagan culture, mythical creatures, and the struggle between destiny and free will.
Berja is a young woman who escapes the fate determined by her village traditions only to make a dark pact with the Forest God. She is transformed and tied to a new destiny of war and destruction. Berja uses her magic to liberate others in her village, but soon it is corrupted. Now her "children" must grapple with the Forest God's dire prophecy.
Berja is a fusion of Norse mythology and lyrical storytelling that continues to build J.K. Divia's fantasy world. (Read her debut novel A Sea of Blood and Tears.)
Berja is a young woman who escapes the fate determined by her village traditions only to make a dark pact with the Forest God. She is transformed and tied to a new destiny of war and destruction. Berja uses her magic to liberate others in her village, but soon it is corrupted. Now her "children" must grapple with the Forest God's dire prophecy.
Berja is a fusion of Norse mythology and lyrical storytelling that continues to build J.K. Divia's fantasy world. (Read her debut novel A Sea of Blood and Tears.)
January 23, 2024
Beautifully written and enchanting, Divia brings us the tale of Berja: a Spring Maiden without a choice who refuses to submit to the will of the Elders and of her village.
Written in the form of a great myth or as folklore passed down generation to generation, this book reads like a fable from which we should learn great lessons. Lyrical and a wonderful read. Highly recommend.
Written in the form of a great myth or as folklore passed down generation to generation, this book reads like a fable from which we should learn great lessons. Lyrical and a wonderful read. Highly recommend.
February 1, 2024
This was a quick novella read perfect for anyone who loves dark stories based on lore, mythology, and fairytales. I loved the forest village vibe and the main character willing to break tradition and fight for the future she deserves. It’s the perfect book for reading on a stormy day, curled up in a blanket with a hot beverage!
Thank you to Verse Ventures Book Tours and J. K. Divia for having me on the ARC team!
Thank you to Verse Ventures Book Tours and J. K. Divia for having me on the ARC team!
February 3, 2024
3.5 stars
June 18, 2024
A flowery folktale about a fiery woman, Berja is a striking prequel to A Sea of Blood and Tears. Intense and beautiful, Berja blends themes of horror, Norse mythology and fairytale folklore in a story of love and self preservation that will leave you wanting more.
February 2, 2024
Berja is a dark fantasy novella by J.K. Divia, perfect for fans of Norse mythology and Viking lore. The story features love, betrayal, and monsters.
Since this novella is less than 100 pages, it was a fast read between some of the longer books I’ve read lately. Reading this story felt like sitting around a campfire listening to someone share about myths and magic. The story follows a Spring Maiden who refuses to accept the destiny decided for her, and also explores the consequences that can come with such choices. This was a unique story with dark fairytale vibes and I really enjoyed it!
Thank you to the author and Verse Venture Tours for providing me with an ARC of this novella. All opinions expressed are my own.
Since this novella is less than 100 pages, it was a fast read between some of the longer books I’ve read lately. Reading this story felt like sitting around a campfire listening to someone share about myths and magic. The story follows a Spring Maiden who refuses to accept the destiny decided for her, and also explores the consequences that can come with such choices. This was a unique story with dark fairytale vibes and I really enjoyed it!
Thank you to the author and Verse Venture Tours for providing me with an ARC of this novella. All opinions expressed are my own.
August 29, 2024
What a wonderful, poetic tale of a woman's struggle to find herself, love, and her own sense of family. If you enjoy folklore tales, this is definitely one to pick up. The writing flows so well and I was turning the pages, able to read it in two sittings.
I always enjoy a love story, so Berja's and Eemil's bonding is what called to me the most. But I also appreciated the journey Berja went on as a woman and being of the world, that begins with simple determination:
"I will not submit. I want my freedom. I want the name she calls me.
I want to live for me."
Just one of my favorite passages I marked as I read. Very strong writing for a strong, thoughtful story.
I always enjoy a love story, so Berja's and Eemil's bonding is what called to me the most. But I also appreciated the journey Berja went on as a woman and being of the world, that begins with simple determination:
"I will not submit. I want my freedom. I want the name she calls me.
I want to live for me."
Just one of my favorite passages I marked as I read. Very strong writing for a strong, thoughtful story.
January 28, 2024
Beautifully written this short novella is perfect for fans of Norse Mythology and dark fantasy. From the beginning reading Berja made me feel like I was sitting fireside, in a Viking village listening to a story being passed down through the generations. A captivating read about a woman who refuses to accept the path that has been chosen for her, fights to change her destiny and the meddling of the Gods. There’s layers and meaning to this story that left me thinking about it long after I was finished and it would make a great pick for book club discussions!
March 19, 2024
Maybe spoilery?
This was a very beautiful, impactful story, full of emotion and vivid imagery. It reminded me in a way of a fable or Nordic folklore, a story passed down from generation to generation as a cautionary tale and my mind was whirring thinking of the layers and connections. This was a quick, easy read, but it was also heavy too. It packed a mighty punch for a small package. And the art inside the book is gorgeous!
I do want to start out and say that I loved the conviction that Berja had - she was fierce in her denial of following the villages customs, even when she faced death. My heart started to ache for her early on though, because even though she had strength, she didn't have wisdom yet. There were so many factors at play that lead Berja to her position at the end of the novella, but she was so determined not to make the same decisions as her mother and to be different, that she failed to realize she was heading to a similar destination via an alternate path. But Berja was definitely manipulated too, manipulated by people she loved and by her own wants and desires. I keep coming back to learning from those who come before us. Berja was so determined to forge her own future, she failed to take any lessons from the past, and led herself into a worse(?) future. A cycle that seems to repeat itself within families and countries the world over.
I keep trying to think what else to say, but everything I write seems too philosophical and I don't want anyone to assume I'm preaching at them, lol! I just feel there's a lot of meaning to this story and Berja's journey resonated with me. It made me a little emotional and it made me think.
This was a very beautiful, impactful story, full of emotion and vivid imagery. It reminded me in a way of a fable or Nordic folklore, a story passed down from generation to generation as a cautionary tale and my mind was whirring thinking of the layers and connections. This was a quick, easy read, but it was also heavy too. It packed a mighty punch for a small package. And the art inside the book is gorgeous!
I do want to start out and say that I loved the conviction that Berja had - she was fierce in her denial of following the villages customs, even when she faced death. My heart started to ache for her early on though, because even though she had strength, she didn't have wisdom yet. There were so many factors at play that lead Berja to her position at the end of the novella, but she was so determined not to make the same decisions as her mother and to be different, that she failed to realize she was heading to a similar destination via an alternate path. But Berja was definitely manipulated too, manipulated by people she loved and by her own wants and desires. I keep coming back to learning from those who come before us. Berja was so determined to forge her own future, she failed to take any lessons from the past, and led herself into a worse(?) future. A cycle that seems to repeat itself within families and countries the world over.
I keep trying to think what else to say, but everything I write seems too philosophical and I don't want anyone to assume I'm preaching at them, lol! I just feel there's a lot of meaning to this story and Berja's journey resonated with me. It made me a little emotional and it made me think.
September 25, 2025
Berja is 90 pages of dark folklore that had me hooked and immersed from the start. The writing style is not quite prose or poetry, but something in between. It’s lyrical, it’s foreboding, and it’s beautiful. I felt like I was discovering something very old and lost. It reads like a cautionary tale, a whispered story passed along around a hearth in the chilled nights between seasons passing. It draws you back to an older time when dark shadows in the forest belonged to forest gods who watched and leveraged promises of fire for their games.
As much as Berja fights to create a free and beautiful life with her chosen family, free from submission and the cruel rituals her ancestors doomed them into, every step towards this freedom is actually a step onto a preplanned path from the gods.
Does she really break the cycle of submission, or is it just an illusion?
This gives the background lore to some of the phenomena in Divia's debut novel A Sea of Blood and Tears. I am so excited to read more from this talented author and to learn more stories from this world. If you're a fan of Norse mythology, or any mythology really, this is an absolute must read.
As much as Berja fights to create a free and beautiful life with her chosen family, free from submission and the cruel rituals her ancestors doomed them into, every step towards this freedom is actually a step onto a preplanned path from the gods.
Does she really break the cycle of submission, or is it just an illusion?
This gives the background lore to some of the phenomena in Divia's debut novel A Sea of Blood and Tears. I am so excited to read more from this talented author and to learn more stories from this world. If you're a fan of Norse mythology, or any mythology really, this is an absolute must read.
April 14, 2024
Beautiful, haunting, lyrical- Berja is an origin story novella for J.K.'s novel, A Sea of Blood and Tears, which I highly enjoyed. It is fast-paced and layered with important themes that connected with the mother in me. The writing is fantastic and is definitely a strength of Divia's.
This isn't a go-to genre for me, so I have to admit that in some parts I did feel out of my breadth, but it didn't impede my enjoyment. My only little tidbit of criticism would maybe be to add some additional information for those who don't closely follow the mythology it's based on. I do think it would've helped me understand the story just a tad better.
The narration of the audiobook was really well done. Newcomer Daphne Fields did an excellent job with the inflection and emotion of the story.
Overall, I'm very much enjoying this series and I can't wait to see how it all ties together in the next installation.
This isn't a go-to genre for me, so I have to admit that in some parts I did feel out of my breadth, but it didn't impede my enjoyment. My only little tidbit of criticism would maybe be to add some additional information for those who don't closely follow the mythology it's based on. I do think it would've helped me understand the story just a tad better.
The narration of the audiobook was really well done. Newcomer Daphne Fields did an excellent job with the inflection and emotion of the story.
Overall, I'm very much enjoying this series and I can't wait to see how it all ties together in the next installation.
January 31, 2025
I had to take a few days to really thing about this story. It was not like anything I have read before. It was a short novella that twisted my brain a little bit, not in a bad way. J.K. Divia has a way of writing that is so beautiful it keeps me wanting to read even once the story ends.
I have always had an interest in Norse mythology and folklore, this book definitely made me want to dive in more. This book is about mother's love for her children, a woman wanting love, a family, and so much more.
"I will not submit. I want my freedom. I want the name she calls me. I want to live for me."
This quote, wow! I felt them as I read them. Such powerful words all throughout the book!
J.K. Divia is becoming one of my favorite authors to read. She creates such beautiful stories that I enjoy on so many levels as well as having them stick with me after I put the book down.
I have always had an interest in Norse mythology and folklore, this book definitely made me want to dive in more. This book is about mother's love for her children, a woman wanting love, a family, and so much more.
"I will not submit. I want my freedom. I want the name she calls me. I want to live for me."
This quote, wow! I felt them as I read them. Such powerful words all throughout the book!
J.K. Divia is becoming one of my favorite authors to read. She creates such beautiful stories that I enjoy on so many levels as well as having them stick with me after I put the book down.
July 23, 2024
Intense.
At first, I was confused and a little put off. I wasn’t sure if I would like the story, and despite its shorter length.. didn’t know if I could finish it.
I actually ended up finishing the book within hours, which I know isn’t hard considering it’s under 100 pages, but as a homeschooling parent, that’s pretty good!
Berja is a fast-paced read, with a decent amount of suspense and intensity. Despite the short nature, there is also plenty of emotion. The novella is a heavy read, though.
You can read my full review here:
https://bookswithachanceoftraveling.h...
At first, I was confused and a little put off. I wasn’t sure if I would like the story, and despite its shorter length.. didn’t know if I could finish it.
I actually ended up finishing the book within hours, which I know isn’t hard considering it’s under 100 pages, but as a homeschooling parent, that’s pretty good!
Berja is a fast-paced read, with a decent amount of suspense and intensity. Despite the short nature, there is also plenty of emotion. The novella is a heavy read, though.
You can read my full review here:
https://bookswithachanceoftraveling.h...
February 26, 2024
This book was so different from what I normally read. It’s a beautifully written novella that has both a mythical and horror-like feel. It did not go the way I expected it to go and it left me surprised! I’ve seen other ratings say this is a story one would share around a campfire and I have to agree. J.K Divia’s writing paints vivid images—I could see everything so clearly in my head. We get kind of a distant view within the character’s head, meaning there isn’t a lot of time spent with her dwelling on how her life has turned out, but that doesn’t lessen the unique and creative journey this story turned out to be.
February 5, 2025
Such a beautiful dark mythological tale! I loved the female empowerment and desperation for change. I am not someone who is extremely knowledgeable about Norse mythology but I still loved this book. I couldn't put it down after I started.
March 19, 2024
This novella was so delicious I finished it in a day. It reminds me of Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology but tinged with the melancholy of longing and bitter destiny.
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