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Finding Home: An M/M Viking Historical Romance with Norse and Sámi Folklore
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July 2, 2026
I find it hard to feel the love between Trym and Hrafn in the story because I never had that spark. I've aways loved women and can't imagine loving anything else. But that's my problem, and I've known LGBTQ people who are wonderful people and are my friends. The story is acceptable because there have been LGBTQ people in the bible so it's always been here. But and this is a big but, they end up going somewhere isolated, where they are not seen by anybody. Jebsen uses fantasy to make it seem positive in the story. I knew that Áilo, who was Hrafn's teacher, was going to give himself up in the end of the story, it just makes sense. I was well aware of all the action that took place in the story.
Did Not Finish
June 25, 2026Being a huge Vikings fan, even before the popular TV show, I've always been fascinated with Norse mythology, and that's why I chose this story. However, even after pushing halfway through, I just didn't get into it. Hrafn and Trym were as interesting as white on rice, and my attention just kept swaying; hence, my decision to just DNF.
June 30, 2026
A Viking-age fantasy romance that opens strong and earns its ending. Trym, a chieftain's son, comes home from a raid having quietly defied his crew's expectations in a small but telling moment of mercy and that sets the tone for who he is throughout: a leader torn between the brutality his role demands and his own instincts. When a supernatural threat starts creeping into his settlement, Trym partners with Hrafn, a Sami man with deep ties to his people's spiritual traditions, and the two grow close while trying to figure out what's going wrong.
What makes this work is that the M/M romance actually has stakes. It isn't just background sweetness. It directly conflicts with Trym's political future, and the book doesn't shy away from that tension. Watching him navigate authenticity versus inherited power is genuinely satisfying. The Norse/Sami cultural dynamic also feels specific and considered rather than generic "Viking fantasy" dressing.
What makes this work is that the M/M romance actually has stakes. It isn't just background sweetness. It directly conflicts with Trym's political future, and the book doesn't shy away from that tension. Watching him navigate authenticity versus inherited power is genuinely satisfying. The Norse/Sami cultural dynamic also feels specific and considered rather than generic "Viking fantasy" dressing.
June 9, 2026
I received an ARC copy for free but this is a voluntary review.
I actually think that this book achieved exactly what it wanted to! It was a fun, light read that helped with my reading slump.
I would have preferred more character development and more of an insight into their characters but for a short read I thought it did well. It wasn’t very steamy but I thought these scenes were done well with limited information but still easily understandable.
There were a few mixups in the book with grammar but it didn’t pull me out of the story badly. There were also a few times when the author seemed to forget the time of day (towards the end there’s a mention of moonlight streaming through and then talk of sunshine). I think it could do with another BETA read.
If you’re looking for something light and fun I think this book has a good storyline with some heavy subjects and an interesting mix of mythology which is integrated well.
I actually think that this book achieved exactly what it wanted to! It was a fun, light read that helped with my reading slump.
I would have preferred more character development and more of an insight into their characters but for a short read I thought it did well. It wasn’t very steamy but I thought these scenes were done well with limited information but still easily understandable.
There were a few mixups in the book with grammar but it didn’t pull me out of the story badly. There were also a few times when the author seemed to forget the time of day (towards the end there’s a mention of moonlight streaming through and then talk of sunshine). I think it could do with another BETA read.
If you’re looking for something light and fun I think this book has a good storyline with some heavy subjects and an interesting mix of mythology which is integrated well.
July 7, 2026
⭐️ ARC REVIEW ⭐️
This is the first book in a series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Trym is the perfect Viking chief's son. A skilled warrior, a natural leader, and the man his father, Hakon, can always rely on to bring every ship safely home from raids along the English coast.
There is only one problem: Trym refuses every marriage alliance.
He has long been drawn to Hrafn, a young Sámi man he has known since childhood. When draugr—restless undead—begin appearing from Sámi territory, Trym volunteers to investigate alongside Hrafn.
Before being sent to the Vikings as a peace tribute at the age of seven, Hrafn was training to become a noaidi, a traditional Sámi shaman. He is looking for the help of his former mentor to uncover the source of the growing threat.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Nordic historical fantasy romance. Discovering both Norse and Sámi cultures through the eyes of the two protagonists was nice, and I appreciated how much care went into portraying both worlds.
The romance was just as compelling. Beyond the attraction, both men are carrying their own burdens. Trym struggles under the weight of tradition and the expectations placed upon the future chief, while Hrafn belongs to two cultures without ever truly feeling at home in either. Watching them rely on each other and grow into their true selves was beautifully done.
The supernatural storyline added just the right amount of tension, and I also loved how well-developed the supporting characters were. Each had their own goals and internal conflicts that genuinely contributed to the story.
I know some early ARC readers mentioned proofreading issues, but I was lucky enough to read a later version where most of those had already been corrected.
A book I'd definitely recommend—and an author I'll happily keep reading.
✨ Viking × Sámi romance
🛶 Nordic historical fantasy
🪶 Folklore & mythology
⚔️ Friends to lovers
🌶️ Some spice
⭐️ 4.5/5
⭐️ CHRONIQUE ARC ⭐️
Ce roman est le premier tome d'une série, mais il peut tout à fait se lire indépendamment.
Trym est le fils idéal d'un chef viking. Guerrier accompli, meneur naturel, il ramène toujours les navires de son père, Hakon, sains et saufs de leurs raids sur les côtes anglaises.
Il n'a qu'un seul défaut : il refuse obstinément tous les mariages et alliances qu'on lui propose.
Depuis toujours, son regard est attiré par Hrafn, un jeune Sami, avec qui il a grandi. Lorsque des draugr, des morts-vivants, commencent à apparaître vers les territoires Samis, Trym se porte volontaire pour enquêter à ses côtés.
Avant d'être envoyé chez les Vikings comme tribut de paix à l'âge de sept ans, Hrafn suivait une formation de noaidi, chaman traditionnel Sami. Avec l'aide de son ancien mentor, il espère découvrir l'origine de cette nouvelle menace et pouvoir l’arrêter.
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette romance médiévale nordique teintée de fantasy. Découvrir les cultures viking et sami à travers les regards de Trym et Hrafn était enrichissant , et l'auteur prend le temps de mettre en valeur chacune d'elles.
La relation est également très réussie. Au-delà des sentiments, chacun porte un lourd fardeau : Trym doit composer avec le poids des traditions et les attentes liées à son statut de fils de chef, tandis qu'Hrafn vit entre deux cultures sans jamais avoir le sentiment d'appartenir pleinement à l'une ou à l'autre. Les voir s'aider mutuellement à devenir eux-mêmes était particulièrement touchant.
L'intrigue surnaturelle est bien équilibrée et apporte une vraie tension au récit. J'ai également beaucoup apprécié les personnages secondaires, qui possèdent leurs propres objectifs et conflits, tous utiles à l'histoire.
J'ai vu passer quelques remarques concernant des erreurs dans les premiers commentaires, mais j'ai eu la chance de lire une version plus récente où la majorité avait déjà été corrigée.
Un roman que je recommande sans hésiter, et un auteur que je continuerai à suivre avec plaisir.
✨ Romance Viking × Sâme
🛶 Fantasy historique nordique
🪶 Folklore & mythologie
⚔️ Friends to lovers
🌶️ Quelques scènes spicy
⭐️ 4,5/5
This is the first book in a series, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone.
Trym is the perfect Viking chief's son. A skilled warrior, a natural leader, and the man his father, Hakon, can always rely on to bring every ship safely home from raids along the English coast.
There is only one problem: Trym refuses every marriage alliance.
He has long been drawn to Hrafn, a young Sámi man he has known since childhood. When draugr—restless undead—begin appearing from Sámi territory, Trym volunteers to investigate alongside Hrafn.
Before being sent to the Vikings as a peace tribute at the age of seven, Hrafn was training to become a noaidi, a traditional Sámi shaman. He is looking for the help of his former mentor to uncover the source of the growing threat.
I thoroughly enjoyed this Nordic historical fantasy romance. Discovering both Norse and Sámi cultures through the eyes of the two protagonists was nice, and I appreciated how much care went into portraying both worlds.
The romance was just as compelling. Beyond the attraction, both men are carrying their own burdens. Trym struggles under the weight of tradition and the expectations placed upon the future chief, while Hrafn belongs to two cultures without ever truly feeling at home in either. Watching them rely on each other and grow into their true selves was beautifully done.
The supernatural storyline added just the right amount of tension, and I also loved how well-developed the supporting characters were. Each had their own goals and internal conflicts that genuinely contributed to the story.
I know some early ARC readers mentioned proofreading issues, but I was lucky enough to read a later version where most of those had already been corrected.
A book I'd definitely recommend—and an author I'll happily keep reading.
✨ Viking × Sámi romance
🛶 Nordic historical fantasy
🪶 Folklore & mythology
⚔️ Friends to lovers
🌶️ Some spice
⭐️ 4.5/5
⭐️ CHRONIQUE ARC ⭐️
Ce roman est le premier tome d'une série, mais il peut tout à fait se lire indépendamment.
Trym est le fils idéal d'un chef viking. Guerrier accompli, meneur naturel, il ramène toujours les navires de son père, Hakon, sains et saufs de leurs raids sur les côtes anglaises.
Il n'a qu'un seul défaut : il refuse obstinément tous les mariages et alliances qu'on lui propose.
Depuis toujours, son regard est attiré par Hrafn, un jeune Sami, avec qui il a grandi. Lorsque des draugr, des morts-vivants, commencent à apparaître vers les territoires Samis, Trym se porte volontaire pour enquêter à ses côtés.
Avant d'être envoyé chez les Vikings comme tribut de paix à l'âge de sept ans, Hrafn suivait une formation de noaidi, chaman traditionnel Sami. Avec l'aide de son ancien mentor, il espère découvrir l'origine de cette nouvelle menace et pouvoir l’arrêter.
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette romance médiévale nordique teintée de fantasy. Découvrir les cultures viking et sami à travers les regards de Trym et Hrafn était enrichissant , et l'auteur prend le temps de mettre en valeur chacune d'elles.
La relation est également très réussie. Au-delà des sentiments, chacun porte un lourd fardeau : Trym doit composer avec le poids des traditions et les attentes liées à son statut de fils de chef, tandis qu'Hrafn vit entre deux cultures sans jamais avoir le sentiment d'appartenir pleinement à l'une ou à l'autre. Les voir s'aider mutuellement à devenir eux-mêmes était particulièrement touchant.
L'intrigue surnaturelle est bien équilibrée et apporte une vraie tension au récit. J'ai également beaucoup apprécié les personnages secondaires, qui possèdent leurs propres objectifs et conflits, tous utiles à l'histoire.
J'ai vu passer quelques remarques concernant des erreurs dans les premiers commentaires, mais j'ai eu la chance de lire une version plus récente où la majorité avait déjà été corrigée.
Un roman que je recommande sans hésiter, et un auteur que je continuerai à suivre avec plaisir.
✨ Romance Viking × Sâme
🛶 Fantasy historique nordique
🪶 Folklore & mythologie
⚔️ Friends to lovers
🌶️ Quelques scènes spicy
⭐️ 4,5/5
July 15, 2026
Finding Home oscillated between highly enjoyable and needing editing for pace, and flow. 3.5 stars, worth the read for someone interested in a historical romance featuring Sami culture and magical realism.
Appreciated most of the fight scenes, and time Trym and Hrafn spent journeying to the Sami. The incorporation of Viking and Sami life is interesting. However, I wished for more detailed explanations of how the world around the characters looks, feels, smells, etc. The story had a good structure: the mystery has great roots in mysticism and magical realism.
Trym the chieftain's compassionate son, raid leader, and fierce warrior. Hrafn the soft spoken Sami mystic, observant tracker, raised separately and a part of the Jarnheim settlement. The spicy moments between the main characters did nothing for the story or portray the depth of their affection. The romance could have been closed door and served the story better. For the two of them to view a relationship between men as forbidden in Viking culture, then completely disrobe in the boat house is hard to believe. The connection between the two needed a slower physical build up to feel the deeper emotional connection as the story progressed. As Trym and Hrafn share more insightful moments on each other's inner worlds, the relationship blossoms beautifully. The emotional connection between Trym and Hrafn feels like a warm glow that grows as the story unfolds and they are faced with confronting the different aspects of themselves.
The cultural aspects of the Sami are very well written throughout the story. The way they talk about joik singing and the incorporation into the plot was fantastic. The viking aspects left a bit to be desired from a historical standpoint. Not incorporating spears in combat within the viking settlement was strange considering they are a weapon with distance.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Appreciated most of the fight scenes, and time Trym and Hrafn spent journeying to the Sami. The incorporation of Viking and Sami life is interesting. However, I wished for more detailed explanations of how the world around the characters looks, feels, smells, etc. The story had a good structure: the mystery has great roots in mysticism and magical realism.
Trym the chieftain's compassionate son, raid leader, and fierce warrior. Hrafn the soft spoken Sami mystic, observant tracker, raised separately and a part of the Jarnheim settlement. The spicy moments between the main characters did nothing for the story or portray the depth of their affection. The romance could have been closed door and served the story better. For the two of them to view a relationship between men as forbidden in Viking culture, then completely disrobe in the boat house is hard to believe. The connection between the two needed a slower physical build up to feel the deeper emotional connection as the story progressed. As Trym and Hrafn share more insightful moments on each other's inner worlds, the relationship blossoms beautifully. The emotional connection between Trym and Hrafn feels like a warm glow that grows as the story unfolds and they are faced with confronting the different aspects of themselves.
The cultural aspects of the Sami are very well written throughout the story. The way they talk about joik singing and the incorporation into the plot was fantastic. The viking aspects left a bit to be desired from a historical standpoint. Not incorporating spears in combat within the viking settlement was strange considering they are a weapon with distance.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 29, 2026
This was such a great book! It had the perfect blend of romance and adventure. I thought the pacing was perfect, and I literally finished the book in two days. I love the dual POV and being able to see both characters perspective.
Something that I really enjoyed was seeing the cultural differences and interactions between the two main characters and their respective cultural backgrounds. I thought the author did a fantastic job of showing these cultures and the influence the environment had on the characters. One point that really stood out to me was when Trym told Hrafn (trying not to give spoilers) that he felt like an outsider in the Sámi settlement and for only a few days while Hrafn had felt like that for years. As a POC minority, that was such a validating feeling which I don’t feel like is often discussed.
I also really enjoyed and being introduced to the Sámi. I previously have not heard of this ethnic group, and this book definitely made me interested in learning about the culture and belief system.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Something that I really enjoyed was seeing the cultural differences and interactions between the two main characters and their respective cultural backgrounds. I thought the author did a fantastic job of showing these cultures and the influence the environment had on the characters. One point that really stood out to me was when Trym told Hrafn (trying not to give spoilers) that he felt like an outsider in the Sámi settlement and for only a few days while Hrafn had felt like that for years. As a POC minority, that was such a validating feeling which I don’t feel like is often discussed.
I also really enjoyed and being introduced to the Sámi. I previously have not heard of this ethnic group, and this book definitely made me interested in learning about the culture and belief system.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 30, 2026
Thank you to author and team for the ARC
Personal Rating: 3.5/5
Had some starting trouble, writing felt extremely viking specific which I didn't have enough context or knowledge about.
Additionally the undertones of traditional roles and obligations made it feel like this was one of those 'life happens' kind of stories - which i almost DNFed
But as I read more, the story moved into more narration and less informative description, which started thickening into a plot
Definitely enjoyed the supernatural elements and the capturing of dynamic personalities
Was pleasantly surprised - definitely falls into found family category I enjoy
Criteria based rating
1. Emotional depth/description: 3.5/5
2. Characters' weight/nuances: 3.5/5
3. Realism/Believability: 3.5/5
4. Re-readability: 3/5
5. Plot/Structure/Storytelling: 3.5/5
Calculated average: 3.4/5
Personal Rating: 3.5/5
Had some starting trouble, writing felt extremely viking specific which I didn't have enough context or knowledge about.
Additionally the undertones of traditional roles and obligations made it feel like this was one of those 'life happens' kind of stories - which i almost DNFed
But as I read more, the story moved into more narration and less informative description, which started thickening into a plot
Definitely enjoyed the supernatural elements and the capturing of dynamic personalities
Was pleasantly surprised - definitely falls into found family category I enjoy
Criteria based rating
1. Emotional depth/description: 3.5/5
2. Characters' weight/nuances: 3.5/5
3. Realism/Believability: 3.5/5
4. Re-readability: 3/5
5. Plot/Structure/Storytelling: 3.5/5
Calculated average: 3.4/5
July 2, 2026
A good romance is a good thing but it is also nice to have a story that sets you in its realm which helps to move the story along. Being aware of the Viking mythology, history and culture was essential to understanding what was at stake for these characters as they worked to resolve the issues caused by the supernatural threat. Although the story started a bit slow it picked up and engaged me as I got deeper into it.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I fund It a Little hard to get into it, but it s a good read for those intrested in viking history , culture and mithology. I have to confess that îs why i picked it up. I wanted to read it becouse it was writen by Norwegian author.
July 10, 2026
An interesting storyline. Not a huge fan like I thought I would be but that’s just on me. Good characters and an easy to read book.
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