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Blood and Water
When her youngest brother Ib is taken by the infamous Night Raiders, Solvi is forced to step out of her older sister’s shadow and face new dangers, starting with the Night Raider her family took hostage. Einar promises his aid in return for Solvi releasing him, and their shaky alliance builds into a trust that could spark into something more.
But the gods have plans of their own–and while they may not interfere outright with the world of the humans, their schemes tug their devotees in different directions. Old friendships fall away, families splinter over conflicting beliefs, and paths are twisted and unraveled with each decision Solvi makes. All she wants is to rescue Ib before he’s killed–or worse, lost to the seduction of the Night Raiders and the dark goddess who guides them, but fate may have other plans.
As the siblings follow their new paths, they wrestle with questions about gods, destiny, and love. They find their conceptions of good and evil are not actually rooted in divinity, but in their shifting understanding of the physical world around them.
But the gods have plans of their own–and while they may not interfere outright with the world of the humans, their schemes tug their devotees in different directions. Old friendships fall away, families splinter over conflicting beliefs, and paths are twisted and unraveled with each decision Solvi makes. All she wants is to rescue Ib before he’s killed–or worse, lost to the seduction of the Night Raiders and the dark goddess who guides them, but fate may have other plans.
As the siblings follow their new paths, they wrestle with questions about gods, destiny, and love. They find their conceptions of good and evil are not actually rooted in divinity, but in their shifting understanding of the physical world around them.
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Published November 1, 2026
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Annie Atkin
3 books5 followersAnnie Atkin is an author with a flair for writing fast-paced stories about stubborn, fiery women taking on a man’s world. Her tales remind readers that mistakes are all part of the refining process in the journey of finding inner strength.
When not writing, Annie can be found reading, wrangling her goldendoodle, and raising her own little bookworm alongside her husband in Northern Virginia.
When not writing, Annie can be found reading, wrangling her goldendoodle, and raising her own little bookworm alongside her husband in Northern Virginia.
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October 19, 2026
ARC REVIEW. Book received from the Author
I really enjoyed this book, it did take me a little bit to get into the book but I’m glad that I pushed through. And the ending has me wanting the second book, so I can find out what happens to these characters.
If you are looking for a Vikingish vibe definitely pick this one up when it comes out.
I really enjoyed this book, it did take me a little bit to get into the book but I’m glad that I pushed through. And the ending has me wanting the second book, so I can find out what happens to these characters.
If you are looking for a Vikingish vibe definitely pick this one up when it comes out.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was instantly sucked in to this book from the first page. I loved Solvi she was my favorite. The journey this author takes us on from the kidnapping on, was twisty. No spoilers from-me. This was a solid 4 stars read for me.
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