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Rune Witch #2
Elements of Magic
The Rune Witch can’t catch a break, even on vacation.Sally is finding her feet as a new ally of a modern mythological pantheon, but the teenage witch doesn’t like being left out of the loop. When she sneaks aboard a flight to Norway to help protect a grove of immortality-granting apples, she is unprepared to meet an ancient enemy—the dreaded Frost Giants are holding the apples ransom in exchange for Freya, Saga, Heimdall’s girlfriend Maggie, and even Sally herself.But as Thor prepares for battle in a wedding dress, they soon discover a darker and more sinister enemy is on the loose.With the lives of her friends on the line, can Sally find a way to combat an adversary even more malevolent than the creepy Frost Giants?Elements of Magic is the second book in the Rune Witch urban fantasy series. If you like modern-day magick, action-packed mayhem, and ancient legends come to life, you’ll love the Rune Witch books. Start reading today!
272 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
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Jennifer Willis
14 books48 followersJennifer Willis loves tales of magickal mayhem, unlikely adventure, and playful intrigue.
She is the author of that Haunted Coast paranormal cozy mystery series, the Norse-themed Rune Witch urban fantasy series, and the MARS science fiction romance books. Her “Why We Look Up” column for Sky & Telescope launched in October 2021. She is also the writer behind the (sadly discontinued) Northwest Love Stories feature in The Oregonian and has a byline in the British Fantasy Award-winning Women Destroy Science Fiction from Lightspeed, named one of NPR’s best books in 2014.
An amateur backyard astronomer and avid collector of backpacks, she lives in Oregon with her dude, a giant dog, and a cranky cat.
For more information: Jennifer-Willis.com
She is the author of that Haunted Coast paranormal cozy mystery series, the Norse-themed Rune Witch urban fantasy series, and the MARS science fiction romance books. Her “Why We Look Up” column for Sky & Telescope launched in October 2021. She is also the writer behind the (sadly discontinued) Northwest Love Stories feature in The Oregonian and has a byline in the British Fantasy Award-winning Women Destroy Science Fiction from Lightspeed, named one of NPR’s best books in 2014.
An amateur backyard astronomer and avid collector of backpacks, she lives in Oregon with her dude, a giant dog, and a cranky cat.
For more information: Jennifer-Willis.com
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January 26, 2013
Too often I love the first book in the series only to be disappointed by the second, or what I like to refer to as sequel slump. As excited as I was to read Iduna's Apples, the sequel to Valhalla (a 5-star read), I was nervous. Would I love it as much?
I opened the first page with a bit of trepidation. But my nervousness did not last long, because the story and characters pulled me right in.
The Norse gods of old are still living within the constraints of the human world. After a fierce battle at the end of Valhalla, they need the renewing lifeforce from their sacred fruit--Iduna's apples. Unfortunately, an old enemy stands in their way. One they thought was safely imprisoned and no longer a threat.
When Heimdall, Thor's brother, and his girlfriend, Maggie, go on vacation to his native Norway, the Frost Giants take them by surprise and kidnap Maggie. They need to grow their numbers and demand wives in exchange for the apples. As the gods become increasingly weaker, other long-forgotten enemies come forward. Will the gods be able to survive and keep their immortality? Can they keep their loved ones safe?
What I love best about this series... the humor. The scene where Thor disguises himself as a possible bride for the Frost Giants had me in stitches. Literally, I was laughing out loud. Jennifer Willis has an amazing ability to create vivid images, and she's equally gifted with action and humor scenes. Not a small feat.
I'm so excited for more books in this series, and I highly recommend both Valhalla and Iduna's Apples to all readers--not just the ones who love mythology and the young adult genre, but all readers who appreciate good writing, great story, and memorable characters.
Plus, Iduna's Apples raises a really intriguing question... if you were offered the chance at immortality, would you take it? The decision is not as cut and dry as one might think.
Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not guaranteed or requested; the opinions expressed are my own.
I opened the first page with a bit of trepidation. But my nervousness did not last long, because the story and characters pulled me right in.
The Norse gods of old are still living within the constraints of the human world. After a fierce battle at the end of Valhalla, they need the renewing lifeforce from their sacred fruit--Iduna's apples. Unfortunately, an old enemy stands in their way. One they thought was safely imprisoned and no longer a threat.
When Heimdall, Thor's brother, and his girlfriend, Maggie, go on vacation to his native Norway, the Frost Giants take them by surprise and kidnap Maggie. They need to grow their numbers and demand wives in exchange for the apples. As the gods become increasingly weaker, other long-forgotten enemies come forward. Will the gods be able to survive and keep their immortality? Can they keep their loved ones safe?
What I love best about this series... the humor. The scene where Thor disguises himself as a possible bride for the Frost Giants had me in stitches. Literally, I was laughing out loud. Jennifer Willis has an amazing ability to create vivid images, and she's equally gifted with action and humor scenes. Not a small feat.
I'm so excited for more books in this series, and I highly recommend both Valhalla and Iduna's Apples to all readers--not just the ones who love mythology and the young adult genre, but all readers who appreciate good writing, great story, and memorable characters.
Plus, Iduna's Apples raises a really intriguing question... if you were offered the chance at immortality, would you take it? The decision is not as cut and dry as one might think.
Note: I received a complimentary copy for review purposes. A positive review was not guaranteed or requested; the opinions expressed are my own.
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