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Wolf of the Sands: A standalone Romantasy
A Viking witch touched by the gods, a magi prince from a mysterious world, a love that will shape the destiny of a kingdom.
Betrayed by her gods, Fen is sold by raiders to the mysterious People of Sand and Sky and taken to Aaru, a world of impossible beauty and cruelty. An accidental encounter with the pharaoh's son will alter her fate, offering Fen a chance to earn her freedom in the most unexpected way.
Khan knows that change is coming to Aaru, but he never anticipated it to be in the form of a fierce witch from another world. Fen is a gift from the gods, and he will do everything he can to keep her safe.
Prince and slave strike a bargain; Khan will protect her and send her home in a year's time, and in return, Fen will teach him about her magic and gods while pretending to be his royal concubine.
When betrayal burns Khan's world down, neither he nor Fen can predict how their bond will change them, awakening fierce magic and a love that will impact the very fate of Aaru itself.
Wolf of the Sands is a stand-alone romance novel in a high fantasy world based on Norse, Egyptian and Mesopotamian myth. It contains plenty of action and a guaranteed HEA, but please note it does have graphic violence, swearing and sex scenes.
Betrayed by her gods, Fen is sold by raiders to the mysterious People of Sand and Sky and taken to Aaru, a world of impossible beauty and cruelty. An accidental encounter with the pharaoh's son will alter her fate, offering Fen a chance to earn her freedom in the most unexpected way.
Khan knows that change is coming to Aaru, but he never anticipated it to be in the form of a fierce witch from another world. Fen is a gift from the gods, and he will do everything he can to keep her safe.
Prince and slave strike a bargain; Khan will protect her and send her home in a year's time, and in return, Fen will teach him about her magic and gods while pretending to be his royal concubine.
When betrayal burns Khan's world down, neither he nor Fen can predict how their bond will change them, awakening fierce magic and a love that will impact the very fate of Aaru itself.
Wolf of the Sands is a stand-alone romance novel in a high fantasy world based on Norse, Egyptian and Mesopotamian myth. It contains plenty of action and a guaranteed HEA, but please note it does have graphic violence, swearing and sex scenes.
327 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 23, 2022
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About the author
Amy Kuivalainen
50 books432 followersAmy is a best-selling author of fantasy, paranormal, and romance novels. After realizing she wasn't fit for academia, she channelled her passion for ancient history, magic, and mythology into her storytelling. With Amy's books, you can always expect adventure, mystery, and sizzling romance.
For those wondering, her Finnish surname is pronounced 'Quiver-lay-nen.'
For those wondering, her Finnish surname is pronounced 'Quiver-lay-nen.'
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March 10, 2024
This gorgeous book is FREE on Amazon (USA) for the weekend!!! Highly recommend! Especially if you loved A Fate Inked in Blood ⚔️🖤✨😉
Amy Kuivalainen has outdone herself. As soon as she announced a new book with a shield maiden and Norse myth, I knew it would be a new favorite. But I wasn’t ready for the gorgeous Sumerian and Egyptian mythology influences, blended with some of my favorite Norse lore.
“I’m a chosen one of Freya and Tyr, war gods of magic and battle, and named after the wolf that will destroy the world.”
Fierce seiðr and shield maiden, Fenrys Rune-Tongue’s journey was thrilling from the first page. Beginning with her capture, then sold into slavery, sent to a new world, and thrown into a gladiator style arena… and absolutely everything that follows.
Especially the chance encounter with a beautiful prince (in disguise.) Khan has to be the sexiest male character, Amy’s ever written. And THAT is saying something, because her books are filled with charming characters! It might be his long hair, intelligence, magical powers, attention to detail, nurturing side, or any of his other delicious talents, but he is my new definition of a book husband.
“As my wolf wishes.”
It’s game over, when you add his amazing “Dread Twin” cousins with the best banter, and his surprisingly hot grandfather, Sargon. Yep, I said HOT grandfather lol. And a few other great characters that make this hilarious found family complete, with an unexpected animal companion.
I adore these worlds and characters so much, that it almost felt like this was written for me personally. Obviously it wasn’t, but every once in a while a book surprises you and gives you every single element you’ve been looking for. Wolf of the Sands definitely did that for me. I can’t recommend this enough! Glad to own this in ebook and print, because I’ll be rereading this often.
“Too often in myths, the women are shamed for actions that were none of their fault.”
Amy Kuivalainen has outdone herself. As soon as she announced a new book with a shield maiden and Norse myth, I knew it would be a new favorite. But I wasn’t ready for the gorgeous Sumerian and Egyptian mythology influences, blended with some of my favorite Norse lore.
“I’m a chosen one of Freya and Tyr, war gods of magic and battle, and named after the wolf that will destroy the world.”
Fierce seiðr and shield maiden, Fenrys Rune-Tongue’s journey was thrilling from the first page. Beginning with her capture, then sold into slavery, sent to a new world, and thrown into a gladiator style arena… and absolutely everything that follows.
Especially the chance encounter with a beautiful prince (in disguise.) Khan has to be the sexiest male character, Amy’s ever written. And THAT is saying something, because her books are filled with charming characters! It might be his long hair, intelligence, magical powers, attention to detail, nurturing side, or any of his other delicious talents, but he is my new definition of a book husband.
“As my wolf wishes.”
It’s game over, when you add his amazing “Dread Twin” cousins with the best banter, and his surprisingly hot grandfather, Sargon. Yep, I said HOT grandfather lol. And a few other great characters that make this hilarious found family complete, with an unexpected animal companion.
I adore these worlds and characters so much, that it almost felt like this was written for me personally. Obviously it wasn’t, but every once in a while a book surprises you and gives you every single element you’ve been looking for. Wolf of the Sands definitely did that for me. I can’t recommend this enough! Glad to own this in ebook and print, because I’ll be rereading this often.
“Too often in myths, the women are shamed for actions that were none of their fault.”
March 22, 2024
MF Romance
Norse Mythology
Egyption Mythology
Captive/Slave
Magic
Slow Burn/ Spicy
If you are a fan of Mythology, you will love this book. Its so good and even though I don't know much about the subject, from the writing style, I have to believe this author does! This book has so much going on, for so few pages, but it works and winds up being a beautiful read.
Fen (Fenrys) is a shield maiden that is overtaken and captured while trying to defend her sisters and home, and forced into another land to become a slave. There, the 6ft badass Magic Warrior woman fights gladiator style to stay alive. Fen is 100% a strong FMC, and it shows over and over. She is fun to read, no doubt
Our MMC is Khan, the cinnamon roll, Magi prince with a heart of gold (and a nipple piercing and dirty mouth, just FYI lol) and no deisre for the politics that come with his station. He and Fen form a friendship over the love of magic that grows into something much stronger.
There is adventure, betrayal, funny twin cousins, found family, God Drama. Just a whole lot, for a little book. Well worth the read!
Norse Mythology
Egyption Mythology
Captive/Slave
Magic
Slow Burn/ Spicy
If you are a fan of Mythology, you will love this book. Its so good and even though I don't know much about the subject, from the writing style, I have to believe this author does! This book has so much going on, for so few pages, but it works and winds up being a beautiful read.
Fen (Fenrys) is a shield maiden that is overtaken and captured while trying to defend her sisters and home, and forced into another land to become a slave. There, the 6ft badass Magic Warrior woman fights gladiator style to stay alive. Fen is 100% a strong FMC, and it shows over and over. She is fun to read, no doubt
Our MMC is Khan, the cinnamon roll, Magi prince with a heart of gold (and a nipple piercing and dirty mouth, just FYI lol) and no deisre for the politics that come with his station. He and Fen form a friendship over the love of magic that grows into something much stronger.
There is adventure, betrayal, funny twin cousins, found family, God Drama. Just a whole lot, for a little book. Well worth the read!
August 22, 2022
"I'm a chosen one of Freya and Týr, war gods of magic and battle, and named after the wolf who will destroy the world," Fen snapped, her temper and magic flaring. "I'm not a half-made anything."
I was overjoyed to have received an ARC of Amy's secret book!
Amy is one of my favourite authors, so I knew that I would love every minute of this.
✨Norse and Egyptian mythology? Sign me the f up.
✨Badass FMC who I'm in love with but also terrified of? You got it.
✨Cinnamon roll love interest who is also feral with a pierced nipple and super hot cousins? H to the ello, hello!
✨Banter for days? You betcha.
🐺⏳⏳⏳🐺
Random thoughts:
•That. Book. Cover 🔥
•Sargon is an actual gilf? Serious grandaddy energy.
•I really would like a hug and any baked goods going from Nousha.
•We demand a novella for Asten and Kemes.
•The bi-panic is real (credit to @spiceandsorcery for this apt comment)
I was overjoyed to have received an ARC of Amy's secret book!
Amy is one of my favourite authors, so I knew that I would love every minute of this.
✨Norse and Egyptian mythology? Sign me the f up.
✨Badass FMC who I'm in love with but also terrified of? You got it.
✨Cinnamon roll love interest who is also feral with a pierced nipple and super hot cousins? H to the ello, hello!
✨Banter for days? You betcha.
🐺⏳⏳⏳🐺
Random thoughts:
•That. Book. Cover 🔥
•Sargon is an actual gilf? Serious grandaddy energy.
•I really would like a hug and any baked goods going from Nousha.
•We demand a novella for Asten and Kemes.
•The bi-panic is real (credit to @spiceandsorcery for this apt comment)
August 15, 2022
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if someone married Norse and Egyptian mythology in a delicious tale of growth, love and found family?
Enter Amy and Wolf of the Sands.
Firstly, I need to talk about Fenrys. Not only is she a badass warrior priestess with a sharp tongue, but she’s also 6ft tall. Yeah. You heard me right. Blessed by the Gods and Goddesses but taken as a slave and thrown into an arena (yeah there’s a f*cking arena) Fenrys stumbles upon a magical connection with our baby Khan.
Khan - Magician, prince and marshmallow, Khan gives us smarts, magic, strength and such respect for his people and Fen. My heart continuously melted.
We also get:
The dread twins who can fight just as good as they can throw around epic banter.
Sargon, magic and sass daddy extraordinaire.
Asten, the Thoth loving, smexy character you didn’t know you needed in your life.
Magical and mechanical beasts.
A beautiful story of acceptance and love.
This is a stand-alone but I will, selfishly, say I hope we get additional stories in this world because I am obsessed and very committed to more.
Enter Amy and Wolf of the Sands.
Firstly, I need to talk about Fenrys. Not only is she a badass warrior priestess with a sharp tongue, but she’s also 6ft tall. Yeah. You heard me right. Blessed by the Gods and Goddesses but taken as a slave and thrown into an arena (yeah there’s a f*cking arena) Fenrys stumbles upon a magical connection with our baby Khan.
Khan - Magician, prince and marshmallow, Khan gives us smarts, magic, strength and such respect for his people and Fen. My heart continuously melted.
We also get:
The dread twins who can fight just as good as they can throw around epic banter.
Sargon, magic and sass daddy extraordinaire.
Asten, the Thoth loving, smexy character you didn’t know you needed in your life.
Magical and mechanical beasts.
A beautiful story of acceptance and love.
This is a stand-alone but I will, selfishly, say I hope we get additional stories in this world because I am obsessed and very committed to more.
April 28, 2023
4.5⭐️ for this bloody fantastic standalone with Egyptian/Sumarian/Norse mythology, fantastic characters, and some niceeeee smex!
The gladiator scene was 🤌 chefs kiss perfection. The world building was excellent if a little hectic in a couple of scenes, but all can be forgiven for the truly heartwarming couple that are Fen & Khan. Please read this book ❤️
The gladiator scene was 🤌 chefs kiss perfection. The world building was excellent if a little hectic in a couple of scenes, but all can be forgiven for the truly heartwarming couple that are Fen & Khan. Please read this book ❤️
September 14, 2022
I've enjoyed Amy Kuivalainen's other books in the past so I was excited about WOLF OF THE SANDS because it features an interesting blend of Egyptian and Norse mythology and a pretty badass heroine but for some reason this didn't work as strongly for me.
On the positive side, the world building is really extensive and detailed without being overly complicated. The mythology is incredibly rich and woven throughout the entire book with interesting stories and legends that Khan and Fen share with each other. I also really liked both MCs as individual characters and as a couple. Khan was charming, sexy, but also a little nerdy, and his compassion towards his people and his desire to protect those who need it was obvious from the start. I also liked the way he always respected Fen, not just her strength but her inherent rights as a human being. As a magical warrior topping out at 6 foot, Fen doesn't really need anyone to take care of her but she also knows when to be vulnerable and let others lead. This would probably be considered a bit of a slow burn but once it gets there these two were very spicy together.
All of the above makes it sound like I really enjoyed this so why not a higher rating? Well things started out pretty good but once I hit about 40% I started to struggle and my interest in the story just wasn't keeping up. I ended up stopping at 60% and didn't pick WOLF OF THE SANDS back up for a week (which for me is a very long time). I kind of had to make myself finish it and that's never a good sign. From the very beginning I found the modern sounding language and expressions odd in this fantasy world and while I could mostly ignore it in the beginning, it was something that wore on me the longer I read. I also found some of the side characters, Kashmet and Kemes in particular, a bit annoying and they felt too comical which made them seem fake and undeveloped compared to the rest of the book.
While the book starts out with such great tension when Fen gets sold into slavery and has to fight for her life in the arena, it becomes unbalanced when all the tension dissipates in an abrupt way once Khan "buys" her and they make their deal for her to be his fake royal consort. I think that lack of tension is why my attention started to waver and I slowly lost interest in reading this. Also, early in the book when Fen was pretending to sleep with Khan, I found her commentary on Khan's sexual prowess to be kind of cringy; it was obviously meant to make Khan look good because the other royals have looked down on him for not having slaves but it didn't come across well in my opinion.
I went back and forth on my rating for WOLF OF THE SANDS but ultimately I think a lot of people would enjoy this one and it was more of a me thing than anything else.
Content Warning: slavery; attempted rape (quickly stopped); death of an estranged parent
On the positive side, the world building is really extensive and detailed without being overly complicated. The mythology is incredibly rich and woven throughout the entire book with interesting stories and legends that Khan and Fen share with each other. I also really liked both MCs as individual characters and as a couple. Khan was charming, sexy, but also a little nerdy, and his compassion towards his people and his desire to protect those who need it was obvious from the start. I also liked the way he always respected Fen, not just her strength but her inherent rights as a human being. As a magical warrior topping out at 6 foot, Fen doesn't really need anyone to take care of her but she also knows when to be vulnerable and let others lead. This would probably be considered a bit of a slow burn but once it gets there these two were very spicy together.
All of the above makes it sound like I really enjoyed this so why not a higher rating? Well things started out pretty good but once I hit about 40% I started to struggle and my interest in the story just wasn't keeping up. I ended up stopping at 60% and didn't pick WOLF OF THE SANDS back up for a week (which for me is a very long time). I kind of had to make myself finish it and that's never a good sign. From the very beginning I found the modern sounding language and expressions odd in this fantasy world and while I could mostly ignore it in the beginning, it was something that wore on me the longer I read. I also found some of the side characters, Kashmet and Kemes in particular, a bit annoying and they felt too comical which made them seem fake and undeveloped compared to the rest of the book.
While the book starts out with such great tension when Fen gets sold into slavery and has to fight for her life in the arena, it becomes unbalanced when all the tension dissipates in an abrupt way once Khan "buys" her and they make their deal for her to be his fake royal consort. I think that lack of tension is why my attention started to waver and I slowly lost interest in reading this. Also, early in the book when Fen was pretending to sleep with Khan, I found her commentary on Khan's sexual prowess to be kind of cringy; it was obviously meant to make Khan look good because the other royals have looked down on him for not having slaves but it didn't come across well in my opinion.
I went back and forth on my rating for WOLF OF THE SANDS but ultimately I think a lot of people would enjoy this one and it was more of a me thing than anything else.
Content Warning: slavery; attempted rape (quickly stopped); death of an estranged parent
May 13, 2024
"I never wanted to kiss you because you were a prince, only because you are you."
This is a two POV book, told by the POV´s of Fenrys and Khan.
I quite liked Fenrys (or Fen), she was such a badass, I loved her warrior and shield maiden side and how she always remained brave and stood her ground, even in situations that she feared. She always accepted fate quite quickly but still always fought for herself to have the best outcome of that fate. Khan was more on the soft side in comparison to Fenrys. He was really caring and gentle but also could fight and stand up for Fen and himself.
Regarding side characters I enjoyed Kemes the most. Her sarcastic comments were always funny to mer and her interactions with her brother Kash gave some comedic relief to the story. My only critique her is that the names Khan and Kash are so similar that it is a little bit confusing in the beginning.
Plotwise I really enjoyed the mythology aspect to the book. You can tell that the research is done well and I liked the clash or norse and egyptian mythology. The story itself is fast paced while still managing to keep the romance at a slow burn level (for a standalone). You can expect spicy scenes in here and I´d say the trope comes closest to forced proximity and fake dating. My only problem with standalones is that I´m always left wanting a bit more of the story and it feels a bit too rushed at the ending then. That´s exactly what happened here for me again, otherwise I great storyidea and well executed.
Overall it was a great book with many mythology influences, which I loved.
trigger warnings: kidnapping, slavery, attempted rape (not caused by the love interest), loss of loved ones/grief, attempted murder
This is a two POV book, told by the POV´s of Fenrys and Khan.
I quite liked Fenrys (or Fen), she was such a badass, I loved her warrior and shield maiden side and how she always remained brave and stood her ground, even in situations that she feared. She always accepted fate quite quickly but still always fought for herself to have the best outcome of that fate. Khan was more on the soft side in comparison to Fenrys. He was really caring and gentle but also could fight and stand up for Fen and himself.
Regarding side characters I enjoyed Kemes the most. Her sarcastic comments were always funny to mer and her interactions with her brother Kash gave some comedic relief to the story. My only critique her is that the names Khan and Kash are so similar that it is a little bit confusing in the beginning.
Plotwise I really enjoyed the mythology aspect to the book. You can tell that the research is done well and I liked the clash or norse and egyptian mythology. The story itself is fast paced while still managing to keep the romance at a slow burn level (for a standalone). You can expect spicy scenes in here and I´d say the trope comes closest to forced proximity and fake dating. My only problem with standalones is that I´m always left wanting a bit more of the story and it feels a bit too rushed at the ending then. That´s exactly what happened here for me again, otherwise I great storyidea and well executed.
Overall it was a great book with many mythology influences, which I loved.
trigger warnings: kidnapping, slavery, attempted rape (not caused by the love interest), loss of loved ones/grief, attempted murder
August 9, 2022
10/5🌟
Picture this:
A friendly giant and wolf in sheep’s (or Viking’s) clothing. A reluctant prince with with a penchant for religion and ritual.
Fenrys “Fen” Rune-Tongue is strong, resilient, and powerful. Still, she’s become too comfortable with solitude. And there is a fine line between being alone and being lonely. Prince Khan Ankh-Muranu knows this feeling all too well; his wealth and place in line for the throne does nothing to keep him from the outside looking in.
Despite being worlds apart, the gods thrust two together. Maybe the higher beings are playing a game, or maybe it’s a twist of fate. But where cultures should clash, Fen and Khan find nothing but peace, balance, and a seemingly unbreakable bond with one other. So when the world begins to burn, their love may be the only way to save it.
I’ve never truly believed in the notion that two halves make a whole, but watching the broken bits of Fen and Khan merge and mend each other is pure magic.
I’m trying to be as a vague as humanly possible simply to avoid spoiling this delicious book. Amy Kuivalainen is back with a brilliant tale that somehow fits Egyptian, Norse, and Mesopotamian mythology into a single standalone. This is a character driven story that simultaneously is full of exquisite worldbuilding and a fast-paced plot. Mystery, intrigue, and magic are core tenets of any Kuivalainen book. But there is something about one that is different… Maybe it’s the slow, slow burn, that makes it so sweet. Or the underlying themes of belonging and purpose.
If it wasn’t for my day job, I would have devoured Wolf of the Sands in a single setting. It is alluring, breathtaking, and a book I’ll be recommending again and again. Still unconvinced? I’ll leave you with some quotes:
“It was a kiss that said, 'I know your darkness, and I'm here and want to kiss you anyway.’”
"You don't need to deserve kindness, Fen."
“She had always dreamed of flying and was jealous of the freedom of the birds. Now, she was amongst them.”
"The gods were my home. Now, I'm not sure where I belong."
“You have the power to bring change, shape worlds, or break them into pieces. Never forget that you are not like the others, so stop trying to be like them,"
“Never forget, some things need change, and change only happens when there is a trickster."
Picture this:
A friendly giant and wolf in sheep’s (or Viking’s) clothing. A reluctant prince with with a penchant for religion and ritual.
Fenrys “Fen” Rune-Tongue is strong, resilient, and powerful. Still, she’s become too comfortable with solitude. And there is a fine line between being alone and being lonely. Prince Khan Ankh-Muranu knows this feeling all too well; his wealth and place in line for the throne does nothing to keep him from the outside looking in.
Despite being worlds apart, the gods thrust two together. Maybe the higher beings are playing a game, or maybe it’s a twist of fate. But where cultures should clash, Fen and Khan find nothing but peace, balance, and a seemingly unbreakable bond with one other. So when the world begins to burn, their love may be the only way to save it.
I’ve never truly believed in the notion that two halves make a whole, but watching the broken bits of Fen and Khan merge and mend each other is pure magic.
I’m trying to be as a vague as humanly possible simply to avoid spoiling this delicious book. Amy Kuivalainen is back with a brilliant tale that somehow fits Egyptian, Norse, and Mesopotamian mythology into a single standalone. This is a character driven story that simultaneously is full of exquisite worldbuilding and a fast-paced plot. Mystery, intrigue, and magic are core tenets of any Kuivalainen book. But there is something about one that is different… Maybe it’s the slow, slow burn, that makes it so sweet. Or the underlying themes of belonging and purpose.
If it wasn’t for my day job, I would have devoured Wolf of the Sands in a single setting. It is alluring, breathtaking, and a book I’ll be recommending again and again. Still unconvinced? I’ll leave you with some quotes:
“It was a kiss that said, 'I know your darkness, and I'm here and want to kiss you anyway.’”
"You don't need to deserve kindness, Fen."
“She had always dreamed of flying and was jealous of the freedom of the birds. Now, she was amongst them.”
"The gods were my home. Now, I'm not sure where I belong."
“You have the power to bring change, shape worlds, or break them into pieces. Never forget that you are not like the others, so stop trying to be like them,"
“Never forget, some things need change, and change only happens when there is a trickster."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 31, 2022
I was pleasantly surprised by this story of Norse & Egyptian Mythology. The world building was incredible as were all of the stories relating to the Gods & their history. The author put so much thought & research into each of the stories throughout the book. I’m amazed at how the pages flowed effortlessly together considering the mix of Norse & Egyptian. It shouldn’t work but it really does, it flows effortlessly. (well I thought so!!) The characters were all very likeable & the romance was very sweet. A little too sweet for me 😆😂 I would’ve loved Khan to be a tad more alpha but that’s my own personal opinion. Fen, the FMC was so bloody cool. I loved that she wasn’t just a shield maiden but a warrior priestess with a mouth that could either make you laugh or cut you in two. In the middle of the night she’s kidnapped by raiders and sold to another world & then thrown into a gladiator style arena to kill or be killed. Fen, as mentioned previously is not only a shield maiden but a priestess touched by the Gods & has magic at her finger tips which she wields beautifully. Wolf of the sands was such an interesting story & so easy to read, it was fast paced with some decent smut thrown in for good measure. I really enjoyed it. I can’t remember the last time I read a book without a trigger warning so this was just lovely to read without going on an emotional rollercoaster. Sometimes easy light hearted stories without the awful chaos yet, just enough chaos to still pack a punch is just what the doctor ordered. Honestly, I’m a sucker for a HEA 😅
September 8, 2024
no le doy 5 estrellas PORQUE ES MUY CORTOOOOOOO AAAAAA ESTA BUENISIMO PERO COMO TERMINAS TODO ASI DE RAPIDO AAAAAAAA YO QUERIA MASSSSSS DIOS. Anyway, loved it
December 10, 2022
DNF ~55%
Was reading for a book club, and I tried to go on, but it’s just not for me.
Was reading for a book club, and I tried to go on, but it’s just not for me.
January 31, 2023
3.5 Stars. This book was, a book. I didn’t feel deeply attached to it nor did I feel indifferent. It was just pretty okay.
The world building and magic was super neat. I liked how the author brought various mythologies and religions together in a way that really worked. I do feel that this sorry would have been better as a series. The pacing felt a bit rushed because everything had to be completed in book 1.
The characters are very surface. I never really felt emotionally invested in the outcomes. Fen is pretty cool and i did enjoy her, but I felt she was too comfortable(?) for being thrown into a new world. Khan was such a fucking simp it hurt. He seemed just so meh to me and I don’t think he paired well with Fen. Maybe a nice MMF/MFM action with them and Kash could have helped. On that note the side characters were kinda ehh as well. Sargon was just a smidge too cool for school? For being a grandpa? The dynamic of his character was just off to me.
All in all the way I would describe this book is casual. It was fun to read and I was entertained but idk if it ever really found its proper tone. It was trying to cram a whole lotta stuff into 300 pages and I think the story suffered a bit.
The world building and magic was super neat. I liked how the author brought various mythologies and religions together in a way that really worked. I do feel that this sorry would have been better as a series. The pacing felt a bit rushed because everything had to be completed in book 1.
The characters are very surface. I never really felt emotionally invested in the outcomes. Fen is pretty cool and i did enjoy her, but I felt she was too comfortable(?) for being thrown into a new world. Khan was such a fucking simp it hurt. He seemed just so meh to me and I don’t think he paired well with Fen. Maybe a nice MMF/MFM action with them and Kash could have helped. On that note the side characters were kinda ehh as well. Sargon was just a smidge too cool for school? For being a grandpa? The dynamic of his character was just off to me.
All in all the way I would describe this book is casual. It was fun to read and I was entertained but idk if it ever really found its proper tone. It was trying to cram a whole lotta stuff into 300 pages and I think the story suffered a bit.
October 21, 2022
Wow I didn’t even realise I hadn’t finished this book, until I checked my iBook app and saw it sitting there still.. really this is a 1.5 for me. The writing isn’t bad, but the story and relationship building just wasn’t believable to me. The climax of the book was resolved in a couple of pages, and ended so suddenly I remember why I gave up on it…
I will however credit the author for her creativity and great dedication to detail in her world building. It’s clearly a popular book, but it just didn’t have enough substance for me.
I will however credit the author for her creativity and great dedication to detail in her world building. It’s clearly a popular book, but it just didn’t have enough substance for me.
March 30, 2023
Felt unedited. Good story and has the potential to be great but otherwise, it felt like a draft.
May 4, 2024
Unfortunately no. We didn't click. There was a few sparks between us with interesting attempt to combine Norse and Egyptian mythology and kind of magic but it all felt wrong, like I was trying to force myself to like it. The pair didn't feel like a pair, their converstions were strange, their acting, themselves even the sex scenes at the end of the book were just ok. I still wonder how I got to the end because I would fall a sleep after one chapter I would read. Like in many books I've read the side characters are the best part of the book and in this one those two were K&K, brother and sister, guardians of prince Khan.
October 6, 2023
I love and enjoyed this story sooooo much! I was hooked from start to finish. I am OBSSESSED!!!!
Gotta be honest they weren’t the most well written dialogues I’ve ever read but it didn’t bother me honestly because the story and the characters were just so amazing. The world building was great too. The pace was perfect for me. It didn’t drag on too long but didn’t feel rushed.
The chemistry between Khan and Fen was great. The smut was great. The supporting characters were great. Just a great, fun , and easy read.
I just fucking loved it.
Gotta be honest they weren’t the most well written dialogues I’ve ever read but it didn’t bother me honestly because the story and the characters were just so amazing. The world building was great too. The pace was perfect for me. It didn’t drag on too long but didn’t feel rushed.
The chemistry between Khan and Fen was great. The smut was great. The supporting characters were great. Just a great, fun , and easy read.
I just fucking loved it.
November 26, 2022
When I read the blurb to this book I wasn't really sure how Norse, Egyptian and Mesopotamian mythology was going to work all together but I must it did and I enjoyed the HELL out of it!!
- Badass, 6ft tall warrior shield maiden Seidr? Hell yes sign me up!!
- I loved the sharing of cultures, finding the differences and similarities between their deities, the MMC wasn't a raging alphahole.... So many good things going on!
- Also laughed out loud more than a couple times and I love when I can connect to the characters like that. ( I loved the twins but Grampa Sargon is probably my fave <3)
- The Magi-tech aspect was interesting to wrap my head around but it all worked somehow.
Tropes:
-Found Family
-Fake Dating
-Forced Proximity
-Slow Burn
-Vikings meets The Prince of Egypt Vibes
- Badass, 6ft tall warrior shield maiden Seidr? Hell yes sign me up!!
- I loved the sharing of cultures, finding the differences and similarities between their deities, the MMC wasn't a raging alphahole.... So many good things going on!
- Also laughed out loud more than a couple times and I love when I can connect to the characters like that. ( I loved the twins but Grampa Sargon is probably my fave <3)
- The Magi-tech aspect was interesting to wrap my head around but it all worked somehow.
Tropes:
-Found Family
-Fake Dating
-Forced Proximity
-Slow Burn
-Vikings meets The Prince of Egypt Vibes
August 29, 2022
First of all,the mix of Norse gods and Egyptian gods in this was exquisite. Fen is my all time fave MMC now, I loved her so so much.
Can I just first state how incredible the world building was, so well fleshed out for a stand-alone book. This is so hard to do yet Amy did an amazing job here.
Second of all, the writing. THE WRITING!! It was intricate yet so easy to read. The descriptions, stories of the gods. All of it was exceptional. The pacing flowed so well, I couldn’t put this book down. The story was so unique and different to anything I’ve ever read. I feel like this is the best Amy has ever written and her other books are so well written.
And lastly, the romance 😏🥹 I loved the different style I read here. No crazy tropes just two people falling in love as they met. The spice was great oh boy it was toe curling. But this book is about friendship, banter and love. Fen finds herself a family in a completely new world and it made me so happy for her.
Some of my fave highlights as I read:
❤️ How Utterly badass Fen is in every way
❤️ Gladiator style beginning of the book
❤️Banter with khan and the Dread twins was everything. I loved them. So much.
❤️ Norse gods and Egyptian gods lore
❤️ Khan and Fen constant flirting
❤️ Khan and Fen being cute as f with their magic and love for knowledge
❤️ Sargon 🥰👴🏽
❤️ Fen’s sense of humour
❤️ Fen delighting Sargon In some casual flirting to make him feel young. Their banter was the best
❤️ 80%🥵🔥🌶 I died and gone to heaven.
❤️ The last 20% was amazing. Spice, love, action and the conclusion
❤️ The wolf.
Pls read this when it comes out at the start of September It’s a unique masterpiece and it deserves so much love. This is one of my fave books so far this year. Thank you Amy for letting me have this arc ❤️❤️❤️
Can I just first state how incredible the world building was, so well fleshed out for a stand-alone book. This is so hard to do yet Amy did an amazing job here.
Second of all, the writing. THE WRITING!! It was intricate yet so easy to read. The descriptions, stories of the gods. All of it was exceptional. The pacing flowed so well, I couldn’t put this book down. The story was so unique and different to anything I’ve ever read. I feel like this is the best Amy has ever written and her other books are so well written.
And lastly, the romance 😏🥹 I loved the different style I read here. No crazy tropes just two people falling in love as they met. The spice was great oh boy it was toe curling. But this book is about friendship, banter and love. Fen finds herself a family in a completely new world and it made me so happy for her.
Some of my fave highlights as I read:
❤️ How Utterly badass Fen is in every way
❤️ Gladiator style beginning of the book
❤️Banter with khan and the Dread twins was everything. I loved them. So much.
❤️ Norse gods and Egyptian gods lore
❤️ Khan and Fen constant flirting
❤️ Khan and Fen being cute as f with their magic and love for knowledge
❤️ Sargon 🥰👴🏽
❤️ Fen’s sense of humour
❤️ Fen delighting Sargon In some casual flirting to make him feel young. Their banter was the best
❤️ 80%🥵🔥🌶 I died and gone to heaven.
❤️ The last 20% was amazing. Spice, love, action and the conclusion
❤️ The wolf.
Pls read this when it comes out at the start of September It’s a unique masterpiece and it deserves so much love. This is one of my fave books so far this year. Thank you Amy for letting me have this arc ❤️❤️❤️
February 5, 2026
Ebook. Purchased. i enjoyed this so much. Rich world building and story telling, characters I rooted for and fun side characters.
Looking forward to reading more of her stuff.
Looking forward to reading more of her stuff.
December 6, 2022
Felt so promising with the idea of norse and Egyptian mythology with a warrior priestess. Thought it would be a good read where the fmc stands for herself and go through the trials thrown at her without reserve.
It did deliver that within the first 4 chapters and then the interaction with the Prince happened and she was saved by him eventually was unnecessary. The first opportunity to continue her badass self presented itself but was lost... it just felt like it would be that way if I were to continue reading. So decided to DNF this 10% into the book.
It wasn't only just that, the conversations and the writing style wasn't well written? It felt abit too unimaginative, like written to direct the scene instead of painting it into one's mind. If you get what I mean. Instances when Khan felt uncomfortably hot when she smeared the fruit just felt like wtf.. it didn't make the cut for me.
It did deliver that within the first 4 chapters and then the interaction with the Prince happened and she was saved by him eventually was unnecessary. The first opportunity to continue her badass self presented itself but was lost... it just felt like it would be that way if I were to continue reading. So decided to DNF this 10% into the book.
It wasn't only just that, the conversations and the writing style wasn't well written? It felt abit too unimaginative, like written to direct the scene instead of painting it into one's mind. If you get what I mean. Instances when Khan felt uncomfortably hot when she smeared the fruit just felt like wtf.. it didn't make the cut for me.
December 27, 2022
I'm not sure why but I just didn't connect with this one. Others in my book club, whose opinions I really value, absolutely loved it, but it just wasn't for me.
The personalities of the characters were very 2D for me. There wasn't a lot to them, and Khan went from himbo to a strong, demanding type in bed.
There were parts with no real answer, and the mix of gods started to confuse me.
I think, overall, there was just too much left unanswered, and too many things brushed over to get it into one book. I think it would have been better if it was written as a duology so the author could take more time explaining and answering more.
The personalities of the characters were very 2D for me. There wasn't a lot to them, and Khan went from himbo to a strong, demanding type in bed.
There were parts with no real answer, and the mix of gods started to confuse me.
I think, overall, there was just too much left unanswered, and too many things brushed over to get it into one book. I think it would have been better if it was written as a duology so the author could take more time explaining and answering more.
September 1, 2022
How do I even begin to describe the masterpiece that is Wolf of the Sands?? There are not enough words in the English language to accurately represent my love of this book. Amy is an incredibly talented writer who always manages to write books that speak to my little nerd soul.
When Amy reached out to me asking if I would be interested in reading an arc of her newest book my response was “IMMEDIATELY YES” because honestly, I would read literally anything written by Amy. But then…she sent me the synopsis. As if reading an arc written by AMY EFFING KUIVALAINEN wasn’t incentive enough, I found out the book wove together Egyptian mythology and Norse mythology which are two of my absolute favorite things!!! I was immediately hooked and ready to dive right in.
This book completely consumed me, and I could not stop constantly thinking about it.
Every single male character that Amy writes ends up being the perfect, sexy dreamboat of a man and Khan was absolutely no exception to that. Seriously, where can I find one? Because he’s literal perfection. Smart, sweet, protective, has a nipple piercing, caring, and HOT. Oh, also HE HAS A NIPPLE PIERCING. He’s got it all.
But not only does Amy write men hot enough to make you sweat, she also manages to create the strongest, smartest, most badass female characters! Fen was so incredible, and I want to be her when I grow up. I was getting major Aelin vibes from her which I think is one reason why I loved her so much. She’s a strong-willed woman who is willing to fight for what she believes in and the people she loves despite everything she’s gone through.
I am also a huge sucker for some great side characters, and Amy delivered on that too!!! I loved the twins, Kashmet and Kemes, from the second they appeared. Their fierce loyalty and constant teasing made them so easy get attached to.
This book combines so many of my favorite tropes as well – found family, political intrigue, slow-burn romance and great sexual tension.
Basically, this book is perfection and has literally everything I could ever want in a book.
When Amy reached out to me asking if I would be interested in reading an arc of her newest book my response was “IMMEDIATELY YES” because honestly, I would read literally anything written by Amy. But then…she sent me the synopsis. As if reading an arc written by AMY EFFING KUIVALAINEN wasn’t incentive enough, I found out the book wove together Egyptian mythology and Norse mythology which are two of my absolute favorite things!!! I was immediately hooked and ready to dive right in.
This book completely consumed me, and I could not stop constantly thinking about it.
Every single male character that Amy writes ends up being the perfect, sexy dreamboat of a man and Khan was absolutely no exception to that. Seriously, where can I find one? Because he’s literal perfection. Smart, sweet, protective, has a nipple piercing, caring, and HOT. Oh, also HE HAS A NIPPLE PIERCING. He’s got it all.
But not only does Amy write men hot enough to make you sweat, she also manages to create the strongest, smartest, most badass female characters! Fen was so incredible, and I want to be her when I grow up. I was getting major Aelin vibes from her which I think is one reason why I loved her so much. She’s a strong-willed woman who is willing to fight for what she believes in and the people she loves despite everything she’s gone through.
I am also a huge sucker for some great side characters, and Amy delivered on that too!!! I loved the twins, Kashmet and Kemes, from the second they appeared. Their fierce loyalty and constant teasing made them so easy get attached to.
This book combines so many of my favorite tropes as well – found family, political intrigue, slow-burn romance and great sexual tension.
Basically, this book is perfection and has literally everything I could ever want in a book.
September 9, 2023
3.5 stars. There’s so much to love here. I kept coming back to this book because of the incredible lore and world-building. The mixture of Norse, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian mythology was fresh and exciting. The author clearly knows her stuff, and it was so fun to dive into a complex universe of magic and drama unlike anything I’ve encountered before. Fen and Khan are lovely, complex heroes whose love story is also very sweet and very sexy. I genuinely enjoyed reading their mutual arcs and I was enchanted by their romance.
However, there are serious issues in the writing that need addressing. Ms. Kuivalainen is very talented, and I bring up these criticisms in the hopes that she’ll improve and become even better. The dialogue is a huge problem. There’s anachronistic and then there’s just weird. I often felt pulled out of the story by the way the characters spoke to each other. Ancient Egyptian characters speak as if they’re American millennials and it’s so jarring that I would occasionally put the book down and wonder if I should finish. It contrasts harshly with the otherworldly tone of the story, and I cringed at some conversations.
The pace is fast but almost breakneck sometimes. I would have liked some more time to process the events and breathe with the characters rather than jump into the next scene so quickly. Even the ending felt very rushed, and I found myself shocked that the climax was over. It’s nice to have a brisk read, but the story would rush by without much time for the characters to reflect or just… be.
All in all, I did enjoy it and I’m glad I finished it, especially since it got very sexy in the end, but I hope that the author takes some of the suggestions to heart and hones her craft. She’s got so much going for her!
However, there are serious issues in the writing that need addressing. Ms. Kuivalainen is very talented, and I bring up these criticisms in the hopes that she’ll improve and become even better. The dialogue is a huge problem. There’s anachronistic and then there’s just weird. I often felt pulled out of the story by the way the characters spoke to each other. Ancient Egyptian characters speak as if they’re American millennials and it’s so jarring that I would occasionally put the book down and wonder if I should finish. It contrasts harshly with the otherworldly tone of the story, and I cringed at some conversations.
The pace is fast but almost breakneck sometimes. I would have liked some more time to process the events and breathe with the characters rather than jump into the next scene so quickly. Even the ending felt very rushed, and I found myself shocked that the climax was over. It’s nice to have a brisk read, but the story would rush by without much time for the characters to reflect or just… be.
All in all, I did enjoy it and I’m glad I finished it, especially since it got very sexy in the end, but I hope that the author takes some of the suggestions to heart and hones her craft. She’s got so much going for her!
August 25, 2022
This story follows Fenrys, a seior from the World of Gleb, that is brought as a slave to the Kingdom of Ankhara. She accepts her fate and is determined to survive when she meets Prince Khan, who is also misplaced in this land and whose magic is drawn to hers. She seeks answers to why her god has abandoned her, and he seeks to uncover the mystery of his dreams; so they do so together. As they save each other from the wrath of others and the doubt within themselves, it becomes clear that they were destined to meet. But what happens once they find the answers they seek and their work together is done…
It has magic, gods and worship, mythical creatures, found family, fake dating, political intrigue, arena fighting, nightmare trope, and visions.
I loved the world building, the blending between mythologies and cultures, and especially the characters! Kash, Kemes and Sorgan being some of my favorites, besides the MC’s of course.
Fen is a badass, magical, powerful warrior. She’s a true survivor filled with sass, wit and mystery. Love how fierce she is and how she does some of the saving herself.
Khan is a kindhearted prince, with magic and a vision for a better future, who knows when to be sweet and when not to be. And Ofcourse he’s delicious; a true tall, dark and handsome with a nipple ring and long hair as a bonus. A good guy that I can get behind!
Their relationship has fake dating, friends to lovers, forced proximity and a slow burn; and I love it. They have a perfect balance between hot and sweet.
I could not get enough of this story! So glad that I picked this up and may have to reread sometime soon.
“A smart man always knows when a woman is worth keeping.”
It has magic, gods and worship, mythical creatures, found family, fake dating, political intrigue, arena fighting, nightmare trope, and visions.
I loved the world building, the blending between mythologies and cultures, and especially the characters! Kash, Kemes and Sorgan being some of my favorites, besides the MC’s of course.
Fen is a badass, magical, powerful warrior. She’s a true survivor filled with sass, wit and mystery. Love how fierce she is and how she does some of the saving herself.
Khan is a kindhearted prince, with magic and a vision for a better future, who knows when to be sweet and when not to be. And Ofcourse he’s delicious; a true tall, dark and handsome with a nipple ring and long hair as a bonus. A good guy that I can get behind!
Their relationship has fake dating, friends to lovers, forced proximity and a slow burn; and I love it. They have a perfect balance between hot and sweet.
I could not get enough of this story! So glad that I picked this up and may have to reread sometime soon.
“A smart man always knows when a woman is worth keeping.”
March 17, 2023
interesting concept
Fenrys (Fen) is a Norse warrior and witch with great power. She has always felt as if she didn’t belong but took comfort in the close service to her gods. She is captured and sold as a slave to a different world. Through a series of events she encounters Prince Khan, the heir of the Pharaoh. Khan is a scholar and powerful magi. He offers to free her after a year if she teaches him of her magic and pretends to be his slave and concubine.
This book was ok. I thought the idea of Norse and Egyptian mythology all in the same book was really interesting and the book cover is pretty. I was intrigued enough to finish but there were a few things I didn’t love.
Likes:
- There was an interesting overarching plot involving political unrest and betrayal.
- I liked the Norse and Egyptian mythology.
- I loved Prince Khan’s family and friends. They had fun banter and squabbled like siblings.
Dislikes:
- While I enjoyed the mythology, there were A LOT of different god names and stories that were hard to keep straight.
- There were some “meshings” of modern and ancient life (showers, eye glasses, some language) that were a little jarring as I was reading. It was hard to settle into the story when I couldn’t figure out the setting.
- This was on the quicker side of medium burn romance. I started this story believing it was enemies to lovers but their enemy stage was .532 seconds long and then they were friends with attraction. I wanted and expected more angst and burn.
Overall, interesting read but not my favorite.
Fenrys (Fen) is a Norse warrior and witch with great power. She has always felt as if she didn’t belong but took comfort in the close service to her gods. She is captured and sold as a slave to a different world. Through a series of events she encounters Prince Khan, the heir of the Pharaoh. Khan is a scholar and powerful magi. He offers to free her after a year if she teaches him of her magic and pretends to be his slave and concubine.
This book was ok. I thought the idea of Norse and Egyptian mythology all in the same book was really interesting and the book cover is pretty. I was intrigued enough to finish but there were a few things I didn’t love.
Likes:
- There was an interesting overarching plot involving political unrest and betrayal.
- I liked the Norse and Egyptian mythology.
- I loved Prince Khan’s family and friends. They had fun banter and squabbled like siblings.
Dislikes:
- While I enjoyed the mythology, there were A LOT of different god names and stories that were hard to keep straight.
- There were some “meshings” of modern and ancient life (showers, eye glasses, some language) that were a little jarring as I was reading. It was hard to settle into the story when I couldn’t figure out the setting.
- This was on the quicker side of medium burn romance. I started this story believing it was enemies to lovers but their enemy stage was .532 seconds long and then they were friends with attraction. I wanted and expected more angst and burn.
Overall, interesting read but not my favorite.
August 21, 2022
Wolf of the sands
Amy Kuivalainen seamlessly proves that adults deserve fairytales too.
Based on Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Norse mythology and folklore, thus fantasy adventure feels rich in both history and magic. And although it is based on mythology, I truly believe that the heart of Wolf of the Sands is an honest to gods fairytale, and that in itself is refreshing and worth the read.
This isn’t about morally grey characters or enemies to lovers. This isn’t about t0xcity and the tab00. It is about love and friendship and kindness and discovering oneself and their capabilities.
While I will always be a sucker for dark romance, reading Wolf of the Sands felt like pure joy. It felt like watching Aladdin or Hercules or Mulan, but the fights are bloodier, the language is courser, and the romance is spicier.
Khan is a marshmallowiest marshmallow MMC I have ever read, while Fenrys is our perfect hero, full of grit and heart, vulnerability and strength.
Wolf of the Sands is the perfect slow burn, fantastical, spicy fairytale for adults that will keep you warm, and fill you with bliss.
Amy Kuivalainen seamlessly proves that adults deserve fairytales too.
Based on Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Norse mythology and folklore, thus fantasy adventure feels rich in both history and magic. And although it is based on mythology, I truly believe that the heart of Wolf of the Sands is an honest to gods fairytale, and that in itself is refreshing and worth the read.
This isn’t about morally grey characters or enemies to lovers. This isn’t about t0xcity and the tab00. It is about love and friendship and kindness and discovering oneself and their capabilities.
While I will always be a sucker for dark romance, reading Wolf of the Sands felt like pure joy. It felt like watching Aladdin or Hercules or Mulan, but the fights are bloodier, the language is courser, and the romance is spicier.
Khan is a marshmallowiest marshmallow MMC I have ever read, while Fenrys is our perfect hero, full of grit and heart, vulnerability and strength.
Wolf of the Sands is the perfect slow burn, fantastical, spicy fairytale for adults that will keep you warm, and fill you with bliss.
October 24, 2022
Love the worlds within this story
The overall story is not exactly what I was expecting, but it is still a really good story.
There is so much of Fen's self discovery and relying on her own strengths to make it through the bad situation she found herself in. She is powerful in magic, powerful in physical strength, and powerful in wisdom. But she is all alone and has not had the opportunity to rely on anyone else her whole life.
Khan is peaceful, yet is also a warrior. He wants to see his people flourish, but is weighed down by the expectations of his station.
The worlds of Aaru and Geb are based upon ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Norse societies. There is also a slight feel of Stargate with some of the technologies within Aaru.
This is an entertaining read, with so much real mythology included. I would recommend this for anyone 16 or older due to violence, language, and adult situations.
The overall story is not exactly what I was expecting, but it is still a really good story.
There is so much of Fen's self discovery and relying on her own strengths to make it through the bad situation she found herself in. She is powerful in magic, powerful in physical strength, and powerful in wisdom. But she is all alone and has not had the opportunity to rely on anyone else her whole life.
Khan is peaceful, yet is also a warrior. He wants to see his people flourish, but is weighed down by the expectations of his station.
The worlds of Aaru and Geb are based upon ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Norse societies. There is also a slight feel of Stargate with some of the technologies within Aaru.
This is an entertaining read, with so much real mythology included. I would recommend this for anyone 16 or older due to violence, language, and adult situations.
August 27, 2022
This is a fun read, full of action, Norse and Egyptian mythology, and a sweet romance with some spice.
Fenrys (Fen) is a Midgardian shield maiden and witch who is abducted and sold into slavery, ending up in the fighting arena of Aaru. After surviving and becoming an arena champion, she is purchased by Kahn - the prince (and hot magi + introverted nerd we all need in our lives). He purchases her in order to keep her out of the fighting arena and their adventure + romance begins.
Egyptian and Norse mythology are some of my favorites, and their respective pantheons are represented throughout the book. They mythology woven throughout the story is just as fun as the world and magic system. I enjoyed the relationship between Kahn and Fen, and the dread twins were a riot.
This book is a quick read, and a standalone - so no cliffhangers and there is a HEA for the main characters.
Fenrys (Fen) is a Midgardian shield maiden and witch who is abducted and sold into slavery, ending up in the fighting arena of Aaru. After surviving and becoming an arena champion, she is purchased by Kahn - the prince (and hot magi + introverted nerd we all need in our lives). He purchases her in order to keep her out of the fighting arena and their adventure + romance begins.
Egyptian and Norse mythology are some of my favorites, and their respective pantheons are represented throughout the book. They mythology woven throughout the story is just as fun as the world and magic system. I enjoyed the relationship between Kahn and Fen, and the dread twins were a riot.
This book is a quick read, and a standalone - so no cliffhangers and there is a HEA for the main characters.
December 1, 2022
I think this is one of the best fantasy romance books I have ever read
FMC Fen is our fearless god touched magi. She is such a strong women, very self sacrificing but not in an annoying way. She didn’t have a real family before khan and his family make her theirs. It was sweet to see how she blossoms under their care and affection. She is loyal to those who are loyal to her
MMC Khan is a very loyal and intelligent magi, we really see him grow in this story. I wouldn’t say he is crazy possessive but he is definitely protective of Fen. Their relationship is a slow burn friends to lovers. And the spice is 🌶 🔥
I don’t want to give anything away as far as the plot is concerned but I will give some tws below.
Tw:
Slavery
Attempted rape
Murder
Attempted murder
Explicit sex scenes
FMC Fen is our fearless god touched magi. She is such a strong women, very self sacrificing but not in an annoying way. She didn’t have a real family before khan and his family make her theirs. It was sweet to see how she blossoms under their care and affection. She is loyal to those who are loyal to her
MMC Khan is a very loyal and intelligent magi, we really see him grow in this story. I wouldn’t say he is crazy possessive but he is definitely protective of Fen. Their relationship is a slow burn friends to lovers. And the spice is 🌶 🔥
I don’t want to give anything away as far as the plot is concerned but I will give some tws below.
Tw:
Slavery
Attempted rape
Murder
Attempted murder
Explicit sex scenes
March 20, 2023
This book was well done! The blending of Norse and Egyptian mythology was great, albeit a little dense at times. This author doesn't water down or minimize the world building here in the slightest! I loved the two main characters together and the side characters add some much needed levity and comic relief. This was my first read by my author but it definitely will not be my last. I know this book is labelled as a standalone, but I'm really hoping some of the side characters get their own stories.
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