Natalina Reis’s Reviews > House of Ice and Whispers > Status Update

I love bringing parts of different cultures to my stories. Sometimes I even mix them up on purpose. I have always been interested in linguistics and ethnography, not to mention anthropology and many other culture-related sciences so I sprinkle this nerdy interest of mine throughout my stories. In this prequel I tried to stick to a Nordic culture and language. I hope I did a good job.

"I may be small and hurt, but I have strong teeth and sharp nails, and I won’t hesitate to use them." - quote from Edel speaking to Aren.

“Who do you think you are to say something like that?” she asked, eyes burning with anger. “It’s true I have a sharp tongue, but if I were you, I would sleep with one eye open, just in case my bite is worse than my bark.”

I love Edel :)

First line: “Hurry, child.” Her whisper sounded like a scream, a desperate plea for speed at a time when slowing down meant death.