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Somewhere Out There: Indie Authors In Support of Immigrant Families: A Charity Anthology

Blaire Edens, Erin Hayes , Margo Bond Collins, Victoria Pinder, Deb Christie, Skye Malone, Krystal Runkis and Victor Marrone

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Sometimes an anthology is more than a collection of great stories. This anthology is about...

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May 25, 2026

The Shapeshifter’s Daughter

Sally Magnusson | 2025 | Contemporary, Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

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The Shapeshifters Daughter is a thoroughly enjoyable story, where Hel, Norse Goddess of the Underworld, escapes and makes her way to Midgard (the human world). Hel’s story is told alongside that of Helen, a woman in her 50’s, who on finding out that she has terminal cancer, decides to return to Orkney to make peace with her past and die there. Helen reconnects with Thorfinn (Thor), who helps her to navigate her final weeks with both friendship and love.

Hel and Helen’s stories are told pretty much separately, and they work well as such. It was interesting how they later became connected via a community grief group, and Hel’s role in Helen’s death.

It’s all beautifully told: Helen’s story is tragic, Hel’s is equally so but from a different perspective (it seems Gods are never very nice to one another).

I’ll warn you now: it’s a sad story, and I’m very sure that you can guess what happens in the end - the journey is worth it though!