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Debbiereadsbook (1413 KP) rated Wolf of the Nordic Seas (Valiant Vikings #2) in Books

May 19, 2025

as well as the Viking folklore, we got a paranormal element too!

Independent reviewer for Archaeolibrarian, I was gifted my copy of this book.

This is book 2 in the Valiant Vikings series. While not strictly necessary, I think it would be beneficial to read book one, Dragon of Denmark, before this one. It will give you a better view of this world, how it works and of the author's writing style.

I enjoyed book one, but for the repetitive descriptions of runes and things. That is why I found this a much more . . .difficult(?) . . .read.

The repeating of what runes are for, what the stones are for, and who did what and when takes up a huge portion of this book. I found myself skimming paragraphs just to get back to the story. I didn't feel I missed anything by doing so, either!

I did like that Elfi and Njord both have the majority voice. I loved that we hear again from the bad guy, and how they go about getting what they want. I do love it when well laid out plans don't come to pass for the bad guy!

What I really liked, though, was as well as the Viking folklore, we got a paranormal element too! Mermaids, werewolves, light and dark elves. I loved the way it was all seamlessly meddled together!

A good read, but one I did struggle with. Some of that was the repetition, and some me (I have *stuff* going on!)

3 very good stars

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