It is my absolute pleasure to bring my review of Northern Wrath by Thilde Kold Holdt. Thank you to The Write Reads and Solaris Books for my copy of the book to give you my honest, unbiased thoughts.
Following in the steps of Neil Gaiman & Joanne Harris, the author expertly weaves Norse myths and compelling characters into this fierce, magical epic fantasy.
The bond between men and the gods is weakening.
A dead man walks between the worlds and foresees Odin’s doom.
The only survivor of a slaughter unleashes a monster from fiery Muspelheim.
Long hidden among mortals, a giantess sighs and takes up her magics once again.
A chief’s son must overcome war and treason to become the leader his people need.
And the final battle is coming.
Northern Wrath is the first novel in the Hanged God Trilogy. I have never heard of the author but as soon as I read the synopsis and saw the cover, I knew I had to read this book.
An absolutely awesome tale, one that’s historical fiction superbly blended with mythology and fantasy as well. I was in my element as I started reading. Set in the Viking/Norse world and told from multiple perspectives. It is a multi layered and complex web that is woven. Every strand as brilliant as the last. I really was captivated by this book.
The characters all spring to life as the story unfolds. Each as unique as they could possibly be. Particularly Hilda, Einer, Ragnar and Siv. The skilful way in which Thilde Kold Holdt creates all her characters made me feel for everyone. Their voices were so clear, I had no issues with the alternating chapters or timelines just because each person was as individual as their life path.
It is as action packed as one book could get, with battles, brutal bloody and unforgiving. As authentic as I would think it could get. If it wasn’t battles, I was with the gods. There is everything for anyone interested in the Vikings and Norse mythology.
I was more than immersed in this story, I can’t even explain it. When I wasn’t reading the book I was thinking about it. I adore all mythology and to be able to read such a colourful, educational and entertaining book has been a delight for me.
This is not a small book, around 600 pages and I read it so quickly. It has so much packed into those pages you don’t even feel like it’s that long since you began reading. I am so happy I have two more books to read! I don’t know what I will do when they are all finished and I have to leave everyone behind. A fabulous story told by a fabulous storyteller!
Purchase Links
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50891086-northern-wrath
About The Author
Thilde Kold Holdt is a Viking, traveller and a polyglot fluent in Danish, French, English and Korean. As a writer, she is an avid researcher. This is how she first came to row for hours upon hours on a Viking warship. She loved the experience so much that she has sailed with the Viking ship the Sea Stallion ever since. Another research trip brought her to all corners of South Korea where she also learnt the art of traditional Korean archery. Born in Denmark, Thilde has lived in many places and countries, taking a bit of each culture with her. This is why she regards herself as simply being from planet Earth, as she has yet to set foot on Mars… Thilde is currently based in Southern France where she writes full-time.
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Fab review Sharon !!
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