A Fate Inked in Blood
By Danielle L. Jensen
- Release Date: 2024-02-27
- Genre: Fantasy
Description
A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.
Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.
Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.
Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.
Reviews
Exciting read
5By EljjcLoved the action and all the plot twistsAwesome read!
5By Pemrick23I was enthralled the whole time! It gives me old timey/ knights and castles vibesFantastic
5By DurskulThis is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Highly recommend if you love mythology, magic and fantasy.Couldn’t put it down
5By momandemilyA family member recommended this book. When I saw it only had 4.2 stars I almost didn’t read it. This book is wonderful. A good story from the very beginning and I thirst for more. Will definitely be reading the rest of the series. When is the next book???Read it
5By urmommasaidRead it right now. 1 2 3 goMoves along, easy read!
5By wyresjEasy read, page turner, keeps you engaged and moves along!SO GOOD
5By Danny Zuko ProbablyFirst actual book I’ve read since like 10 years ago when I was in high school. I finished it SO fast, I love it so much. My only gripe is that the next one isn’t out yet.The tension
4By MimisloveSo good!! IInstantly hooked
5By fantasyreaderfeaGreat book can’t wait for the next bookFinished in a day!!!
4By 30booksAdaySo good!
