Norse Mythology

 A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen 

I am not super familiar with the Norse gods, so this was a nice change for me. It was well written. Slow burn which got on my nerves. I'm glad that the readers didn't know about the secret keeping until Freya found out, because I hate secret keeping as a plot device. Freya was the worst. She was so dumb and so easily manipulated. Some of that definitely comes from her being 20 and her brain not being fully developed and some comes from not having enough experience to deal with anything. I was actively hoping for Snorri's death and was left disappointed that it didn't happen. He is a fanatic and does NOT need let alone deserve to be king. Bodil was my favorite and I am pissed that she died. That was the wrong death. Bjorn was everything. Until he wasn't. He was the one working with Harold. And I don't feel like we got a sufficient explanation from him as to why. And why he considers Harold Father and not Snorri. Not that I blame him; nobody wants Snorri as a father. Book two better get here quick. And it better start with Bjorn giving an real, full, detailed explanation because I'm not ready to forgive him. Also, who is Harold's god blood from? And yes, we find out towards the end that Hel is also part of Freya, not just Hlin, and that's why she makes such bad decisions. But, good grief. Girl needs to grow up and start thinking things through. Book two needs to hurry up and get here. And if it's a good conclusion (I think this is just supposed to be a duology) then I might have to add this to my permanent collection.