Publisher: Wednesday Books
Series: Valkyrie #1
Format: e-ARC
Source: Netgalley
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Valkyries have one great responsibility: to return immortals to the afterlife by slaying them. As a Valkyrie, Malin has always known that the balance of the world rests on her ability to carry out orders. But when Malin discovers that her mother spared the life of an immortal who was destined to die, her world is thrown into chaos.
Malin not only wrestles with the knowledge that her mother might not be who she thought—she’s also thrust into the path of a gorgeous blue eyed guy named Asher who needs her help slaying the rogue immortal who destroyed his family. The balance of the world is at stake. And, as Asher competes with Malin’s ex for her love and loyalty, so is her heart.
**I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
When I requested this book from Netgalley, I completely forgot what it was about. I would love to see more books with Norse mythology in them! It has completely awoken my need for more stories about Valkyries, and Norse gods. It definitely had its issues though.
For one, I had no idea what time period this book was taking place during. From what I gather, it seemed to be an alternate Earth where places that were once really nice have become run down due to time. We do know that humans and these creatures from mythology are living side by side, going to school, and working together.
Character wise, Malin was really not likable. She was cold to pretty much everyone around her because her mother once told her that Valkyries aren't supposed to love. So she ends up pushing away those that care about her. Malin also makes stupid, reckless decisions before consulting said people.
Oona, Quinn, and Sloane pretty much were the only characters that I really liked. Quinn was Malin's ex-lover and fellow Valkyrie who was always looking out for Malin. Quinn was a classmate who didn't really like Malin until they had a heart to heart about their mothers. Oona was Malin's best friend and roommate who was loyal and extremely helpful to Malin. I honestly didn't really care for Atlas, the love interest.
The bi-sexual romance was nice, but it just felt 'Meh' because of Malin's character.
Plot wise, nothing much was really happening until the end of the book which led to a cliffhanger. The writing and story kept me reading, but it wasn't super exciting.
I'm hoping that this world and time period will be explained more in the second book and that Malin will go through some serious character development, because she needs it.
Overall, this was a fun and fast read that could have been fleshed out a bit more.
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