In a land of myth and ice, seventeen-year-old Runa Unnursdóttir is not the runecaster her clan has been hoping for. She spends her days daydreaming of sailing away and exploring the world instead of studying the runes and learning her spells. The villagers consider her odd, in looks and in manner. She’s nothing like her talented sister, Sýr, keeper of the sacred moonstone that ensures the village’s continued survival. But when a rival clan led by an evil witch raids the village and kidnaps her sister, Runa is forced to act. With a fallen Valkyrie by her side, and the help of a gorgeous half-elf Runa is not quite sure she can trust, the apprentice must travel to the site of an ancient runecasting competition to try to win back the magical gem. But the journey will not be easy; the three unlikely companions encounter malevolent and supernatural creatures at every turn. Somehow, Runa must summon the courage and strength to face her destiny, a destiny she never wanted. Or die trying.
The Stone of Sorrow
Brooke Carter
Published: 7th April 2020
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Rep: nonbinary character, wlw characters
5 Reasons to Read this Book
ARC kindly provided by Orca Book Publishers
One. Oski the nonbinary valkyrie who is always hungry. I mean, surely that’s a selling point in itself. (Also they have a girlfriend so…)
Two. The worldbuilding is great, so if you like books that are based on mythologies (here, Norse mythology), then you should pick this one up.
Three. The writing is very atmospheric and will definitely make you feel like you’re there with Runa. I mean, it may also make you want to go outside on a long walk (which is not right now possible), but maybe that’s just me.
Four. The side characters on the quest are so good, especially Orð who is possibly my favourite among them. But really, who doesn’t love a quest with such excellent side characters.
Five. Okay but the end where she says “I’m going to [redacted] [redacted]”. Read it just for that.
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