Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon

The Road to Valhalla, Book 1

De: Melanie Karsak

Narrado por: Lesley Parkin

Chosen by Odin. Destined for Valhalla.

In my dreams, Odin whispers to me.
He tells me I'm destined to wield a legendary sword.
He tells me my road will bring me to Valhalla.

But when I wake, I'm only Hervor. Fatherless. Unloved. Unwanted. Jarl Bjartmar, my grandfather, calls me cursed. My mother, her memories stolen by the gods, has forgotten me. Everyone tells me I should have been left to the wolves, but no one will tell me why.

None but Eydis, a thrall with völva magic, believes I'm meant for a greater destiny. Yet who can believe a devotee of Loki?

When the king and his son arrive for the holy blót, the runes begin to fall in my favor. A way forward may lie in the handsome Viking set on winning my heart, but only if I unravel the mystery hanging over me first.

Fans of Vikings, The Last Kingdom, and The Mists of Avalon will relish Shield-Maiden: Under the Howling Moon. This sweeping Viking Historical Fantasy retells the Norse Hervarar Saga, depicting the life of the shieldmaiden Hervor, the inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkien's Éowyn.

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A Great Mix Of Action, Mythology, and Romance!

I loved the mythology that was mixed into the book, a book that is already rife with action, humor, friendships, mystery, romance, and violence. I easily got lost within the unfolding of the story as well as the rich and imaginative world-building and fantastic characters (good and bad). It's definitely worth listening/reading. The narrator was also great at bringing to life the characters, as well as, the characters. I can't wait to listen to book 2!

Amazing

Great story and told amazingly
I can’t wait for the next book in the series

Great start to series

This book slowly builds the anticipation for the next in the series. This may be hard for those who hate slow starts but I promise it is well worth it! Wonderfully crafted world and excellent character descriptions!

Intriguing tale!

This isn’t my usual story type of choice but it drew me in instantly! I love all the description and characters, and the story line is amazing! Highly recommend!

Amazing

Loved the book and the performance. Loved every second of the book can’t wait to continue the story

IM IN LOVE WITH THIS BOOK!

The story is dark, compelling and the characters are fantastic! So much depth and development even in the first book! I’m so excited to continue with the series 😍 I loved the narrator’s voice and the way she portrayed each character.

Epic Tale!!

Sheild-Maiden by Melanie Karsak is the first in the series! I loved this story and was hooked till the end. Very well written with great detail and emotion. The characters were very likable and relatable. Cannot wait to continue this adventure in the next story!!!

Great adventure!

Narrator makes you feel like you're traveling in their world! To find your calling in life! To go through your life thinking your cursed!

Almost stopped work to get the next book

Loki being Odin's son? Not so much. But otherwise thought the book, and narration, was really great. I even debated on taking a break from work to log into Audible to get the next book in the series.

Gods and Warrior Women

Hervor is unwanted in her home under the lordship of her grandfather, Jarl Bjartmar. She is the daughter of a mother who has lost her memories and a father no one will speak of. Hervor wants nothing more than to be a shield-maiden, a female viking warrior, but her Jarl will hear none of it.

Hervor's only friend is her thrall, Eydis, an owned girl of sorts, who is beloved by the god Loki who occasionally grants her visions and knowledge that help both her and Hervor.

The gods presence is heavy throughout this story. They are a clear and ever-present aspect of the people's live. Odin himself sometimes speaks to Hervor.

But in order to become the shield-maiden she hopes to be she may have to leave behind everything she knows