About the book: Based on a Nordic myth in the Finnish KALEVALA, which inspired Tolkien’s LORD OF THE RINGS, including his character of Gandalf, comes SONG BREAKER, from a USA TODAY bestselling author.
To Aino, the idea of spending her life warming the bed of a wrinkled old wizard—especially when it means life without her secretly betrothed love—is horrifying. When her brother Jouko foolishly duels Vane, the greatest wizard ever known, he finds himself on the verge of death and saves himself only by promising his sister as the old man’s trophy.
Furious, Aino refuses to be forced into marrying anyone. But with only two days until the wizard comes for her, she must find a way to break the curse, or she’ll end up his prisoner. She uncovers a possible solution, but while it may technically free her from the old man, her escape may mean exchanging one kind of prison for another.
My review: I haven't read many Nordic myths, but I know great book when I read one and this one is really great!
I loved the characters, especially Aino, she's a strong young woman. I love the way the rest of her family is in awe of Vane, but he just makes Aino feel uneasy. She is unwilling to allow her destiny to be determined by anyone else, and she is very determined to find her way out of Jouko's promise.
I liked Jouko too. He was foolish to duel Vane, but he felt terrible about what had happened and he really goes out of his way to try to find a way to fix things for Aino.
I loved the whole feel of this story. It really feels like a fairy tale or a myth, Annette Lyon is a master at that. I loved that as I read it, I not only felt as though I was there long ago when it happened, but I felt transported to Finland as well.
This one is so great! Make sure to grab your own copy!
I was sent an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Purchase link: Amazon
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