![]() And there is a slow build up to Eelyn realizing that family is more then blood and that loving one family is not a betrayal of the other. In a culture that values loyalty to your tribe (the Aska) and honour above your own life, it wasn’t surprising how angry Eelyn was to find out that her brother had willingly chosen to stay with the Riki (rival tribe) instead of coming back to them. I thought Eelyn was a really wonderful heroine and very clearly a product of her environment. And I’m really happy I did! There are so many really mixed reviews about this book, but I thought it was a fun read and I like the direction that Young took in this story. I was nervous, because I didn’t know how gory it would be and I’m not a big fan of a ton of fighting, but I still wanted to give it a try. This book grabbed my attention for two reasons: the badass cover (the hair! The axe! those green eyes!) and because it sounded very Viking-inspired, which I don’t feel like I’ve had enough opportunity to read. ![]()
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