Review: Love the Viking Setting
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2013
I like how this book begins with the Vikings attacking an English village and plundering it as they steal treasures and people.  It immediately draws you in.  the story mostly focuses on Leofrick and Rowan, who are taken prisoner after their home is attacked.  They soon find themselves being thrown into the dungeon, with other of their kin, of the Viking King Ottar.  As the story continues, both Rowan and Leofrick are forced to fight in gladiatorial like games to the death.  They also meet Arnora, Ottar's wife and another who was taken prisoner by the Vikings.I like how the story progresses with them planning to escape their horrible situation.The writing is exceptional.  The author managed to describe the fight scenes in such a way where I was able to easily picture it.  I liked the character development as well as Arnora and Leofrick  strengthened their relationship.  They start out as fellow prisoners, but later become more like lovers.  I really liked that.  The setting was perfect.  I like historical fiction and the Viking era has always been a fascinating period of history to me.  This is a nice, short, thrilling read that I am sure other will enjoy.