Review: Great Prequel Novella for the Elsker Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 2, 2014
It is safe to say I am hooked on the Elsker series! This preview into what you can expect in Elsker is perfect for a new, inquiring reader or one that has already read the first book. For only being 53 pages, S.T. Bende manages to enthrall the reader, and make them want to read (or in my case re-read) Elsker. You instantly fall in love with Inga, Gunnar, and Ull. It was great to see what these characters were like before the events of the first book, and Ms. Bende weaves Norse mythology effortlessly into the story, which makes you only more intrigued. Inga is such a strong, confident goddess that knows what she is capable of, without being over-confident and arrogant. She is sweet and hilarious, and I absolutely love her. The writing is fantastic, and it shows in every way throughout the novella; from the characters to the setting to the mythology.The one thing I appreciate in Inga's character is that she can hold her own, and she is seen as an equal to her husband, Gunnar. She has a very strong personality, which is something you can tell automatically, and I was happy to see that she didn't become submissive under authority or any male. In fact, she's more inclined to beat them up than give into them ;) What's better than that?I highly recommend checking this novella out, especially if you are interested in reading the Elsker series. You won't be disappointed. Happy reading :)