Review: More Valkyries!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 15, 2013
A great second book from the Valkyrie series by Erik Schubach. This book starts 10 years after the first book, where Ragnaroks have invaded Earth, and some nations of Earth are allied with Asgard, while others with the Ragnaroks. We get more of the Valkyrie and Ragnarok back story with the arrival of Inatra, a Ragnarok who develops the sight of the Valkyries and is discarded by her people as being defective. Arina takes her in and through them, we learn more about the Ragnaroks.I find Erik's sci-fi world of nanites and seeded races to be fascinating, mixed in with embellished Norse mythology. There is more about the Asgard culture here in this book, too, as Inatra has to learn quickly from her Valkyries Kat, Kara and Arina.The only thing I think would make this story better is if it were a little longer, and the romance was a little slower. But there are plenty of action scenes as well to make up for the quick romance. Seriously though, I would love if Erik wrote a longer story, but he seems prolific enough that it is never a long wait for the next book!Oh, one other thing... I easily understood how Inatra was able to give up her people. But I still wonder about Kate giving up her Earthling life. Can we get some enlightenment on this? I suppose it was dealt with in the 10 year gap, but we never really hear about what she gave up, family, etc.Overall, if you like lesbian romance (and it's just romance, not erotica), and sci-fi, this is a good fun and quick read. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series.