Review: Loved it
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 26, 2013
This is the second book in the Twilight of the Gods series.  I have not read the first book but I intend to after reading this one.  The plot included a world centered around Norse god Odin and the place he made for his people among the humans.  The story takes place in an Iowa town where Raquel is sent to become the clan witch.  She has been expected to do this since before she was born.  Her parents have arranged a marriage for her with Christian, a hunter for the clan.  Raquel is a powerful witch but is unable to tap into her power.  She has a block that she is not able to get through.  She worries that the arrangement will be void if the clan finds out.However, she has more problems.  The current clan witch is out to prove that Raquel is not as strong or knowledgeable as she claims.  Christian is only fulfilling the contract out of duty, not for any feelings he has for Raquel.  The fault which lies near the clan in Iowa allowing the clan to reach Asgard is weakening and demons are passing through more frequently than they should.  The hunt is happening more often than the moon usually allows.  And finally, there is Fen.  He is a hound that helps with the hunt when demons pass through the portal made by the weakened fault.The moment Raquel passed through the portal and ended up in Iowa as her new home, her eyes fell on Christian filled with hope and excitement.  They also fell on Fen and a sudden tingle traveled through her.  This attraction will come to play as the plot unfolds.I really liked this story.  The plot included modern day Vikings and the connection between these Vikings and Odin, the Norse god.  It was something different from what I normally read.  I loved the characters and how they struggled with the places they find themselves.  Raquel has to decide if honor is more important than love, even if the one she loves doesn't want her.  She also has to discover why her powers are blocked and what will happen when she breaks through the barrier. This story had it all; arranged marriages, demons, magic, witches, werehounds, sword fights, jealousy, death, heart break and finally love.  I would recommend this book to anyone.