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| Original Title: | Giants of the Frost |
| ISBN: | 0446617288 (ISBN13: 9780446617284) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Europa #2 |
Kim Wilkins
Paperback | Pages: 531 pages Rating: 3.87 | 951 Users | 119 Reviews
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Taking a job on an isolated island in the Sea of Norway, scientist Victoria Scott wants a quiet place to finish her doctoral thesis. But Victoria isn't prepared for the strange shadows outside her cabin window, the rumors of a murderous hag who sucks one's soul during sleep, and the tales of mythic monsters lurking in the forest. More frightening than the islands nightmarish mysteries: to Victoria, everything is hauntingly familiar.When an enigmatic stranger appears on the island, Victoria's sense of foreboding peaks. For she learns that they are connected by a conflict centuries old--one that can end only with her death...
Details Appertaining To Books Giants of the Frost (Europa #2)
| Title | : | Giants of the Frost (Europa #2) |
| Author | : | Kim Wilkins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 531 pages |
| Published | : | January 1st 2006 by Grand Central Publishing (first published April 1st 2004) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Romance. Mythology. Fiction. Urban Fantasy. Horror |
Rating Appertaining To Books Giants of the Frost (Europa #2)
Ratings: 3.87 From 951 Users | 119 ReviewsCriticize Appertaining To Books Giants of the Frost (Europa #2)
I wasn't completely won over until about halfway into this novel, but once the action began, I was hooked. Although the writing was strong, I felt especially drawn to the characters. Wilkins was able to ascribe to each character a distinct and unique personality. There was also a noticeable change in language between the Asgard and Midgard scenes, like stepping from the past into the future.Although the novel is mostly serious and slightly dark, Wilkins was also able to infuse many of the scenesIn thirty-five pages, there was 1) a love triangle revealed, wherein one of the possible couplings is entirely unlikely. 2) the words "two defenseless women" were used un-ironically. 3) despite claims of being entirely uninterested in love, the main character knows the eligibility of all the men, despite 4) all of the women hate her and all the men want her. I am officially out. Thirty-five pages was all it took-- even Norse mythology isn't worth this poorly disguised Twilight crap.
I listened to the audiobook. New to me author, not really my genre but a good story. The narrator was amazing and brought the book to life. I thought the book was too long. It was a MF paranormal story.
I enjoyed this story and liked the mixture of the Ancient Norse mixed in with the present day. But thought the ending wasn't so good. Victoria's fate and where she ended up didnt make any sense to the rest of the book
I really enjoyed this book! If you enjoy supernatural romance, you will enjoy it too. I like the blend of the old Norse Gods and characters from today. I enjoyed the writing style, it kept my reading late into the night, but I would then dream of the Hag coming to get me! Overall an enjoyable romantic read.
This book was a delight: easy to believe characters, nice romance, a good portion of Scandinavian folklore. I would give it five starts, if I wouldn't be so dissapointed by the ending. I don't get it: is happy end out of fashion? Was it a tribute to the stark realities of life? C'mon, we're talking about a Scandinavian god in love with a mortal woman, there is no place for realism here! I feel like I've been robbed.
Giants of the Frost turned out to be a slow read, but it was a very good book. I think that the use of Norse mythology was well done. I appreciate how Ms. Wilkins took Norse mythology and folklore and created something novel with these elements as a basis.Although it took me a while to get sucked into the romantic aspects, admittedly a big part of this book, I enjoyed reading about the characters: Victoria, Vidar, Aud, and Loki, whose fates are entwined rather deeply. I also appreciated the
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