Cover Reveal: Glass of Swallows

I just found out about this book - it's the companion novel to Dragonfly, which was simply magical and beautifully written

Thoughts?
I like how the swallow glows and how similar it looks to Dragonfly!

Review: Silver Sea

Freydis's father has never warmed to her. Still his anger shocks her when he returns home to find their village destroyed and his daughter the only survivor. Never mind that Freydis is badly hurt. She takes her father's words bravely, but it breaks her heart.

She doesn't know what happened to her brother. Her father will take to the seas searching for her brother. At first, he wants to leave her behind, but Blue Man, the slave he bought her, convinces him to take her along.

They head North. Blue Man and Freydis forge a strange friendship. Blue Man's pride makes him refuse to believe he's less of a man because he's a slave. Freydis doesn't push the issue. In fact, she enjoys their discussions.

When the two are left together with another Viking tribe, they realize their fates are entwined. They also begin to unravel a prophecy of two wolves who will engage in a great battle between her father's enemy and those loyal to him.

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this read. I picked this one up because I simply ADORED Julia Golding's Dragonfly. The Silver Sea has a similar feel. This historical fiction portrays the Vikings in an engrossing manner complete with raids, small tribes defending themselves, and pirates searching for revenge. The chapters alternate perspectives between Freydis, Enno (Blue Man), and Toki (Freydis's brother). All three must overcome danger and betrayal. They forge deep friendships. They must find their inner strength and stand firmly for their beliefs.

Cover Thoughts: I like it - I love the darkness of the blue.

Source: My Library

Challenge: YA Historical Fiction

Teen Read Week Book 1: Dragonfly

The country of Holt threatens war in the known world upon the surrounding countries. Those countries form an alliance and make an unusual pact – requiring one prince and one princess to marry. When the Fourth Crown Princess of the Blue Crescent Islands arrives in Gerfal, she’s unhappy with her new situation and insulted by Gerfal’s lack of protocol. They know nothing of her ways. Taoshira’s not used to such treatment and takes offense. Neither she nor her betrothed, Prince Ramil, are interested in this alliance. They realize they must perform the duty their countries ask of them, but that was before their kidnapping, the religious persecution, and their imprisonment. Can they find a way to work together in order to survive?


Written in alternating perspectives, this novel flows beautifully and is an addicting tale. I don't particularly like this cover, it's really hard to see the face on my copy. I love Tashi’s feisty attitude and independent streak. Julia Golding writes a fantastical romantic masterpiece full of adventure, betrayal, near misses, combat, and loyalty.

*If you're a fan of Graceling and Fire, you don't want to miss this tale*