REVIEW: Embrace of the Damned by Anya Bast

Dear Ms. Bast,

I have long been a fan of your books, particularly your Elemental Witches series. I find that your voice lends itself well to building paranormal worlds, and I’ve always appreciated your ability to build a fascinating mythology while never losing sight of the main couple’s romance. Which is why I was disconcerted to find myself struggling with your new book, Embrace of the Damned.

A damned Viking warrior.

Centuries ago Broder Calderson committed murder. As punishment, he was given...