Hell for the Holidays

The Hell Chronicles #0

by Tina Glasneck

No one begins life as a queen. Before she was Lady Hel, Queen of Helheim, and goddess of the dead, she was just Hel, daughter of Loki, and a giantess, Angrboda.

Find out how it all began in Hell for the Holidays. A Queen is not born, she is created.

This is a short story prequel.

Other books in the series include:

Hellish

Hellbent

Helltown

Hellbound

Hellraiser (coming soon)

Genres: Fantasy, Paranormal, Fiction, Adult, Amazon

30 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 25, 2018

About the author

TINA GLASNECK can't imagine a world without books. Her works have been classified in several genres, including mystery, suspense, fantasy and paranormal romance, and new adult.Yet for Tina, it is all about the characters and their journeys.

An avid reader with a love of traveling, meeting new people and exploring her world, her interest in law, religion, history, fantasy, and dragons, made writing about it an “easy” choice. Give her a castle to enchant her, and tell her a funny story to make her snort with laughter, but please don’t serve her cake with red icing.

Tina takes joy in beautiful architecture, lively cities and world travel. She enjoys creating make-believe worlds where she sometimes resides, and is often thinking and tinkering on her next story. Sometimes she feels like a real life Cinderella, without the ashes or the fairy godmother, and at other times, she is just a girl, looking for a chance to tell that next great story.

http://www.TinaGlasneck.com

Reviews

[Gypsy Madden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This opens with the battle of the Aesir, led by Odin, against the Venir, and Loki, father of Hel, knows that Odin will kill or punish anyone who doesn’t stand with him. Several years after the battle, we return to Hel with her family on a picnic and Odin’s soldiers round up her brothers and her, taking her to Helheim, land of the dead, where she finds she has to harden herself quickly against the villains who live there.

This is exhaustively info heavy. For people who are experts at Norse mythology, this is for you. For the rest of us, it was just a jumble of names and events, and who was on which side, with all the proper names for all the different factions, and people, and creatures. Through all the info dumping, it made the character roles practically cameo appearances. I felt like I really didn’t get to know any of the characters. Even Hel felt reactionary rather than showing off a personality. There was really no personal motivation for any of the characters in the story, other than the info mythology history. I usually pick up these sorts of books to see the legendary characters expanded upon and given personality to bring them to life beyond just their historical context. The lady on the front of the book never makes an appearance (and for that matter, what holiday?) I was assuming when I bought the book, that the lady on the front of the book was Hel, but Hel in this book is a young girl, referred to over and over again as a child or little girl. Though I do want to applaud the author for all the research and information that went into this book, which definitely didn’t seem easy to wrap it into a coherent story.

[Mairy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
it is the first book that I have read of this series.
Nice story but too short.
the title... not fond of
I guess the cover it is okay, although it gives the impression that we are about to see a twisted tale with the traditional devil.

[Dolorianne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little too short for me to really get a sense of what is happening, but it sure sets the scene for something big to happen in all the books that follow. The story seems to be told through the ages, spanning several series to tell a much larger story. I'm excited to get started.

[OldBird · Rating 2 out of 5]

A short prequel that rehashes the Norse mythology to give some background on how the Lady Hel came to be who she is. I didn't find it all that engaging or interesting sadly, and some of the modern language sounded really out of place. Maybe it'd appeal more to someone who'd already read some of the series rather than acting as a lead-in; I have no reason to care about any of the characters and there's not much to make me want to here.

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

the sad pre-quel that led Hel to the Hellmouth, and what made her so bitter against Odin.

Shame that so felt so abandoned - and definitely a loss of relative innocence for one so young and so strong - now wonder any later sense of a need for revenge.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristen Lewendon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story takes us back to where it all began, where it all went to Hell – literally. I now have a much better understanding of why the characters behave the way they do as we get deeper into the different series. I’m also a little bit inspired to carve out some time to re-read all the books that tell Lady Hel’s story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Booksprout.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hell For The Holidays is book 0 (PQ) of the Hell Chronicles. Was so refreshing to learn what made Hel who she becomes in the series. Was well written and an enjoyable read. Recommend this book in the series be read first. It will make the rest of the series better as you will know where Hel is coming from. Received a copy from Booksprout and this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Patti · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing short giving us a look at Hel before she became a queen. Wonderfully descriptive , this takes us from an idyllic family life, to being taken by Odin, befriending a hellhound, to the realization that this is just the beginning of her path. If you haven’t read ‘Hellish’ , then this glimpse should definitely spark your interest. All my reviews are always voluntarily written.

[Tera Comer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the prequel to the Hell Chronicles series and a great extra to let you learn just who Hel is. I have read all the others in this series and can not wait for the next book to come out to see what Hel is up to.

[Mysty Sinclair · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book might have been a prequel but it gives a glimpse of what was going on with the characters before the main story and why some of them act the way they act. Short but I think it was rather cute.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Carole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great lead in to the Hell Chronicles as it explains why Lady Hel is the way she is and about her father Loki.
Overall I really enjoyed the Hell Chronicle series and highly recommend it.
Read this story first before the others to really get an understanding for the series.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this tale a queen is not born but created. Follow her as she becomes queen and how she will get on. Her journey will have some ups and down

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Clairisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved learning about Hell and her siblings especially her love for her brothers and her parents. But the novella was to short for me I wanted more. Although it does make me curious to read the rest of the series.

[MGB · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a retelling of Loki's children and other pieces of Norse Mythology. It contains emotions and motivations absent in the original Norse telling of the gods. It makes for a good, if short story.

[James Wharton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short story prequel to The Hell Chronicles series.

I can't figure out the significance of the title or why the cover art was chosen. The story was interesting, but nothing to get excited about.

[Elysian Fields · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great prequel. I am excited to read the next book. I loved the way the story developed and I really love Hel. It's story so no details, just really enjoyed.

[Siyka · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good short read to give some kind of background to a character that would have a really full life later in the series.
I liked the style and the promises for more.

[Elisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great short prequel that really explained more about how Hel became who she is and made me love her even more.

[KelticKat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Betrayed by the Gods

This is a great backstory into the childhood of Hel - the future Queen of Hell and the betrayal that led her to seek revenge for her family.

[Richard Goodrum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting introductory backstory related to Norse mythology.

Haunting. Informative. Tragic. Twisted.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

excellent story n prologue/felt very true to original-can't remember if accurate, or not-but very much same flavor/if not better

[Lois Welsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is number 0---

It caught my attention right from the start.

I can tell that this is going to be a great series.

I love the story line.

[Tondalier Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hel

This is my first time reading this genre. Being that this is the prequel I need to read more in order to get a understanding. So far it is interesting.

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[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting, and sad

Excellent read, anyone who likes mythology will love this book. Betrayal turned to strength. Great adventure.,and so many exciting people and creatures.

[Angel Webster · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute little read. It almost feels like the beginning oh hels story. which fun fact I have a tattoo of her.

some will enjoy this some won't

it's Greek mythology

[Jojo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of Norse Mythology!

So this is the beginnings of Hel daughter of Loki. This is so interesting, I am a fan of Loki and I was curious about each of his children's story. This is a great introduction to Hel's story.