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The Afterlife Academy: Valkyrie #9
Valkyrie's Choice
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Brynhild is more torn than ever between the path she was meant to follow and the promise of freedom. If she can't make a choice, someone else will make it for her.
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Valkyrie's Choice is the second paranormal book in The Heir Of The East duology and is set in the Afterlife Academy.
Rest in Series:
#1: Valkyrie's Oath
#2: Valkyrie's Choice
Related Series:
- Valkyrie 101 and sequels (The Afterlife Academy series)
- Wings of Grief
Brynhild is more torn than ever between the path she was meant to follow and the promise of freedom. If she can't make a choice, someone else will make it for her.
*
Valkyrie's Choice is the second paranormal book in The Heir Of The East duology and is set in the Afterlife Academy.
Rest in Series:
#1: Valkyrie's Oath
#2: Valkyrie's Choice
Related Series:
- Valkyrie 101 and sequels (The Afterlife Academy series)
- Wings of Grief
174 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 7, 2019
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Arizona Tape
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Her favourite books to write are urban fantasy and paranormal romances with queer leads, stories that she wished were around when she was younger.
When she’s not writing, she can be found cooking up a storm in the kitchen, watching shows that make her cry, or trying her hand at her new hobby of the week.
She currently lives in the United Kingdom with her girlfriend and her adorable dog who is the star of her newsletter. Sign up here for adorable pictures, free books, and news about her books: www.arizonatape.com/subscribe
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Her books are available on all retailers and can be requested from most public libraries.
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January 22, 2021
*I received a free digital ARC via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.*
Resolution, but no resolution
Yes, we get a resolution to everything that happened in the previous book! The true characters all come out! Bryn finally stands up to her grandmother, in several ways, managing to impress her as much as piss her off! And Bryn finds out what she truly wants to be as well. But…
Yes, there’s always a “but”. The ending left me quite disappointed. We have here a slow-burn romance, which doesn’t fully resolve. Everything is building up to something that doesn’t quite happen. Maybe in the main series, we’ll get to see how that develops, but unfortunately it doesn’t happen here. I believe that that was the biggest let down of the two books, knowing that there could have been so much more.
What I liked most, however, was the deeper digging into the mythology, as Bryn travels through the afterlife on her own, discovering other lines in the mythology belonging to some of the other beings, which she in turns relates back to these other beings in the living world.
All in all, it isn’t bad. Bryn learning “BSL” (in this instance, Banshee Sign Language instead of British Sign Language) is an interesting one, along with why they use the sign language. Along with other little quirks, it makes it an interesting story.
Final rating: ★★★★☆ – Really liked
January 20, 2020
This is a good book. It’s well written and characters are likable. This is book 2 of the series. I would recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 5, 2020
3,5 stars. I somehow wished for this duology to be... a bit more
This is a review for both books in this duology, Valkyrie's Chaos and Valkyrie's Choice. First let me start off by saying I was really excited about this book's premise and the world it promised. I haven't read that many F/F romances either and looking at Arizona Tape's catalog it felt like a good place to start. Well, although the world is indeed very interesting (really, there's so much potential there!) I was a bit disappointed to see that these two books felt more like two episodes of one book, both in terms of length and in terms of plot evolution itself. Bryn, the main character, starts off as one of the least sympathetic and most entitled brats I've ever met in my life. Thea, on the other hand, is fascinating and I can't help thinking I would have loved this book so much if we had Thea's POV instead, or at least alternating between two POVs. As it is now, most of the time you kinda want to smack Bryn in the face. Her only redeeming quality is her willingness to learn the sign language.
Another problem I had was the lack of exposition. Don't get me wrong, I don't like books where everything is explained ad nauseam and we get overwhelmed with every little detail of the world. But at times, this felt like the opposite. Where is this world? Are they on Earth? Do they interact with other humans? How does one become a Valkyrie? What is the East Wind and what are the Dancers? Why are Elves Reapers? What are the Guardians? Why do Valkyries have shadow wolves while the Banshee has a shadow...panther, was it? What's the deal with the teachers being so unsympathetic, cardboard cut out characters who all seem to hate children? Where did this Banshee come from and why does she care to teach Valkyries? I have so many questions! Because like I said, I think this world is amazing and we should be given the opportunity to explore it more.
Finally, I have an issue with the romance element: mainly, that there was so little of it. I think it's unfair to categorize this book as an F/F romance when, even for a YA setting, the characters don't do anything more than hold hands by accident two times. When the book ended, I thought the series Valkyrie 101 would somehow pick up directly after that, as it ended RIGHT when things started getting interesting... But no. Apparently Valkyrie 101 is a few years in the future with another protagonist...
TLDR; Great premise of world, one of the MCs is fascinating, wish it was more fleshed out.
This is a review for both books in this duology, Valkyrie's Chaos and Valkyrie's Choice. First let me start off by saying I was really excited about this book's premise and the world it promised. I haven't read that many F/F romances either and looking at Arizona Tape's catalog it felt like a good place to start. Well, although the world is indeed very interesting (really, there's so much potential there!) I was a bit disappointed to see that these two books felt more like two episodes of one book, both in terms of length and in terms of plot evolution itself. Bryn, the main character, starts off as one of the least sympathetic and most entitled brats I've ever met in my life. Thea, on the other hand, is fascinating and I can't help thinking I would have loved this book so much if we had Thea's POV instead, or at least alternating between two POVs. As it is now, most of the time you kinda want to smack Bryn in the face. Her only redeeming quality is her willingness to learn the sign language.
Another problem I had was the lack of exposition. Don't get me wrong, I don't like books where everything is explained ad nauseam and we get overwhelmed with every little detail of the world. But at times, this felt like the opposite. Where is this world? Are they on Earth? Do they interact with other humans? How does one become a Valkyrie? What is the East Wind and what are the Dancers? Why are Elves Reapers? What are the Guardians? Why do Valkyries have shadow wolves while the Banshee has a shadow...panther, was it? What's the deal with the teachers being so unsympathetic, cardboard cut out characters who all seem to hate children? Where did this Banshee come from and why does she care to teach Valkyries? I have so many questions! Because like I said, I think this world is amazing and we should be given the opportunity to explore it more.
Finally, I have an issue with the romance element: mainly, that there was so little of it. I think it's unfair to categorize this book as an F/F romance when, even for a YA setting, the characters don't do anything more than hold hands by accident two times. When the book ended, I thought the series Valkyrie 101 would somehow pick up directly after that, as it ended RIGHT when things started getting interesting... But no. Apparently Valkyrie 101 is a few years in the future with another protagonist...
TLDR; Great premise of world, one of the MCs is fascinating, wish it was more fleshed out.
January 19, 2020
ONE ADRENALINE PUMPING TREAT!!!
Smackdown! Arizona hit pay dirt, throwing this baby into a tizzy with a stunning culmination, blasting it to staggering heights. A churning vortex chocked full of surprising events, thrusting all of your emotions into play perfectly. Blundering through the trials and tribulations, along with a multitude of sharp twists and skeek turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. Boasting well rounded scenario's that punch dead center with such exuberance and style, thrusting this gem into the eye of the storm, breaking it down, blasting it into a tailspin with astonishing results. Sparks fly as drama, intrigue, uncertainty, danger and suspense soars as tension spirals, blowing this baby wide open. Add in distress and turmoil along with a boatload of trouble, seizing the reigns and calling the shots. The characters are authentic and genuine with depth and qualities that blend into amazing personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there standing in the middle of ground zero with them. Fantastic job Arizona, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
Smackdown! Arizona hit pay dirt, throwing this baby into a tizzy with a stunning culmination, blasting it to staggering heights. A churning vortex chocked full of surprising events, thrusting all of your emotions into play perfectly. Blundering through the trials and tribulations, along with a multitude of sharp twists and skeek turns, testing our characters in ways they could have never anticipated. Boasting well rounded scenario's that punch dead center with such exuberance and style, thrusting this gem into the eye of the storm, breaking it down, blasting it into a tailspin with astonishing results. Sparks fly as drama, intrigue, uncertainty, danger and suspense soars as tension spirals, blowing this baby wide open. Add in distress and turmoil along with a boatload of trouble, seizing the reigns and calling the shots. The characters are authentic and genuine with depth and qualities that blend into amazing personalities. The scenes are so vividly detailed it gives the illusion you were right there standing in the middle of ground zero with them. Fantastic job Arizona, thanks for sharing this little gem with us.
January 21, 2020
Brynhild is more torn than ever between the path she was meant to follow and the promise of freedom. If she can't make a choice, someone else will make it for her.
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Valkyrie's Choice is the second paranormal book in The Heir Of The East duology and is set in the Afterlife Academy.
Rest in Series:
#1: Valkyrie's Oath
#2: Valkyrie's Choice
Related Series:
- Valkyrie 101 and sequels (The Afterlife Academy series)
- Wings of Grief (less)
This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Valkyrie's Choice is the second paranormal book in The Heir Of The East duology and is set in the Afterlife Academy.
Rest in Series:
#1: Valkyrie's Oath
#2: Valkyrie's Choice
Related Series:
- Valkyrie 101 and sequels (The Afterlife Academy series)
- Wings of Grief (less)
This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 4, 2020
Bryn will find out if she is still heir, even though she is happy with the thought of not being it. Bryn will learn the truth about what happened on that day her friend was hurt. She finds out it involves a person close to her and others. She finds herself happy in the company of Thea and their lessons. Bryn is starting to see Thea in a whole different light. Bryn will do what she has to bring the person responsible for her friend's injury, even standing up to her grandmother.
Will Bryn be able to find her place or will she follow the script still. We will follow Bryn as she makes her stand in more way than one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Will Bryn be able to find her place or will she follow the script still. We will follow Bryn as she makes her stand in more way than one.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 21, 2020
This book carried on seamlessly from book one. It was well written and the characters and story were well developed. I loved the characters individual personalities and watching their dynamics change and evolve. The story was action packed and full of suspense, intrigue, emotion and twists and turns. I look forward to the next book in this series!! I’d highly recommend this book!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 29, 2020
Valkyrie's Choice by Arizona Tape is such an awesome story to read. This is book number two in this awesome series that I fell in love with and can not wait to see what this author writes about next. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy and paranormal romances in their books.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 27, 2020
Valkyrie’s Choice is the second book in the Heir of the East duology by Arizona Tape.
The is an ff story, and I really loved the beauty between Bryn and Thea, it was subtle and the emotional connection was really well expressed.
These books are a perfect accompaniment to the Afterlife Academy series. However, there’s no requirement to have read the other books, but I would recommend doing so.
The is an ff story, and I really loved the beauty between Bryn and Thea, it was subtle and the emotional connection was really well expressed.
These books are a perfect accompaniment to the Afterlife Academy series. However, there’s no requirement to have read the other books, but I would recommend doing so.
February 1, 2020
This is a grand conclusion to The Heir of the Easy duology. It picks up right where book 1 left off and the action continues. Bryn faces trials and has an important choice to make. This book is a wild ride of drama and suspense and was very fun to read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 5, 2020
Book two continues to follow Bryn through her time at the academy. Quite a few twists and turns, plenty to keep you engrossed and yet wanting more! Cannot wait for the next one!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 21, 2020
Valkyrie's Choice is book two of The Heir of the East series and picks up where book one left off. We continue to follow Bryn on her journey at the academy. Interesting characters, unexpected twists and turns, and a great ending. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
September 3, 2020
She is given a choice but she cannot decide what to do for the best. Will she make the right choice? Will someone choose for her? Will she hate the choice given her? See where she will end up at
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 11, 2020
Loved this book always loved the Valkyrie myth. This book does justice to the genre
Awesome writing etc
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Awesome writing etc
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2020
Amazing!! I live Arizona's writting! This is well written and great characters! It works beautifully off book 1 and love the flow!
January 21, 2020
Fantastic read and the characters were great. Super second book and the storyline was superb. Not to be missed
July 20, 2022
The main character frustates me less in this one so Tape gained a star. Would have liked to see more of the f/f romance but enjoyed storyline.
May 4, 2023
Betrayed. Abandoned. The Heir of the East must stand alone in her fight for truth and justice, but not for the dead but for those still living and herself.
When we left Brynhild, she had just overheard her best friend Stina blackmailing the headmaster of The Afterlife Academy. Stina is holding the headmaster’s daughter hostage in exchange for his cooperation.
His cooperation includes the poisoning of Heike and the cover-up of Stina ripping off Heike’s wings. Never mind the cove-up of the tornado being magical in nature and constructed by Stina and her boss. The sole goal being to destroy and kill Brynhild.
Brynhild is shocked. She tells her Grandmother who does not believe her. What to do? No resources. No help. Stina and the headmaster must be stopped.
Brynhild has no choice...The Heir of the East will make the next choice.
Arizona Tape starts Valkyrie’s Choice (Vampari Press, B07W4XQDX6, 2019) the second book in “The Heir of the East” off slowly. We sit in the mass of confusion and denial that Bryn feels as a result of the bombs that have gone off in her life. Her haven of safety of course is Thea’s. It is during this time that Bryn takes her “pause” and realizes that life cannot be what she wants it to be at that time.
From that moment on, Tape moves quickly through the story to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion. I write unsatisfying because Tape has this as only being a two book series and that just cannot be. Yes, the book has a definitive ending and you can come to some conclusions as to what happens next. I am so greedy (laugh). I want more...and I guess that is what makes Tape so good.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
When we left Brynhild, she had just overheard her best friend Stina blackmailing the headmaster of The Afterlife Academy. Stina is holding the headmaster’s daughter hostage in exchange for his cooperation.
His cooperation includes the poisoning of Heike and the cover-up of Stina ripping off Heike’s wings. Never mind the cove-up of the tornado being magical in nature and constructed by Stina and her boss. The sole goal being to destroy and kill Brynhild.
Brynhild is shocked. She tells her Grandmother who does not believe her. What to do? No resources. No help. Stina and the headmaster must be stopped.
Brynhild has no choice...The Heir of the East will make the next choice.
Arizona Tape starts Valkyrie’s Choice (Vampari Press, B07W4XQDX6, 2019) the second book in “The Heir of the East” off slowly. We sit in the mass of confusion and denial that Bryn feels as a result of the bombs that have gone off in her life. Her haven of safety of course is Thea’s. It is during this time that Bryn takes her “pause” and realizes that life cannot be what she wants it to be at that time.
From that moment on, Tape moves quickly through the story to a somewhat unsatisfying conclusion. I write unsatisfying because Tape has this as only being a two book series and that just cannot be. Yes, the book has a definitive ending and you can come to some conclusions as to what happens next. I am so greedy (laugh). I want more...and I guess that is what makes Tape so good.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
March 6, 2020
Bryn is still waiting to come fully into her own- as an heir - or not. As a loyal friend seeking redemption - or not. Getting closer to Thea - or not.
Finding her footing and her way ahead in an action and adventure packed story with some romantic twists
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Finding her footing and her way ahead in an action and adventure packed story with some romantic twists
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 19, 2023
This is the conclusion of the duology that's a good companion to the Afterlife Academy series. I really love the world and am always ready to go back. There's a lot of action that kept me sucked in to the story.
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