Between the Blade and the Heart (Valkyrie #1) by Amanda Hocking - Starting April 2nd 2018

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Between the Blade and the Heart is the first book in a brilliant new young adult fantasy duology inspired by Norse mythology by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking.

As one of Odin's Valkyries, Malin's greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. The balance of the world rests on her ability to carry out orders. But when Malin discovers that her mother spared the life of an immortal who was destined to die, her world is thrown into chaos.

As Malin wrestles with the knowledge that her mother might not be who she thought, she’s also thrust into the path of a gorgeous blue-eyed guy named Asher who needs her help slaying the rogue immortal who destroyed his family. Malin, along with her best friend and her ex-girlfriend, must decide where her loyalties lie...and whether helping Asher enact his revenge is worth the risk—to the world and to her heart.

[Kelly]

Hi BookBuyer, this is my first BR of the month so I’m going to start reading now. Hope you don’t mind !

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Kelly wrote: "Hi BookBuyer, this is my first BR of the month so I’m going to start reading now. Hope you don’t mind !"

Nope. NP. I have a BR for today so I won't be starting till the 2nd. :)

[Kelly]

I’ve read 13 chapters and I’m liking it! Here are my thoughts so far:

Chap 2 - (view spoiler)[I’d guess some brothers might be jealous that they have less ‘power’ than their sisters (even if it comes with responsibilities). (hide spoiler)]

Chap 10 - Well, the first meeting with Asher was pretty interesting. ^^ (view spoiler)[Love at first sight for sure! No better way to introduce yourself than breaking into her place and fighting her. (hide spoiler)] I’m intrigued now. (view spoiler)[I’m pretty sure there’s more to it than just a failure at doing the job. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 11 - (view spoiler)[ “ The whole world would collapse.” Well, that’s a bit dramatic, don’t you think? Somehow, I don’t think it was the answer she was looking for. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 12 - (view spoiler)[ Malin (that’s her name, right?!) is a little naive when she thinks her mom could quit with no consequences. Also, I didn’t expect her mom to be the one saying they are ‘humans’ who have a choice. I thought she was more cold-hearted than that. Maybe I was wrong :). (hide spoiler)]

Chap 12 - (view spoiler)[“I wanted to do something good for once.” Damn, I like her mother than I thought I would. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 13 - (view spoiler)[ Sooo… Why did they break up exactly? And what is Samael worried about? Is he in love with Marlow or something? (hide spoiler)]

The world is so inventive. I’ve never read something similar (the animals, the food, the different immortals, etc.) And the classes she has to take seem cooler than mine ;). Divinity and Immortality? Yes, please.

[Kelly]

Chap 14 - (view spoiler)[How are they chosen to die? Is this random? Also, it got me thinking about her mom who told her they couldn’t love but it’s just BS. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 17 - (view spoiler)[Why do I feel like she’s going to get hurt and her mother’s going to regret what she said? (hide spoiler)]

Chap 18 - (view spoiler)[So a jorogumos can transform into a big Spider. That’s creepy AF, just saying ! I’m glad this isn’t real. And who was that raven? (hide spoiler)]

Chap 19 - (view spoiler)[ I was right about her being hurt… but why is she reacting so strongly to poison? (hide spoiler)]

Chap 20 - (view spoiler)[It doesn’t sound good for them if the underworld is up to something… (hide spoiler)]

Chap 21 - (view spoiler)[ I was wrong about her mother. I change my mind. Her daughter almost died and that’s her reply ?? Okay… (hide spoiler)]

Chap 23- (view spoiler)[If they can’t kill him, what are they going to do?! (hide spoiler)]

Chap 24 - (view spoiler)[ They are so looking for trouble! (hide spoiler)]

Chap 27- (view spoiler)[ That raven freaks me out ! (hide spoiler)]

Chap 31 - (view spoiler)[Well, that sucks. Samael’s reaction was a little heartbreaking. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 36 - (view spoiler)[ Omg the flowers !! Tamerlane is such a bastard (sorry for being rude ahah). (hide spoiler)]

I’m 66% in the book and it’s 2 am now so I’m going to finish reading tomorrow morning! If I’m making too many comments feel free to shut me up or not read them all ^^.

[Kelly]

Chap 40 - (view spoiler)[What queen?? (hide spoiler)]

Chap 48 - (view spoiler)[ I’m glad she’s not leading her on any longer. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 53 - (view spoiler)[ Is Asher going to die? Is he going to be sacrificed or something? I think he will be even if I don’t want him to die. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 54 - (view spoiler)[I guess arrogance got the best of him. I’m glad he’s dead. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 57 - (view spoiler)[ Of course Asher is the one he took. (hide spoiler)]

Chap 60 - (view spoiler)[ Odin is here… seriously? Okay, I don’t know what to think of that. Anyway I feel stupid for not thinking about the connection with the raven before. (hide spoiler)]

So I finished this book and I can say I enjoyed reading it, especially the beginning and the middle. However, I’m not sure how to feel about the ending yet… but I might read the next book when it’ll come out. I hope you’ll like it Bookbuyer.

[Anna 'Bookbuyer']

Kelly wrote: "Chap 40 - [spoilers removed]

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So I finished thi..."

Thanks. Me too. I'm going to be starting this sometime this afternoon. :)