White Stag (Permafrost #1) by Kara Barbieri - Restarting March 3rd 2019

[Nicole]

The first book in a brutally stunning series where a young girl finds herself becoming more monster than human and must uncover dangerous truths about who she is and the place that has become her home.

As the last child in a family of daughters, seventeen-year-old Janneke was raised to be the male heir. While her sisters were becoming wives and mothers, she was taught to hunt, track, and fight. On the day her village was burned to the ground, Janneke—as the only survivor—was taken captive by the malicious Lydian and eventually sent to work for his nephew Soren.

Janneke’s survival in the court of merciless monsters has come at the cost of her connection to the human world. And when the Goblin King’s death ignites an ancient hunt for the next king, Soren senses an opportunity for her to finally fully accept the ways of the brutal Permafrost. But every action he takes to bring her deeper into his world only shows him that a little humanity isn’t bad—especially when it comes to those you care about.

Through every battle they survive, Janneke’s loyalty to Soren deepens. After dangerous truths are revealed, Janneke must choose between holding on or letting go of her last connections to a world she no longer belongs to. She must make the right choice to save the only thing keeping both worlds from crumbling.

[Karen]

Glad you agreed on a date! Thanks, Book, for the heads-up this is on Wattpad. Mixed reviews but it certainly sounds intriguing. Love the translated poem at the start.

[Karen]

Up to ch4 (view spoiler)[ Janekke is used to acting for herself. She’s rather ingenious, but I don’t understand how Lydian can remain in power after having raped here. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Up to ch8. (view spoiler)[ The repeated references to Lydian’s rape is hard to read-but the way many of the goblins view it as sport is stomach-churning. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

do you like it?? I'm so pumped to dive into this book!! I have like 2 ebooks before this but I'll definitely be diving into this tomorrow :D

[Karen]

End of part one. I wouldn’t say I loved this, but there’s something there. The relationship between Soren and Janneke is odd, and I don’t know to what extent the stag is going to symbolise something.

[Karen]

Up to ch11. Was not expecting that. So, what can she do now?

[Karen]

Up to ch12. I’m giggling at the comments on Wattpad. Some frustrated readers here, but I am not entirely sure about the whole goblin thing.

[Karen]

Up to ch15. Deeper bond between them than I thought. Not surprised by Lydian’s plans.

[Karen]

Up to ch17. Think part two has been my preferred bit. Plenty of action and definitely moving things on a little.

[Karen]

Finished. Review on home page.

[Alaina]

Part 1: (view spoiler)[Okay, it's interesting so far. I will admit that I'm very intrigued by her because I want to know more about her and these dreams. Like is she going to catch the stag after that last one? I need to know her role in everything. (hide spoiler)]
Part 2: (view spoiler)[getting more and more interesting, hoping and praying that they can destroy Lydian's plans. (hide spoiler)]
Part 3: (view spoiler)[okay.. what kind of ending was that? The battle was intense.. but wtf?? (hide spoiler)]
Finished: (view spoiler)[hmm interesting epilogue.. but what the fuck kind of ending was that?? The second book better explain allllll of that. (hide spoiler)]

[Karen]

Got Goblin King on Wattpad if anyone wants to BR it.

[Alaina]

Karen wrote: "Got Goblin King on Wattpad if anyone wants to BR it."

Who is that by?

[Alaina]

Oh awk. Just looked it up. I had no idea we could get the next book

[Karen]

Alaina wrote: "Oh awk. Just looked it up. I had no idea we could get the next book"

I've read the first couple of chapters only, so let me know if you want to BR it.

[Kelly]

I started this today. I'm 10% in!

[Kelly]

End of part one - (view spoiler)[I'm liking it so far! I've never read a book with goblins so that's a first. The story is interesting. I don't really understand the 'change' that's happening to her though. I mean, if she has goblin blood and has spent more than a century there, I would have thought it would happen sooner. I'm also annoyed that she keeps saying that she doesn't want to talk to Soren, doesn't want him to touch her etc. But I feel like they're getting closer now. (hide spoiler)]

[Kelly]

I didn't know White Stag and the sequel were available on Wattpad but that's good to know.

[Kelly]

End of part two - I'm liking it more and more! I don't think you could get bored even if you tried. It's action-packed and I really want to finish it tonight. Also, I'm really liking Seppo.

[Kelly]

Finished - (view spoiler)[I enjoyed the book but that ending... well, it was a bit weird, I guess. I wasn't surprised about her being the White stag though since I read the first sentence of the sequel's synopsis I think and it had that spoiler. Anyway, I'll probably read the next book and maybe we'll figure out what's up with that snake? Lydian kept talking about it but it was confusing and we didn't get any answers. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Up to chapter 5 (view spoiler)[Into this so far! I like the whole world and the main character. It feels like Wintersong, but better. (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Up to chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ I can definitely see the tension between Janekke and Soren. I feel so bad about Rekke :( (hide spoiler)]

[✨Skye✨]

Kelly wrote: "Finished - [spoilers removed]"

I know! I think that last chapter had me more intrigued than the rest of the book xD

[✨Skye✨]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I think that Soren and Janneke got together a little too quickly, and some things were a little too convenient. These creatures were meant to be unbeatable, and yet they were beaten with relatively little trouble. It was okay, but not that great. (hide spoiler)]