Young’s Sky in the Deep, reviewed below, offers a more memorable romance forged in battle, but the mythological elements here may appeal to fans of Celtic and Norse lore. Unfortunately, the human players here are rather bland in comparison neither Ciara nor Leif is particularly dimensional, and their attraction and inevitable romance feels superficial and often clichéd. Leake deftly weaves Celtic and Norse mythology together to create a magic-infused, dangerous world deceitful fairies, the Morrigan, the Valkyries, and even Odin himself play major roles as Ciara and Leif strategize to fight off the jötnar, giants from the north who are utterly terrifying in their violence and grotesqueness. The ancient land of Éirinn is mired in war. Her journey into the heart of the Frozen Sun will put her on a collision course with Reyker, costing both of them more than they ever imagined, and leaving her with a terrible choice: to save their countries, she must forsake everything she loves. When Ciara captures a young Northman, Leif, during battle, she learns he too possesses strange powers and dreams of a great evil that threatens the world. Read 786 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. BOOK REVIEW: Beyond A Darkened Shore, by Jessica Leake Mythologies & A Non-Instant-Love Story For A Change SPOILERS & DISCUSSION. (Apr.Although her ability to control minds comes in handy while protecting the kingdom of Mide from the plundering Northmen, Princess Ciara is an outsider among her people, whose Christianity makes them suspicious of any hints of the supernatural or Celtic paganism. Beyond a Darkened Shore Click here Jessica Leake Traditional - given the non-traditional setting it is a traditional story. In her YA debut, Leake creates a strong backdrop of fantasy and myth, and she draws on her background as a psychotherapist to instill her characters with a rich vitality.
Faerie magic and an army of the dead help to enliven the story, and Ciara proves to be a formidable warrior in her own right, with or without her love by her side. Elements of the “star-crossed lovers” trope renders their bond unsurprising, and moments of lust paired with carnage-such as a first kiss shared while they’re burning corpses on a funeral pyre-can be off-putting. Hello humans Today’s review is of Beyond a Darkened Shore, the book from the April Fairyloot box (Whimsical Journeys). Ciara becomes an outcast banished from her kingdom, and the initially glaring differences between her and Leif soften as they find more rare similarities to bind them.
Throughout their journey, Pagan beliefs and Norse gods clash.
This is a must-read for lovers of fantasy, mythology, and folklore.'-Kody Keplinger, New York Times bestselling author of The DUFF and Run -This text refers to an alternate kindleedition edition. Ciara, a princess with the ability to control the minds and actions of others, aligns herself with her enemy, a Northman named Leif, to save their world from fantastical creatures bent on its destruction. This book is perfect for fans of Marie Lu and Kristin Cashore.'-Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) ' Beyond a Darkened Shore is thrilling and romantic.
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