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The Witch's Heart

By: Genevieve Gornichec
Narrated by: Jayne Entwistle
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 When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology.

Angrboda’s story begins where most witches' tales end: with a burning. A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him with knowledge of the future, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the farthest reaches of a remote forest. There she is found by a man who reveals himself to be Loki, and her initial distrust of him transforms into a deep and abiding love.

Their union produces three unusual children, each with a secret destiny, who Angrboda is keen to raise at the edge of the world, safely hidden from Odin’s all-seeing eye. But as Angrboda slowly recovers her prophetic powers, she learns that her blissful life—and possibly all of existence—is in danger.

With help from the fierce huntress Skadi, with whom she shares a growing bond, Angrboda must choose whether she’ll accept the fate that she’s foreseen for her beloved family...or rise to remake their future. From the most ancient of tales this novel forges a story of love, loss, and hope for the modern age.

*This audiobook includes a PDF that contains the Acknowledgments and the Appendix—a listing of people and places that appear in the story, and recommendations for further reading. Destiny Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Magic Magical Realism Romance Norse Heartfelt
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A beautiful story of love, sorrow and fate.
Fate is not all that it’s cracked up to be
But will be will be <3

I am my mother’s daughter <3

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I love this book. I listened to it twice before posting this review. It was even better the second time around.
The story is a clever retelling of many of the well known Norse myths of Odin, Thor and Loki etc., intertwined within the story of the Witch’s life There is something for everyone in this book from the stories of the witches two loves to the strange happenings of Ragnarok. The dialogue between the characters is often very clever and witty. The odd accent given to the witch is surprising at first but once you get used to her sounding more like an east-ender than a Norse witch it doesn’t really detract from the story.

Wonderful tale with Norse myths intertwined

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Totally binged on this book if u like viking and witches you will love this. told from feminine perspective which I enjoyed

Loved this

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The story is lovely- the reader was awesome. It marries mythology with the modern reader- clever and clear.

The reader

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I loved the whole story from start to finish. The voice, the characters and the strangeness were all mysteriously familiar, I lifetime or many, knowing glimpses of this mythical tale.

Outstanding

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I loved this story so much I read the book twice then I listened to the Audible for fun.

I loved it

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I have just recently discovered this genre. I absolutely loved Circe and Song of Achilles so I thought I'd give the Norse mythology version a go. I loved everything about this story. I loved the characters and the evolution of their relationships. The way the author manages the emotional journey of gods and giants and mythological creatures is clever and beautiful and tragic and heart wrenching and utterly absorbing.

wow..... just wow

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this was fantastic to listen to.
the narration was incredible. excellent storytelling. what a beautiful story.

LOVED it

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You need to get past Part 1, it felt like a slow slog, but the story starts to get more interesting from Part 2 & you’ll realise you needed the full story from the beginning to fully grasp all the emotions needed.

Had me in tears by the end & hugging my children.

Slow burn, but worth it

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I Loved how the author joined all the norse saga characters together perfectly.

Wonderful story

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