Two stepsisters encounter the gods and giants of Norse mythology, as they face their intertwining destinies and an ominous prophecy in this powerful novel from the acclaimed author of The Witch's Heart.
Oddny and Gunnhild meet as children, and they could not be more different. Oddny longs for a quiet, peaceful life. Gunnhild, on the other hand, burns for power, secretly longing to harness the magic that flows inside of her, and one day become queen. But after a visiting wise woman makes an ominous prophecy that involves them both, the girls take a blood oath to help each other always.
When Oddny's mother is killed and her sister kidnapped by Viking raiders, she finds herself set adrift from the life she imagined. Gunnhild, who fled her home years ago to learn the ways of a witch, is on her way to her exalted destiny. When they find each other again, their bond will be tested in ways they could never had imagined in this rich novel of magic, history, and sworn sisterhood.
The Weaver and the Witch Queen by Genevieve Gornichec
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781803361390
Publisher: Titan Books
'The Witch's Heart is a vivid and enjoyable journey across the vast wilderness of nordic mythology. Angroboda's story is a delightfully nuanced, queer, and powerful reminder of love and survival on your own terms. Read this book when the world is ending; read this book when you are looking for the world that comes next – I'm so very glad I did.' – A.J. Hackwith, author of The Hell's Library series.
The Witch's Heart is a unique novel that transforms the faceless names of an epic tale into living, breathing, sympathetic characters. With a witty and spirited protagonist, this book will surprise and delight from beginning to end.' – Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches.
'As epic as it is engrossing, The Witch's Heart is a testament to the ferocity of one mother's love and the lengths she'll go to protect those she loves. Utterly unforgettable,' – Alexis Henderson, author of The Year of the Witching.