A Fate Inked in Blood, Danielle L. Jensen
A Fate Inked in Blood, Danielle L. Jensen
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A Fate Inked in Blood
Book One of the Saga of the Unfated

Bestseller

Author: Danielle L. Jensen

Narrator: Nina Yndis

Unabridged: 15 hr 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/27/2024


Synopsis

A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.

Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.

Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.

Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.

About The Author

Danielle L. Jensen is the USA Today bestselling author of the Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series, as well as the Saga of the Unfated. Her novels are published internationally in fifteen languages. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Clace on June 02, 2024

4.50! "You are mine, Born-in-Fire. And I am yours, even if only the two of us know it." Now many people may not agree with me or love it as much as I did because this is heavily influenced by Norse Mythology and I as an avid fan of it was so engrossed in this, It was like watching your favorite sh......more

Goodreads review by SK on March 11, 2024

"You are mine Born-in-Fire. Even if only the two of us know it." ✔️ Norse mythology ✔️ Spicy Viking romantasy ✔️ Forbidden romance ✔️ Forced proximity ✔️ Insta lust paired with slow burn ✔️ One horse This might be one of the best books I've read this year 👀❤ Everything went right with this one- the pl......more

Goodreads review by Ayman on March 21, 2024

this was a whole bunch of nothing until it was something. that something given in the last 20 pages. that being said, i do have hopes for the rest of the series to come, so i shall be anticipating the sequel. to put it into perspective: first 30% was interesting, next 50% was meh, last 20% was predic......more

Goodreads review by ♥︎ Heather ⚔(Semi-Hiatus) on September 18, 2024

So, this started out really strong for me- I was loving every single page.. which progressively dwindled until I got to around 40% and then I just hit a brick wall. This book is almost 100% telling and no showing. Everything is just told to the reader but at the same time, things aren’t explained or......more

Goodreads review by jessica on January 29, 2025

mythology fantasy books are my favorite kind of fantasy books. but this is my first time reading a story based in norse mythology and let me tell you what. i loved it! i enjoyed the characters and how their straightforward way of life was the perfect stage for a story about gods, prophecy, and gainin......more


Quotes

A Fate Inked in Blood is THE must-read fantasy of 2024! I could not put this book down!”—Jennifer L. Armentrout, USA Today bestselling author of From Blood and Ash

“With a forbidden romance that burns as hot as Tyr’s magical fire, A Fate Inked in Blood will be your newest fantasy obsession. Beautifully brutal, action-packed, and full of tension, I couldn’t turn the pages of this epic tale fast enough.”—Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of the Fallen
 
“This book completely transports you, and I was instantly hooked! Danielle Jensen’s dark fantasy world is woven together with rich history and lore, and the angst between the two main characters kept me on the edge of my seat. I am so excited to see what comes next!”—Raven Kennedy, internationally bestselling author of Gild

“In a rich world inspired by Norse mythology, A Fate Inked in Blood is an action-packed story with a fierce protagonist, an irresistible hero, and a scorching romance. Bridge Kingdom fans will love this thrilling new edition to Jensen’s catalogue.”—Lexi Ryan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Hollow Vows

“Captivating and sexy . . . With a fierce heroine and a smoldering hero, A Fate Inked in Blood is everything you want in a fantasy romance.”—Elise Kova, USA Today bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King

“A brutally sexy world filled with magic, prophecies, and Norse lore that will keep you flipping the pages well into the night.”—Olivia Wildenstein, USA Today bestselling author of House of Beating Wings

“This is Danielle L. Jensen at her best: a delicious and completely unputdownable fantasy!”—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods