{"product_id":"the-songweavers-vow-9781631650048","title":"The Songweaver's Vow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner of the 2018 Realm Award for Best Fantasy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe tells Greek legends to entertain Norse gods-until one of her stories leads to murder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Euthalia's father trades her to Viking raiders, her best hope is to be made a wife instead of a slave. She gets her wish - sort of - when she is sacrificed as a bride to a god.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer inhuman husband seems kind, but he visits only in the dark of night and will not allow her to look upon him. By day Euthalia becomes known as a storyteller, spinning ancient Greek tales to entertain Asgard's gods and monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen one of her stories precipitates a god's murder and horrific retribution, Euthalia discovers there is a monster in her bed as well. Alone in a hostile Asgard, Euthalia must ally with a spiteful goddess to sway Odin himself before bloody tragedy opens Ragnarok, the prophesied end of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A lyric course in Norse mythology, packed with heart and wit.... In this expressive banquet of love, legends, and exploits, VanArendonk Baugh channels the charm and grandeur of the Norse pantheon effortlessly.... Overall, a tale for everyone--especially those who love a mix of superheroes, romance, and monstrous action.\" --\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Laura VanArendonk Baugh can hold her own with the greats  ... It's exciting, romantic, unpredictable, and heartwrenching. There were plenty of Gasp Out Loud moments and even a few tears ... everything I want in a read, really \" -- Sylvia Mercedes, reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith an epic cast of characters including Odin, Thor, Freyja, and Loki, and a magnificent harmony of Greek and Nordic mythology, this tale will appeal to readers of Neil Gaiman, Stephen Lawhead, and Mercedes Lackey.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Clipse Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631650048\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.68d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Laura Vanarendonk Baugh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40843297489077,"sku":"9781631650048","price":23.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_80c4eae4-951a-44bd-8489-c5e6fc37fc84.jpg?v=1629807798","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-songweavers-vow-9781631650048","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}