Peasreads: Shield Madien

 A retelling of one of Beowulf's battles from the perspective of a young woman, Fryda, who longs to be a Shield Maiden. Historical fiction, romance, solid characters, and a lush description of the setting, are woven together in a way that makes this book sing its own treasure song. A story about courage, determination, love, loss, betrayal, self-worth, and the value we see in others.

Beautifully written. One I will read again.

Thank you Dr. Sharon Emmerichs, NetGaley, and Redhook books for allowing me to read this lovely book.

Description

Both epic and intimate, Sharon Emmerichs's extraordinary debut novel reimagines Beowulf from the perspective of a young woman reclaiming her power. 

All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland’s mightiest warriors. When a childhood accident leaves her tragically injured and unfit for the battlefield, her dreams are dashed—or so she thinks. But a strange, unfathomable power is awakening within her, a power that will soon be put to the test.

For when foreign lords and chieftains descend upon Fryda’s home to celebrate her uncle King Beowulf’s fifty-year reign, she realizes not all their guests come with good intentions. Treachery is afoot, and Fryda must gather her courage to fight for her people…as a queen should—as a shield maiden would—and as only Fryda can.

But as Fryda’s power grows stronger, something ancient hears its call. For buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon awakens…and Fryda must prove herself once and for all.

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