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So I have been in a bit of a reading slump ad have been trying to slowly get out of it by reading a new series about Norse Mythology so far I'm really loving it! Its called the Runes Series by Ednah Walters. If you love mythology I would check it out! It has Gods and Valkyries but also other characters and its cool to see a series where the main subject isn't the gods or children of gods but more about the other classes in Norse Mythology that play such an important role in the workings of that society. I have always been a huge fan of any mythology which you may notice with some of the post I have done about anticipated books (Scarlet Rain the Escaped #2, The Power Titan #2, Perfekt Match Aere #4) so I have been really trying to find some new ones to get into and today I wanted to do a list of some of my favourite Mythology series they are just Greek and Norse but I will get there!
The Runes Series by Ednah Walters
I really love this series so far, the first 2 books follow the main character of Raine as she deals with her esentric mother missing father and high school life but when she gets a mysterious sexy neighbour she finds out more about him but also uncovers something about herself! This is the trope I have read sooooo much of but I like this twist on it and I find that if a book can find a great story to tell and the characters are great it is still enjoyable. I mean this is something we see a lot of in YA/NA books so give me some more! I love the mythology of this as Norse is so interesting especially some of the lesser known people around the gods I highly recommend this series. After the first 2 books there is also Cora, Raine's best friends story as well as a companion series with there friend Eirik. So have a look into this world and let me know what you think, the last book in Eriks companion series just came out so check this series out!
RUNES
Title: Runes
Author: Ednah Walters
Series: Runes #1
Published: Firetrail Publishing June 2013
Genre: Mythology/YA/Paranormal
Goodreads Synopsis:
"Seventeen-year-old Raine Cooper has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s disappearance, her mother’s erratic behavior and the possibility of her boyfriend relocating. The last thing she needs is Torin St. James—a mysterious new neighbor with a wicked smile and uncanny way of reading her.
Raine is drawn to Torin’s dark sexiness against her better judgment, until he saves her life with weird marks and she realizes he is different. But by healing her, Torin changes something inside Raine. Now she can’t stop thinking about him. Half the time, she’s not sure whether to fall into his arms or run.
Scared, she sets out to find out what Torin is. But the closer she gets to the truth the more she uncovers something sinister about Torin. What Torin is goes back to an ancient mythology and Raine is somehow part of it. Not only are she and her friends in danger, she must choose a side, but the wrong choice will cost Raine her life"
I love the design on the covers too I think its really cool and pretty!
The Escaped Series by Kristin Cast
This is a series that I have talked abut before but I really loved the first book and was so happy to see something else from Greek mythology! Normally you get the god stuff but this follows the son of the furies maiden, mother and crone as he must help save the underworld and not let all of the evil spirits back on earth. Its about fates and some loooove but I liked the first installment and did make me want to pick up the next one. The second book comes out this year very soon I believe so a great time to pick up the series if you are into this sort of thing! I totally love the covers too they are so simple yet super beautiful! I love me some covers
AMBER SMOKE
Title: Amber Smoke
Author: Kristin Cast
Series: The Escaped #1
Published: Division Publishing June 2015
Genre: NA/Paranormal/Mythology
Goodreads Synopsis:
"There is a world that runs parallel to our own, a world in which the souls of the damned are caged, where they are looked over by the Furies, and where they spend eternity in torment, mirroring the devastation and mayhem they created when alive.
Someone has opened the cage.
The worst of terrors has crossed the barrier that separates our world from theirs, and the Furies send a great, albeit untested warrior—their only son, Alek—to try to bring those souls back. He is young and handsome, headstrong and impulsive, and he won’t be able to do it alone.
Eva has grown up, beautiful and beloved, but surrounded by secrets. First, she will be hunted in an ancient feud that will threaten her life. Then, she will become the hunter.
With the police closing in and two worlds on the verge of crumbling around them, Alek and Eva must find each other, discover the limits of their powers, and work together to save everything they hold dear, including one another."
Titan Series and The Covenant Series by Jennifer L Armentrout
I love Jennifer L Armentrout's books! they are really some of my favourite ever and this series had me with its story and characters! The Titan series is a spin off from the Covenant series where the Greek gods are real and there offspring many generations removed live on earth protecting the mortals. They are split into 2 groups the pure bloods and the ones that guard them half bloods. This creates a crazy adventure of epic proportions, it makes for some great character development and relationships which make you just fall in love! I have some of my favorite ships in this series and would recommend starting these series they are not for everyone as the Titan series does lead more to NA rather than YA.
Half-Blood
Title: Half-Blood
Author: Jennifer L Armentrout
Published: Spencer Hill Press 2011
Series: The Covenant Series #1
Genre: YA/Mythology
Goodreads Synopsis:
"The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi pure bloods have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals--well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.
Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden. Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem--staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is.
If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck"
The Return
Title: The Return
Author: Jennifer L Armentrout
Published: Spencer Hills Press 2015
Series: Titans #1
Genre: NA/Mythology
Goodreads Synopsis:
"The Fates are cackling their bony asses off…
It’s been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they’ve given him have been violent and bloody–which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He’s got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet.
Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy’s deal might be, but it’s a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to puree. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of ancient myth is gunning for her.
But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all.
Because history has once again been flipped to repeat.
Book 1 in the new adult paranormal TITAN series, spin-off to the best selling COVENANT series."
The Aere and The Elsker series by S.T Bende
I discovered this author at the end of last year and fell in love with the interesting take on Norse mythology. It's great to see authors spin mythology especially one as dark as Norse I mean ragnarok anyone and I love the balance ST has between having enough action to grab you but also the character and relationship building that gives the books almost gentle nature. I liked the gentle side seen in the Elsker series where the story felt so much more about the characters and there relationship. I do wish the series had been spread out more but it's still a lovely story. The Aere is not as gentle and does have a lot more action, this series really develops the Norse world through its characters and the relationships that are created I mean some are gods and they been around a while! I'm excited to see where this series goes as each book has been from a different kick butt females point of view. There are also some cool novellas to the Elsker saga as well.
Elsker
Title: Elsker
Author: S.T Bende
Published: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2013
Series: The Elsker Saga #1
Genre: YA/Fantasy/Mythology
Goodreads Synopsis:
"Kristia Tostenson prefers Earl Grey to Grey Goose and book clubs to nightclubs. But when she transfers from her one-stoplight Oregon town to Cardiff University in Wales, she falls in love with Ull Myhr. Her new boyfriend isn’t exactly what she was expecting. His cashmere sweaters and old world charm mask a warrior who's spent an eternity fighting for his very existence. Ull is an honest-to-goodness Norse god — an immortal assassin fated to die at Ragnarok, the battle destined to destroy Asgard and Earth. On top of being marked for death, Asgardian law prohibits Ull from tying his fate to a mortal. No matter what she feels for Ull, Kristia knows she's the one thing he can never have.
With Ragnarok on the horizon and a lunatic haunting her dreams, Kristia has to find a way to convince Ull that breaking the rules is the only way to survive; that defying the order he's sworn to uphold is their only chance to be together. And when someone starts asking the wrong questions, Kristia realizes the crazy visions she's had all her life might be the key to saving their realms... even if they end up costing her her life."
Perfekt Order
Title: Perfekt Order
Author: S.T Bende
Published: S.T Bende 2015
Series: Aere Saga #1
Genre: YA/Fantasy/Mythology
Goodreads Synopsis:
"All's fair when you're in love with War.
For seventeen-year-old Mia Ahlström, a world ruled by order is the only world she allows. A lifetime of chore charts, to-do lists and study schedules have helped earn her a spot at Redwood State University’s engineering program. And while her five year plan includes finding her very own happily-evah-aftah, years at an all-girls boarding school left her feeling woefully unprepared for keg parties and co-ed extracurricular activities.
So nothing surprises her more than catching the eye of Tyr Fredriksen at her first college party. The imposing Swede is arrogantly charming, stubbornly overprotective, and runs hot-and-cold in ways that defy reason . . . until Mia learns that she’s fallen for the Norse God of War; an immortal battle deity hiding on Midgard (Earth) to protect a valuable Asgardian treasure from a feral enemy. With a price on his head, Tyr brings more than a little excitement to Mia’s rigidly controlled life. Choosing Tyr may be the biggest distraction—or the greatest adventure—she’s ever had."
I love mythology and can't wait to get even more into this genre, if anyone has anymore suggestions I Need them asap though my TBR is pretty bi so many not yet
I hope you are doing well and have a great day
Peace : )
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