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A Fantasy Novel by Bjørn Larssen
Book 1 of the The Ten Worlds Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Mythic Fantasy,
- Quest Fantasy,
- Gods and Mortals,
- Unlikely Allies,
- Queer Fantasy
This book is for you if you're into...
- Norse mythology with rebellious mortals challenging the Gods
- Unlikely alliances between a runaway and Thor's son
- Quests for identity powered by misunderstood magic
Defy the Gods. Forge your destiny.
Maya, fostered by the Gods and sent away to fend for herself, is fed up with a life of servitude and deception. To find and assemble the pieces of her real identity, she must embark on a perilous quest. Her only weapon is magic she doesn't understand; her shield – defiance.
Magni, son of Thor, wants the quiet life of a blacksmith. But destiny has other plans. When his world is shattered, he's thrust into a realm of chaos and conflict. With a heart that yearns for peace, Magni is forced to wield his hammer as a weapon to battle those who use him as a tool.
Bound by circumstance, Maya and Magni form an unlikely alliance. Forced to confront their pasts, they must forge a future where they hold the reins of their own destinies. Love and loyalty will be tested as they fight to change the Universe, challenge the Gods… and survive their wrath.
2020 Stabby Nominee – Best Self-Published/Independent Novel
2022 Queer Indie Lit Award
2022 Picky Bookworm Award – Best Worldbuilding
Note:
British English conventions, spelling, and grammar were used in this book.
The book includes strong language, depictions of sexual, physical, and emotional violence. For full list of triggers, which may contain spoilers, see: https://www.bjornlarssen.com/children-tw
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