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The Throne of Ice and Ash
A Fantasy Novel by J.D.L. Rosell
Book 1 of the The Runewar Saga Series
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Norse Mythology,
- Epic Fantasy,
- Prophecy
This book is for you if you're into...
- Norse-inspired fantasy with Viking codes and mythic stakes
- Siblings navigating prophecy, betrayal, and the fight for a throne
- Harsh landscapes where survival means sacrifice and honor is everything
From Little Stack
From the first page, it’s clear to see the Viking DNA etched into this story. From the harsh landscape to the brutal cost of survival to the giant adversaries, The Throne of Ice and Ash draws heavily on Norse mythology and lore to create a world I want so much more of.
Though it’s more of a classic epic fantasy than a Nordic saga, the emotional logic remains true to the Vikings, where a leader’s worth is measured in their honor and faith and legacy endures so long as a warrior’s name and deeds are remembered.
A throne in peril. A tragic betrayal. Two heirs struggling to save their land. The prophesied war engulfing the world…
Bjorn, youngest heir to the Mad Jarl of Oakharrow, has always felt more at ease with a quill than a sword. Yet when calamity strikes his family, he draws a blade and leads a company of warriors into the cold mountains in pursuit of a mysterious foe. Though he seeks vengeance, an ancient power stirs within him, and the whispers of prophecy beckon him toward an ominous destiny...
Aelthena, Bjorn’s sister, was born with the aptitude to lead, and she’s eager to prove it. But her society’s rules for women, and her love for her brother, restrain her efforts to command. As she walks the fine line between ambition and virtue, enemies of mankind and myth rally against Oakharrow, and even her allies question her right to rule…
The Runewar is rising—it begins with the fall of a throne.
with J.D.L. Rosell “ As a lifelong fan of fantasy, I often include my favorite hallmarks of the genre, be they dragons, elves, or wizards - though always with a twist! ”
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