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A Fate Inked in Blood: Book One of the Saga of the Unfated

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A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power- hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series. Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back. Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate. Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Del Rey


Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 11, 2025


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 464 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593599853


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 53


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.95 x 8.2 inches


Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Saga of the Unfated


Best Sellers Rank: #32,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #357 in Romantasy (Books) #622 in Romantic Fantasy (Books) #1,034 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books)


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    • BJORN IS EVERYTHING
Format: Paperback
This was such a good book! I haven’t had this much fun reading a fantasy book in a minute. The story was refreshing and action packed. The feminine rage, the magic, the Nordic fantasy, the angst!! I felt all of Freya’s anger like it was an extension of myself. Everytime she was forced into doing the bidding of another man I was raging inside for her. I definitely got some lord of the rings vibes when they were inside the mountain with the draug. One thing I really enjoyed about this book was that Freya’s strength in fighting and with her magic did not feel unrealistic for her as a character. She was strong even when she was being controlled by those around her. Bjorn is officially my favorite book boyfriend!!! I need him biblically. Baby boy you are everything to me🫢🫢🫢🫢🫢 The way Bjorn puts her above everyone else and protects her is everything to me. The banter between Bjorn and Freya had me literally laughing out loud. I expected to love him, but not as much as I did. Like my heart is aching. 🥲 Towards the end of the book Freya was really started to grate me nerves. The way she kept defending her family when they only ever put themselves before her made me livid. Like girl why are you just letting everyone make your decisions for you???? Snoori was testing me the entire book. Like the whole time he’s talking about the gods smiling on him due to something Freya did??? Like you didn’t do anything??? Miss Freya girl, you better than me bc I would’ve snapped way sooner. I honestly guessed the twist coming at the end but didn’t want it to be true 😬😬😬 I NEED the next book expeditiously !!!! How am I supposed to stop thinking about this boooook!!!!! I honestly don’t think I can start another book because I am still living in this world 🥲😭🥲😭🥲😭🥲 “I made a sacrifice to the goddess I was named for, begging her to keep my womb empty.” “Quit wanting more Freya, and you shall be content with what you have.” “All the women in Halsar will curse your name if I lose half my fingers.”🫠 “Bjorn tilted his head, his expression considering. "I have a great many doubts," he finally said. "But the courage of Freya Born-in-fire is not one of them." “I wanted you the moment I first set eyes on you. I wanted you in Fjalltindr. I want you now, and tomorrow, and all the tomorrows, Freya.” “You’ve never been alone,” Bjorn said, his voice so soft that no one but me would hear over the wind and my weeping. “I will be at your back until I cross the threshold to Valhalla, Born-in-Fire, whether you want me there or not.” 😭😭😭😭😭😭 “You are mine, Born-in-Fire. Even if only the two of us know it.” “For all your power, Freya, you are little more than a girl-child ruled by impulse and emotion. The gods chose me because you need to be controlled. To be wielded like a weapon, not left to sow chaos. But it seems you need more proof of that before you'll see reason.” 😡😤😡😤😡😤 “So many of those in my life were content to take and take from me, leaving me a barren well. Bjorn alone had taken nothing, asked for nothing, but given me so much. Around him I felt so full, so alive, and I burned with the need to give all of myself to him.” ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025 by MSmith
    • I love Danielle Jensen books!
Format: Hardcover
3.75 If Danielle Jensen writes it, I'll read it. End of story. And I'm so glad that this is a completed duology so I can stop leaving myself hanging with cliffhangers unsatisfied! I loved the Viking aspect and the Norse mythology that guided this story. I never thought of myself as being a fan of Vikings but after both this and Road of Bones by Demi Winters, I guess I am! The tension between Freya and Bjorn was palpable and the storyline was tense and exciting. The battles and ruthlessness of the setting kept me engaged the entire time. I did struggle with a few minor plot holes which is why I gave it just shy of a 4⭐ rating. However, I experienced similar issues in the Bridge Kingdom series, only to find the plot holes addressed in later books. So I am hopeful that book 2 will resolve those things for me. I just really enjoyed this book. Freya's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring and I love a good betrayal cliffhanger, so excited to see how book 2 plays out. I'll be rooting for Freya and Bjorn the whole time! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026 by Rhiannon Green
    • Review by jamsworldofbooks on TT and IG
Format: Hardcover
Review Image by Jessica Ann Jessica Ann
This book 100% lived up to all of the hype all over booktok and bookstagram! I was apprehensive, because some of my fave book besties did not enjoy the book that much, but I absolutely loved it. It actually made me start reading-watching Vikings. I love this show so much. ”You are mine, Born-in-Fire. Even if only the two of us know it.” Freya is a woman who feels like her destiny is out of her control. She is in a loveless marriage that she desperately wants out of and she feels like she is destined for so much more. She also has a drop of gods blood in her, which makes her special and able to become a warrior like she wants. But, if she tells anybody, she risks becoming just a tool for someone else to yield. She gets her wish of getting away from her husband when he goes to the jarl to put in a complaint against her. She is however tricked to show her power from the gods blood she possesses and she is then controlled by yet another man. Do what he wishes, or everybody she loves will cease to exist. The world-building was beyond perfection. I listened to this on audiobook and actually pictured myself there watching the entire story unfold. Everything was descriptive but in a way where you can easily understand. I personally have always loved Norse mythology and Vikings, but even for a beginner, the lore and setting is very easy to immerse yourself in completely. The plot was frustrating, not because it was bad, But because this was a story about women having no control of their own lives and men running the entire show. Which I get, because in all Norse mythology, it goes like that, but it is still hard to read and digest sometimes. But that made this story great, because it was hard to read and listen to, which made me feel that anger that Freya was feeling and allowed me to immerse myself further in to the story. Freya was so perfectly written, she has her flaws though. She can be stubborn at times and is also quick to anger, But can you blame her? She has lived her life being controlled by others and feels like she has no control of her own life. She is supposedly undated and meant to make her own fate, but yet it seems like the men are making her fate for her. She is angry, and she should be. But she is a warrior, she is strong, she is proud, and I love her so much. Bjorn made me swoon so many times, he is top book boyfriend material. I adore him, even with that cliffhanger. I have full faith in him. “I will be at your back until I cross the threshold to Valhalla, Born-in fire, whether you want me there or not.” So, overall, this story was pure perfection and I cannot wait for the next book, but until then I now need to find more Viking books because I am hooked, so drop some recs! Happy reading babes ❤️ ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024 by Jessica Ann Jessica Ann
    • Do you want to read the most unbearable MC of all time? This is the series for you.
Format: Kindle
Save your money. Read my second review. I'm upset that I spent $14.99 on this book. The book was okay, despite the MC being super annoying. But what makes me even more upset is that I wanted to at least find out the ending of the story, which made me purchase the second book (for $16.99) to find it that it is merely trash. I wasted not only my time, but $30 on these over-priced ebooks that amounts to nothing more than poorly-written fanfiction of the 'Vikings' TV series. Shame on the publishers for splitting up one book into two for more profit for this story that has a next-to-nothing plot. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026 by Kaolinite

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