Wednesday 7 March 2018

Kin - Snorri Kristjansson

He can deny it all he likes, but everyone knows Viking warlord Unnthor Reginsson brought home a great chest of gold when he retired from the longboats and settled down with Hildigunnur in a remote valley. Now, in the summer of 970, adopted daughter Helga is awaiting the arrival of her unknown siblings: dark, dangerous Karl, lithe, clever Jorunn, gentle Aslak, henpecked by his shrewish wife, and the giant Bjorn, made bitter by Volund, his idiot son.

And they're coming with darkness in their hearts.

The siblings gather, bad blood simmers and old feuds resurface as Unnthor's heirs make their moves on the old man's treasure - until one morning Helga is awakened by screams. Blood has been shed: kin has been slain.

No one confesses, but all the clues point to one person - who cannot possibly be the murderer, at least in Helga's eyes. But if she's going to save the innocent from the axe and prevent more bloodshed, she's got to solve the mystery - fast . . . 

Paperback, 352 pages
Expected publication: March 8th 2018 by Jo Fletcher Books Historical fiction /crime Helga Finnsdottir #1
For review

My thoughts:
It has been a very long time since I finished a book in a day. Not that I have not wanted to. But a baby makes it harder. But today everything came together, and it also helped that I could not put the book down and that it was so light and it flowed so well. Suddenly I was on page 150 and it felt like a blink of an eye. Who knew Viking crime drama could feel so light! In writing that it. In tone, eh, not so much. There will be blood as kin slay kin. Though dark it is not.

Helga is our heroine and she was awesome. She is the adoptive daughter in the house. Calm, patient and with a good eye for things. As she will soon learn.

Her foster parents have 3 sons and 1 daughter. And they all gather now. They all believe their father have hid a Viking treasure somewhere. They all have their own hidden agendas. This is a very dysfunctional family. Helga seems to be the only normal one.

Obviously there will be blood, and Helga is on the case.

Viking crime drama. Yes, honestly that truly says it all. Iceland, desolate, kin. Murder.

Conclusion:
So if you like crime read it. If you are a historical fan, read it. If you just like a good story (like we all do!) then well duh, this is a must read.

Oh it was just so good! I truly enjoyed this one. Writing that just flows. And a murder I could not figure out (but then I never can.)

Cover
Can I say amazing!

31 comments:

  1. I love it when all the planets align for a one setting read Blodeuedd and this sounds like one I would like too bad its not available in the US but some of her or is it a his books are so fingers crossed.

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    1. You can always get anything from bookdepo ;)

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  2. Love when a book flows so well that it goes by in no time.

    Karen @ For What It's Worth

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  3. Ooh- this sounds great. I love historical fiction and I am definitely intrigued. Glad to hear you enjoyed this one and read it in a day. I will have to check it out! :)
    ~Jess

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    1. I hope that you do :D So good, and gotta love a good read

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  4. You had me at Viking Crime Drama. Yeah for a one day book binge :)

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  5. Even the cover drew me in immediately and your review sure says read it!

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  6. I love it when you read and time and pages just fly by! Viking crime drama. Yea, sounds like something I'd read. :D

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  7. I have never even heard of a Viking crime drama. Who knew?

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  8. Vikings?! Yes! I need more of this in my life

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  9. This sounds intense and compelling! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, too.

    I had twins a little over a year ago, so I UNERSTAND not having time to read, lol. It's good to find a nice balance, but also so amazing when you're able to squeeze a lot of reading into a day.

    Do You Dog-ear?

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    1. OMG TWINS! I can not complain then, with two it would be so hard. I mean even my cat makes it difficult, lol

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  10. I really want to read this! A viking crime drama, that sounds even better than I expected!

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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  11. VIKINGS!!!!! And yes, the cover is a good one ;)

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  12. Gotta get this one I think!!!

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  13. It's not really my type of story, but it sounds fascinating. I'd watch the show. :-)

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    1. BBC or ITV would get it right, sorry you US peeps, but you always make it so pretty :)

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  14. This sounds great. I like a bloody murder mystery from time to time.

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  15. Awesome review! I love the sound of this one! Off to add to my TBR list!

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