Willow Smith

Yafeu, an African, has always felt different from her villagers. When her village is destroyed and she is forced into slavery, she must dig deep into her inner strength to survive. As she was taken to the slave auction, a group of Vikings raided the village. Mesmerized by the women warriors, Yafeu willingly joined with the Vikings. However, once they landed, she was once again enslaved.

It is hard to give this book a broad enough description to capture the book’s nuances. Well crafted, this book blended two worlds and cultures in a fascinating way. The characters were multidimensional and well crafted. They showed growth and expansion throughout the book. I would love to read a sequel. This is definitely an author I will be watching!… (mehr)