There are some pieces, might be interpret it as liked but the gods are - as typical always - very cryptic about it. The main story in this book is about Radulfr and Ein - about the story around, that hopefully will continue through the series, isn't told that much. But this might have been like that to that time, however the friends had no problem showing those to each other. There was no feeling between them, if it wasn't mentioned I wouldn't have guessed they are father and son.

No, I got the feeling he just wanted Radulfr to be gone. I didn't have the feeling that the father was shocked about the two obvious things: the male betrothed or the Berserker status. This wasn't really believable for me, as was the reaction of Radulfr's father when he came back with Ein. how stupid must he be to think he, a mere mortal, can bargain with gods? I could understand Fafnir wanting to have more power, though how he might have gotten to have it. Now I only wonder if Radulfr will be able to shift completely at will as well.)Īnd of cause what would such a story be without a set of troublemakers? I understand they are needed, though I wasn't that convinced about the reasoning. (Since I'm a big fan of shifters, I liked that idea as well. The scenes afterwards where Ein being the protector for this time, were so sweet. As a Reader I was as clueless as him to what really happened, and that made it even more interesting to read.

I also really loved the way Radulfr was introduced to his new status. Must have been Ein's beauty to stun him - I so really can imagine that :D Radulfr reacted really good to Ein - being a warrior and a Jarl, he needs to be reasonable and cool headed normally, but this time I'd think everyone would have had a fit of some kind. True it starts with the stereotype of M/M relationship here - the big, strong warrior and the more delicate partner, but Stormy's version of a 'smaller' partner is not weak at all and the relationship is definitely on the romantic side. And who doesn't love honor bound strong warriors, romantic love blossom and overcome the seemly impossible fight against even gods? I do like Stormy's style in general, but this book has just the right the touch of reality and fantasy in it, that makes it even more enjoyable.

Honor Bound by Stormy Glenn