The Unyielding (Call of Crows #3)
by Shelly Laurenston
Blurb:
Stieg
Engstrom, Angriest Viking Ever, has got big problems. The human Viking Clans of
earth are in danger of being obliterated—along with the rest of the world—and
the only one who may be able to save them is a super pain-in-the-ass Crow. Most
people annoy Stieg, but this is the one woman he really can’t stand…
Erin
Amsel loves being a Crow! Why wouldn’t she when the other Viking Clans are so
hilariously arrogant and humorless? She’s not about to let all that come to an
end! She just didn’t expect to be shoulder to shoulder in battle with Stieg. Then
again, he’s so easy to torment—and also kind of cute.
With
the future of the world riding on them, Stieg knows he’ll have to put aside his
desperate need to kiss the smirk right off Erin’s face. Wait. What? He didn’t
mean that—did he? No! They have one goal: To conquer the idiots. Because
nothing bugs Stieg more than when idiots win. If only he can keep himself from
suddenly acting like one…
Themes: Paranormal,
Norse Mythology
Rating: 3.5 stars
Heat Rating: 
Review:
So, Laurenston fans have another amazingly
crazy group of people to fall in love with in this newest series by Shelly,
revolving around the Norse Gods and the modern warriors that are serving
them. While most stories of Vikings and
Norse gods are set in the past, Shelly’s refreshing take on these warriors existing
in secret in the modern world gives everything a bright shiny newness that
makes the series even better. Those of
us that have read any Laurenston novel understand the craziness of her
characters and love them just the way they are… whacked out and homicidal though they might be. For readers of contemporary or
even more mainstream paranormal works, Shelly’s writing style and characters
might come as a bit of a shock, but the sass, sarcasm, and homicidal tendencies
hide the true sweetness and strength of her heroes and heroines. Erin is about as crazy as they come, bringing
to mind that nutso friend in high school that was always the one asking “I wonder
what will happen if we do this…” right before they get the whole group into trouble. But let’s be honest without those fun
troublemakers in our lives most of us would become staid and boring as
hell. So I can say that I LOVED Erin and
her story of heroism and falling in love with Stieg was wonderfully zany and
lighthearted enough to make my evenings after a long day of work
enjoyable. Stieg has his own speed and
style for sure, but he handles Erin beautifully, when she’s not driving him to
violence. While their love might not be
as obvious or soft as a lot of people like, sometimes that bizarre passion and
wild enjoyment of life is enough to bring two people together that we might not
think belong. The story behind the romance
led to some interesting battles and sneaking in lots more fun references to
Norse mythology as the warriors of the Nine Clans worked together to defeat
their enemy and prevent Ragnarök from being set in motion. I LOVE everything Shelly writes, but being
pagan myself and having lots of firsthand knowledge of these myths makes the
stories even more fun. I mean honestly
who wouldn’t fall in love with a woman that could write about the Allfather in
such an irreverent way?!? Cannot wait to
see what comes next after that ending, too, because no way does she leave us
hanging on that craziness. Keep the
outrageous awesomeness coming, Shelly, and I will continue adding recruits to
your fan clubs.
*ebook provided by publisher (via
netgalley) for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was provided.
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