I loved the anime feel I got all around the story. Even as a female, I was able to relate to the main protagonist. The story takes some wired turns but I was able to catch up at the end. It's a fun short read, I see myself reading it sometime again in the future

I received this book as a free eBook via NetGalley in exchange for an
honest review.

The bleeding worlds - Harbinger is a fast paced story, packed with
adventures, danger and mythology. It will keep you at the edge of your
seat and it will make you want to know more about what is happening. I
definitely struggled to put it down before I got to the end of it.

It's a very original take on the Norse Mythology, with characters well
developed and interesting backgrounds. It's very refreshing to see a different kind of main character, one that is not the super star of his
school, the best looking, most popular student. Instead we're getting a
quiet guy, trying to get through highschool unnoticed when his life takes another unexpected turn and changes everything he knew. Also, the way we're learning about this world as the story progresses, at the same time
with the main character makes it eaier to get transported into this world.

The plot is easy to follow and has a few unexpected twists that keep you
on your toes. The author is describing the world in detail, so you get a
pretty good taste of what's going on. Sometimes, it gets a bit repetitive,
but rather than getting boring or annoying it only adds more to the
atmosphere and helps getting a better understanding of what is happening.

In short, it was a great book, I would 100% recommend it, especially if
you like the Norse Mythology, Percy
Jackson or The Summoner this
book is definitely for you. Can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the
books from the series.🤩

Harbinger certainly reflects the author's stated love of anime. I could absolutely imagine this story working in that format. There are plenty of options for great visuals and memorable characters. Sadly it didn't quite gel for me as a novel. There was potential, and the plot moved at a good pace, but there were too many references and ideas introduced but never elaborated on, and I struggled to accept Gwynn's motivations and choices at times, which sometimes seemed merely convenient and which made me disconnect from him as a hero figure. By no means did I hate the book, but I think a little editorial tightening could have really enhanced it. In the end I am giving it three stars. It has promise, and I am sure it will appeal to fans of teen-aimed manga/anime-style stories.