The Weaver and the Witch Queen is a fantastic saga built from Norse Mythology. The writing is fantastic and the characters and their journeys are intriguing and well formed. If you liked the Witch's Heart this book doesn't disappoint .

unfortunately this book was not for me i was unable to complete it. I think it would work for some people. it was well written but just didnt keep my attention

I really loved Gornichec's first novel The Witch's Heart, so I was really hoping for another stellar retelling. The characters were complex and three-dimensional and I enjoyed the world building, although it could have been tightened up a bit. While story delivered, some of the dialog was a bit too modern for the time period and took me out of the story. I didn't like it as much as The Witch's Heart, but it was an enjoyable read.

I loved The Witch’s Heart and was thrilled to receive this as an e-arc! Genevieve’s writing and storytelling is so unique. If you like mythology and interesting fantasy reads that are different than the norm, give this one a try!

THE WEAVER AND THE WITCH QUEEN is a wonderfully rich and engrossing Viking Age historical fantasy. Genevieve Gornichec continues to weave a tale that brings the best of what historical fiction can be with the epic nature of fantasy. The writing was superb and flowed effortlessly throughout the story.

i'm beginning to think that if Gornichec wrote a user manual for a dishwasher I would obsessively read it cover to cover. I love her style of writing. its so magical and lyrical. I loved this tale and think that it was magical in so many ways. The characters were lovable, and hate-able which I find equally important. I liked the development of the story line. I did think that it kinda bogged down in a few places but nothing that made me what to set the book down at any point.

Me and another librarian had been waiting for this one! Gornichec's first book was one of our favorites and this one did not disappoint. As beautiful and poignant as the first, Gornichec's prose will leave your heart aching and your mind wishing for more more more. She's a fantastic writer and I hope that she continues writing great books.

If you like historical fiction with a bit of magic and mythology this book is right up your alley. It's nice to see such a well written book about the bonds of sisterhood both chosen and by blood.

I put off reading this one for so long because I knew it was going to cause some emotional damage. And it did but honestly it was so good that there was no other way it could play out.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review,.

Again, an era and slice of ‘history’ that I knew next to nothing about but was utterly fascinated by. I could not put this down, devouring it in one sitting. It was so character driven - between the three women Gunnhild, Signy and Oddny and their intertwined fate. And then the men who revolve around them. It left me craving so much more. For anyone who likes epic historical fiction, this is it!

Absolutely beautiful writing and as stunning as the last one. There really is just something about Genevieve Gornichec's writing, and I am hopefully that we will get more fantasy from her in the future!

What a great addition to the historical fiction shelf! I really enjoyed this and the three women whose perspectives it contained. A compelling, hard to put down story.

Wow. I am not sure I have all the words to describe how incredible this book was. I read it in three days as I just could not stay away. Gunnhild, Oddny and Signy grew up in tenth century Norway. The three swore to always be sisters and to take care of each other. A seeminly innocent childhood oath that ends up being more sinister and drives their fates together and apart. Being Viking Norway, there is a lot of blood, magic and adventure. From beginning to end I was captivated. Definitely recommended!

Three young girls in a Viking village are linked by prophecy and by an oath to one another. They are separated and each has a different fate that leads them back to one another.

I loved every second of this book. Each girl was different in her motives and loyalties. I loved the sisterhood of magic and the way the magic manifested. There was an interesting queer twist in this one that totally gave me GOT vibes (trying not to be spoilery but it's great). The men were nuanced and layered as well, even though every second was a political jockeying for position that often led to violence. The battles were great and I think would appeal well to male readers as well. Each character has to make tough choices that force them to choose between power, loyalty and love.

Read this one if you liked The Queen Hereafter (Lady Macbethad) or Sistersong.

Thanks to Ace, Berkley Publishing Group for gifted access via Netgalley. All opinions above are my own.

Although it would be very difficult to unseat The Witch's Heart as my favorite Nordic-themed novel, this one gave me the same feel. Certainly this is a modern re-imagining of a historical figure, which keeps it fresh and engaging.

I loved this book! Gornichec's writing style is entrancing and I never want to put down the book. The description of magic and the way that the characters were written made me want to live in the world.

After reading and loving The Witch's Heart, I had high hopes for this one. I disliked everything about this book: the characters, the dialogue, the fact that there's a trans viking who is somehow the the best fighter. None of it made any sense if you tried to think about it. This book has put me off reading any other books by this author.

I adore The Witch’s Heart but this didn’t live up to my expectations. Amazing amount of adventure but it felt like it dragged at times. Also the title is confusing — the character hardly identifies as a weaver.

An epic tale of sisterhood, love, battles, curses, magic, revenge and so much more based on Norse mythology this was a transporting tale with a cast of memorable characters!! Three young girls make a blood bond for life only to have one sold into slavery. The other two vow to rescue her and so sets the course of each of their lives as they travel with a Viking king, rise in power and fall in love all while battling three evil witches.

This took me a bit to get into but once I was in I was so invested!! I loved that one of the MCs is a trans man and is treated in such a normalized way! Great on audio too with an interesting author's note included at the end.

Highly recommended for fans of stories like Wrath goddess sing. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy and @prhaudio for a complimentary ALC in exchange for my honest review!

This is a story that will warm your heart and make it race all at the same time, every part of this story done just right, and with every eloquent word penned by this gifted author making you want to read everything else they have ever written.

Author Genevieve Gornichec’s debut novel The Witch’s Heart is one of the best books that hit shelves in 2021 (and one that you probably haven’t read). A rich, lyrical reimagining of the story of Norse giantess Angrboda, who is primarily remembered as the mother of the trickster god Loki’s three monstrous children, it’s one part love story, one part apocalyptic vision, and a quest tale that literally spans thousands of years. (It’s incredible, is what I’m saying.) It also instantly cemented Gornichec as an author to watch in the historical fantasy space, a writer whose dedication to centering female perspectives in historical stories in which women are often treated as little more than afterthoughts. Or outright villains on the days they’re remembered at all.

Her second novel, The Weaver and the Witch Queen puts a slightly magical spin on the origins of the woman who would come to be known in the Norse sagas as Gunnhild, Mother of Kings. In those tales, she’s almost universally remembered in a negative light—as most powerful women from history tend to be, particularly when few facts about their lives survive. But what we do know is that she was an influential and powerful figure in her own right, who is frequently connected with sorcery (a trait she once again shares with women from history who dared to position themselves as any way equal to men).

Gornichec’s book takes the scant details about the historical Gunnhild’s life—her author’s note has some helpful details about which specific sagas her story draws from—and spins them into a rich and magical tale of sisterhood and survival, revenge and sacrifice, with a satisfying dollop of enemies to lovers romance and trans representation on top.