I was hesitant going into the sequel but I was so happily surprised that I enjoyed this. Maybe even more then the first book.

It did give me a feeling that maybe there will be a third book. Things didn’t seem wrapped up at least not all of it.

I loved the development of the romance, it wasn’t all up in your face, it was subtle. It also felt like it might not have been necessary but it was enjoyable.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Tiana Warner

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

The Valkyrie's Shadow continues in the same vein as the first book and just makes fantasy funny and a little slapstick than your normal high fantasy novel. I really like Sigrid's development in this one and all she has to go through for her first official mission. Recommend this if you like fantasy with humor that doesn't take itself too seriously but is still high stakes...and of course sapphic!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

The continuation of this series has made me incredibly happy. This book basically picks up right where the first one ends, and I felt like I never even left. We jumped right into the action and heart of the mythology.

The character building continues to grow and expand. The way Sigrid just grows and blooms is so evident. And how the others get the same chance at romance sprinkled here and there, on top of everything else makes it better.

This was. fantastic read, This series keeps getting better and better

4.25 stars. I’m still enjoying this Norse mythology inspired YA series. In this second installment (I recommend reading them in order) you’re already familiar with the world that Warner created and the main characters. Because of this there was more room for adventures and action in this book as compared with the first book.

The main character of this book is Sigrid, who is now an honorary Valkyrie, but she still struggles with her place in the hierarchy and acceptance by the other young Valkyries. She sets out to rescue Ratatosk from the night elves and soon finds herself in another world and figures out a much bigger plot.

I still like Sigrid, she’s young and somewhat naive but she shows good character development throughout the book. I also liked Mariam and the sweet romance between her and Sigrid, but Fisk was again for me the biggest surprise. His character is refreshing and so is the friendship between the three. Personally I also enjoyed the role of the war horse Sleipnir and the complicated dynamics between him and Sigrid.

There are a few pacing issues in this book, but with so much things going on the book kept me easily entertained and I even liked it a bit better than the first book. The door is open to a third book and I’ll be there for it. Overal, this is a well written and fun YA book with a lot of action scenes and mythology.

<i>I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>

I loved this book, it gave me everything I wanted as a reader and more. I am a sucker for a cover and fell in love with the storyline and characters. Well written and kept me engaged :)

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free advanced copy of this book to read and review.

This series felt a bit on the younger side of YA so didn't love them, but they were interesting enough. I probably wouldn't read another installment though.

I was not able to get into this book. The first one had a lot of adventure and I feel like this one was lacking quite a bit. I DNF’d at 40%

The Valkyrie's Shadow is the second in the Sigrid and the Valkyries series by Tiana Warner. In this sequel to the Valkyrie's Daughter, Sigrid is toeing the line between princess and valkyrie. Not to mention her relationship with Mariam. On top of both of those things, her war horse Sleipnir has the strange habit of making her feel a little bit evil. When war comes to Vanaheim from the Night Elves Sigrid makes a deal to ride Sleipnir against her foes to lead the valkyries to victory, even if she loses a bit of herself each time.

The Valkyrie's Daughter was one of my breakout favorites of last year so this sequel had a lot to live up to - and I was not disappointed. We love a good ole main-character-slowly-turning-evil plot line and hot-lesbian-girlfriend has to help bring her back from the edge. I loved it! I think this series is such a underrated one and more people should definitely read it! I think this series and this sequel especially just had a lot that I loved - secret princess, sapphic romance, found family - that I just couldn't get enough! I'm so excited for the next book(s?) in the series!

I'd recommend the Valkyrie's Shadow to fans of the first book and the entire series (starting with the Valkyrie's Daughter!) to those who want to read a series about valkyrie's, war and sapphic romance.

Thank you to Entangled Teen and Netgalley for an eARC of this novel. All thoughts and opinions contained within this review are my own.

I feel for me this just wasn't a great fit. I did end up "dnf-ing" at about 35%. The story concept intrigued me and I enjoyed the first book. I think the FMC was just read a little too YA for me and this one just did not hold my attention like I would've liked. Overall I think this is a great story for the right reader. It's wonderful to see a strong female lead in a sapphic fantasy romance.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

3.5 stars it was a pretty good read and I liked it more than book one. No strong feelings either way. I probably would have loved it when I was younger! i liked sigrid more in this book than book 1 but am still having trouble connecting to the characters but it could just be because it’s younger ya.

I didn't realize from the promotional material that this was a sequel and I read over 1/2 of the first book in the series, which was a lot of information to process. I am going to go back and try to finish but unfortunately I have DNFed this series for now. I see the potential for it to be very appealing, especially to my students who are in the proper age range for the target market. I just can't force myself to finish the book at this time!

The Valkyrie's Shadow was a worthy sequel that kept me hooked and wanting to read more. I love the theming and this adventure was wild and full of fun.

Valkyrie's Shadow begins right where Valkyrie's Daugther ended. Sigrid is dealing with her feelings regarding the information she learned at the end of the previous book, and she is navigating her feelings about her newfound relationship(? she's unsure!).

I believe Tiana Warner's writings would be very well loved by any young queer teen girl who is interested in nordic mythology. She writes Sigrid's feelings so well, and I truly felt like a young teen experiencing these emotions again for the first time. It was very cute. I think Warner writes YA books very well for a YA audience, and I would highly recommend to YA readers!

Thank you to Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Valkyrie’s Shadow is the newest book in the Helheim Prophecy series. This book is the sequel of The Valkyrie’s Daughter which I really liked. The first part was full of adventure and I really hope this part will feature that as well. What will I think of this book?

Even though the Valkyries still treat her like a stable hand, Sigrid is now one of them and also a princess. When her first mission sends ripples through the cosmic balance of the Nine Worlds there seems to be more behind it. Soon she finds out this disbalance is caused by Loki. War is luring and Sigrid must make a deal with their new queen. The line between good and evil seems closer than ever, and one mistake can mean destruction. Can Sigrid save Vanaheim from war? What does Loki want?

In this book you will get to know Sigrid even better. She gets the change to be a royal, but is this what she really wants? In addition she still fears Sleipnir but has to work with him for Vanaheim. What will this bring for their relationship?

Tiana Warner has a nice writing style which I enjoyed. This book is a little bit slower paced than the first part in this series, which also makes their is less tension throughout the storyline. In addition I would have loved to read more about Loki.

I have to admit I liked this part less than I liked the first book in this series. There isn’t much going on for the half of the story which made it a bit boring. However this improved during the second half of the book. I still am curious about what this series will have in store for it’s readers next. Just because the first part of this book is less good I have to give The Valkyrie’s Shadow a 3,5 stars.

Tiana Warner masterfully weaves a heart-stopping adventure, skillfully interwoven with the tapestry of Norse mythology.
I recommend reading The Valkyrie's Daughter before picking up "The Valkyrie’s Shadow" as part of this captivating series for a seamless continuity of the story. Picking up right where the first book left off, the story propels us into Sigrid's world as she assumes her role as an honorary Valkyrie, embarking on a crucial mission to rescue Ratatosk the ferryman from the clutches of the Night Elves. Unbeknownst to Sigrid, monumental change awaits her homeland and personal life.

I loved this book. It was just as good as the first and kept me wanting to read the next page to see what happened next. I love the norse theme with its heartstopping adventure. I would say to read in order so that you can follow the storyline and understand who the characters are and what is happening.