I am thrilled to be part of the tour for the new YA fantasy THE VALKYRIE"S DAUGHTER! This sapphic book is published by Entangled.
Tiana Warner is an LGBTQ+ author from British Columbia, Canada, best known for her critically acclaimed “Mermaids of Eriana Kwai” trilogy and its comic adaptation. Tiana is a lifelong horseback rider, a former programmer with a Computer Science degree, and an outdoor enthusiast who loves to explore nature with her musician boyfriend and their hyperactive rescue mutt, Joey. Find her online at
TITLE: The Helheim Princess
AUTHOR: Tiana Warner
PUBLISHER: Entangled Teen
RELEASE DATE: July 26th
GENRE: YA fantasy
TRIGGERS: violence, kidnapping, some mental abuse
A thrilling, intricate, and romantic #OwnVoices LGBTQ fantasy that builds on Norse mythology into a beautiful story all its own.
For as long as Sigrid could remember, she’s wanted to become a mighty, fearless valkyrie. But without a winged mare, she’s a mere stable hand, left wondering who her parents were and why she’s so different. So when the Eye shows her a vision where she's leading a valkyrie charge on the legendary eight-legged horse Sleipnir, she grabs the possibility of this greater destiny with both hands, refusing to let go.
Too bad that the only one who can help her get there is Mariam, an enemy valkyrie who begrudgingly agrees to lead her to Helheim but who certainly can’t be trusted―even if she does make Sigrid more than a little flustered. As they cross the nine worlds, battling night elves, riding sea serpents, and hurtling into fire to learn the truth about Sigrid’s birthright, an unexpected but powerful bond forms.
As her feelings for Mariam deepen into something fiery and undeniable, Fate has other plans for Sigrid. What happens when the one thing you think you were meant to do might end the nine worlds?
This book was a ride from start to finish! We open with an underdog story where Sigrid yearns to become one of the Valkyrie, but she's bonded with a regular ol' horse instead of winged horse. (Poor Hestur) She works in the stables, looking on as her dreams pass her by. Until one day, there's an attack on Vanaheim. Sigrid takes it upon herself to help capture Mariam who eventually accompanies Sigrid from Vanaheim after Sigrid sees a vision of herself riding Odin's infamous eight-legged horse, igniting her hope of finding her true place in the world.
Sigrid is the sort of protagonist I adore. She's bullied and cut down, yet she still has a flame of hope that things can and will get better. I love her relationship with her horse, Hestur, and her budding romance with Mariam. Fisk is also a favorite of mine!
The author weaves Norse mythology with a cast of fierce females in a sapphic, refreshing YA fantasy that readers will enjoy.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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