{"product_id":"the-witchs-heart-by-genevieve-gornichec-9781789097061","title":"The Witch's Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen a banished witch falls in love with legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngrboda's story begins where most witch tales end: with a burning. A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him with knowledge of the future, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the farthest reaches of a remote forest. There she is found by a man who reveals himself to be Loki, and her initial distrust of him transforms into a deep and abiding love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir union produces three unusual children, each with a secret destiny, who Angrboda is keen to raise at the edge of the world, safely hidden from Odin's all-seeing eye. But as Angrboda slowly recovers her prophetic powers, she learns that her blissful life—and possibly all of existence—is in danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith help from the fierce huntress Skadi, with whom she shares a growing bond, Angrboda must choose whether she'll accept the fate that she's foreseen for her beloved family... or rise to remake their future. From the most ancient of tales, this novel forges a story of love, loss, and hope for the modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Gornichec's spellbinding story breathes life into a minor character from Norse myth, delving into the complexities of Angrboda's familial relationships and the lengths to which she'll go for both love and vengeance. This powerful fantasy is sure to win Gornichec many fans.' —\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A retelling of the Norse legend from the viewpoint of a woman often left in the margins, this book deserves to be a classic. For readers of Madeline Miller's \u003cem\u003eCirce\u003c\/em\u003e and the Marvel version of Loki.' —\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A feminist reimagining of the Norse myths surrounding Ragnarok... melding together the wide range of Nordic legends, this is a story of tenderness and betrayal, friendship and loyalty, family and monsters, beginnings and endings. Offer this beautiful reimagining to fans of Neil Gaiman's \u003cem\u003eNorse Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e (2017) and Joanne M. Harris' Loki novels.' —\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A deep journey into the mists of the ancient Norse world of gods, monsters and humans, who shapeshift from one to another. But the heart of the story is a witch's passage over many lifetimes and the ultimate sacrifice she makes for those she loves. A timeless tale of great power and artistry.' — Margaret George,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Splendor Before the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This fascinating novel approaches Norse mythology from a brand new perspective; here old villains are now heroes, and the motivations of gods, giants, and witches are rarely what they seem... Gornichec plumbs the depths of what we will endure for family, belonging, and meaning, and traces the limits of love, friendship, and vengeance.' — Linnea Hartsuyker, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Half-Drowned King\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600699801836,"sku":"9781789097061","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789097061-the-witch-s-heart.jpg?v=1777991112","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-witchs-heart-by-genevieve-gornichec-9781789097061","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}