A Fate Inked in Blood

Saga of the Unfated, Book 1

By: Danielle L. Jensen

Narrated by: Nina Yndis

Length: 15 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

A shield maiden blessed by the gods battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king—while also fighting her growing desire for his fiery son—in the first book of a Norse-inspired fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom series.

Bound in an unwanted marriage, Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. And of putting an axe in her boorish husband’s back.

Freya’s dreams abruptly become reality when her husband betrays her to the region’s jarl, landing her in a fight to the death against his son, Bjorn. To survive, Freya is forced to reveal her deepest secret: She possesses a drop of a goddess’s blood, which makes her a shield maiden with magic capable of repelling any attack. It was foretold such a magic would unite the fractured nation of Skaland beneath the one who controls the shield maiden’s fate.

Believing he’s destined to rule Skaland as king, the fanatical jarl binds Freya with a blood oath and orders Bjorn to protect her from their enemies. Desperate to prove her strength, Freya must train to fight and learn to control her magic, all while facing perilous tests set by the gods. The greatest test of all, however, may be resisting her forbidden attraction to Bjorn. If Freya succumbs to her lust for the charming and fierce warrior, she risks not only her own destiny but the fate of all the people she swore to protect.

©2024 Danielle L. Jensen (P)2024 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“This book completely transports you, and I was instantly hooked! Danielle Jensen’s dark fantasy world is woven together with rich history and lore, and the angst between the two main characters kept me on the edge of my seat. I am so excited to see what comes next!”—Raven Kennedy, internationally bestselling author of Gild

“With a forbidden romance that burns as hot as Tyr’s magical fire, A Fate Inked in Blood will be your newest fantasy obsession. Beautifully brutal, action-packed, and full of tension, I couldn’t turn the pages of this epic tale fast enough.”—Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Throne of the Fallen

“In a rich world inspired by Norse mythology, A Fate Inked in Blood is an action-packed story with a fierce protagonist, an irresistible hero, and a scorching romance. Bridge Kingdom fans will love this thrilling new edition to Jensen’s catalogue.”—Lexi Ryan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Hollow Vows

Did not see this coming

The battles! Man I was in a chokehold
The twist, even though I saw from a mile away, it still was well written and so good for the story
The complications and development of the story, the characters growth
The battles, again, they were so awesome
The romance fell to secondary, even though it was soooo great and slow burned and awesome, the plot took priority as it should…
Loved it

Amazing Story

This was unlike any fantasy book I’ve ever read. I loved every second and the plot twists. I cannot even wait for the second book!

Holy cow

Buy this book, you won’t regret. Loved the story, great plot, great romance! Can’t wait for the next one!

Five Stars.

This was excellent. Performance. Story. Loved it. I’m hoping to not wait long for the next one. Really enjoyed this.

Omg”

This book was so good. There was a lot of pot twist and turns that also leaves you on a cliffhanger. The narrator was fantastic. Cant wait for book 2!!

Good characters

Good saga. Love that it’s a woman protagonist. There are few books written of the ancient Nordic traditions.

Plot twists

I enjoyed this book a lot, the character development, storyline, plot twists and the performance of the reader.

Great story!

I loved how there many different names. Glad I used audible or else I wouldn’t know how to pronounce them.

Jump right in!

Already at Chapter 2 - I knew I would love this book! Excited for the next one!

Slow at first but worth the read

I struggled a little getting into the book, but once I did, wow it was a wild ride! There is a nice amount of spice and action on this book. Freya's inner monologue was a tad annoying at times, but clearly it was necessary to get a feel for the character. Anxious for the next book in this series.