Children of Ragnarok (Runestone Saga, #1) by Cinda Williams Chima
Published by Balzer&Bray on November 8, 2022
Pages: 536
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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“Children of Ragnarok” by Cinda Williams Chima is the start of a young adult Norse-based fantasy epic. If you like your books long and filled with magic and machinations, this book is for you. Following Eiric and his half-sister Liv, who comes with her own mysterious background, we explore the world and its politics. After killing their stepfather to protect themselves, they are forced to take on a quest. Another storyline features Reggin, a magical healer who is enslaved by a demon.

Though slow at times, the novel features plenty of adventure and the characters are extremely compelling. Readers will want to know how the characters will eventually meet and how they will hopefully be successful in their quests. Aimed at teens and young adults, this is a must-buy for libraries with a strong YA fantasy collection.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME.