18 books like Between the Blade and the Heart: Valkyrie Book One

What to read after Between the Blade and the Heart: Valkyrie Book One — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The Darkness That Comes Before

The Darkness That Comes Before R. Scott Bakker · 2003 · ★ 4.0 · 589p · ≈ 19h · Moderate Strikingly original in its conception, ambitious in scope, with characters engrossingly and vividly drawn, the first book in R. Scott Bakker's Prince of Nothing series creates a remarkable world from whole cloth—it's language and classes of people, its cities, religions, mysteries, taboos, and rituals—the kind of all-embracing universe that has thrilled readers of Stephen R Donaldson and George… Shares Fantasy fiction, Science Fiction

For Magnus Chase: Hotel Valhalla guide to the Norse worlds Rick Riordan · 2016 · ★ 3.9 · 168p · ≈ 5h · Moderate "A can't-live-without guide for guests of the Hotel Valhalla, this volume contains facts about the Norse gods as well as other characters and creatures you might encounter if you are fortunate enough to be chosen as one of Odin's brave warriors"-- Shares Norse Mythology, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

Norse Myths: Tales of Odin, Thor and Loki Kevin Crossley-Holland · 1993 · 184p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A retelling of fourteen Norse myths about gods, monsters, giants, dwarfs, etc., their contests, quests, battles, etc., and the mysteries of creation, life, love, death and rebirth. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary. Shares Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

The Edge of the Knife H. Beam Piper · 2006 · 47p · ≈ 1h · Light Ed Chalmers, history professor, had a real problem in his classes: he kept blurting out events that hadn't happened yet. Of course that made him the butt of jokes and ridicule, and the Dean wanted him out despite his tenure. But Ed had other ideas ... especially when his predictions started coming true! Shares Fantasy fiction, Science Fiction, Children's fiction

Shadowcaster Cinda Williams Chima · 2007 · ★ 4.5 · 563p · ≈ 18h · Moderate A LIFELONG WAR Alyssa ana'Raisa is the reluctant princess heir to the Gray Wolf throne of the Fells, a queendom embroiled in a seemingly endless war. Hardened by too many losses, Lyss is more comfortable striking with a sword than maneuvering at court. After a brush with death, she goes on the offensive, meaning to end the war that has raged her whole life. If her gamble doesn't pay off, she… Shares Revenge, Fantasy fiction, Science Fiction, Children's fiction

Voyages Doris Buchanan Smith · 1989 · ★ 4.0 · 173p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Doris Buchanan Smith has written many outstanding novels for young readers, including ''A Taste of Blackberries,'' ''The First Hard Times'' and ''Return To Bitter Creek.'' Her readers, young and old, will respond to the complex and deeply moving journey she describes in ''Voyages.'' Shares Norse Mythology, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

The Burning Bridge John Flanagan · 2005 · ★ 4.3 · 278p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Bracing for a final clash with the evil warlord Morgarath, the Rangers rally the kingdom's allies, and Will is chosen, along with his friend Horace, as special envoys to nearby Celtica. But the simple mission soon takes an unsettling turn - the Celticans have disappeared, their town abandoned. The scheming hand of Morgarath, it seems, has been far from idle. He has found a way to bring his… Shares Heroes, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction

9 From the Nine Worlds Rick Riordan · 2018 · ★ 4.5 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate Beloved characters from the Magnus Chase series star in these short stories, each set in a different one of the Nine Worlds from Norse mythology. The Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard trilogy may have concluded, but we haven't heard the last of our favorite peeps from the Nine Worlds. Join Hearthstone, Blitzen, Samirah, Alex, Jack, T.J., Mallory, Halfborn, and more on a hilarious and… Shares Norse Mythology, Children's fiction

Burning Bridge

Burning Bridge John Flanagan · 2007 Shares Heroes, Fantasy fiction, Children's fiction with this book.

The ethical world-conception of the Norse people Andrew Peter Fors · 1904 · 57p · ≈ 1h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

Heimdall

Heimdall Birger Pering · 1941 · 297p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

The heroes of Asgard Keary, Annie · 1906 · 222p · ≈ 7h · Moderate A collection of twenty-nine Scandinavian myths about Odin and the other immortals of Asgard. Shares Norse Mythology

Fremstilling af nordens mythologi for dannede læsere Karsten Friis Wiborg · 1843 · 278p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

Curse Carved in Bone Danielle L. Jensen · 2025 · ★ 4.5 · 408p · ≈ 13h · Moderate A Curse Carved in Bone" is a Norse-inspired fantasy romance sequel where Freya, a shield maiden, discovers she's the vessel of two goddesses, Hlin and Hel, and must break a curse that will lead to war. She seeks answers from the seer who foretold her destiny, even allying with her sworn enemy's king, Bjorn, to do so. Freya's path is complicated by her growing desire for Bjorn, and the potential… Shares Norse Mythology

Edda

Edda Felix Genzmer · 1912 Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

Asgard and the Norse heroes Katharine F. Boult · 1800 Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

Wonderful stories from northern lands Goddard, Julia · 1871 · 208p · ≈ 6h · Challenging Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

Asgard and the gods Wilhelm Wägner · 1882 · 326p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Shares Norse Mythology with this book.

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