HelenaFairfax

I read this novel during a summer heatwave, but the scenes of ice and snow were so vividly described I was easily swept into this medieval love story. Magnus is a magnificent hero - ugly and battle-scarred, he is the heroic beast to the healer Elfrida's beauty.
The scenes between these two lovers were both passionate and witty. They are drawn into a battle with evil, and the danger that lurks in the frozen forests is like a palpable presence.
This is a passionate read, and full of suspense, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.