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    Valkyrie Rising
    Valkyrie Rising
    Valkyrie Rising
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    Valkyrie Rising

    By Ingrid Paulson

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    Nothing ever happens in Norway. But at least Ellie knows what to expect when she visits her grandmother: a tranquil fishing village and long, slow summer days. And maybe she'll finally get out from under the shadow of her way-too-perfect big brother, Graham, while she's there.

    What Ellie doesn't anticipate is Graham's infuriating best friend, Tuck, tagging along for the trip. Nor did she imagine boys going missing amid rumors of impossible kidnappings. Least of all does she expect that something powerful and ancient will awaken in her and that strange whispers will urge Ellie to claim her place among mythological warriors. Instead of peace and quiet, suddenly there's a lot for a girl from L.A. to handle on a summer sojourn in Norway! And when Graham vanishes, it's up to Ellie—and the ever-sarcastic, if undeniably alluring, Tuck—to uncover the truth about all the disappearances and thwart the nefarious plan behind them.

    Deadly legends, hidden identities, and tentative romance swirl together in one girl's unexpectedly epic coming-of-age.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperTeen
    Release dateOct 9, 2012
    ISBN9780062190291
    Valkyrie Rising
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    Ingrid Paulson

    lives in San Francisco with her husband and daughter and enjoys long-distance running, eavesdropping, and watching science docu-mentaries. She has always loved books and writing short stories but was surprised one day to discover the story she was working on wasn't so short anymore. Valkyrie Rising is Ingrid's first novel. Ingrid's grandmother might actually be a Valkyrie; Ingrid is still waiting for her to come clean.

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    • 4/5
      I think I’ve mentioned before how much I love mythology based books and up until now that’s mostly been Greek mythology. With Valkyrie Rising I can now say expand that to include all sorts of mythology because I loved reading about the Valkyries, Odin and the stories of how everyone is tied together.I loved the characters though Ellie does have her moments where I was thinking “I can’t believe you just did something that dumb” but for the most part she was a fun heroine. Tuck was by far my favorite character. He was the popular, outgoing and yet sweet kind of guy that I would be head over heels over and we learn that he just may have a secret or two of his own that he’s hiding...Full review is posted at Debbie's World of Books.
    • 5/5
      booknook — Young Adult book reviewsBefore Valkyrie Rising, I had never read a book about Norse mythology. This was the perfect book to introduce me!Valkyrie Rising is an action-packed, snarky romance that tell the story of Ellie—a girl who kicks some serious ass! Ellie is a fantastic main character. She's very easy to relate to and develops beautifully throughout the book. She starts out as a girl longing for her independence, but she doesn't really have the strength to do anything about it. But by the end of the book, she's fiercely independent, kicking serious ass, and really takes matters into her own hands. I LOVE HER!The romance in this book is phenomenal. Ellie and Tuck have terrific chemistry! They have some excellent sarcastic, playful banter that had me giggling with excitement! Their romance develops really slowly, which is awesome! No insta-love here! Tuck is made out to be a bit of a "grazer" when it comes to relationships, but we really see him change throughout the book. He's definitely a guy that will make you drool and swoon and all those other lovey-dovey verbs.Graham is the one really annoying character in the book, but he is the kind of guy you love to hate. I don't mind hating characters in books as long as it's intended and as long as the main character hates that person too. It only drives me crazy if the main character tolerates someone else's annoying horrible behaviour and doesn't do anything about it. Graham is a really overbearing and overprotective brother who drove me completely bonkers. But Ellie really despised his behaviour and one of the purposes of the book is Ellie striving to break free of Graham and start leading her own life and making her own decisions.Ingrid Paulson kept me engaged and loving the story from start to finish! The end of Valkyrie Rising in particular is packed with action, intensity, and super epic ass-kicking! I loved learning about the Norse mythology; it was such an easy world to fall into! Ultimately this is the story about a girl looking for independence and how one summer sets the stage for her to finally grasp it. It's definitely a coming of age story that a lot of people can relate to (despite the fantasy elements ;)).I highly recommend this book if you want a fun, heart-warming romance, a bit of sibling rivalry, and a strong heroine who really rocks the story!
    • 4/5
      Originally posted on A Reader of Fictions.

      Sometimes, it kind of seems like authors have purchased dictionaries of mythological and paranormal creatures, flipping through and arbitrarily choosing one to write about, because they know it will make them money. Actually, that's what my friend suggested when I tried to explain the plot of Valkyrie Rising to her. I'll admit that she does have a point, but, hey, I prefer some well-done variation to consistent repetition of vampires, werewolves, witches, etc.

      NGL, I hardly know anything about Norse mythology. My childhood mythology obsession only stretched as far as Greek and Roman, so do not expect this review to critique the accuracy of Paulson's take on Odin and Valkyries. I can't tell you that. What I can tell you is that this book was just so fun, and that I loved the Valkyries. I mean, who doesn't love a group of hot girls who can destroy anyone with their physical prowess and mind powers? Sure, some of them are a little bit evil, but they're still really interesting, which is clearly the most important thing.

      I completely loved the first half of this novel, before the paranormal elements really entered the scene, not that I didn't like those but they weren't my favorite part. What I loved was the dynamic between Ellie and Tuck. They have this snarky back-and-forth banter, a mutual loathing/attraction, that I find incredibly compelling. Basically, they remind me a whole lot of Benedick and Beatrice (couple name: Beatrick) from Much Ado About Nothing. Given that they are perhaps my OTP, that's seriously high praise from me. The best moments are when Ellie and Tuck really get the insults flying thick and fast.

      Ellie comes across as a real teenage girl to me, awkward and rebellious and lonely and without an accurate sense of herself. Graham, Ellie's perfect older brother, basically runs her life, keeping guys from dating her, because of an uncomfortable instance one time, and making sure she sticks to curfew. Ellie resents this, but cannot find the will to act out, because she basically hero-worships Graham. Their relationship reminded me a lot of Lugh and Saba in Blood Red Road, especially in the later discovery that the younger sister turns out to be much stronger.

      I bonded with Ellie almost immediately, alone at a party, unsure whether to join or to hide. She feels uncomfortable in her own skin and no longer knows if she's a social pariah because of herself or her brother. When she goes to stay with her grandmother in Norway, she arrives before her brother and Tuck. She meets a really hot guy, cuter even than Tuck and older too, Kjell, and he asks her out. She agrees to go in a fit of rebellion. Though he's gorgeous, she does not trust him one bit, and has little to no interest in him. This made me want to fistbump Ingrid Paulson for letting a heroine care more about personality than looks.

      I will say, though, that aside from Tuck and Ellie who I loved, the rest of the characters did not seem particularly well-developed. I really don't have a sense of any of them as people, even Graham, which might be part of why I dislike him so much. This dovetails with my other complaint: this should be a series. The story does wrap up, but it's open-ended. So far as I know, a sequel isn't in the works, but it should be, and then we could see the other characters grow more.

      Valkyrie Rising is just a heck of a lot of fun, with the added bonus of a unique setting in small town Norway. I loved reading it and will be keeping an eye on Paulson's career from here on out.
    • 4/5
      I'll admit that I chose Valkyrie Rising because I was looking for something a little bit different than what I had been reading. I was intrigued by the setting and definitely by the idea of the plot. The rich setting of Norway sounded like a perfect place to weave a tale. Plus I mean, Valkyries? Kick-ass female warriors? Yes please. I was ready to be wowed.

      It didn't take me long to totally adore Ellie, the main character. Constantly in the shadow of her older brother, Ellie is overprotected and unsure of herself. All she really wants is for something exciting to happen. Something new. She gets her wish! When the action picks up, and the Valkyries come into play, it's hard to stop reading. I loved watching Ellie discover her true self and couldn't help but root for her to embrace it.

      Oh, and the romance of course! I can't forget to share that. I won't spoil, but I will say that this was such a sweet build up. Slow, steady, and downright adorable. This is the type of love that grows and begs to be fulfilled. I found myself wanting to shake Ellie and let her know that the perfect guy was right in front of her if only she looked! I won't delve too far, since I want you to discover it for yourself, but it's so worth it.

      The setting was perfection, the plot was evenly paced, and to be honest I read through Valkyrie Rising so quickly that I was left wishing I had another book in my hands to follow it up with. It looks like this is shaping up to be a series, and I sincerely hope so! I found a lot to love in Ingrid Paulson's writing. This was a breath of fresh Norse air, and I can't wait for more.
    • 5/5
      This is the best book I've ever read!!! If this author wrote another book i would definitely read it. It gives you a brief explanation of what Valkyries are and it also keeps you interested so you don't feel like your going to fall asleep. No doubt in my mind that it should be major selling book.
    • 4/5
      Loved this book! Can't wait for the next book (hope there is one)! Would be nice if the goddess freyja appeared
    • 5/5
      This book was simply a delight. The sweet romance that unraveled between Tuck and Elsa was adorable and funny. Best of all no love triangle...you have to love that. I recommend this book to all with flying vibrant colors!
    • 4/5
      great read.
    • 5/5
      Great book! Kept me interested the whole time. Finished it in 3 days. Would def. read another book by this author.
    • 4/5
      Oooh, I really enjoyed this book! And after that synopsis how could you not expect to love it? Valkyrie Rising is an action packed novel that sucked me in and kept me in Norway until I finished the book... amazing! I am so excited to tell everyone about this book...

      The characters were nothing short of amazing. Ellie was a great and relatable (and sarcastic) character. I enjoyed reading the story from her perspective. Also, her brother, Graham was a vivid character who learns the some valuable lessons about being a big brother. Tuck, Graham's friend, was also pretty great. Astrid, an evil valkyrie in the beginning, was also fun to read about because her personality and traits were unique and vivid. I hope we see more of all these characters in the second book.

      Okay, Norse mythology. Kidnappings. Valkyries. What could be cooler? This novel definitely had a plot to die for. The audience will never be bored, or at least I never was, with all the end-of-your-seat action. I think I read this in half the airplane ride. (P.S This is fun to read on a plane because then you can pretend to be going to Norway!)

      There were several "plots" (I may be using this term loosely.) One was about the kidnapping of young men in the Norwedgian fishing village. Another one was the war including the gods. There was the part where Ellie tries to figure out some family secrets, and what she is. And finally, there was the romance between Ellie and Tuck, plus the relationship between Ellie and Graham. All these "plots" joined together to make an awesome story!

      The conclusion solves most everything and there was no cliff-hanger, which I liked. However, there is definitely room for more books in the series. And I hope the second one comes out soon! I want more gods, goddesses, valkyries, and action! What will happen next in the war of the gods?

      Overall, Valkyrie Rising was an epic read. Fans of mythology, action, and romance will love whipping through the novel like I did.

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    • 3/5
      I enjoyed this book, but I would have liked more character development.
    • 4/5
      Recommended The story starts at Graham’s 18th birthday party, with most of the school being at Graham and Ellie’s house. Ellie (Else) is watching everything from her balcony, not really feeling like part of the group. As the school year comes to an end, Ellie, Graham and Tucker (Graham’s best friend) go to Norway for the summer. Ellie has been to Norway many times to visit her grandmother, but this time things are different. Ellie is scorned by the townspeople and pursued by a cute Norwegian boy named Kjell. Young men are disappearing from town and the townspeople blame Ellie and her Grandmother. Soon, a centuries old war between Loki, Odin and the Valkyries surface in modern day Norway. Ellie discovers her true self and eventually falls in love.One of the first things to catch the readers’ attention in this book are the references to Norse mythology. I think that was a unique aspect to this paranormal romance. Many of the references to Loki, Odin, Valhalla and the Valkyries stay true to the original stories, but are set in today’s society. I like the name of the town the story was set in, Skavøpoll. The description of the country, the fjords and the night sky brought Norway to life for the reader. Some of the professional reviews seem to be lukewarm, but I really enjoyed the story. The female characters were strong and independent; the mythology was nicely woven into a contemporary setting. The dialogue was fast paced, with just enough mystery to make the reader want to finish the book.I think this book is appropriate for a school library. It has some underage drinking, but it’s very tame and I don’t see anything objectionable about it. I think the book could be used as supplemental reading for a mythology course. A school librarian could make a display of contemporary mythology stories to go along with a literature unit on mythology, if they don’t have time to do it in the classroom. It would also be a great contemporary YA novel to go along with a Norway book display mixing fiction and non-fiction. I would also recommend it to high school and public library teen book clubs.
    • 4/5
      This book saved me from a month and a half of being able to find something worth reading! It was quick to start and quickly paced so I was always anticipating what was next rather than struggling through. At the same time, I was looking for a bit more filler and detail! I absolutely adore Tuck and I am sure that is the reason why so many will enjoy this book. The relationship between Elsa and Tuck is FUN! I enjoy the approach of the big bro's best friend/ lil sister attraction. It certainly more refreshing than the insta-love many YA novels produce. I also thought the outside-the-box but still paranormal/fantasy storyline of this book was awesome. It was great to find something refreshing and new inside the genre that I love so much. I hope for sequels but I am ok without as well. A good book all around and definitely enjoyable!
    • 4/5
      Valkyrie Rising is a sweet and fun romance with a mythological twist. Paulson expands on Norse mythology, which is a refreshing change from the typical Greek mythology fare. The characters are well-developed, the plot is intriguing, and the romance is sweet. This is a terrific light read, and I can't wait for the sequel. Paulson is one of few YA authors who experiments with Norse mythology. I know that Estep plays around with all mythologies, Norse included, but Paulson focuses only on the Norse stories. The result is a group of valkyries who are in the middle of a war between gods. In this novel, I got to know Loki differently (I only knew of him as the ultimate bad guy in the Mythos Academy series), and Odin, who is in charge of the valkyries, was also a prevalent force throughout the book. Paulson didn't explain enough about the mythology, in my opinion, but I still understood what was going on. I would have liked more world-building, though. More than anything, Valkyrie Rising is a bildungsroman (coming of age story), and Ellie embodies this. Yes, she is a bit bratty at times, and she also struggles to assert herself, but to me that just made the story more realistic. Everyone grapples with these issues. No one knows how to be strong without being bratty at first. It's something that we learn as we go, and I think that Paulson did an excellent job of showing that. Ellie really grows into her own, but she's not finished yet. I can't wait to see how she changes in the next book. The secondary characters were all realistic and likable, though I would have liked to have gotten to know more about them. I really loved Tuck, and I'm glad I got to see so much of him. I would have liked more interaction with Graham, Grandmother, and Kjell, though. Maybe in the next novel. Tuck is an interesting character, and I hope to learn even more about him in the sequel. The plot was intriguing and unique. Most of the book took place in Norway, and since I have always wanted to visit Norway, I loved that. The story was a bit mysterious, though I figured out what was going on pretty quickly. The plot was suspenseful, though. I really didn't know what would happen next for most of the book. Also, Tuck spiced things up. Not only was there no insta-love because Tuck and Ellie had known each other forever, but he was also a shifty guy. He seemed sort of like a trickster figure, and I liked that. He really kept me on my toes throughout the whole book. The ending tied up all of the problems in this story nicely, but left room for a sequel. No cliffhangers, thankfully. Overall, I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes light paranormal romance stories. It's a fun book, and I love Paulson's take on Norse mythology.
    • 3/5
      Review courtesy of All Things Urban FantasyNorse Mythology, beautiful and deadly Valkyries, and teen romance blend together in Ingrid Paulson’s VALKYRIE RISING. There’s a slow building mystery involving the abduction of teenage guys, a sweet if not especially exciting love interest, and an action packed showdown between members of the Norse Pantheon.Ellie was a really level headed protagonist. Between her older brother’s constant overprotectivenes and Tuck’s teasing flirting, Ellie is quick to loose her temper, but just as quick to cool back down and apologize when needed. She’s also not afraid to confront people in her life when they have information she needs. These characteristics helped make her Valkyrie nature all the more believable as she began discovering who she was.As the best friend of her brother, Tuck was the guy Ellie could never let herself fall for. I didn’t exactly see what made him so desirable apart from his ‘killer smiles.’ He seemed to toy with Ellie’s emotions, and lacked enough backbone to tell her brother he was interested. I was hoping for something more in a love interest. I did like that Ellie didn’t get all hot and bothered by the other gorgeous guy who was interested in her. He came on way too strong and totally freaked her out.All in all, I loved the Norse mythology involved in VALKYRIE RISING, especially the trickster god Loki, and Ellie’s transformation from semi-invisible teen girl to save the town warrior Valkyrie was a lot of fun. But the romance was never that exciting or surprising and the mystery didn’t end up being as thrilling as it could have been given the source material. The ending does tie up most of the loose threads while still leaving room for a sequel. Given the growth of Ellie and the challenges that await her as a budding Valkyrie, I’d be interested in reading more.Sexual Content:Kissing
    • 5/5
      Why aren't there more books like this out there? Amazing, fantastic, off the grid, blow your mama's mind story!!!! After reading this, I am thoroughly impressed :)The best part about this story is the plot. I love the idea of a teenage girl, over-protected, secretly loved, and totally clueless as to who she really is. Within the first few paragraphs, I found myself easing into Ellie shoes like butter. Her personality is one that the reader just wants to help change. She has been so overlooked you can't help but look right at her and know that there is something special.The characters in the story play some important roles in her life. Some big while others small. I enjoyed watching each characters spark life in Ellie one by one. They made her strong and confident. While she was down, they picked her up and gave her something to fight for. There were a few surprises that left me quite shocked. Half-way through the book, I was certain that I had it all figured it out, but the towards the end the author played me good. Nicely done!Of course with a powerful leading lady there is a love interest of a life time. It never ceases to amaze me that the love of your life in right in front of you the whole time. All you have to do it see it. And yes she does. It's take some time, which I like cause it gives the reader the feel of passion and love that they have for each other. It's not rushed nor childish, instead it's a yearning love that is begging to be quenched.Valkyrie Rising is an amazing book! Well told from the first line of the story to the ending, once I step in I was consumed. Valkyrie Rising brings back everything that is good in the book. Awesome plot, well-developed characters, with a powerful history, it rises to top. Well crafted, Valkyrie Rising is a story worth re-visiting.
    • 3/5
      I have always loved the classic myths surrounding the Valkyries, a little known group of flying horse-riding warrior women whose job is to guide heroes to the afterlife. It sounds so simple (and somewhat grim reaper-like), but there's something about it that's compelling. I loved the Valkyries so much that I devoted an entire project to them in one of my college classes and read just about every source text (which isn't that much) about them. The main thing I found is that they are blonde warrior women beholden to Odin.So it's not surprising that I was drawn to Ingrid Paulson's Valkyrie Rising. Here, young Ellie is visiting her grandmother in Norway with her oh-so-perfect and very-popular-with-locals brother Graham. Life seemed to be slow and dull for Ellie in Norway until boys started disappearing, mostly Graham's friends -and even Graham himself. Fueled with the need to find her brother, Ellie finds that she's descended from a long line of mythical woman warriors and it's here destiny to take her place as a warrior.Okay, on the surface this book looks awesome: Valkyries, warriors, girl characters who kick butt, but it nearly really seemed to get there for me. The writing is straightforward, but lacking in detail and crispness. Ellie, for all her kick-butt greatness and occasional witty comes, just never leaped off the page for me. She just read as a one-dimensional character with little motivation -only to do things because they must advance the plot. And speaking of the plot, Valkyrie Rising had so much potential, but it was just stuck in first gear. It just never engaged for me because everything was so darn predictable. No twists, no turns, just a very expected coming-of-age/training/romance-y/supernatural-ish story. Nothing new, nothing all that compelling. I just wish there was more here to interest me, but I just got bored.Perhaps my hopes were too high for this when I saw the word "Valkyrie," but this book just falls short.

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    Valkyrie Rising - Ingrid Paulson

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