The Elsker Saga Box Set (Books 1-3 + Novella)

Overall a sweet and exciting series that links the norse gods with the human realm. Here are my reviews book by book... Tur: A short, but vivid outside view into the Elsker saga. This novella took less than an hour to read. Nonetheless, in its few pages, S.T. Bende was able to bring Inga's personality--slightly more catty, fierce and lascivious than Kristia's who's POV we get in the other books--in the fight scenes with her boys, her stand-offs with Odin and her tangy romance with Gunnar. Inga also gives a view into Asgard, showing the exciting daily lives and vicious politics of Ms Bende's Norse gods and goddesses. This short, fun introduction to S.T. Bende's work will suck you in for the rest of the series. Elsker: Kristia is an awkward, small-town girl from Nehalem, Oregon. What starts out being a big step for her going abroad for college soon turns into one of her typical stumbles at the unexpected romance with the hot, detached Norse, Ull Myhr. This first book in the Elsker Saga is a whirlwind introduction to Norse mythology. Although their interactions were sweet, I had a bit of a hard time accepting the rapid tumble the main characters take into each other's lives (instalove). Written from Kristia's point of view, it's quite easy to share her sudden, overwhelming emotions and to empathize with her decision-making struggles, whereas Ull retains a mysterious quality that intrigues. S.T. Bende writes with vivid, clear descriptions and a dramatic, fluid plot that alternates between very rapid and a bit slow. Having the next book ready will help with the cliffhanger... Endre: The second in the Elsker series seems to be more of a transition than a story in itself. A little slower than the first book, in Endre we follow Kristia as she acclimates her life with Ull, and all that being with a Norse god entails with a lot of focus on the interactions between the couple--and those who try to hinder their being together. Tro: The last in the Elsker series weaves around Ragnarok. The first half of the book is a little slower, swoon-worthy romance of the hotness that is Norse god of Winter, Ull Myrh. The second half is heart-pounding of a different kind: all action. The imagery in these scenes which take place in various realms was well described by S.T. Bende and although the ending feels a little rushed, it's a good conclusion to a great series.

Wonderful story line but soooo dragged out. Part two was really a lot about nothing. I'm trying to force myself to finish the third part. Total waste of time and money.

I got the 1st book in a box set for free on Google play when I got to the end of it I was so into the characters I had to get the rest of the set. This is 1 of those books that actually takes u away while reading it,i didn't want to come back😂. I really hope the author continues the story, I'd like to know what happen when the baby comes. It was definitely worth buying the rest.