Valkyrie (Hocking)

Between the Blade and the Heart is the first book in a brilliant new YA fantasy duology inspired by Norse Mythology by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking. When the fate of the world is at stake Loyalties will be tested As one of Odin's Valkyries, Malin's greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. But, when she unearths a secret that could unravel the balance of all she knows, Malin along with her best friend and her ex-girlfriend must decide where their loyalties lie. And, if helping the blue-eyed boy Asher enact his revenge is worth the risk-to the world and her heart.

While dealing with dark revelations about her life and her world, Malin finds herself with new allies, and new enemies. Her quest for the truth leads her to places she never thought possible, and she's never been one to shy away from a fight. But, for all her strength and determination, will it be enough to save the world before it's too late?

Between the Blade and the Heart is the first book in a brilliant new YA fantasy duology inspired by Norse Mythology by New York Times bestselling author Amanda Hocking. When the fate of the world is at stake Loyalties will be tested As one of Odin's Valkyries, Malin's greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. But when she unearths a secret that could unravel the balance of all she knows, Malin along with her best friend and her ex-girlfriend must decide where their loyalties lie. And if helping the blue-eyed boy Asher enact his revenge is worth the risk-to the world and her heart.