A Fate Inked in Blood

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What aspects of Jensen’s Norse-inspired fantasy world did you find most captivating or unique?

2. The novel presents its protagonist as simultaneously powerful yet exploited. Did this dynamic tension maintain your interest throughout the story?

3. If you’ve read Jensen’s other series like The Bridge Kingdom or Dark Shores, what similarities and differences do you notice in her approach to romance, worldbuilding, and character development?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. When have you found yourself in situations where you took on guilt or responsibility that wasn’t truly yours, similar to Freya’s tendency to blame herself for others’ actions?

2. Reflect on a time when you had to make a decision without knowing its full impact. In what ways did this experience mirror Freya’s struggles with fate?

3. What long-held dream have you reconsidered after experiencing its reality, akin to Freya’s shifting perspective on warrior glory?

4. Which character’s approach to trust and loyalty resonated most with your own values?

5. The novel portrays Freya’s guilt unhelpfully manifesting as pettiness or rudeness.