Crown of Smoke and Shadow: Book 1: the Yggdrasil Prophecy Series

The gods have spoken. Her blood is their answer.When the princess Ylva Rimebane touches the sacred runestone, her voice is stolen by ancient prophecy: she alone must reclaim the shattered armor of the gods and face the risen goddess of death—or watch mankind fall into endless night.Born to a legendary King, forged in battle and defiance, Ylva is no pampered princess. But as rival jarls circle her father’s throne and the whispers of war grow louder, destiny demands more than a crown.To save her kingdom, Ylva must leave the safety of Frosthold, face beasts of myth, and survive a wilderness the gods themselves once feared. Betrayal, blood magic, and secrets buried by time await her at every turn.Power was never her choice. Now, it’s her burden.Fans of Norse mythology, fierce heroines, and epic quests will be swept away by Crown of Smoke and Shadow, the haunting first volume in The Yggdrasil Prophecy Series.