At the beginning of the novel we think she’s this strong and empowered young woman, but by the end she’s grown so tremendously that we realize she was hardly more than a girl before. She is deeply angry – who wouldn’t be after the terrible things she’s suffered through at the hands of arrogant men? – and pockmarked with low self-confidence. Saying Ragna is complicated is an understatement. It was more action-packed than I hoped and more nuanced than I expected. Even though I’ve read Julia Ember’s work before and knew what I was getting into, the book sneaked up on me. I was unprepared for The Navigator’s Touch. But when forced to decide between her own freedom and the fate of her crew, what will she sacrifice to save what’s left of her home?” (via Goodreads) To prove herself to the Jarl and win her crew’s respect, Ragna undertakes a dangerous expedition. She petitions the Jarl in Skjordal for aid, but despite Ragna’s rank and fighting ability, the Jarl sees only a young girl, too inexperienced to lead, unworthy of help. Guided by the magical maps on her skin, battling storms and mutiny, Ragna sets sail across the Northern Sea. A trained warrior, she is ready to fight for her home, but with only a mermaid and a crew of disloyal mercenaries to aid her, Ragna knows she needs new allies. “ After invaders destroyed her village, murdered her family, and took her prisoner, shield-maiden Ragna is hungry for revenge.
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