The Witch's Heart

In this poignant, provocative first book that reimagines Norse mythology, an exiled witch risks the wrath of the gods when she falls in love with the mythical trickster Loki.

The narrative of Angrboda starts with a burning, which is how most witches' stories conclude. Angrboda is left maimed and helpless by the fire, which is Odin's retribution for not giving him knowledge of the future. She escapes into the farthest depths of a desolate forest. She is discovered there by a guy who introduces himself as Loki, and her initial mistrust of him turns into a profound and lasting love.

Angrboda is eager to raise her three odd children—two of whom have a secret destiny—at the edge of the earth, securely away from Odin's all-seeing eye. Their marriage creates these extraordinary offspring. However, Angrboda discovers that her happy life—possibly even existence itself—is in jeopardy when she gradually regains her prophetic abilities.

Angrboda, with the assistance of the formidable huntress Skadi, with whom she is developing a close relationship, has to decide whether to accept the doom she has predicted for her cherished family or take action to change their course. This book crafts a narrative of love, grief, and hope for the present day out of the oldest of legends.