We get to find out more about her childhood, what happened when her village was attacked, how she lost her hand and see if she manages to get revenge on the people who wronged her. Ragna was the shield-maiden who rescued Ersel in the first book but this instalment is really her story, it starts before The Seafarer's Kiss then there is a small amount of crossover before it continues on past events we've already read about. The Navigator's Touch is a companion novel to The Seafarer's Kiss rather than a direct sequel, those who have already read the first book will be familiar with some of the characters but you could start with this book without getting lost. I also do not read or respond to messages sent to me through Goodreads. If loved something, I may rate it a 5 and leave a small note, but I believe that other authors are my colleagues and I don’t leave critical reviews nor do I accept books for review purposes. When she isn’t working on her prose fiction, Julia writes for video and app games. She currently lives in Seattle with her wife and two very fluffy cats. Julia has a lifelong appreciation for history and classic literature, and holds an MLitt in Medieval Literature from the University of St.
The Gay Love Letters of Hans Christian AndersenįAQ: Homosexuality, The H.C.Julia Ember’s books include The Seafarer’s Kiss duology, a Norse myth inspired retelling of The Little Mermaid, published by Interlude Press (Duet Books), and Ruinsong, a standalone high fantasy reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera, published by Macmillan Kids (FSG) in November 2020.Įmber’s work has been featured in USA Today, Bustle, Book Riot and Autostraddle, among many others. Kelpie – Scottish shape-shifting aquatic horses The Seafarer – the poem that inspired the book
Tail Mail! To receive top-secret bonus content, drop your email address here. Listen to this intriguing discussion of the world of a dystopian Little Mermaid, and the process of writing a queer young adult novel. Host Laura von Holt talks with author Julia Ember about various world legends about mermaids, all the ways Julia imagines mermaids might survive in an arctic climate, Julia’s background in medieval literature and Norse mythology, and her love of beluga whales.
It borrows from the original Hans Christian Andersen story, Viking mythology and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia Ember is a bisexual retelling of The Little Mermaid, set in the Arctic Circle. How Viking Mermaids Might Survive In An Arctic Climateĭon’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Google Play and SoundCloud.
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