Alice-Elizabeth (Prolific Reader Alice)'s Reviews > Odd and the Frost Giants

Listened to this story on audiobook via my library's BorrowBox service!

Odd was a far better story than The Sleeper and the Spindle. Who would have thought that Norse legends/mythology could be so interesting? In the audio edition, Neil narrates it himself as we follow young Odd who lost his father due to a raid conducted by vikings. In this year, the winter doesn't seem to stop and with struggles in his home with mother, step-father and step-siblings, Odd ventures out towards a hut that was belonging to his father. On the way, he meets animals such as a bear and an eagle. Each one of the animals has a hidden secret, as well as a mission. Their mission is to save their community from the so-called frost giants. With an interesting premise, creative world-building and adventure, it was a pleasant listen. Only the odd one or two chapters where I felt a little lost. For someone who is new to the Norse legends, it was a fun introduction!