Wolf Cry Paperback – 22 Dec. 2014

Arrived quickly and good service, I was very disappointed in the book though, slow and character development not great. Found it hard to get through and quite boring overall

I love all of Julia Golding’s books, I haven’t come across one that I haven’t liked. Her writing and stories are always so easy and a joy to read. There is no over the top, no unneeded drama. Just the story. Plus an Author’s love for her passion, which shows in her work.I just like how the Author didn’t rush to tell the story. It let you as the reader, just relax and enjoy. There was action straight from the beginning and at the end. The middle let you get to really know all the characters. Let their actions speak volumes about their inner characters. Plus gave you time to connect with them, to either like them or hate them. (Her father? Like seriously he needed punching.)The fighting was done very well, it wasn’t over the top or unrealistic in anyway. The fights weren’t dragged out, I like how the last fight went. It was realistic of a battle, sometimes you just lose your footing. People die and it not scared to show that. (It not gory about it).(Random fact did you know that Julia Golding also writes as Joss Stirling and Eve Edwards. Damn it. I need to check out her other books now.)

A new children's book (that I was lucky to get a proof of) by the author of the Cat Royal series and the Companion's Quartet. This time Julia Golding takes us back to Viking Times, and the story of Freydis and her brother Toki, who are awaiting their father's return. However, pirate lord Sulke raids their home, and Toki and the villagers are kidnapped, leaving an injured Fraydis behind.Meanwhile her father is returning, with a slave in tow for Theydis known as 'the blue man,' Enno. This story is about love , family, sacrifice and friendship, and will know doubt be eagerly read by fans of Golding's work. Personally I prefer Cat from the Cat Royal books, but this was still a very enjoyable read.

Although this book is aimed at young teenagers I was hooked from the start. The characters are so strong and she introduces a side to the Viking's I've never seen before in historical fiction and that is the many feuds they have between each other as individual raiders and leaders, the cost of family blood feuds over generations and also the little known impact Norse raiders had on the natives of Africa and the beginnings of the slave trade in black people.The over all tale is truly captivating and thrilling, you fall in love with the good people and grow to hate the bad ones. The ending is a bit of a shock and to be honest very sad but it is a good climax to the themes of belonging, family love and fate woven throughout.I would definitely recommend it to any young teenager to read to get a good first taste of the life of Vikings without too much gore and violence.

A good adventure story which is located in an unusual geographical setting. I expect many readers will not have heard of the Sami people before reading this book. Having visited Norway, the book brought back a memorable holiday with wild, rugged landscapes.Wolf Cry explores the relationship between various ethnic groups and a stranger from afar who happens to be a black man. He becomes a central character in the plot. After reading the book it should help young people for whom it is intended to think about the stereotyping of races and individuals.The adventure story element moves along at an exciting pace. The book deserves reading to the end with its challenging conclusion.

Freydis had been left for dead following a raid on her father's viking stronghold.Her brother has been taken prisoner. Her father is bent on revenge and takes her on his quest, gising her Enno, an african Warroir slave, to protect her.As the hunt for her brother becomes more desperate, Freydis and Enno draw closer. But when the battle loomes, the bonds of freindship, obeidience and loyalty will be tested to the limit.I have to give it to Julie golding, I dont think anyone has done the viking- slave romance. Because that's what it is. Its a bit tragic, but it could be a bit funny, and the story line was good. I liked the style, and if you know me or my blog, Julie Golding is the author of my favorite series Cat Royal