Genevieve Gornichec earned her degree in history from
The Ohio State University, but she got as close to majoring in
Vikings as she possibly could, and her study of the Norse
myths and Icelandic sagas became her writing inspiration. She lives
in Cleveland, Ohio. The Witch's Heart is her debut
novel.
"A deep journey into the mists of the ancient Norse world of gods,
monsters and humans, who shape shift from one to another. But
the heart of the story is a witch’s passage over many lifetimes and
the ultimate sacrifice she makes for those she loves. A timeless
tale of great power and artistry."--Margaret George, New York Times
bestselling author of The Splendor Before the Dark
“A beautiful and fleshed-out story for the
jötunn Angrboða.. Genevieve Gornichec both acknowledges her
erasure and resolves it, giving Angrboða a life beyond her
relationship with Loki, even as she explores their love story in
detail. We see Angrboða as a powerful witch and seer, a devoted
mother, a lover and friend, and most importantly, as a woman at the
heart of her own story at last. I’m very grateful for books like
this one.”—Samantha Shannon, New York Times bestselling author of
The Mask Falling
“Ms. Gornichec subverts the mythology from inside, knowledgeably
and provokingly. Whatever the Elder Edda may say, the heroines of
The Witch’s Heart will not be a delight to “wicked women” alone.”
—Tom Shippey, The Wall Street Journal
“Genevieve Gornichec's beautiful, delicately executed debut shifts
the focus of Norse mythology to one of Loki's lovers, the witch
Angrboda, with stunning and heartbreaking results.” -BookPage
"The Witch’s Heart is a unique novel that transforms the faceless
names of an epic tale into living, breathing, sympathetic
characters. With a witty and spirited protagonist, this book will
surprise and delight from beginning to end."—Louisa Morgan, author
of A Secret History of Witches and The Age of Witches
"Gornichec proves that Angrboda’s experiences with motherhood and
reclaiming her own power is every bit as powerful as the gods’
adventures that typically dominate the world of Norse mythology." -
Vulture
"As epic as it is engrossing, The Witch’s Heart is a testament to
the ferocity of one mother’s love and the lengths she’ll go to
protect those she loves. Utterly unforgettable.” —Alexis Henderson,
author of The Year of the Witching
"This fascinating novel approaches Norse mythology from a brand new
perspective; here old villains are now heroes, and the motivations
of gods, giants, and witches are rarely what they seem... Gornichec
plumbs the depths of what we will endure for family, belonging, and
meaning, and traces the limits of love, friendship, and
vengeance."--Linnea Hartsuyker, author of The Half-Drowned King
"Angroboda's story is a delightfully nuanced, queer, and powerful
reminder of love and survival on your own terms. Read this book
when the world is ending; read this book when you are looking for
the world that comes next--I'm so very glad I did." - A.J.
Hackwith, author of The Library of the Unwritten
"Intense and magical...The sense of place and real physical needs
of the characters created a grounded, beautiful world, which made
the more fantastical elements of the story feel all the more
realistic. The prose was stunning and the protagonist someone I
wanted to spend all my time with...I will enjoy re-reading this
book for years to come." --Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
“A retelling of the Norse legend from the viewpoint of a woman
often left in the margins, this book deserves to be a classic. For
readers of Madeline Miller’s Circe and the Marvel version of Loki.”
– Library Journal (starred review)
“A feminist reimagining of the Norse myths surrounding
Ragnarök…melding together the wide range of Nordic legends, this is
a story of tenderness and betrayal, friendship and loyalty, family
and monsters, beginnings and endings. Offer this beautiful
reimagining to fans of Neil Gaiman’s Norse Mythology (2017) and
Joanne M. Harris’ Loki novels.”–Booklist (starred review)
“Gornichec’s spellbinding story breathes life into a minor
character from Norse myth, delving into the complexities of
Angrboda’s familial relationships and the lengths to which she’ll
go for both love and vengeance. This powerful fantasy is sure to
win Gornichec many fans.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Rich and artfully woven, The Witch’s Heart takes the familiar
tales of Norse Mythology and tells them from a fresh, honest
perspective… Angrboda is an unforgettable heroine, and The Witch’s
Heart a debut to be reckoned with.”—Hannah Long, author of Hall of
Smoke
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