J.C. Duncan – Warrior Prince

I’m on the blog tour for Warrior Prince by J.C. Duncan. Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for the gifted ebook to write my honest review.

Prince. Mercenary. Exile.

The lost throne of Norway must be won in foreign lands.

1030 AD

Some men are gifted a crown. Others have to fight to claim it.
Exiled from Norway, Harald Sigurdsson, brother to murdered King Olaf, must battle mercilessly for survival in the lands of the Kievan Rus.
His brother’s legacy gifts him a warband of hardened warriors and entry to the court of Prince Yaroslav the Wise. By his wits, sword and skill in battle, Harald must learn not just to survive but to triumph.
He fights for glory, for fame, and to regain his family’s battle-stolen throne. But his greatest challenge may not come from battlefield foes but from those who stand by his side.
The first instalment in a remarkable story of an exiled boy’s incredible journey to become Harald Hardrada; The Hard Ruler and The Last Viking.

Perfect for fans of Matthew Harffy, Peter Gibbons, Bernard Cornwell and Christian Cameron

A brand new series that begins with Warrior Prince. It is a historical fiction story that tells a tale from times gone by. Set in 1030AD and about Harald Sigurdsson, a boy who is exiled from Norway and his journey to be The Last Viking.

If anyone reads my reviews a lot, they will know I have a love for historical fiction. I literally adore any books that regale me with Viking history. Warrior Prince is the first book by this author that I have read. I have read some amazing historical fiction books by M.J. Porter and other authors, too. This book had me as captivated as I was reading M.J. Porters books.

The story is narrated by Eric, an aged warrior. We get to know Harald after his brother, King Olaf, is murdered. He has to learn to survive and come out on top, too! I was so engrossed in this story that the research has to be immense for a story such as this to be so vivid.

The battles, the brutality of the age, everything is here in what feels like glorious technicolour! The fact that I felt like I was transported back to that time, watching Harald try to become the hardened warrior he is aiming to be. There is nothing better than armchair travelling through the years!

My favourite bit about this type of book is being educated and entertained. Warrior Prince does just that. I am so happy this is only the first instalment. I can’t wait for the next book to continue Harald’s journey.