"Helga’s first-person narration effectively captures a universal longing for acceptance, combining elements from Icelandic sagas and Norse mythology with themes of difference and acceptance. . . An adventurous tale with a heartwarming message of acceptance." 

– Kirkus Reviews

“A terrific fantasy adventure with a rich world, cool monsters, and a protagonist who is bighearted, fierce, and so much fun to follow.”

 

– —Anne Ursu, author of The Lost Girl, Breadcrumb

“S. J. Taylor weaves words together like magic, making Helga the Fair a delight from start to finish. . . . A moving story of found family, love, and self-acceptance.”

– —Cassandra Ramos-Gomez, author of Lost on Doll Island

 

“An adventurous tale rich with Icelandic lore, this is a page-turner of a book!”

– —Moniza Hossain, author of Bad Things Happened Here

“A fun twist on Icelandic folklore, packed with suspense, humor, and an undead army that refuses to behave like proper monsters.”

– —Shakirah Bourne, author of Nightmare Island

“Strange, lovely, and fierce . . . A rollicking fantasy at its most imaginative.”

– —Mary Averling, author of The Curse of Eelgrass Bog