Inheritance of Scars
Inheritance of Scars by Crystal Seitz is a young adult fantasy novel published by Simon and Schuster, set to release in October 2024. This 416-page book follows the journey of a teen named Astrid, who inadvertently awakens a draugr while searching for her missing grandmother in the perilous Tiveden Forest. As she navigates this dark and magical landscape, Astrid confronts not only the dangers posed by bloodthirsty monsters but also the weight of an ancient family secret tied to her ancestor’s blood oath.
Readers will find a blend of dark fantasy and elements of romance as Astrid teams up with Soren, the revived draugr, to uncover the truth behind her grandmother’s disappearance. The narrative explores themes of health and resilience, particularly as Astrid grapples with Crohn’s disease while facing the forest’s challenges. As the story unfolds, the stakes rise with the looming deadline of Midwinter, compelling Astrid to confront her family’s legacy and the dark rituals that may determine her fate.
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Belladonna meets Norse mythology in this “sinuous dark fantasy” (School Library Journal) that follows a teen who accidentally awakens an imprisoned draugr and must follow him into a deadly magical forest to rescue her grandmother.
Never go beyond the stave church.
Within Tiveden Forest, bloodthirsty monsters known as draugr lurk behind every tree, and secrets run through the soil like twisted roots. When her grandmother vanishes into the forest, Astrid won’t let Crohn’s disease get in the way of finding her. But in searching for her lost loved one, Astrid soon uncovers an even greater mystery:
A conflict that’s haunted her village and family for generations.
An ancient blood oath her ancestor made to protect them.
A deadly draugr imprisoned for centuries…who Astrid accidentally awakens.
Newly revived, Soren first mistakes Astrid for her ancestor, his ex-lover turned enemy. Astrid can’t tell if he would rather kill her or kiss her. But Soren knows the forest better than anyone, and Astrid quickly realizes that she’ll need his help to rescue her grandmother.
The deeper they venture into Tiveden, the closer Astrid gets to the cold, alluring Soren and the truth behind her grandmother’s disappearance. To save her home, a dark ritual must be performed before Midwinter—and only Astrid can fulfill her ancestor’s blood oath…or break it.
That is, if Soren—or the forest—doesn’t break Astrid first.
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