Giants of the Frost

Victoria Scott, a scientist who takes a position at a remote weather station in Norway, finds herself haunted by strange dreams and an inexplicable connection to the surrounding forest. Her rational worldview begins to crack as she encounters phenomena that defy scientific explanation. In parallel to Victoria's story runs the tale of Vidar, a god of Norse mythology who has withdrawn from the realm of Asgard. His self-imposed exile is driven by his centuries-long wait for the return of a mortal woman he once loved. The novel bridges modern-day Norway and the mythological world of Norse gods, creating a narrative that explores the intersection of science and myth, fate and free will. Ancient prophecies and modern skepticism collide in this fusion of contemporary fantasy and Norse mythology.

Readers note this romance-fantasy novel takes time to build momentum, with many finding the first third slow before the plot gains speed. Readers appreciated: - The Norse mythology elements and research depth - The atmospheric descriptions of Norway - The complex relationship development - The blend of contemporary and mythological worlds Common criticisms: - Victoria (protagonist) comes across as immature and frustrating - Early pacing issues - Some find the romance aspects predictable - Several readers wanted more development of the mythology elements Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4/5 (50+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "The Norse elements saved what would otherwise be a standard romance" - Goodreads review "Beautiful writing but the main character's decisions are infuriating" - Amazon review "Takes patience to get through the first 100 pages but rewards you for sticking with it" - LibraryThing review

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🌟 Kim Wilkins has written over 30 books across multiple genres, including fantasy, horror, and historical fiction, sometimes using the pen name Kimberley Freeman. 🌟 Norse mythology describes Asgard as one of the Nine Worlds connected by Yggdrasil, the World Tree, and it serves as home to the Aesir gods including Odin, Thor, and Freya. 🌟 Weather stations in Norway, like the one featured in the book, play a crucial role in maritime safety and climate research, with some locations dating back to the 1800s. 🌟 The novel's success led to its inclusion in several university courses on contemporary fantasy literature and Norse mythology adaptations in modern fiction. 🌟 The book was first published in 2004 and won the Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel, Australia's premier speculative fiction award.