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I wasn't able to read Loki Ascending in time to give my honest review.

My Kindle broke and I had to factory reset it and lost all of my Net Galleys, so I wasn't able to complete my read/review of Loki Ascending.

The archive date had already passed and I wasn't able to re-download it. I'll be catching this book from my local library.

i really enjoyed reading this book, I liked the concept from the beginning. I hope there is more in the series as I really enjoyed this book.

I missed the first two books. I think if I had read them I might have been able to appreciate this one better. I had a hard time getting into it or relating to the characters. It wasn't a bad book, just not my norm. I'm going to read the previous two and then maybe I can really get into the series.

I tried reading this book, but had a hard time getting into it. I don’t know if there were other books I missed, making it hard to get into or what. Wasn’t for me. DNF
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This was my first book that I have read by Asa Maria Bradley and I really enjoyed her writing style and the characters she developed. I love all things Norse, so that was also a big plus. The way she played into key aspects of the mythology, while still breathing life into original characters was refreshing.

All that being said, it was hard for me to get into this book. I felt very lost during the first part of the book and felt like I was constantly playing catch up. That isn't any fault of the writers. So I am going to try not to let that affect my rating, because I did enjoy the book despite that.

I am hooked into this universe and plan to go back and read the other books that came before this one, though I am spoiled to a certain degree. I would recommend this book to those that love a strong female lead, a dominant male dynamic, and a bit of mythology.

I loved this one. I actually have read the 1st book in this series and need to read book 2, but I did not feel as if I was missing out on much. This is Scott and Irja's story. Irja is the Viking warriors' healer and though she has feelings for Scott, who is a human, she feels that she cannot openly express them. An illness comes over her warriors and she is racing against time to find out how to help them . Mean while, Scott has been around these Viking warriors and is gifted with a "berserker"? Don't want to spoil how that is, but it was a good reveal. I love the action, and hard earned fight these warriors have for each other and their families. Filled with twists and turns and our resident bad guy, Loki, makes for an edge of your seat read. Irja after finally realizing that Scott is the one for her, finally gives in to her emotions that she has had all along for him., Scott and Irja get their HEA!!! 4.5 stars******

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Ahhhhhhh this was just such a wonderful book and I just thoroughly enjoyed myself. I didn’t want to put this book down. I just fell in love with this wonderful story and it’s wonderful characters. I will most definitely be reading more stories from this wonderful author.

This is book three in the series (I don’t think I missed too much in the other books, this is billed as a stand-alone) but I did feel there were a few things that I was missing ....

Scott is a human that has been adopted by the Vikings his sister has married into (Book 1 Viking Warrior Rising) he doesn’t want to be a burden so he trains hard with the warriors, he also has an inner warning system (think this developed over the last two books) so if trouble is near, Scott gets a warning and can act. After recovering from a coma (not sure how and why) Scott thinks he has to prove himself and to a certain Viking healer.....

Irja is a Viking healer, but going to a human medical school was unheard of, but she uses it well. She does have magic, but she rarely uses it (for her the price is too high) she’s a pretty powerful being, she just keeps it locked down.

Wolverines are modified creatures made by Loki (our baddie in this series) and this is what the vampire warriors are fighting. Yes Loki is the Viking God of Chaos, and apparently a really nasty piece of work. (He might be in the other books, but in this one, he just comes across as annoying!!)

The main characters have known each other for a while, Scott has deeper feelings for Irja (well he thinks he does) he’s loved her for ages, he thinks she only sees him as a former patient. When in fact Irja has liked him for a while, she just can’t show it. They have to work together when a mysterious virus attacks their King and then starts to attack the rest of the Vikings and Valkyrie. And when they find out Loki is behind it, and he offers them a cure (but at a big price) will they take it? And is Scott turning into something more? Are the premonitions the start of something? Rumours have started, could they be true?

I really liked this story. I’m definitely going back to book one. I did feel I was missing certain facts that maybe the other books would supply.
It was really well written. I liked the interaction between the main characters, I liked the fact Irja wasn’t sure, and in fact kept her but also the banter between the warriors and Scott.
The descriptions were done really well, I could picture scenes really easy. The story flowed really well

You definitely need to read this one.

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I have not read the first two books in the series. That does not take away anything from this one.
The story is obvious, the characters sexy, and the tension hot. Even though you kind of know what is going to happen it doesn't make you enjoy this book any less. In fact I am more than likely to go back and read the first two books now.

Highly recommend if you love a good romantic tension!

Loki Ascending from Ms. Bradley is a book with a good concept and the way it was written worked with it rather well.
The plot was solid as well as the base of the story that can be read as standalone (I read it that way). Irja is a healer in Viking tribes and she can deal with almost anything. Scott was a likable character and was easy to cheer for.
Nothing here was was GREAT or BAD, just your normal average read. That will be a one time only read.

❤️❤️❤️ out of 5
After reading the first two books I was so ready for this book especially after a 3 year gap (I read the author’s note and cried a little). And the book did not disappoint in bring the amazing Norse mythology and world building to life but there felt like more of that than the romance.

Our hero finds himself as a human amongst Vikings and Valkyries fighting to stop Loki and his minions. Our heroine is an immortal Valkyrie healer (also doctor) who has had the hots for the hero ever since she treated him but he kept her emotions firmly under wrap. What she doesn’t know is that our hero totally fees the same. A mysterious illness that threatens some of the Warriors throws them together and they are forced to finally accept their feelings for one and other.

Now I’m going to make the recommendation that this be read not as a stand-alone but in order after the first 2 books because I think there would be more appreciation, because the romance definitely felt secondary to the rest of the story. I’m not necessarily complaining though because I love the world that AMB has created and I’m totally on board for book 4!

This is the 3rd book in the Viking Warriors series and I read the first book but not the second but that didn't stop me from diving right into this one.

Irja is a Viking healer that has magical powers she hasn't used for centuries because she's afraid she'll hurt or kill someone if she does. But when the Vikings start to fall ill to a mysterious illness that she can't cure with traditional medicine she wants to tap into her magical abilities but she soon realizes that they're gone.

Scott is a human who has feelings for Irja and doesn't know she has feelings for him too. Scott suddenly finds himself with an inner warrior *beserker* just like the immortal Vikings that he's been fighting alongside. But when he learns why he suddenly has a beserker warrior inside himself, he's shocked and so is Irja.

Loki is a demi god who wants more power and keeps sending his minions to fight and try to kill the Viking warriors because he wants to come to Earth and take over. Loki threatens Irja and she thinks he'll kill her if she doesn't give him what he wants but her connection to Scott keeps her safe time after time.

Along with fighting Loki and his wolverine minions, Irja has to find a way to save her Viking warriors who have fallen ill. Her king is off his game because his wife, their queen also falls ill but for different reasons. Poor Irja is so tired but she has so much work to do to try and find out what's wrong with the ill.

The action/battle scenes were great. It was exciting to read the battle scenes and see how well they worked together in battle. The romance between Irja and Scott and slow going because Irja didn't want to accept the fact that they were meant for each other. But I like a slow burn romance that ends with them heating up the pages.

This book was so good! I loved the first book and now need to go back and read the second book since I liked this one so much. I read out of order all the time and I really didn't feel too confused or lost while reading this book. There were a couple of really good twists with this book that I didn't see coming before they happened. I really like when something unexpected happens and it just slaps you in the face because you should have seen it but didn't.

Disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for a review but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This my first Asa Maria Bradley book and I'm now a fan. Paranormal is one of my favorite genres. I enjoyed Loki Ascending as a standalone even though it is book three in the Viking Warriors series. I plan to read books one and two asap. Bradley's world-building skills are fantastic and the romance is off the charts hot! If you like characters who put everything on the line to save the world and still wish for their own hea, you'll love this book.

Really good book! It took a bit to get into it because I didn't read the first 2 books but once I did, I really enjoyed it. The world is great and very descriptive. The h/h are interesting and likeable. Some parts were a little slow but it picked up. I definitely want to go back and read the first 2 books because then it will probably make more sense to me.

Since it was years ago that I read the first two parts of the Viking Warriors series, it took me some time to get back into the story. But once I remembered Naya and her brother Scott and how they were kept prison for years, the story became more clear. Scott has been living with the Viking Warriors ever since his sister married King Leif. And he had developed a crush on Irja, the doctor who nursed him back from his coma months ago.
When the warriors start to fall sick and go into coma, Irja feels helpless to save them. Especially when it turns out that Loki is behind this. He wants to use Irja's magical powers for his own gain, but Irja hasn't used magic for years, because it always came with a price. Struggling to outsmart Loki, she gets help from an unexpected man: the one she couldn't forget: Scott. And when suddenly Scott seems to be developing a berserker, some are convinced that Scott and Irja are mates. But they can't be, can they?
Twists, turns, tension and totally hilarious scenes. I love it! Four out of five stars from me and a special thank you to Netgalley for providing the arc.

I tried for about a week to rate this book higher, but ultimately, it came down to the amount of time it took me to read it. I had the hardest time getting engaged with the storyline and characters. I didn't feel connected to anyone in the story, and I really wanted to, because the summary of the book drew me in. However, I think what hindered me the most was not reading the previous books in the series. Other reviewers said they could still enjoy it without that prior knowledge, but it didn't work for me. I think the main characters' relationship began to develop in other books, and so I didn't experience that initial spark that started the slow burn that is their romance. I highly, highly recommend reading this series in order, because I think you need to in order to fully appreciate this book.

Loki Ascending is the third book in the Viking Warriors series by Asa Maria Bradley. A captivating romance that draws you in and holds your attention until the very end. The characters are well-written with intriguing backstories. While this is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone novel. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Asa Marie Bradley has written a good solid paranormal romance. Excellent character building and writing. Can''t wait for more by this talented author..

It's the first book I read in this series and found it gripping and entertaining.
I liked the well thought cast of characters, the world building and the well crafted plot.
I look forward to reading other books in this series.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.