Hey bookworm friends. Today I bring you another BBNYA semi-finalist to celebrate: Trollgrave by Alex S. Bradshaw. I had the chance to read an excerpt of it and really enjoyed it. My first impression is that I appreciate the main character; he’s a humble healer who is honest about his failings. He’s well-meaning but flawed and I’m invested in solving the story’s mystery and felt immersed in the world Bradshaw created.
About Trollgrave
Author: Alex S. Bradshaw
Genre(s): Fantasy, Superhero
Age Category: Adult
Page Count: 420 Pages
Pub Date: May 24, 2024
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Blurb
Something stirs in the Forest of Broken Trolls…
Despite all his skill in healing and runecraft, God-Speaker Alvir Einarson could not save everyone.
In the wake of failure, he seeks aid from an old mentor and witnesses a wave of darkness sweep over the land that, for a single moment, extinguishes all magic.
In the capital, he discovers a fellow god-speaker is missing and the streets swarming with Windborn – resurrected warriors gifted with supernatural powers by the gods’ enemies.
Answers await in the Forest of Broken Trolls, but within its sinister depths even the gods’ protection may not be enough, and no more so than now, when the gods’ strength may be fading and dark powers are on the rise.
One thing is certain: Alvir Einarson would rather die than let the gods fall.
Trollgrave is a standalone Norse fantasy filled with fanatical outlaws, strange magic, and vicious monsters.
Purchase Links
⟡ Amazon US│Amazon UK│Amazon CA ⟡
About Alex S. Bradshaw
Alex S. Bradshaw loves stories with unforgettable characters and epic settings.
He writes gritty and character-driven stories and his books have both been semi-finalists in SPFBO.
He’s also part of Spotlight Indie, a wonderful project and team that shines a light on the amazing work of indie creatives. If he’s not reading or writing then you can probably find him playing games (he loves a good TTRPG), or daydreaming about dinosaurs (not necessarily in that order).
He lives not too far from Stonehenge and the Round Table and can often be found wandering between library shelves or along countryside footpaths.
Author Website & Socials
⟡ Website │Twitter │Instagram│Bluesky ⟡
About BBNYA
BBNYA is a yearly competition where book bloggers from all over the world read and score books written by indie authors, ending with 15 (17 in 2025) finalists and one overall winner. If you want some more information about BBNYA, check out the BBNYA Website. The award is brought to you in association with @The Write Reads.
Let’s chat in the comments!
Did you add this one to your TBR? Or, if you were in a Norse Fantasy book would you rather be a healer or a warrior?
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