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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Angela Hayes

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Kara Shieldmaiden of Fire is the fourth book in The Forerunner Series by Jay Veloso Batista. This fantastic series has well and truly pulled me into the exciting adventures, and this fourth instalment continues all the action we have been following since Book One. I love how every new addition to the series helps to build a bigger picture, adding even more detail, depth, and development to what has come before.
As this action-packed saga is full of historical details, Vikings, battles, violence, danger, Norse mythology, paranormal/supernatural elements, emotion, challenges, mystery, suspense, intrigue, and lots of dramatic developments.
As I have mentioned previously, and what makes this story/series so engrossing, is the fact that Jay Veloso Batista has a real gift for telling an epic story- with an attention to detail that sets the scene so fully that the reader becomes part of the story and involved in all the action.
Jay Veloso Batista weaves a wonderfully detailed and descriptive story, with lots of clever touches that succeeded in keeping me glued to the pages, reading avidly to discover what would happen next. I am fully invested this saga now, thoroughly enjoying the journey that the author, and characters, are taking us on. This story wouldn’t be the same without these interesting characters, or the fantastic worldbuilding that Jay Veloso Batista has mastered so brilliantly. Can’t wait to see where we go from here!
Bring on ‘Marauders in Jotunheim’ – Book #5 (coming soon)!
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Jay Veloso Batista.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Misti Maggio

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire, the fourth book in the Forerunners series, kept me just as captivated as the first three. The preface was helpful, even having read the other books recently. Once again the world building, and mix of fact and fiction, was phenomenal. The author did a fantastic job with keeping the characters true to themselves in this book. I highly recommend this series!
Reviewed by @mimimadge

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Alison Risher

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am obsessed with the books in this series! From the setting to the characters- I truly enjoyed all aspects of this book. Although part of a series, each book begins with a recap, which is helpful, even though I have read all the books in the series. I look forward to more books from this author!

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this series with a passion that burns within my heart! I can never get enough of the adventures this series takes me on, this one was no different, I was swept away with all this book brought to the table, and how the adventure that has been established, just grew into something even more legendary!

As always i loved this author’s writing, and how talented and creative the words that you read on the pages bring the story to life in the most amazing ways! This book specifically had a lot of character development, and I loved it concentrated on Kara. She brought her own spiciness to the table! The story progressed at a good pace, and you got to be intrigued and learn more of the adventure and the characters that it circled around! I loved this book from start to finish! Perfectly written! Loved it with all my heart!

The whole series is amazing, and this book alone brought a lot of awesomeness to the table I will say. i could not put this down, I was really swept away! Highly recommend this must read book and series!

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Megan Watson

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Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner book 4)Kara Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Ermagherd!! What a way to leave me!! This book is a little more intense than its predecessors. I nearly choked on a gasp I wasn’t ready for and I gasped a lot. Fabulous writing!
This book may have “Kara” in the title but it isn’t solely focused on her like Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse focused on little Finn. And oh man! I thought everyone was split up before; but now, they’re even more split up as war comes and revenge seeking volvas exact a plan. I really loved the split view between Midgard the Realm Between during the war. Seeing the myths in action was especially epic.
My heart is weeping for all of the loss that happened in this book and I will be ANXIOUSLY awaiting the next book to see where all of the Agneson clan ends up next.

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The exciting adventures, of the now scattered, Agneson clan continues in this fourth novel of the series, and it’s as enjoyable as the previous ones. This epic series set in the Viking Age, but with added fantasy elements, is yet again brought vividly to life by the descriptive narrative, making me feel immersed in the story. The storyline mainly focuses on Kara, who is fleeing an arranged marriage, and with dreams of becoming a warrior, she escapes across the narrow sea. Kara gains a place within the king of Dublinn’s ranks, but must prove her worth, and soon she realises that, being a warrior is not what she expected.
Elsewhere, Cub has joined Rollo’s horde in Britany, having escaped from slavery, and his outlawed brother Sorven, is fighting for his life in the Welsh mountains. Meanwhile, Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair, in the hopes of unifying the wild kingdoms of the North Way. Young Thorfinn has been left safely behind, secure in a tiny fishing village, or so everyone thinks, he has in fact been kidnapped by an 8-armed giant!
It’s nice being back with the main characters from the series, as they feel like old friends now. I would recommend reading the books in order, for a better understanding of the characters and the plot. As usual the historical details add to the sense of time and place. This is a real page turner which had me gripped, and I’m looking forward to book five.

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has created an outstanding series. This is book 4 and it is full of almost everything you could want about Vikings. The author is very knowledgeable about the subject and it shows in the writing. Kara is one strong, brave and courageous woman. She has had to be during the war. It was great to read about Cub and Finn. I really enjoyed reading about Kara’s adventures. The book is exciting, has unexpected twists and turns. The characters are well-developed, even down to the soldiers without white. I feel like I’m reading a history book with fun. Learning and enjoying reading, two benefits that I have received from this series. I will be eagerly awaiting the next installment. I highly recommend this series. You will want to start with book 1.

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series)Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire by Jay Veloso Batista
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire is the fourth compelling book in this historical Forerunner series. This tale has everything to delight paranormal/fantasy lovers.

With a myriad of creatures Jay’s vivid narrative, you are drawn in to the actin and adventures across Midgard and the nine realms and more. The story has mythology, Vikings, hardships, violence, epic battles, danger, drama, mystery, and so much more. Jay cleverly weaves all the threads together to ensure the reader becomes one with the adventure and feel for these interesting characters. The world building is carefully crafted and a magical place where the unexpected is the norm.

Jay’s knowledge and passion for Norse mythology and Vikings adds another element that gives us an engaging and epic tale. I also like that Jay is interested what readers think of his work and is thankful for the reviews left.

I am hooked and I look forward to more.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Forerunner Series. I have loved all these stories from the beginning. They are packed full of action and adventure and the characters are so well written that you feel like you are viewing their lives as it happens. The books are aimed at young adults, however I have found them all enjoyable. I do recommend reading the series from the beginning as some characters from past books make appearances and it give the characters more depth when you know what they have gone through to get to where we find them. The stories are historical fiction and the authors attention to detail and research of the times is what really brings the stories to life for me.

This story mainly focuses around Kara. She is an amazingly strong and determined woman. In a time where women were meant to just marry and be happy Kara set out to destroy that notion from the beginning. After fleeing an arranged marriage she tries her hand by trying for the Dublin guard. When she proves her worth on the battle field to be as good as any man her life seems set on the course she wants. But things aren’t that simple, with battles looming, confusing feelings and her family in danger will Kara be able to keep all the plates spinning or will her dreams crash around her?

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Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista

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Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 408
Cover Designer – J Caleb Design

Battles and adventure crisscross the Viking Age! From monumental sea clashes to beleaguered mountain strongholds to war with the tribes of Eire, circumstance drives the scattered Agneson clan across the known world. And beyond the lands of Midgard, mythic hidden folk challenge our forerunner hero. The award-winning Forerunner Series epic continues….

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Kara escapes across the narrow sea to follow her warrior dreams. Escaping slavery, Cub joins Rollo’s horde in Britany, while his outlawed brother Sorven fights for survival in the Welsh mountains. Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair in his ambition to unify the wild kingdoms of the North Way, and young Thorfinn is left behind, safe and secure in a tiny fishing village… or is he?

Kara gains her place in king of Dublinn’s ranks to prove her mettle, but being a warrior is not what she expected, and what of these new feelings she finds for her closest companion? Will Karl and his crew perish in the great battle of Hafrsfjord? And how will an unprepared Thorfinn survive kidnapping by an 8-armed giant, leaving behind worried friends and a very angry dragon?

Don’t miss this 5-star epic fantasy critics are calling “whimsical and gritty,” with “fabulous, engaging characters.” If you enjoy the history of The Last Kingdom and Nordic myths and legends, the Forerunner Series is a grand tale not to be missed!

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Jay Veloso Batista is a published author of Historical Fantasy and Supernatural Suspense, technical non-fiction, poetry and role-playing games. The Forerunner Series includes ‘Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse,’ ‘The Vardoger Boy,’ ‘On Viking Seas,’ ‘Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (2022),’ ‘Mauraders in Jotunheim (2023),’ and  ‘Voyage to Cordova (2024).’ Jay loves history, cycling and hiking, and  good craft beer! A frequent traveler for business and pleasure, Jay has visited all 50 states and all of the continents except Antarctica, and the places he has frequented support his story craft. A father and grandfather, Jay lives on the eastern Delaware shore with his wife where they can kayak, swim in the ocean and eat lots of blue fin crabs! You can learn more about Jay at www.jayvelosobatista.com or on his Facebook Author page.

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Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 408
Cover Designer – J Caleb Design

Battles and adventure crisscross the Viking Age! From monumental sea clashes to beleaguered mountain strongholds to war with the tribes of Eire, circumstance drives the scattered Agneson clan across the known world. And beyond the lands of Midgard, mythic hidden folk challenge our forerunner hero. The award-winning Forerunner Series epic continues….

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Kara escapes across the narrow sea to follow her warrior dreams. Escaping slavery, Cub joins Rollo’s horde in Britany, while his outlawed brother Sorven fights for survival in the Welsh mountains. Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair in his ambition to unify the wild kingdoms of the North Way, and young Thorfinn is left behind, safe and secure in a tiny fishing village… or is he?

Kara gains her place in king of Dublinn’s ranks to prove her mettle, but being a warrior is not what she expected, and what of these new feelings she finds for her closest companion? Will Karl and his crew perish in the great battle of Hafrsfjord? And how will an unprepared Thorfinn survive kidnapping by an 8-armed giant, leaving behind worried friends and a very angry dragon?

Don’t miss this 5-star epic fantasy critics are calling “whimsical and gritty,” with “fabulous, engaging characters.” If you enjoy the history of The Last Kingdom and Nordic myths and legends, the Forerunner Series is a grand tale not to be missed!

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Hosted by Itsy Bitsy Book Bits
Genre – Fantasy, Historical
Page Count – 408
Cover Designer – J Caleb Design

Battles and adventure crisscross the Viking Age! From monumental sea clashes to beleaguered mountain strongholds to war with the tribes of Eire, circumstance drives the scattered Agneson clan across the known world. And beyond the lands of Midgard, mythic hidden folk challenge our forerunner hero. The award-winning Forerunner Series epic continues….

Fleeing an arranged marriage, Kara escapes across the narrow sea to follow her warrior dreams. Escaping slavery, Cub joins Rollo’s horde in Britany, while his outlawed brother Sorven fights for survival in the Welsh mountains. Uncle Karl and his warriors rally to Harald Tanglehair in his ambition to unify the wild kingdoms of the North Way, and young Thorfinn is left behind, safe and secure in a tiny fishing village… or is he?

Kara gains her place in king of Dublinn’s ranks to prove her mettle, but being a warrior is not what she expected, and what of these new feelings she finds for her closest companion? Will Karl and his crew perish in the great battle of Hafrsfjord? And how will an unprepared Thorfinn survive kidnapping by an 8-armed giant, leaving behind worried friends and a very angry dragon?

Don’t miss this 5-star epic fantasy critics are calling “whimsical and gritty,” with “fabulous, engaging characters.” If you enjoy the history of The Last Kingdom and Nordic myths and legends, the Forerunner Series is a grand tale not to be missed!

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