Thorfinn & The Witch’s Curse (Forerunner Series #1) by Jay Veloso Batista
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Thorfinn & The Witch’s Curse is the first book in the Forerunner Series. It’s an amazing book and I can’t wait for more.
Yeru loves to tell her stories. So when she’s asked to tell the story of a legend she dives in. Everyone loves to listen and she loves to tell. The quote I chose for Yeru is: “In the dim time between the fall of Deria and Danelaw, the coast of Northumbria was ravaged by rovers. Vikings they were– Harbingers of the Great Army destined to conquer East Anglia, they arrived in long boats with carved wyrm or bear faced prows, fierce warriors with battle hardened mounts, Danes and Jutes, Nords, Frisians and sons of Skane, full of lust for blood and glory.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-09-28 16:41:232022-10-01 08:27:15Thorfinn & the Witch’s Curse (Forerunner Series #1) by Jay Veloso Batista-Review by Amanda Kimble
This Viking tale starts off with Thorfinn, a young boy in a Viking family. He is shy and a little timid, but as he goes through this tale he starts learning and growing into his own. the fact that this story isn’t all about fighting, wars, and gruff men in battle is a plus as well. There are ancient Viking rituals and celebrations as you would imagine, and a Viking wedding ceremony that was very interesting to read about. The author does such a good job of putting the story together and making the words flow together, even though it is very much an old language and could easily be the hardest part to read through. Ultimately this story reminded me of the Witcher series, the last wish. The history and storytelling of the Vikings and this series are so good. However, It was in multiple POVs and continuously switching, if you were not into the story, that could be intimidating.
The story starts with Thorfinn when he and his brothers’ adventure and go too far by waking an ancient crone atop a crumbling tower, which in turn, brings a curse upon them. As Thorfinn continues to see and hear things he shouldn’t because of the ghost and his curse. It seems it may not have been a curse. Thorfinn grows into himself rapidly and you can see the character growth and his thoughts change from sweet and innocent to something else. As Thorfinn attempts to put everything back and somehow make it right again, he ends up with unexpected results and consequences for not just him, but his family line. Under the elder spirit, Raga, centuries old and a character all their own – appears to Thorfinn and his family as a black old raven, who has seen better days. Guided by Raga, Thorfinn quickly navigates his way from the existing, and what seems as the real world of Midgard and the Realm Between.
It was at times hard to get through due to the running on of the story sometimes, with too much description, long chapters, and never-ending pages. Reading it was smooth and easy enough but took some time. I would still recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Savannah Schwarzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSavannah Schwarz2022-09-27 09:18:132022-09-27 12:25:45Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Series 1)) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Savanah Schwarz
Book One in the Forerunner Series is set in Ninth Century England and tells the story of young Finn who is living a regular Danelaw life. He goes about his day doing chores and following his brothers around as they tell grand tales of supernatural beings and ghostly curses. At the time the ghostly tales were being told young Finn never expected to have a real witch’s curse come alive and forever alter his life. After a mishap, he suddenly becomes a Vardoger and becomes haunted by his own forerunner ghost. Finn is a normal boy by day but at night he turns into a ghost that even his own clan members fear. He finds himself caught between the world of Midgard and another realm, known as the Realm Between. Finn finds that he must summon up the courage to defeat his numerous enemies and fight for his own life because of the numerous murder plots against him.
I loved the historical elements of this story and learning about Viking life, legends, food, weddings, and folklore. The author has clearly done a great deal of research which shows in the detail brought to life throughout the book. I enjoyed reading about Finn and seeing how his character grew and developed throughout the story. I especially loved the supernatural element that was crafted so well in the storyline because it added an extra element to the story. Very well written and a must read for anyone who enjoys both history and the supernatural.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2022-09-26 10:32:482022-09-27 12:17:33Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (Forerunner Series Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
This was a great story. It has curses and witches and vikings. It was wonderfully written. It does start out slow, there are many characters and it takes a little while to remember who is who, but after you get into it, it is great!
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I was instantly mesmerized with this story and how detailed it was. The adventures in it kept me reading more and having a hard time putting it down. I personally love any story that contents anything with Vikings and historical events together. It really makes for a great story when you’re reading from someone else’s thoughts and ideas of what the events could have happened. I Love the Norse mythological elements in the book. The supernatural aspect of the story really put a twist into this story but was so memorizing. I really enjoyed this book and extremely enjoyed it. And really can not wait to read the next one.
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I hate to admit but it took me quite awhile to get into this one. Around 100 pages or so as a matter of fact. I kept getting lost in the multitude of characters. However, had I noticed the family tree at the back of the book before I started reading, it would have helped me to keep things a little straighter.
I enjoyed learning about Thorfinn (Finn for short) and his family. They are in the midst of planning a wedding for Finn’s sister when a dark being comes to their family homestead and attacks one of Finn’s brothers. Finn starts to research and try to find this being and in the end, runs into a witch. We all know they generally aren’t good for anything. When he gets tangles up with her, he finds himself in a whole new world of mystical beings.
Once I got the hang of the story, I found this to be a very enjoyable book! There is a lot of Norse and Viking history covered, of which I’m not super familiar with but I am learning! I’ll be covering this series through book 3 here shortly!
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Beautiful historical fiction with so much research done that you can clearly tell this author put their entire being into this piece. The story and world-building reach heights that most series hope to accomplish without being too overdone and lengthy. This series, the first installment in itself holds the reader well, the plot twisting and winding as we follow Thorfinn’s adventures without the slightest hint of hesitation. The ability to fully immerse the reader is an admirable quality, one that was done well here, and there was just the perfect blend of historical fiction and fantasy.
A great mix of characters’ ages and depictions along with a fast-paced plot has the reader hoping and wishing for more – one that I was excited to see granted! Overall, a very good read, and without throwing any additional spoilers in this review, a very great series.
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This was a really good read! I was enthralled and the story telling is fantastic. I felt like I was actually there with the characters. It was so easy to get immersed in each characters “story” that come together at the end to weave a fantastic tale. My only complaint is the chapter lengths. It felt like a fast paced book but with each chapter being very lengthy and long, I felt like the story was dragging when in reality it wasn’t. That’s my only complaint. Super long chapters that made the book seem slow paced even though it was not.
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Hard to follow at first with all the different names and story line changes. Once you get to Thorfinn’s adventures it becomes much easier to follow. I am by no means a history buff, but the book seems to be historically accurate in regards to the Viking culture. Thorfinn must concur the curse that was set upon him through his grandfather’s misdeeds years before. The Raven hopes for Thorfinn’s success in removing his own curse. The magic elements make the very historic world-building much more enjoyable and entertaining. You can tell the story is left open enough for a sequel to continue, hopefully the next book is just as enchanting.
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It took me a while to get into this book and every percent was a struggle. This is NOT the book’s fault. I am a mood reader and this was not my mood. The beginning does start off a little foggy; and by foggy I mean that I really didn’t know what was going on. Once you get to Finn’s point of view it starts to pick up and things start to line up a little bit better. I don’t know much Norse mythology or history but the important parts were explained in a well enough way that I was able to keep up. And! Some of the locations from historical shows did ring a bell.This book has a LARGE character list and I had to take side notes to even begin to keep up. Epic fantasy. Vikings. A beautiful wedding and a pretty epic battle. It starts off a little slow, but keep going and you’ll be swept up in story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meganhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMegan2022-06-09 08:56:282022-06-09 08:56:28Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Megan Watson
This is a great start to a series. Jay Batista really weaves and intricate tale. There are a lot of details and insight to the inner workings of a Viking clan. There are deep characters on great adventure. Thorfinn wins your heart as you find yourself rooting for him while submersed in Viking and Norse culture and mythology. If you are a fan of magical quests, you will be captivated by this tale.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSam2022-06-04 15:22:082022-06-04 15:22:08Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Sam Rainville
I love finding a new series to read! At first I didn’t realize this was a series that was already more than one book long and as I finished this, I found myself wanting to know when the next one was being released. I was really excited to see there are more books already. I am definitely going to be starting the next one asap! This is the story of a boy in 9th century England who finds himself cursed by a witch and living in 2 worlds. It is a combination of historical fiction, fantasy, and ghost story! As a teacher, I thought of a lot of people that would enjoy this book and plan on recommending it to some of my previous students. It was an easy-to-read, original story that kept me turning the pages for sure!
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I enjoyed this book very much. It was a nice change of pace from the type of books I normally read. I liked the historical aspect of the book. The world building was great. I loved getting all the different points of view. I can’t wait to read the next book. Reviewed by @mimimadge
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As a huge fan of YA and all things fantasy, this is a delicious read. Super easy to pick up, get into the story, and follow Finn around for the whole ride. There is plenty of character building, world development, and the author leaves you with just enough to be begging for the next book to be in your hands. If you are a fan of Vikings, fantasy, YA, dark intrigue, or the like then you definitely will want to check this one out.
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Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Janel Bernotas
Wonderful book! I personally love Norse mythology and history so this was one I couldn’t put down. It was a little difficult at first to keep the names and families straight. Thorfinn inherits the generational curse imposed by a witch and receives the ability to morph between being a human, and being a ghost. As a ghost he can eavesdrop on conversations. He can learn of planned attacks on his family, as well, in his ghost form. The tale leaves you turning pages late into the night. I really loved this one, and look forward to reading more books by Jay Veloso Batista! Highly recommend!
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A YA book, Viking Style! If you like Norse Mythology or were a fan of the TV show Vikings, this is a great YA book! This book is really in depth into the entire Alfenson clan. The story switches between the family homestead, mostly focusing on little Thorfinn the youngest son and his special gifts, and Karl Alfenson and his Viking crew on their journey. The story touches on the everyday life on a Viking homestead without feeling like it bogs down in mundane details. Then throws lore from the Gods and magic into the story to really add something extra. I feel like younger readers with a love of Norse mythology and even adult readers will really enjoy this one!
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This book was an amazing start to the series. This author is a hidden gem and this book proves it!! The story is set historically and we are met by the Norse, Vikings, and descendants of old England. Thorfinn our main character is only a young boy being just 10, but he truly cements his place in the story. He develops so much within the story and his transformation of boy and ghost send him on many adventures. The supporting casts and multiple POV mixed in with the the vivid details really feed the readers imagination. This was a book I think all would enjoy and book 2 is already on my TBR.
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I struggled getting into this book. I couldn’t keep track of the characters or what was going on. Once into it, it does get better. I would recommend this to an older reader. It’s a little confusing at first getting through all the names. Very interesting story of a young viking boy. I’m looking forward to reading the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2022-05-30 08:27:392022-05-30 08:27:39Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Jamie Truex
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is a wonderful exploration into myths, legends, folklore, history, and magic! Jay Veloso Batista creates an amazing world with his descriptive words and wonderful characters. I felt the book started a little slow with the introduction of many of the characters, but picked up quickly. Overall, this is a delightful book full of adventure and great storytelling. It draws you in until the very last page and leaves you wanting more! I can’t wait to read more from Jay Veloso Batista.
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I was enjoying the efforts that this author put into historical accuracy, up to and including the names of places, as well as the older spellings of some of the names from the Norse Gods. I found the intro to be something of a slow start, and you don’t quite start in the middle of it all, though it is close.
I found I had something of a mental disconnect for awhile before I started to properly grasp what was going on. I did enjoy seeing an author draw more openly from Norse mythological elements as opposed to the Greco-Roman style.
Personally I have been a long time fan of anything involving mythology, though it was a different take to see a child as the main character. Thorfinn does develop as a character quite a bit while coming to terms with his own strange abilities, as well as going up against the titular curse.
I would have loved to see a little more polish and coherence in the early novel, but other than that I didn’t have any significant gripes with the novel, and think many young readers could find hours of fun slipping inside this world. Subtly learning historical facts the whole while.
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I wasn’t sure what to expect from this novel, to be honest. As an avid romance, mafia, dystopian, and suspense lover, this one was chosen by chance only, and of course, I was absolutely drawn to the sweet cover of this novel, and the fact that I hadn’t yet read anything by this author. I adore finding new others to binge read, as it’s getting to be summer, and what better way to exercise than to do so while having your kindle read to you? I can’t think one. Ultimately, this novel was something I am glad I picked up, and found it very heartwarming, and brought on a whole slew of emotions from start to finish.
With it being based well before our time, I love how the author was able to harness the energies from the characters, and to bring to light how important the idea of community is, no matter what your status, nor what time period we might be in. Family is important, as is our chosen families, and throughout this novel, Finn and his brothers and all others embark on a wild mystery, and it takes a village, for all things. The suspense, mystery, love, adoration, intrigue, character and world building all brought together made for an incredible adventure, this author makes reading/listening very enjoyable, and I am very much looking forward to seeing where the Viking seas take us to in the next installments. Well done!
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Original and compelling, the author draws readers into a rich tapestry that is quite skillfully woven. The main character is mentioned in the title. Various strands of the story come together beautifully. Rich in detail, this is a must-read: readers are entertained, as well as enlightened. I can hardly wait for the sequel!
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Welcome to a viking ghost story you won’t be able to put down!!!
Thorfinn, a 9 year old boy is living under a curse. The curse was caused by his grandfather, who during a raid, killed a witch and she cursed 3 generations of their family. “finn” who had been practicing his sparring, doing his chores and running after his brothers suddenly finds himself thrust into an entirely new world…and a new… existence by night!
Finn will have to come to terms with who and what he is and overcome fear, his young age and a family curse.
This book is colorful imaginative and descriptive. The glossary in the back is very helpful to keep characters straight as this is multi POV.
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Thorfinn Agneson is a young boy of ten and he lives in the time of the Vikings, in the ninth century and he lives under the Danelaw and life is good, he spends his time training and doing chores with his brothers, spending time playing with his younger sister, teasing the older residents at his home and at night hearing tales of his ancestors and his heritage, as well as some other tales family members bring home on their travels, his father is also organising and apprenticeship for him, as well as planning for a large wedding. Meanwhile, his Uncle is travelling back home after voyaging for a long time, but his journey isn’t all smooth sailing as he meets some characters along the way and these are both friend and foe.
One day, Thorfinn and his brothers overhear a story about a curse and someone tells them where it takes place, so as a group, the young boys in the homestead decide to go on an adventure, however, they encounter something mysterious, but none of the boys understand it’s consequences until it is almost too late. They decide that they have to remedy their mistake and so go to confront the mysterious shadow and the witch whom they find controls this, however, as one of the brothers attack the fiends, the witch retaliates and attacks Thorfinn, but what he doesn’t realise until the next day is that it is not his body which has returned home.
As Thorfinn is battling the witch, his uncle is facing his fair share of foes including a shape shifting warrior and his pack of wolves, he also encounters a seer on a deserted island and others as he travels towards home. Thorfinn now has to learn what the witch’s curse has done to him and what this means for his life, so when it is explained that he is now a Vardoger and that his ghost will travel ahead of as a forerunner, he now has to learn about this new realm and the perils within it, there are advantages to this, such as overhearing conversations and learning about a world once hidden.
Will Thorfinn be able to master his new split life, both as a young boy in Midgard, as well as a ghost at night, will he be able to use his new skills to remove the witch’s curse as the threat they command lingers over the homestead? Will his Uncle return safely home and be able to spend time with his much missed family? This is a historical fiction filled with stories of the Viking life at the time, as well as a fantasy adventure weaved throughout which will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting to know what will happen next as the twists and turns play out over the pages.
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A must read for anyone that enjoys historical fictions with a touch of magic woven into the story. Set in England during the time of the Vikings. It is filled with unique characters of the time frame, adventure, legends, and great world building. The story is told from multiple perspectives which gives the reader a more immersed experience in the story. A gripping page turner to find out what will happen next. I cannot wait to continue this series to follow the adventure.
Raga is trapped as a raven in this world who wants his cursed lifted by the lad Thorfinn, or Finn for short. The curse is related to this boy’s family from previous generations back. After and adventure with friends Finn becomes cursed himself as a living ghost. Boy by day and ghost by night learning secrets that none were meant to know. The clan is preparing for his sister’s wedding meanwhile people are also growing weary of Finn. His curse has given him valuable information that means ill will toward his family. Can this curse be used in favor of his family? What is the fate for our young cursed lad?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ayla Eddyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAyla Eddy2022-05-30 08:24:082022-05-30 08:24:08Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Ayla Eddy
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is the first book in The Forerunner Saga by Jay Veloso Batista. It was a historical fantasy book. I was pulled into the story from the first page until the last page. I felt as if I was right in the thick of the story with the characters. The book includes ghosts and Vikings. The storyline has adventure, history, Norse mythology, and paranormal elements. The attention to detail is what held my attention. The story is about Finn, who starts the story as a normal boy. He is a part of the Viking Kingdoms in England. There was a witch’s curse that becomes Finn’s fate. He is by day a boy and a ghost at night. Finn has an adventure in his future. I highly recommend this book to follow Finn’s adventure.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2022-05-28 08:09:262022-05-28 08:09:26Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Erica Fish
I loved the whole feel of this book. The slightly magical yet historical air really captivated me. I enjoyed thr fact that the book centred around a young boy as the main character. I thought it brought a different perspective to the book. The writing was highly detailed and descriptive. I could easily imagine what the author were describing. This was a truly enjoyable book and I am looking forward to what comes next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-05-25 10:17:122022-05-25 10:17:12Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Kerry Baker
This book was excellent! The author did a fantastic job illustrating this world. It’s one of those places that I really want to visit and meet all the characters. I was fascinated by the world itself and the storytelling in the book. The author’s characters were well-written and their descriptions were top-notch. I adore the way the characters interacted and look forward to reading more of this series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-05-24 08:36:202022-05-24 08:36:20Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Jo Frizzell
This particular story takes place in a wondrous world… Midgard, the Viking Kingdoms of ninth century England. The imagery, vivid yet accurate, brought to mind a familiar style of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series. The story’s characters all had a unique feeling to them, and the plot was entertaining and interesting. From the beginning of the story, till the end, you are entertained and drawn to keep reading to find what happens next. Overall, this is a fascinating and excellent read, and one that I highly recommend, especially if you are drawn to and interested in Medieval and Norse mythology.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mary E Espinozahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMary E Espinoza2022-05-24 08:35:442022-05-24 08:35:44Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Mary Espinoza
Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse is the first book in the Forerunner Saga series by Jay Veloso Batista. This is epic fantasy done well- with action, adventure, ghosts, Norse mythology, Vikings, curses, history, the supernatural, agendas, danger, paranormal elements, drama, challenges, mystery, fight scenes, detailed and descriptive storytelling, creative worldbuilding, and is told from multiple POV’s (which gives a great perspective of what is happening). I came into this series a little backwards, having started on book three by accident, which proved to be a bit of a challenge for me. But I really was intrigued by the premise and after discovering that I was reading the third book, I went back to the beginning to read the first two books just to see if they would help me better appreciate the story. And I am glad that I did, as I did enjoy the story more, and felt that it helped ground me in the series better. There were still a lot of characters remember, and some interesting, if not difficult to pronounce names- but I didn’t have as much of an issue with it this time around. As with the rest of the series, it is apparent that the author is very passionate about the subject matter and his story-telling- it’s evident that he put a lot of blood, sweat, heart, soul, and research into his work- which resulted in the rich, vibrant, and dynamic tale. Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-05-22 21:57:512022-05-22 21:57:51Thorfinn and the Witch’s Curse (The Forerunner Saga Book 1) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review By Angela Hayes
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