The First Kingdom

Woden’s Vengeance is an engaging and action-filled continuation of Octa’s story, set against the harsh and unpredictable backdrop of early England. The book opens with a fierce conflict on Thanet, where Octa and the Jutes are trapped, setting the tone for a story driven by survival, loyalty, and the ever-present influence of the gods. Octa’s…

This is the first book I’ve read in this series, and while Woden’s Storm is technically the second installment, I found it engaging and easy enough to follow on its own. The story wastes no time in pulling readers into the complex interplay between men and gods, belief and power, and the constantly changing political…