Heroes (Eirik) (Volume 2) Paperback – March 15, 2016

I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to write for my review of Heroes because, honestly, what more is there to say? Ednah Walters knocks it out of the park yet again in Heroes, the second companion novel to her amazing Runes series, affectionately subtitled "Eirik Book 2." Heroes is a richly written story written with heart and warmth.The book begins where Demons ended and is a thrill ride of laughs, twists, and turns. More secrets are uncovered, more kicka$$ characters are introduced, and more of the pieces of the puzzle are put into place. The best part of Heroes, though, is the continued growth of our main characters Eirik and Celestia, as well as the growth of Eirik's relationship with his mother Hel. We are able to see a softer side of Hel in this book, and we see the anguish she conceals over a loss suffered years earlier. We see her attempting to become a kinder, more accepting mother, and we really see the love that Hel and Eirik feel for one another; in fact, their scenes together were my favorites in the book. Ednah was able to both convey and evoke emotions that you wouldn't expect when reading a story featuring the goddess of the underworld.The writing is vivid and fluid. Ednah is in a class of her own when it comes to world-building. There are plenty of snort-out-loud scenes and, as mentioned above, scenes the elicited a few tears. I can't wait to see more of our new characters in Gods, the final book in Eirik's trilogy. In fact, the only thing I didn't like about Heroes was the ending—because it meant the book was over! I'm so excited for Gods and can't wait to see where the characters go from here.

***I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are 100% my own. ***We met Eirik way back in Runes. When we last saw him in Demons, he was having to deal with finding his birth parents, the changes in his body that no one prepared him for, as well as his placement among the Norse Pantheon. He also had to deal with the feisty witch, Celestia Devereaux. This book pretty much picks up where that one left off. Eirik is still trying to help his new family, while dealing with his emotions for Celestia. Meanwhile, Celestia is trying to live life without Eirik in it.Both were surviving, but then a new threat to the witch community has Eirik’s inner beast rearing its head. So these two have to come back together and solve the mystery with the witches as well as Eirik’s quest. Unbeknownst to them, these events will challenge them in ways that will either make or break them as individuals, let alone as a couple.Where to begin with this book. We established in the last book that Eirik is beyond swoon-worthy and that Celestia is one of the most awesome heroines created. This doesn’t change in this second book. The tension between these two is insane! I yelled at my kindle. I sighed at my kindle. I hugged it. I shed tears over it…in sadness as well as in joy. This second book of Eirik’s story is positively amazing and I’m forever in love with these characters. In love I tell you!Ms. Walters is scheduled to be on a book boyfriend creating panel at a writer’s conference in the summer, and in reading this character, there is no question WHY she’s been invited to talk about it. It is something she’s beyond qualified to talk about and teach others. This is Book 8 in her Runes Series and I can promise you, each one builds and expands on the ones before, nothing is boring or over explained. There is no skimming or skipping sections. I’ll be honest, I inhale her books, then turn right around and start over again, savouring, pouring over, and slowly taking in her stuff. So, would I recommend this book…by now that has to be the biggest foregone conclusion. But in case you need the words…BUY THE BOOKS. ALL of them!

This Book you guys! So much happened!In Demons, Eirik got an introduction into his mother's heritage, in Heroes, we see him adapting to it and living an actual life in Helheim. I love the interaction between him and his parents and how they are becoming a unique family. Seeing this new maternal side of Hel and her pride for Eirik is one of my favorite parts of this book.Celestia Adapting to her new knowledge and understanding of the world is amazing. Her discovering things about people she thought she knew and learning more about her own mother makes you care about her even more than in Demons!Eirik and Celestia's growing relationship is equally Dragon Fire hot and Witch magically adorable. I absolutely love their banter! I can't wait to see what is in store for them next.There is so much action in this book, finding a stopping point while reading it is nearly impossible. It is so exciting, fun and frankly addicting. I simply can not wait for Gods!

This is the second installment of the Runes companion novels that focus on the character Eirik Baldurson, son of Norse God Baldur and Goddess Hel. Since learning of his true birthright and his dragon-shifting capabilities in book 1 'Demons', Eirik finds himself on a mission to find his, presumed dead, sister. The journey takes him into territories unknown as he travels the realms looking for clues as to her whereabouts.The story is intense and suspenseful in places, with wonderfully constructed dialogue and unexpected plot twists. A fast paced but pleasurable read. It takes place within the timeline of other Runes novels and it is very interesting seeing the storyline unfold from a different characters POV, adding yet another dimension to these wonderful novels. I particularly liked the chemistry between Eirik and his love interest, Celestia. Parts of their dialogue actually had me laughing out loud. The authors writing is accomplished and she writes with such an original and authentic voice. Her characters are complex, memorable and well developed. When asked to liken these books to another works I find it impossible because they are quite unique.Opening the pages of a Runes novel feels like coming home- the romance warms and excites you, the suspense and drama thrills you. You can enjoy the ride and experience the delights of a fantastically woven story from within the familiar embrace of well loved characters. I truly cannot wait for the next book!

Heroes starts a few months after the end of Demons and picks up with Celestia back home with her family & friends and Eirik adapting to his life as a dragon shifter and living with his parents in Helheim.Eirik is searching for his grandmother, Angrbodr and his sister who is not dead as his mother Hel assumes. He is also not staying away from Celestia as she asked, although come on who really believes she doesn't want to see him, but he is visiting her cloaked so she cannot physically see him.Eirik & Celestia are reunited thanks to his mother, who I think is secretly playing matchmaker, and the adventure continues with them searching for Angrbodr, but also dealing with the murder of witches in the community. Which ties in nicely with Raine's story in Seeress, which also has me wondering if there is more to that overall story arc than I originally thought.I have to admit that Eirik has not been my favourite characters from the Runes series. I think it was partly because I saw him getting in the way of Raine & Torin and then Cora & Echo that I never grew to love him as I did the others. He started to grow on me in Demons when we got to learn more about him but I think this is the book where I really have fallen in love with him and I think he, along with Celestia may now be one of my favourite characters, although no one can ever top Torin.Heroes starts a few months after the end of Demons and picks up with Celestia back home with her family & friends and Eirik adapting to his life as a dragon shifter and living with his parents in Helheim.Eirik is searching for his grandmother, Angrbodr and his sister who is not dead as his mother Hel assumes. He is also not staying away from Celestia as she asked, although come on who really believes she doesn't want to see him, but he is visiting her cloaked so she cannot physically see him.Eirik & Celestia are reunited thanks to his mother, who I think is secretly playing matchmaker, and the adventure continues with them searching for Angrbodr, but also dealing with the murder of witches in the community. Which ties in nicely with Raine's story in Seeress, which also has me wondering if there is more to that overall story arc than I originally thought.I'm really happy with the way Eirik & Celestia's relationship develops in this book, and without giving too much away that thing that I was waiting to happen throughout the whole of Demons finally did in Heroes.I can't wait to read Gods next and see if my theory about Eirik's sister is correct. I'm also looking forward to reading more about Hel as I really love her character and all the complexities she has.This book deserves more than the five stars I've given it as the world that Ednah Walters has built is captivating. The way all her characters, even the small ones, have depth to them is part of what keeps me entranced in her world's. Ednah is one of those authors who's books I will pick straight up and re read over again. If you've not already been sucked into Runes series then I recommend you go & give them a try as I predict you'll end up loving them as much as me.

This book is full of twists and turns that keeps you on your toes and trying to figure out what's coming next! Ednah' writing takes you to different realms and will make you laugh out loud, cry, swoon and shout with excitement! Packed full with Dragons, love, magic, budding friendships, family issues and evil characters.This book not only allows you see more of Eiriks life in Hel searching for his Grandmother and building his relationship with his Mother and Father and of course the romance with Celestia but helps you to see the other side of Book 4 in the Rune Series and gives a deeper understanding of the story and the part Celestia has to play.I cannot wait to find out what Ednah has in store for us in God's I already have my book preordered.This book is a MUST!! You will not be disappointed.

First of all this book will make you go insane with "What if" Since I have finished Heroes I have been plagued with millions of questions and "what if's" ..I love that Heroes ties in nicely with Seeress (Forth book in the Runes Series) It helped my mind link in the timeline/storyline.We start Heroes with Eirik spending most of his time searching for his sister, until his and Celestia's path cross and he realises that he just cant be without her, so between needing her help and wanting to be more that friends they continue the search together.I'm left however, thinking/knowing that everything is not as it seems and wondering what Ednah Walters has in store for us in Gods!I can not wait to read Gods

I Love Ednah Walters For Making Her Stories My Part-time Reality.I adore all the characters, what's not to love right! Eirik is embracing his his dragon and Celestial has gone home, but fate has a way of bringing them together yet again where they set about looking for his sister who was thought to be dead and avenging the wrong done to his family, visiting various realms along the way.Excellent follow up to Demons, going to read God's now 😆