“Nine worlds hang from Yggdrasil,
Watered by the Well of Fate.
The sisters carve young destinies
On dew-draped branches of the tree.”
I just finished reading Well Of Fate by Savanna Jezowski, and oh my goodness, this little story wormed its way into my heart in an instant. This is a spin-off from one of Jezowski’s other books, When Ravens Fall, which unfortunately I haven’t read yet, but which has immediately made itself way on my tbr list for something in the (hopefully) near future. And because it was so good, today I’m going to share a list of reasons why you should read this awesome little story for yourself.
Ratatosk
Ratatosk, or Tosk for short, was everything I wanted in a main character. He’s a squirrel, born to be a tale-spinner, who longs to be so much more than that, and who sets out on a quest to change his fate. For me, Tosk is such a relatable character. I think we all want to feel like the main character of our own stories, rather than the supporting cast in someone else’s, in one way or another. Also, I got awesome Brian Jaques vibes from spending time with Tosk, and as a person who grew up devouring every single Redwall book I could get my hands on, this just made the experience all the more enjoyable.
Norse Mythology
I love mythology. Mostly I’ve read Greek and Roman myths and retellings, but I’ve recently become a lot more interested in Norse mythology as well, and Well Of Fate was the perfect bite-sized Norse inspired story I’ve been needing. There are so many cool Norse things in this story, from Yggdrasil, the tree of the world, to the serpent Nidhogg, there are so many cool elements of the Norse myths in this story. If you like retellings, myths, and especially Norse mythology, then you really need to read this.
It’s A Standalone Story
i usually steer clear of spin-off stories when I haven’t read the main book yet, but ‘Well Of Fate’ is a self-contained story that doesn’t require you to have read anything else in order to enjoy it. Though it probably will give you the desire to go and read ‘When Raven Fall’ to get a bit more of Tosk, let me just warn you now.
It’s Free
If any of these other points have got you interested in reading ‘Well Of Fate’ then the next thing you should know is that this story is permafree. You can pick up a copy on Amazon for the Kindle and get reading right away. Go and grab a copy now and get reading. And if you love it even half as much as I did, please consider rating it on Amazon or Goodreads and writing a review. It’s one of the best things you can do for a writer, and this story definitely deserves a bit of love.
A When Ravens Fall Short Story
Discontent with his life as a tale-spinner, Ratatosk the squirrel goes searching for the Well of Fate hoping he can change his destiny. But what he finds at Yggdrasil will test the very core of his resolve. When he faces the unexpected dangers beneath the great tree, Tosk will have to choose between saving himself or risking all to do the right thing. Changing his destiny proves harder than he ever imagined.
For fans of “When Ravens Fall” and Norse mythology, reunite with old friends and meet new ones in this compelling short story about destiny and hard choices.
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Savannah lives in a drafty farmhouse in Amish country with her Knight in Shining Armor, who is no less shiny after eight years of matrimony, and a loyal brigade of kitties, who may or may not sleep on the job. Her work has been published in Ray Gun Revival, Mindflights and in the student publication of Fountains at PCC. She is also an author in the Five Enchanted Roses collection. She likes books, faeries and writing hats. Quite recently, dragons were spotted having tea on her estate.
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I don’t think that I have ever read a mythical retelling. I have read a book where it was inspired by Arthurian legends. Its the Kingfountain series by Jeff Wheeler. It doesn’t have any of the characters from Arthurian legends but it has some similarities. And it is obvious that some inspiration came from those legends.
Ooh, I don’t think I’ve heard of the Kingfountain series. I do love Arthurian legends though, so I’m going to have to look it up. I’m a huge fan of fairytale retellings myself, and mythical retellings are just as awesome. I love Greek and Roman myths particularly, maybe especially after reading the Percy Jackson books by Rick Riordan. If you’re looking for a good place to start with mythical retellings, I do recommend those. Also his trilogy ‘The Kane Chronicles’ which are based on Egyptian myths. I’m not as fond of his Norse series, but some people really like those too. I definitely recommend Well Of Fate though, if you want a taste of the Norse myths. It’s so good!