From the cover art work to the description of the book I felt drawn to this novel. Kat did not disappoint. The setting of the story was perfection, I absorbed the folklore, the Icelandic scenery and way of life, and those girls. The sister storyline set in the past was my favourite and rich in the storytelling, the character building and the suspense of the character identities in the present day storyline. Very beautifully told and a treasure of a tale, with a very rewarding end result.

Rich in Icelandic culture and myth, The Swell delves into themes of survival, fate, and the power of women in the face of overwhelming odds. The slow unraveling of the mystery keeps you hooked, while the evocative prose captures both the stark beauty and the dangers of the land. This is a story about women rising in the face of adversity, and the secrets that refuse to stay buried beneath the surface. I couldn’t put it down.

A lovely well written tale based on folklore. This is a duel timeline novel in which I did prefer the older story to the newer one
The writing is very beautiful and the characters are well rounded while the pages are nicely descriptive of place and time
I would have preferred the pacing to be a little better but overall a good read

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

An enjoyable read.
Set over two timelines, I much preferred the earlier one, though both had very good headstrong women, not willing to bow down as expected for the females of their time.
The timelines worked well against each other, and it slotted into place nicely as the tale unfolded.
I also enjoyed the old stories incorporated into this.