Valkyrie Symptoms: A Valkyrie Rising Short Story

Feb 07, David Edmonds rated it did not like it Shelves: I thought the point of these ebook prequels was to whet our appetites for the book coming out? If the book is like this prequel, where the two protagonists go at each other with a non-stop diatribe of teenage blathering, which I guess is supposed to show the sexual tension between the two of them, then I'll gladly pass. There is nothing in the "prequel" which really should have just been the first two chapters of the actual book that would make me want to read any farther, no foreshadowing of I thought the point of these ebook prequels was to whet our appetites for the book coming out?

There is nothing in the "prequel" which really should have just been the first two chapters of the actual book that would make me want to read any farther, no foreshadowing of what's to come unless you count the voices in the girl's head, which show up for all of one sentence , no real lead up to anything.

Don't know if I'll be reading the rest of the series. Oct 17, Alexa rated it really liked it Shelves: Valkyrie Symptoms is a short story prequel to Valkyrie Rising. It happens one day prior to the events in the main novel, and all 20 pages of it are from Tucker's point-of-view. I loved Tuck in Valkyrie Rising, so it was great getting a glimpse inside his head. To know how he sees Ellie and to read more of the banter between them that I enjoyed in the full novel. I wish it were longer though because it went by too quick! But I am glad to have something else to read in this world.

If you loved Tuck in Valkyrie Rising, you'll get another fix with this prequel. Nov 03, Merin rated it really liked it Shelves: I very much enjoyed reading from Tuck's point of view. Even though this is quite short, I liked how he went from trying to pretend he wasn't interested in Ellie to finally admitting that yeah, he was.

Plus their banter is just fabulous! Definitely recommended for folks who enjoyed Valkyrie Rising. Jun 03, Amanda rated it really liked it Shelves: I adore "fall-for-the-best-friend's-sibling" stories and this was a great little into to Valkyrie Rising , which I actually read first. It's short, sweet, and heartfelt, giving us readers some insight to how Tuck feels about Ellie.

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Sep 10, Meg rated it it was amazing. I really wish this was longer even though this leads right into the book where it starts the day after this takes place. It was a really cute fast read. It makes me love Tuck even more than I do already in the book itself. Jack is an asshole though. From start to finish I was entertained and this makes me want to read Valkyrie Rising all over again just to be able to witness Tuck and Ellie together all over again. Jul 28, Tamara rated it liked it Shelves: I never know how to rate short stories. But I liked it, so that's good. It made me want to go read Valkyrie Rising again.

It says it takes place a day before the book does. The book starts out with Tuck's 18th birthday party. In this book, Ellie claims to have woken Tuck up so he didn't miss his test and fail, making him repeat junior year and bring in her classes. So she's a sophomore, and he's an year old junior? Jun 03, Dani rated it liked it Shelves: Not a lot happens in this short story, nevertheless I'm intrigued by the characters. I'm always a sucker for those "knowing-a-person-forever-and-finally-seeing-them-in-a-romantic-light" kind of romances, and as that is exactly what I'm in the mood for, I'll be picking up Valkyrie Rising here in the near future.

This definitely has me curious about Valkyrie Rising, and I'm super curious about Ellie's little anger issue. It seems like a nice set up for the full novel and Tuck seems like he's a great character.

I wish it were longer but I guess that just means I'll have to buy the book sooner rather than later. Read this just after finishing valkyrie I liked the character voice in this one too. The dialogue exchange was partially funny and amusing in this short story. I wonder when Ingrid Paulson would write book It would be interesting to see a teenage valkyrie try to blend in at high school if the author comes up with a great plot for that book.

Feb 06, Teresa rated it really liked it Shelves: This is a prequel novella for the book Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson. Its told from Tucker's POV and is just a little look at what their lives were like right before the events of Valkyrie Rising. I really enjoyed this look into Tucker's mind and a bit of a look into more of their lives. Its a nice little extra.

Oct 21, Angela rated it it was amazing Shelves: This was an awesome story in Tucker's Point-of-view. Tuck was soooo sweet! It was really fun to read in his POV. Oct 21, Jayjay rated it really liked it. What a great introduction to the first book! I just wished I knew why it's called Valkyrie Symptoms. Aug 19, Shannon rated it liked it. This was a cute little short story very very short from Tuck's point of view as a prequel.

I am very glad I read Valkyrie Rising before this, I don't think I would've enjoyed this little short story otherwise. Jan 06, Terri rated it liked it Shelves: Cute intro to Valkyrie Rising, but doesn't add anything to the story. It was sweet to be inside Tuck's head and see what he was really thinking, but it doesn't get you excited for Valkyrie Rising because it's just too short. Nov 05, Andi Raney rated it it was amazing.

Short Story Sunday #9: Valkyrie Symptoms by Ingrid Paulson ~ ***The Starry-Eyed Revue***

Tuck seems like more than the usually love interest I've been reading about in the YA market. So, yeah, I shall read Valkyrie Rising. Besides, Norse Mythology, bros. When do we ever see that?! Feb 14, Evie rated it liked it Shelves: A somewhat interesting short story that is pleasant to read, but doesn't add anything essential to the story. It's not a long one, so it might be worth reading, but if you're too busy you can easily skip it! Vividly imagined scenes of action, romance, and political intrigue are seamlessly woven together to reveal a richly created world. One hundred years after falling asleep, Princess Aurora wakes up to the kiss of a handsome prince and a broken kingdom that has been dreaming of her return.

All the books say that she should be living happily ever after. But as Aurora understands all too well, the truth is nothing like the fairy tale.

Her family is long dead. Her "true love" is a kind stranger. And her whole life has been planned out by political foes while she slept.

Valkyrie Symptoms - A Valkyrie Rising Short Story

As Aurora struggles to make sense of her new world, she begins to fear that the curse has left its mark on her, a fiery and dangerous thing that might be as wicked as the witch who once ensnared her. With her wedding day drawing near, Aurora must make the ultimate decision on how to save her kingdom: In her teen fiction debut, the author of Knitting Under the Influence goes back to high school for a tale of sisters, misinformation, and star-crossed love.

As the son of Hollywood royalty, Derek Edwards is pretty much prince of the school—not that he deigns to acknowledge many of his loyal subjects. Except she refuses to fall for any of his rare smiles and instead warms up to his enemy, the surprisingly charming social outcast Webster Grant. But in this hilarious tale of fitting in and flirting, not all snubs are undeserved, not all celebrity brats are bratty, and pride and prejudice can get in the way of true love for only so long.

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