The First Girl Child

<i> <b>"In the beginning, they’d rejoiced. Sons were always preferable. Sons were the lifeblood. The protectors. The warriors. The farmers. How foolish they’d all been."</b> </i> <br> <br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565707961i/27987022.jpg" width="600" height="" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565707961i/27987023._SY540_.jpg" width="600" height="" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><b> <br>I don't really have to proper words to describe just how well-crafted and ingenious <i>The First Girl Child</i> was. So, this review is going to be a shell of what it potentially could be, simply because Amy Harmon completely stole my words away and I'm jealous of those that may experience this for the first time.</b><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1537629625i/26337778._SX540_.jpg" width="600" height="" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>_______________<br><br><u> <b>The World</b> </u><br><i>The First Girl Child</i> takes place in a land called Saylok, named after the son of Odin. Odin created an island for Saylok as he loved both nature and wanted to hide away from the ideals of men. However, Loki, being the God of Mischief, set out to see Saylok suffer and afflicted all six of Saylok's sons that were born in the six different villages. Each son soon began to take the form of different animals, Adyar the eagle, Berne the bear, Ebba the boar, Dolphys the wolf, Joran the horse, and Leok the lion. In result, Saylok formed a temple in the midst of these six villages in order to appoint keepers to protect the lands, runes and his children. We know from Norse mythology that Odin did not have any such son named Saylok, but Harmon's imagination and vivid descriptions of the world and the history makes it almost seem too real. <br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565707961i/27987024._SY540_.jpg" width="600" height="" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> <br><br>Our story takes place many generations after the birth of Saylok's land, and now our chieftains of each village only resemble their animal ancestries. We begin by following a keeper named Dagmar and his safe-keeping of his deceased sister's son. I went into this story not knowing much except the blurb and although it pulled me in, I really cannot begin to explain how much more this novel holds. It follows the journey of many people; some bad, some worse but most who are bold. Yes, this has tinges of romance but the key focus lies on the story of different people in search of themselves. <br><br><i> <b> <blockquote>“You make me want to be seen,” she said, and his gaze shot to hers, searing, searching. “I have always seen you, Ghost.”</blockquote> </b> </i><br><br><br><br><u> <b>The Story</b> </u><br>In all honesty, <i>The First Girl Child</i> is a clever commentary on the misogynistic injustices of a social society whilst also being a kick-ass fantasy novel with both adventure and intrigue. The undertones of feminism laced within the world-building was something that I've never seen before in such a traditional take on fantasy. We weren't left with lots of info-dumps or a prolonged introduction of the characters, only a longing that never really stopped until the last page. This novel read more like a magical tale or legend, parred with Harmon's lush visuals and captivating writing.<br><br>This story gets slow at times, which is the only reason I couldn't give it five stars. It spans more than twenty years, so don't expect a fast-paced novel. Yet, it made the gripping parts even more thrilling. The "magic" or rune system in this book is the best kind of slow burn because you understand its symbolism and meaning more towards the end. Even if the story stalls at times, don't give up. <i>The First Girl Child</i> can break your heart only to patch it up again in the best way and I highly recommend picking it up! <br><br><i> <b> <blockquote>“Life is not kind to women,” Ghost sighed. “My sister said the same thing. But life is not especially kind to men either. Life is suffering, and we all suffer.” <br>“Mayhaps God did not love your sister as much as his other children?” Ghost heard her bitterness and met his gaze with defiance. “Or mayhaps he loved her more and could not be without her.”<br> </blockquote> </b> </i><br><br>The relationships between Alba and Bayr + Ghost and Dagmar + Bayr and Dagmar and even Ivo + The Chieftains were so brilliantly layered that I could separate the characteristics of each one and none of them would be the same. The clear distinctions between themes of love, redemption, sacrifice, power and grief were brutally co-dependent but each relationship had its own uniqueness. Least to say, I think everyone should pick this book up, for more reasons than one. <br><br><i> <b> <blockquote>“We are abused. We are used. We are bartered and abandoned. But rarely are we loved. So be it. From this day forward, there will be no daughters in Saylok for any of you to love.”</blockquote> </b> </i><br><br><b>Trigger warnings for self harm (a part of the rune system), abuse, heavy misogyny.<br><br><i>The quotes in this review are taken from an ARC and are subject to change preceding final publication. </i></b>

Five in the name Nordic kings, gods, mythological, full of runes, mystic, lyrical, powerful, ghost-ly stars!<br /><br />Amy Harmon is one of the talented writers always knows how to take you journeys at different time zones from Irish Revolution to the middle of World War second and some unknown mystical kingdom doors. She plays the words like instruments and creates amazing, soul-brushing, heart-healing compositions, that you wanna read over and over again to feel joyful and delighted ! That’s how I felt as soon as I finish this wonderful, compelling, heroic , encouraging, Nordic fairy tale. <br /><br />Characterization: <br /><br />THERE IS NO ALBA WITHOUT BAYR.<br /><br />Bayr, a giant, strong, tough, carries an enormous, beautiful heart that only belongs to Alba.<br />And sweet, brave, loyal, lovely Alba who also carries a genuine, kind, poignant heart, only but forever belongs to Bayr.<br />Bayr was her keeper, her guardian, her best friend, confidant, first and last love. It was amazing to read their growing up, devotion, unconditional connection.<br /><br />I also enjoy Dagmar and Ghost’s stories. It is not fair to think them as supporting characters. Their forbidden love story, their affection and loyalty to Bayr and Alba were marvelous. My heart broke for them. Especially the parts that Ghost stands up for all the five girls who turned into gifted warriors and the way she puts her life at risk for her daughter was so worth to read! I like to clap and shout as “Go Ghost Go!”. And Dagmar, humble, born and raised warrior who changed his way to be keeper did whatever it took to save Bayr from the danger of the enemies!<br /><br />PACE: <br />At first I thought it was slow but after few pages I realized it was not. Not too slow or fast. Understanding the whole journey, we have to start from beginning. So there are not a word is needed to be edit from this book. Each one has its own magic and power!<br /><br />STORY DEVELOPMENT:<br /> Fasten your seat belts to take a memorable, mythological journey including Norse magic and powerful blood runes. This book is full of surprises make you smile, curse, cry like a baby! You need to open your feelings to absorb each beautiful chapters like your life depends on them.<br /><br />PLEASE DO NOT READ BOOKS WITH YOUR EYES! READ IT WITH YOUR HEART!<br />ENDING:<br /><br />My hands hurt but I applauded a lot! This is an epic final! I think you may consider this as one of the greatest book about power of women and their abilities, strength and determination to do what it takes!<br /><br />SUMMARY:<br />LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!<br /><br />I’m one of the luckiest to grab my ARC COPY so special thanks to 47North and NetGalley for providing this amazing book to me as an exchange of my honest review. I truly, honestly enjoyed it!

wow. i am just in awe. amy harmon could be considered one of my favourite fantasy authors, which is crazy because she doesnt primarily write fantasy stories. i really think she should switch over completely because her writing is so enchanting and much more lyrical than in her contemporary fiction novels. it suits the world building perfectly and has such a magical feel that really speaks to me.<br /><br />before i get too into this review, i want to note that the synopsis is a little misleading. at least it was for me. i thought this was going to be a very romance dominated story set in a fantasy world. while the bond between bayr and alba is important, its not even romantic until the last quarter of the book. there is 20 years worth of story that describes on how they grow up, what is happening in the kingdom, family relationships, and a whole bunch of other side stories. and because of that, this does feel very slow. much slower than your typical slow burn. <br /><br />but i really enjoyed this. the highlight for me is the relationship between bayr and dagmar. i love how they saw themselves as father and son, even though it wasnt the case. its such a sweet and really emotionally compelling bond and their interactions are the best part of the book for me. <br /><br />i highly recommend this, as well as amy harmons other fantasy book, <i>‘the bird and the blade.’</i> both are stunningly phenomenal! <br /><br /><b>↠ <i>4.5 stars</i></b>

<blockquote><b>*Spoilers, maybe*<br /><br />Hmm....I can't quite place my finger on what's missing.</b> Could it be a lack of urgency? As in:<br /><br /><b>1.</b> the pacing was slow<br /><b>2.</b> the magic system was largely unutilized<br /><b>3.</b> the justification for the curse was flimsy at best <br /><b>4.</b> there were too many irrelevant scenes (Ghost and the 3 marauders)<br /><b>5.</b> the love connection between Alba &amp; Bayr was tepid and unconvincing<br /><b>6.</b> the plot twist- of <input type="checkbox" class="spoiler__control" aria-label="The following text has been marked spoiler. Toggle checkbox to reveal or hide." onchange="this.labels[0].setAttribute('aria-hidden', !this.checked);" id="ed30327e-a304-4723-8af7-eb649c5851cc" /><label aria-hidden="true" class="spoiler" for="ed30327e-a304-4723-8af7-eb649c5851cc">marrying Alba off to the King of the Northmen - was introduced too late.</label><br /><b>7.</b> the villain was only on-page a handful of times and even then his presence was subordinate to the other clansmen who popped (Aidan, for instance)<br /><b>8.</b> I didn't care about Alba even though she was our main heroine, instead, I found Ghost much more interesting and wanted her to exist outside of the confines of the grieving/despondent/weak character. <br /><br /><b>Ultimately though, the stakes were never quite consequential enough</b> (I mean why should I care if the runes got into the wrong hands?) and the resolutions seemed incidental. That said, the prose was sublime, haunting, and captivating which made it difficult to put down. </blockquote>

<i>I received this complimentary ARC from the publisher, courtesy of NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.</i><br /><br />This was…<b>good</b>. Just that. Good. I’ve read so many of Amy Harmon’s books before, and am <i>frankly</i> slightly <b>disappointed</b>. It didn’t have the spark that her other works have had in the past. This might be due to the unbearably <b>slow pace</b>, because of the story spanning twenty years. I really had to push myself to finish it, even though I liked it. It just wasn’t holding my interest long enough for me to power through to the end. <br /><br />I think the main problem is probably a “<i>me</i>” problem. <b>Vikings</b> just do not interest me that much. And it didn’t help that the <b>magic system</b> remained rather unexplained and underutilised. This definitively pales in comparison to <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/29008738.The_Bird_and_the_Sword__The_Bird_and_the_Sword_Chronicles___1_" title="The Bird and the Sword (The Bird and the Sword Chronicles, #1) by Amy Harmon" rel="noopener">The Bird and the Sword</a>. <br /><br />The story takes place in <b>Saylok</b>, a land created by the Allfather, <b>Odin</b>. <b>Loki</b>’s actions caused the land to be separated into six different villages: <i>Adyar</i> (eagle), <i>Berne</i> (bear), <i>Ebba</i> (boar), <i>Dolphys</i> (wolf), <i>Joran</i> (horse), and <i>Leok</i> (lion). As the book progresses, the reader begins to see the commentary on <b>misogynistic injustices</b> that Harmon provides. <b>Bayr</b> was my favourite character, so strong and sweet. <b>Alba</b> was brave and kind, but often overshadowed by more prominent figures in the novel. <b>Dagmar and Ghost</b> were also lovely, supporting characters, both devoted to Bayr and Alba, while having a <i>forbidden romance</i> of their own. <br /><br />While this was a <b>beautiful story</b>, its slow pace proved that it just wasn’t for me. I wouldn’t dissuade you from reading it though, because it truly was <b>quite enjoyable</b>. I’d recommend it to fans of <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/34726469.Sky_in_the_Deep" title="Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young" rel="noopener">Sky in the Deep</a> and <a href="https://goodreads.com/book/show/43446574.Warrior_of_the_Wild" title="Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller" rel="noopener">Warrior of the Wild</a>.

This story fell flatter than Mariah Carey singing live. <br /><br /><br />This is a historical fantasy featuring Norse mythology.<br /><br />I am NOT a historical fiction fan.<br />I am rarely able to get into a fantasy.<br />And mythology is a real snoozefest for me.<br /><br />But this is Amy Harmon.<br />This book is her first foray into the fantasy genre.<br />Five Star reviews dominate the ratings. <br />And it's a Kindle Unlimited (as are all of her books).<br /><br />So, what hell, right? I'll give it a go.<br /><br />I still don't like historical fiction. <br />Fantasy is still a meh genre for me.<br />As for mythology ... ????<br /><br />I love Amy Harmon and, although this book didn't work for me, her prose is as beautiful as ever. I've never not loved one of her books, this one just wasn't for me.<br /><br />I don't discourage anyone from reading this book and absolutely encourage everyone to read her other works.<br /><br />2.5 Stars ⭐

<b> <i>A breathtaking fantasy of a cursed kingdom, warring clans, and unexpected salvation.</i> </b><br><br><i>The First Girl Child</i>, a historical fantasy, will be released in ebook, paperback and audio on August 20, 2019.<br><br><b>Available on:</b><br><a href="https://amzn.to/2XKVIQe" rel="nofollow noopener">KINDLE</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/2XMYYdH" rel="nofollow noopener">PAPERBACK</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/2yBNSx5" rel="nofollow noopener">AUDIO</a> <br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565887385i/27998728._SY540_.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><blockquote> <b><i>For as the woman is of the man.<br>Even so is the man also of the woman.</i><br>1 Corinthians 11:22</b> </blockquote><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565887385i/27998733.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><blockquote> <i> <b>Within the walls and behind the Temple doors lives an unexpected salvation—a girl.</b> </i> </blockquote><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565887385i/27998732.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><blockquote> <i> <b>She was framed by the light of the gray afternoon. And in that moment he saw the woman and not the child.</b> </i> </blockquote><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565887385i/27998730._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><blockquote> <i> <b>"You must promise me that when you are grown, even if you are afraid, even if you do not want to be king, you will do what must be done."</b> </i> </blockquote><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565887385i/27998731.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><b>Available on:</b><br><a href="https://amzn.to/2XKVIQe" rel="nofollow noopener">KINDLE</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/2XMYYdH" rel="nofollow noopener">PAPERBACK</a> | <a href="https://amzn.to/2yBNSx5" rel="nofollow noopener">AUDIO</a> <br><br>Copyright © Amy Harmon <br><a href="https://www.authoramyharmon.com" rel="nofollow noopener">WEBSITE</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authoramyharmon" rel="nofollow noopener">FACEBOOK</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/aharmon_author" rel="nofollow noopener">TWITTER</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amy.harmon2/" rel="nofollow noopener">INSTAGRAM</a> | <a href="http://amzn.to/2g96yOd" rel="nofollow noopener">AMAZON</a> | <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amy-harmon" rel="nofollow noopener">BOOKBUB</a> | <a href="http://eepurl.com/c_braD" rel="nofollow noopener">NEWSLETTER</a>

I can't believe I've never left a review for this book!!<br />This book, man. I've read it five times AT LEAST. And then I gave it to my 13 year old son and he read it. Then we read it together and discussed it, three chapters at a time. IT'S SO SO SO EXCELLENT. So excellent. <br /><br />Things you should know:<br />1. Yes, it's a romance. And your heart will hurt, and your chest will ache, and you will swoon.<br />2. Yes, it's an epic adventure (and romance).<br />3. You will not be able to put it down once you start, so ensure you have glasses of water (for hydration nearby) and easy access to a bathroom as well as people who won't judge you for taking your book / reading device into the bathroom. <br />4. The world building is easy to follow and feels intuitive.<br />5. You will have NO IDEA how it's going to end. There is nothing predictable about this book.<br />6. You will fall in love with all the characters, but most especially the main male character. All characters in this book feel real. <br /><br /><br />AN ASIDE: (I don't want this to distract from my review of the book, but it's important to mention)<br />As I said, after some deliberation and discussions with Mr. Reid, I did encourage my 13 year old to read this book. It is so excellent, such an engrossing story, so there is that. But also there are "sex scenes." <br />Amy Harmon always approaches these with realism (by that I mean there is clumsiness and an eagerness between two people in love that mimics real life), where the focus is on a couple's feelings and honoring each other. Therefore, not at all a bad introduction for a 13 year old boy to matters of intimacy. <br />In fact, if you have a 13 year old boy at home who enjoys fantasy, GIVE HIM THIS BOOK, not only because he will love the story and world building, but also (and this is just my opinion) better he learn about honoring his partner, expecting honor from his partner, and making love as an imperfect but ultimately beautiful experience than having his first exposure to the topic be pron hube (and yes, I purposefully misspelled that) where it's all about objectification and misogyny.<br />But I digress. <br /><br />Anyway, if you love romantic and epics, and want to be swept away, lose yourself in a (love) story, this is 100% the book for you. But I warn you, there will be a massive book hangover. <br />

4-4,5 STARS<br><br>Such a brilliant and unique story!I love whatever genre she writes, and I always go blind to her stories!I don't need a synopsis because I simply know it will be another fantastic read!<br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565639098i/27979621._SY540_.jpg" alt="description" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>The story line is interesting,original and captivating!Everything needed their time and their got it!This is a slow story in my opinion and this is what make me not give it 5 stars but still it was an unforgettable read!<br><br> "I've come to believe that home is not a place. Home is inside of us. Home is the people we love. Home is what we strive for."<br><br><br> <a href="http://readmore-sleepless.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow noopener"> <br> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1472313906i/20179654.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><div> <br><a href="http://readmore-sleepless.blogspot.co.za/" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1472313906i/20179655.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Read-More-Sleep-Less-Blog-602369879814135/" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1472313906i/20179656.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/pavlinaxristina" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1472313906i/20179657.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a><a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/115628737676724756157/posts" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1472313906i/20179658.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"></a><a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow noopener"><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1472313906i/20179659.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> </div>

<b>Genre: </b>Fantasy<br><b>Type: </b>Standalone<br><b>POV: </b>Third Person<br><b>Rating: </b><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565273469i/27956734.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565432492i/27967011._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>The day Bayr was born, the kingdom of Saylok changed irrevocably. Unbeknownst to the people, a curse was unleashed that made them barren of female newborns. As the years progressed and desperation mounted, Alba became the first girl child to be born in Saylok. But hope for her to be their salvation was shattered when the curse persisted. He would do anything to protect her and neither of them had any idea how their fate intertwined with the survival of their kingdom. <br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1559116543i/27586580.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br>Once in a while, I started a book and I just knew it was going to be something special. It happened rarely but this book is one of it. For me, the story was told subtly but made a deep impression internally - not in your face, but gut-punched you to the floor. <br><br><blockquote> <b> <i>“You are a protector, Bayr. And I believe you’ve been given power to defend this land—every clan. You are not Bayr, the Temple Boy. You are not Bayr of Berne or Dolphys. You are Bayr of Saylok, and you must defend this land from her enemies within and without.”</i></b> </blockquote><br><br>The best thing about this book is the characters and the bonds they form with each other. Blood played an important role in the story in more than one way, but it wasn’t the only thing that brought them together. I loved the characters’ loyalty, devotion, and sacrifices. I had a hard time picking a favorite because each of them was significant in their own way. But Dagmar earned his place for the choices he made. <br><br>I love mythology, so I enjoyed the Norse influences in the storyline. The plot was engaging especially with the mystical and the religious aspect of the story. <br><br><blockquote> <b> <i>To love was to be at the mercy of someone else. To love was to be controlled.<br></i></b> </blockquote><br><br>The First Girl Child is a tale of love and heroism. It would appeal to readers looking for a captivating Viking inspired fantasy. <br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1565266896i/27956279._SX540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><br><br><b> ♦ ⚔ ♦. . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC &amp; Loyda . . .♦ ⚔ ♦ </b><br><br><br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1558922275i/27576635.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br><br><b>For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:</b><br><a href="http://warhawkevault.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1558922205i/27576631.png" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a><br><a href="http://warhawkevault.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1498877613i/23169430.png" width="40" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WarhawkesVault" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1498877613i/23169431.png" width="40" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WarhawkesVault" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1498877613i/23169432.png" width="40" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/warhawkesvault/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1498877613i/23169433.png" width="40" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a> <a href="https://instagram.com/warhawkesvault/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1537195910i/26315404.png" width="40" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>