Hild

So “Hild” is basically fan fiction about a Christian saint.

Although the plot is completely made up, the book is heavy on facts of life in seventh century, which is what makes it so impressive.

I loved the fact that the plot is driven by so many powerful and resourceful women.

I really wanted to give it 4 starts but there's a major plot hole that was very annoying—at some point the main character is told this great secret thing in a very thinly veiled way, which she then discusses with at least two people in a very thinly veiled way again, but later on in the plot she starts acting like she didn't know this secret thing and there's a part where she suddenly “realises” what the secret thing actually is. For a character who's supposed to be highly observant and intelligent, this is just completely unconvincing. Where were the editors?