Book of the month The book is about Freya, a shield maiden blessed by the gods, who battles to unite a nation under a power-hungry king. Freya spends her days gutting fish, but dreams of becoming a warrior. Fate Inked in Blood is a Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology by Danielle L. Jensen. The book is about a shield maiden who fights to unite a nation under a king while also fighting her desire for his son.