Thunderstruck - by Lissa Layland (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In this smart, sexy debut romantasy, an American exchange student arrives in Norway only to find herself in a love triangle with an intense activist and an aloof environmental law professor who turn out to be the Norse gods Thor and Loki.

Althea Leos, Type A as they come, doesn't arrive in Oslo expecting to get dumped--academically speaking--by her thesis advisor, the stoic Professor Dahl. Reeling from being abandoned, Thea falls head over heels in lust with Torben, a Norwegian environmental activist and front-runner for Sexy Lumberjack of the Year. Thea is so love-drunk on Torben's sweet, sexy smile, and also drunk-drunk, that she angrily follows the elusive Professor Dahl home and...

Thea stumbles accidentally across the bridge to Asgard, entering the immortal realm of Norse gods.

Odin, the Allfather, challenges Thea to pass a series of tests to prove she can keep her lips sealed about Asgard. Thea expects wolves the size of elephants and menacing ravens, but she doesn't expect to find herself in slow-burn situationships with two "brothers" who happen to be Norse gods. Calm, cool, collected Althea Leos must navigate her desires for Thor and Loki while trying to overcome Odin's trials.

Tropes

● Love triangle

● Academic romance

● Slow-burn romance

● Norse mythology

Review Quotes

"Thunderstruck was such a delight! A modern day romantasy with a love triangle that sizzles with chemistry, two swoony Norse gods, and a strong, smart heroine at its center, this debut novel's crackling heat and creative use of mythology made it impossible to put it down. Add in an underpinning message about climate change and environmental activism, and I was hooked. A steamy, sharp read--highly recommend!" - Julia Bianco, USA Today bestselling author of Witch Season

"Epic fantasy collides with real-world issues in a whip-smart debut from Lissa Layland. Thunderstruck combines some of my favorite things: propulsive action, social commentary, and a delicious, tension-filled love triangle. A must read!" - Keshe Chow, Sunday Times bestselling author of Strange Familiars

"An irresistible swirl of mythology, academia, and finding yourself, this witty, steamy debut is a perfect blend of gods, fantasy, and modern women getting to save the day!" - S.E. Wendel, author of Heartsong

"A heartfelt, beautiful blend of romance, mythology, and climate justice. THUNDERSTRUCK is a delightful modern story with just the right amount of the ancient and a wonderful reminder of the importance of the world around us. It's rare for me to be torn in a love triangle, but my heartstrings were pulled in every direction." - Grace Viall, author of (Mostly) Human Resources

"An electrifying romantasy debut. In Thunderstruck , Layland effortlessly blends a steamy love triangle, Norse mythology, and a crucial environmental message. You don't want to miss this one!" - Charlotte Buckley, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Witch in the Dead of Night

"Richly imagined with romances both compelling and sexy, Thunderstruck is a wonderfully unique and fresh take on mythology, with a highlight on real-world issues. Beautifully well done!" - Neena Noon, author of To Vex & To Hex

"The perfect balance of meaningful and hot...funny, outrageous, sexy, and full of heart." - Katie Jung, author of You're the One That I Haunt