Runemarks by Joanne Harris

Trade Paperback | Fair Condition

Joanne Harris reimagines Norse mythology in a witty, irreverent fantasy. Set five hundred years after Ragnarok, the world is ruled by the Order, which has outlawed magic. Yet young Maddy Smith, born with a rust-colored rune mark on her hand, discovers that the old gods, goblins, and chaos still linger. Her journey pulls her into a battle between fading deities and oppressive order, blending myth, adventure, and humor.

Community Buzz:

• Goodreads: 3.74 average rating from nearly 9,000 readers. Reviews praise Harris's "fresh, funny, and wonderfully irreverent" take on Norse tales, though some note the pacing can be uneven.
• BookTok: Popular among fantasy readers who enjoy myth retellings; clips highlight Maddy's rebellious spirit and the book's playful tone compared to darker Norse adaptations.

If You Liked…

• American Gods by Neil Gaiman (modern myth retelling)
• Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman (straight retelling with wit)
• The Gospel of Loki by Joanne Harris (companion novel, Loki's perspective)

Condition: Fair – trade paperback with visible wear, likely creased spine and shelf scuffing, but pages intact and readable.