Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck
Genre : Fiction
Published : 5 Nov 2026 - HarperCollins

Two gods.

One mortal heart.

A storm is coming …

One god could steal her heart. The other could break it.

Althea Leos came to Oslo to study – not for a love triangle with Torben, an intense activist, and Lukas, an arrogant law professor. But one night, after a quarrel spirals out of control, she stumbles into Asgard – the hidden realm of Norse gods.

There, everything ignites: Torben is Thor, the electrifying god of thunder. Lukas is Loki, the magnetic god of mischief. And Althea herself carries a spark of divinity that could alter the lives of gods and humans alike.

Drawn into a world of divine rivalries, Althea is torn between mortal safety and immortal temptation. With the fate of nature – and her own destiny – hanging in the balance, which god will leave her Thunderstruck?

Reviews

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, Sunday Times bestselling author of (Mostly) Human Resources

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, author of Witch Season

Epic fantasy collides with real-world issues in a whip-smart debut from Lissa Layland. Thunderstruck combines some of my favourite things: propulsive action, social commentary, and a delicious, tension-filled love triangle. A must read!

Keshe Chow, Sunday Times bestselling author of Stranger Families

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

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

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

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, author of The Witch in the Dead of Night

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