I gave the book 5 solid stars and can’t wait to see what the author has in store for us in the upcoming books.The shadow of the Gods is an epic fantasy that was set in a Norse-mythology-inspired world. It’s the most satisfying first book you are going to read and is guaranteed to leave you hanging, and wanting for more. Overall, this is a strong start to a brand new series, and I highly recommend reading this if you love epic fantasies. It leaves a distinctive impression, and I love when a story could be outstanding like that. I had a blast reading this book, and I am still thinking about things from this book. The bloody carnage, unflinching brutality, and savagery along with the tumultuous emotions this story evokes, leave readers wanting for more and eagerly waiting for the next installment. The ending was epic as it was the point of convergence for a couple of storylines. The descriptions and details were fascinating to see and explore, as I am not familiar with Norse-inspired settings. The world-building, the lore, and monsters all add another layer of brilliance to the story. With rumors of a looming war spreading throughout the lands of Vigrið, three people will shape the fates of the world. The world is in chaos once again, with new dangers lurking ahead. They wreak havoc on regular folks, threatening their existence. Monsters and other creatures prowl the lands and the woods.
A new world rose, with power-hungry and ruthless jarls feuding with one another and expanding their territories. After the Gods battled with each other and fell in a bloody and gruesome battle the catastrophe of their fall resulted in a land that was ravaged to its bare bones. The story is set in a Norse-inspired world called Vigrið. It was just a minor bump on a long road to an intense, bloody, and savage journey. I blitzed through this book despite the initial struggle with some of the words and their meaning. It was an absolute page-turner by all counts!! When I say I devoured this book, I mean it. The book blew me away with the epicness of the story and was highly riveting with constant edge-of-the-seat-action throughout the book.
I wasn’t sure what I was getting myself into when I picked this up, other than the general idea I had after reading the synopsis. Buddy reading is a unique and fun experience on its own, but to read a book that’s unanimously raved about by the entire book (fantasy) community is another thing. I have heard so much about John Gwynne and his books that I was delighted to get my hands on this one and participate in Goodreads Buddy Reads. The Shadow Of The Gods by John Gwynne is the first book in The Bloodsworn Saga.
Disclaimer : Thank you, Netgalley, Little Brown Book Group, and Orbit for providing me with an arc of this book.
0 kommentar(er)
