L'ombra degli dèi. La saga dei Fratelli di Sangue. Vol. 1

I have a Booktube channel now! Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/petrikleoARC provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. Reading The Shadow of the Gods is equivalent to witnessing a new brilliant legendary Norse-inspired epic fantasy series in the making.“Sometimes there Leggi tutto

First, the usual caveat: I received a free Advance Reading Copy of this book from the publisher. I do not think that affects my review of this book. First book in a trilogy This is a world I would love to step into. It's dangerous, wondrous and populated with strange creatures, some possibly loyal all Leggi tutto

I've read quite a few of John's books now, and liked each one a bit more than the last. This is a fine read, and if you've read any of his other work then you'll find this to be very definitely a Gwynne book with all the stuff you liked from the other books, only more. We follow three point-of-view ch Leggi tutto

This book is the very definition of EPIC! - and is currently the best book I've read all year Final Rating: 5.0/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 Bloodsworn Saga : Book 1. The Shadow of the Gods: 5.0/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 Book 2. The Hunger of the Gods: 5.0/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 I can't even begin to tell you how much Shadow of the Gods blew me away! Han Leggi tutto

Check out my YouTube channel where I show my instant reactions to reading fantasy books as soon as I finish the book. A mind-blowingly epic book introducing an entirely new universe from John Gwynne - it doesn't get much better than this! The Shadow of the Gods is a brand new world for John Gwynne

*Re-reading The Shadow of the Gods as part of The Brothers Gwynne read-along!* *** Before the release of The Hunger of the Gods, I decided to listen to the beginning of The Bloodsworn Saga in the audiobook format for the first time. Colin Mace is great! A voice full of gravitas, with excellent narrati Leggi tutto

Since this is a new series by John Gwynne, The Shadow of the Gods was one of my most anticipated book releases this year. I’ve been eyeing Malice since 2016 but didn’t get the chance to read it. Considering the hype and praise surrounding Gwynne in the fantasy community, I was ecstatic that I got ap Leggi tutto

RATING BREAKDOWN Characters: 4⭐️ Setting: 5⭐️ Plot: 5⭐️ Themes: 4⭐️ Emotional Impact: 3⭐️ Personal Enjoyment: 5⭐️ Total Rounded Average: 4.5⭐️ I loved this. This is the kind of epic fantasy with Viking influence that feels like it could be history. The magic system doesn't deter from the grittiness of the w Leggi tutto

My first Norse mythology fantasy did not disappoint! This had me on edge for a good majority of the story. Really loved the 3 POVs (actually becoming more of a fan of this format) and this story had some amazing characters. The writing was incredible too and that ending….. Immediately reserved book 2 Leggi tutto