4.5
The Hunger of the Gods
By John GwynnePublisher Description
Packed with myth, magic, and bloody vengeance, John Gwynne's "masterfully crafted, brutally compelling, Norse-inspired epic" (Anthony Ryan) continues in The Hunger of the Gods.
THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING.
As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own–and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance.
Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god.
Their only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead...and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.
Praise for The Shadow of the Gods
“There is not a dull chapter in this fantasy epic.” —Vulture (Best of the Year)
"A satisfying and riveting read. It’s everything I’ve come to expect from a John Gwynne book." —Robin Hobb
"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony Ryan
"A masterclass in storytelling . . . epic, gritty fantasy with an uncompromising amount of heart." —FanFiAddict
For more from John Gwynne, check out:
The Bloodsworn Trilogy
The Shadow of the Gods
The Hunger of the Gods
Of Blood and Bone
A Time of Dread
A Time of Blood
A Time of Courage
The Faithful and the Fallen
Malice
Valor
Ruin
Wrath
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“Respectfully John, WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT ENDING AND WHAT AM I EVEN SUPPOSED TO DO NOW?! This cannot be real… 100% not okay, need all the business days to process this book, nobody speak to me and I need book 3 in my hands right now…😭😩💔”Diverse charactersLikable charactersMulti-layered charactersDescriptive writingOriginal writingAddictiveFast-pacedUnpredictableDark settingMagical setting
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“This is good… great even. The Shadow of Gods were slow for me but this, The Hunger of Gods… it was great. Sure there was slow area but kept me on edge. I love Orka. She’s bad ass. I think she’s the only Character I care… I’m glad I don’t have to wait too long for the third book. But man … the way it ended… I wish I had the third one in my hand right now!”Laura Smith
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“I first didn't like this book and almost put it down and didn't pick it back up again (for one POV only...cough cough Elvar cough cough). But I powered through and decided I would skim her chapters if need be. But in the end she didn't bother me as much as I feared she would. I still think Elvar is a spoiled brat who if it weren't for Grend would be dead for sure. But I powered through. And I actually enjoyed the two new perspectives more than I thought I would.
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Orka - still the bad ass Skullsplitter we know her to be. It was interesting see her react with the Bloodsworn and other POVs that pop up . And her to take a leadership role over more than just Lif.
Varg - becomes a super badass. Though this whole arc with the bloodsword seemed so separate from the rest of the perspectives which were all centered around Lik-Rifa in some way. It was interesting to get to know more of the bloodsword and see more types of god-touched people.
Elvar - god I hate her. She was my least favorite in the first one but even more so here. Though I fear there are big things planned for Elvar.
Biorr - it was interesting to see him grapple with his decisions. Like the Battle Grim are bad slavers who hunt down tainted and sell them. And as we learn, will do it to people who are simply trying to live like Uspa and her family. So I get why Biorr does what he does. But he struggles with the betrayal. And his perspective allows you to hear from the children and to keep tabs on what Lik-Rifa and that whole gang is up to.
Guthvar - is a whiny piece of crap...and it's not written in a way to like make you like him. Which is great. You get to see all the stupid shit he does and it keeps us up to date on what's going on with the Queen and Skalk.
Excited for the Fury of the Gods release and can't wait to see Snaka wreck the world.”
About John Gwynne
John Gwynne studied and lectured at Brighton University. He’s played double bass in a rock ’n’ roll band and traveled the USA and Canada. He is married with four children and lives in Eastbourne, where he is part of a Viking reenactment group. When not writing, he can often be found standing in a shield wall with his three sons about him. His dogs think he is their slave.
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