The Shadow of the Gods follows three brilliantly crafted characters who were on very different paths. Every time I picked up this novel I noticed a new detail that I’d overlooked. The closer I look at the dragon, there’s new stunning details that appear the longer one inspects the cover. I’m not typically a reader who is drawn to a book by the cover alone, but The Shadow of the Gods cover art by Marcus Whinney deserves a specific shout out. Needless to say, I was drawn in immediately and couldn’t stop listening. I’m feeling more impatient for an impending book release than I have in a long time. Gwynne taps into many of my favorite reading preferences, especially in fantasy, e.g., plethora of details, fantastic world building, strong female characters, unexpected reveals, and engaging storytelling. Thankful I read The Shadow of the Gods with only a few months wait for The Hunger of the Gods release. I was in such a book hangover, just wanting Gwynne’s story to continue. Upon finishing a book I usually pick up the next in my queue immediately, however after this first installment of the Bloodsworn Saga I couldn’t bring myself to start a new book for several days. The Shadow of the Gods is hands down, one of the best fantasy books I’ve read in a very long time.
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