Book Review: The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Saga, #1) by John Gwynne
The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher, Orbit Books, in exchange for an honest review.
The Shadow of the Gods was one of my most anticipated books of 2021. I adored both The Faithful and the Fallen and Of Blood and Bone in their entirety, and I couldn’t wait to see what new world Gwynne was going to create outside of the Banished Lands, which until this point had served as the setting for every novel he’s penned. And he didn’t disappoint. The Norse-inspired Vigrið is a fantastic setting, one I’m sure will only become more and more interesting as the series progresses. However, as with his previous series, the setting and premise might draw a reader in, but the characters are what keeps said reader invested. …
