Synopsis
THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING.
Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest.
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.
Review
Wow, this trilogy just gets better and better. It’s absolutely jaw-dropping. John Gwynne is a master at crafting believable characters and enthralling worlds. His first two series were amazing, but the Bloodsworn Saga is now my favourite from his work, and I now know why he is one of my favourite authors of fantasy ever.
The Hunger of the Gods is the second instalment from his newest and latest trilogy. I know, I know it’s a finished trilogy, and I’m late to the party, I can now recognise why fantasy fans absolutely adore and love his writing. He creates beautiful dark worlds for us to get lost in among the pages. I’m already halfway through the last book, and John Gwynne, Sir, I salute you.
What I so love about this series is that it is absolutely relentless with blood curdling battle scenes. Whether against monsters, tainted or human foe, and I bloody love it. John Gwynne cleaves and slices through his characters like the Grim Reaper. I’m terrified of turning the next page, not knowing what’s in store for my favourite characters.
The way the author can pull you with his story weaving and attention to detail is so good and damn does he create amazing characters, whether you love them or you hate them and I for one can’t wait to see some deplorable characters get their come upons very brutally.
The worldbuilding and setting are brilliant. It’s so gripping, compelling, and intense that it hooks you like an axe. It’s fast-paced and action-packed to the hilt with gore bloody goodness. If you are a fan of Norse mythology or just love epic fantasy, check out this roller coaster of read of non-stop entertainment.
The Gods have returned after three hundred years of absence. A lot has changed since they ruled. Their children tainted with their blood are now thralled and chained to the new rulers of Vigrid. Except for one group of exceptional mercenaries, the blood sworn.
Lik-Rifa, the dragon god, has vowed to become queen again of all Vigrid, bringing her horde of dragon born tainted, monsters and her children to hunt down all those who opposes her. But her brother, the Wolf God, is also free, and with the Battle Grim holding the stakes. War is coming to Vigrid, and it’s going to be glorious.
If you haven’t checked out any of John Gwynnes books yet, I very highly recommend that you do, you will not regret it…😁🐲🔥💀🪓🗡
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