The Shadow of the Gods - John Gwynne

The Shadow of the Gods

ByJohn Gwynne

  • Release Date: 2021-05-04
  • Genre: Epic Fantasy
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 999 Ratings

Description

Set Norse-inspired world, and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, The Shadow of the Gods begins an epic fantasy saga from bestselling author John Gwynne. 

A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.

As whispers of war echo across the land of Vigrid, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.

All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.

"A masterfully crafted, brutally compelling Norse-inspired epic." —Anthony Ryan The Greatest Sagas Are Written in Blood

For more from John Gwynne, check out:  

The Bloodsworn Trilogy
The Shadow of the Gods 
The Hunger of the Gods 
The Fury 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

Reviews

  • Shadow of the gods

    5
    By Joshtmarr
    BOOK WAS FIREEEEEEEEEEE

  • Well written women and good structure

    4
    By Elle M Akin
    If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. This series thus far is more than a little cliché and isn’t making any crazy waves in the genre but it’s well done. Its biggest selling point is its cast full of strong women which are sorely missing in a lot of fantasy series. Other than that though I can’t say anything about this book really stands out. It’s still a fun story and entertaining, it won’t knock your socks off or make you think too hard though.

  • Great book and story

    5
    By mrjigglez617
    This is a great book I normally don’t read books. The author had me from the beginning can’t wait to complete the series.

  • Incredible!

    5
    By Eleazar Hernandez
    I have to say this book is outstanding. I had a little trouble keeping track of all the characters at first because it switches between three different points of view from chapter to chapter, but once I got a handle on them I was all in. Gwynne’s storytelling is impeccable. His descriptions and pacing is perfect. The chapter lengths are just right. I Sailed through this book and am jumping right into the next one.

    I highly recommend this is you love Norse mythology or Vikings.

  • Slow start

    4
    By 798AmandaJackson
    While this does have plenty of action, even in the beginning. Building the world becomes tiresome. The narration seems to go on and on. Understandable, considering it’s building a world for your imagination. But it does seem excessive in book one.
    I read book one, the audiobook may be better with all the narration.
    After getting through book one, you have to finish the series, not only will you want to buy book one ends with a cliffhanger. The characters are amazing, the storyline addictive. I wish I could read them all again for the first time.

  • Absolutely a must read

    5
    By Ttrreeyy
    Action packed! Every chapter has something that makes you wanna keep reading. Loved it. Can’t wait to read the next book.

  • Boring. Dry. Pedantic. Uninteresting.

    1
    By zachbugay
    Just overly pedantic and boring. Dry and descriptive and utterly lacking in personality.

  • This is really good book I no more thing Loki Thor

    5
    By Maurice 19 cup
    This is really good I love Viking

  • Good Norse Fantasy

    5
    By Lyonarte
    First book reading with Norse mythology and fantasy. I enjoy the world building and character development. Even for me who does not read often I was able to follow and understand the story, even had chapters that made me excited to read on to know what happens with some characters.

  • Okay Book

    2
    By Brodiepercival
    This was an alright book. I haven’t read a lot of fantasy books like this but this book was slow. Most books I get to a point where I can’t put it down. I never got there with this book.

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