Reviews

The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

ursamajor27's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

thetimmeister's review against another edition

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

4.5

emmeline790's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

twogreenpenguins's review against another edition

adventurous dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

nerdboss's review against another edition

adventurous slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

megang519's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

librosydragones's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

deitable's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

keala23's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The Shadow of the Gods is simply astonishing. I mean, truly, utterly incredible. The world-building alone is enough to leave you speechless. The larger-than-life creatures are INSANE. Some are beautiful, but most are just terrifying. There is a town perched within and on top of a colossal snake god skull —it's like nothing I've ever read before. And let's talk about the characters—Orka, in particular, is a force to be reckoned with, a truly badass female protagonist who steals the show.

In terms of epic fantasy, this book reigns supreme. It's hands down one of the best I've ever had the pleasure of reading. Drawing from the rich tapestry of Norse and Viking mythology, culture, and lore (imagine Vikings and Skyrim meets Elden ring). It crafts an original narrative that feels both familiar and refreshingly innovative. The level of violence and detail is staggering, drawing you in with every turn of the page.

If you're a fan of captivating worlds and immersive storytelling, The Shadow of the Gods is an absolute must-read. Trust me, you won't regret diving into this extraordinary adventure!

sarahmejia42's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0