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I was sent an ARC for this in preparation for the new books and Uhm WHAT!? How am I so behind on these books!? I can’t believe it took this long to find these books because I devoured this first one!
It was SO different than anything I’ve read but it kept me hooked from like the second chapter!
Gods, monsters, passion, games!? What more could you want!
Terah is such an interesting character from the get go. She seriously knows what she wants and how she’s going to get it.
BRB getting the second book NOW!
It was SO different than anything I’ve read but it kept me hooked from like the second chapter!
Gods, monsters, passion, games!? What more could you want!
Terah is such an interesting character from the get go. She seriously knows what she wants and how she’s going to get it.
BRB getting the second book NOW!
THE STONE GOD is the first book in the Indulgence series, where Gods walk the land and play their games, but cars, trains, machine guns, mobiles, and even condoms also live!
Terah has moved to the house she inherited so she can get her life back together again. Some peace sounds very good to her. Instead, a shrine is washed up (literally) and she is charged with taking care of it. Her life changes, in ways too many to mention. Although this is in the Romance genre, at this stage I honestly don't know who is the main male (although I have my own idea) - and I love that!
The pacing is fast and there is a lot that happens. Terah grows immeasurably in this story and still remains true to herself. She is prepared to help the Gods as long as they help her and had better not get in her way. If there were any editing or grammatical errors, I have to say I missed them, being engrossed in the story as I was.
There are pieces scattered all over the board by the end, and I honestly can't wait for book two to see where they will end up. A fantastic story that had me gripped from beginning to end. Absolutely recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
May 26, 2021
Terah has moved to the house she inherited so she can get her life back together again. Some peace sounds very good to her. Instead, a shrine is washed up (literally) and she is charged with taking care of it. Her life changes, in ways too many to mention. Although this is in the Romance genre, at this stage I honestly don't know who is the main male (although I have my own idea) - and I love that!
The pacing is fast and there is a lot that happens. Terah grows immeasurably in this story and still remains true to herself. She is prepared to help the Gods as long as they help her and had better not get in her way. If there were any editing or grammatical errors, I have to say I missed them, being engrossed in the story as I was.
There are pieces scattered all over the board by the end, and I honestly can't wait for book two to see where they will end up. A fantastic story that had me gripped from beginning to end. Absolutely recommended by me.
** same worded review will appear elsewhere **
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
Archaeolibrarian - I Dig Good Books!
May 26, 2021
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
A breath of fresh air - compelling fantasy story with an interesting cast of characters, great FMC, and a hint of romance on the horizon.
First thoughts…
A non-stop story of a woman seeking solitude and finding the complete opposite when a mysterious statue washes up on her front lawn after a flash flood.
Good thoughts…
Terah makes for an interesting character from the get go. She knows what she wants and has achieved it. Well, until the statue shows up.
The world building is fantastic. It’s fun but easy to follow.
I love how each character has their own desires and goals and feelings.
There’s also a dash of romance and spice to add to the story.
Not good thoughts…
Sometimes, I felt like there was too much happening for one book and some more meaningful things got rushed through.
Random thoughts…
Puppies…
A non-stop story of a woman seeking solitude and finding the complete opposite when a mysterious statue washes up on her front lawn after a flash flood.
Good thoughts…
Terah makes for an interesting character from the get go. She knows what she wants and has achieved it. Well, until the statue shows up.
The world building is fantastic. It’s fun but easy to follow.
I love how each character has their own desires and goals and feelings.
There’s also a dash of romance and spice to add to the story.
Not good thoughts…
Sometimes, I felt like there was too much happening for one book and some more meaningful things got rushed through.
Random thoughts…
Puppies…
I feel for the children of the gods. They are knights in a proxy war, where marriages indicate alliances and territory. Since this is a modern world, their actions are televised, and the gods apparently care what lowly humans follow in the media. When a lesser god escapes from his imprisonment and rolls to a muddy torrent at Terah’s house, it disrupts not only her life but Adominai’s, the first-born, or Hood, of the primary god she worships, Aran.
Normally I don’t like multiple viewpoints, but this time it is seamless. Nylea, the first born of the god of beauty, has to outshine any other god’s Hood, or first born. At first she seems like an empty Chinese silver vase, but when her god evicts her, she discovers what she is truly capable of, and it is frightening. Adominai at first seems the capable and boring bureaucrat, but his love for Nylea and hatred for Terah makes him more of a firebird. Edgeron is forced by his god (gambling and chance) to pursue Terah, thus abandoning the mother of his children. Yet he goes against his god for his child’s safety. The lenolai (vampire? Elf? Rat of the sewers?) Vey is so single-minded he will enter a warzone to make his move. I loved all their personalities and would not change it to single POV.
Normally this politicking would be the proxy war between gods, but Kol’s, the Stone god, arrival, which means Terah’s arrival, thrusts every character into a real upheaval of all they know, and each person’s merit is challenged. As they say, the gods play games…and their children are the pawns.
I am glad I paid for this novel after reading the sample. You never know if the rest of the novel is consistent, but the story poses some deep themes. Not only do we see a modern world practically controlled more by media exaggerations than by gods, but every step taken by the players is a guess towards pleasing the ones they worship. And of course, what is greater: technology or gods?
It is almost a cliff-hanger, so be prepared to wishlist the next book. As for the hopeless romantic in me, I don’t want to see the arranged marriage come true. I want Terah and Adominai to go from enemies to lovers, but hey. To be determined.
Normally I don’t like multiple viewpoints, but this time it is seamless. Nylea, the first born of the god of beauty, has to outshine any other god’s Hood, or first born. At first she seems like an empty Chinese silver vase, but when her god evicts her, she discovers what she is truly capable of, and it is frightening. Adominai at first seems the capable and boring bureaucrat, but his love for Nylea and hatred for Terah makes him more of a firebird. Edgeron is forced by his god (gambling and chance) to pursue Terah, thus abandoning the mother of his children. Yet he goes against his god for his child’s safety. The lenolai (vampire? Elf? Rat of the sewers?) Vey is so single-minded he will enter a warzone to make his move. I loved all their personalities and would not change it to single POV.
Normally this politicking would be the proxy war between gods, but Kol’s, the Stone god, arrival, which means Terah’s arrival, thrusts every character into a real upheaval of all they know, and each person’s merit is challenged. As they say, the gods play games…and their children are the pawns.
I am glad I paid for this novel after reading the sample. You never know if the rest of the novel is consistent, but the story poses some deep themes. Not only do we see a modern world practically controlled more by media exaggerations than by gods, but every step taken by the players is a guess towards pleasing the ones they worship. And of course, what is greater: technology or gods?
It is almost a cliff-hanger, so be prepared to wishlist the next book. As for the hopeless romantic in me, I don’t want to see the arranged marriage come true. I want Terah and Adominai to go from enemies to lovers, but hey. To be determined.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Stone God is a brand new fantasy series by Erin Kellison.
I went into The Stone God not too sure if I’d enjoy. I’ve had hit and misses with fantasy books that feature gods playing with peoples lives. It took me a bit to get into the story, but once I understood the rules of the world I couldn’t put the novel down and read way too late.
The gods play their selfish games moving humans and their offspring around to suit themselves, but there is more at play than the gods playing around.
This novel is full of action, intrigue, adventure, and a bit of romance. Kellison captures the character’s identity’s, thoughts, and emotions. The eccentric gods and characters are delightful, captivating, and they have depth. You end up feeling the characters emotions, heart break, struggles, and happiness.
Terah wants nothing to do with the gods, but she ends up caught up in the gods schemes and is forced into a position that she doesn’t want nor is ready for. I adored Terah! She’s forthright, polite, tactful, and challenges herself. We see her take everything in stride and not waver from her beliefs.
As for the romance; Terah has a love interest dangled in front of her. What I liked is that she doesn’t just jump in. I’m not sure on the romance aspect yet, but there is potential. The other thing I liked about the romance is that it’s in the background and plays second to what is playing out on the main stage.
The Stone God turned out to be an unexpected treat. Its suspenseful, fun, gripping and full of sly humor. There is so much at play and I can’t wait to dive into the next book.
Rated: 4.5 Stars
I went into The Stone God not too sure if I’d enjoy. I’ve had hit and misses with fantasy books that feature gods playing with peoples lives. It took me a bit to get into the story, but once I understood the rules of the world I couldn’t put the novel down and read way too late.
The gods play their selfish games moving humans and their offspring around to suit themselves, but there is more at play than the gods playing around.
This novel is full of action, intrigue, adventure, and a bit of romance. Kellison captures the character’s identity’s, thoughts, and emotions. The eccentric gods and characters are delightful, captivating, and they have depth. You end up feeling the characters emotions, heart break, struggles, and happiness.
Terah wants nothing to do with the gods, but she ends up caught up in the gods schemes and is forced into a position that she doesn’t want nor is ready for. I adored Terah! She’s forthright, polite, tactful, and challenges herself. We see her take everything in stride and not waver from her beliefs.
As for the romance; Terah has a love interest dangled in front of her. What I liked is that she doesn’t just jump in. I’m not sure on the romance aspect yet, but there is potential. The other thing I liked about the romance is that it’s in the background and plays second to what is playing out on the main stage.
The Stone God turned out to be an unexpected treat. Its suspenseful, fun, gripping and full of sly humor. There is so much at play and I can’t wait to dive into the next book.
Rated: 4.5 Stars
When a unforeseen flood carries the shrine of a Lesser God to Terah Crane's doorstep, she suddenly finds herself in servitude of the Gods. But with her drastic new life changes comes dangers that she never thought she would have to encounter. Now she must take matters in to her own hands, unwilling to be a pawn in this game of the Gods. With monsters, conniving Gods, treachery, a pinch of spice and a boatload of action, The Stone God is the first multi-POV book of the Indulgence series.
The cover of this book is what initially caught my attention; it screamed bad*ss, headstrong FMC, and that is exactly what we get! I have to admit, the book was a bit slow to start for me, but as I kept reading and really got into the thick of things, I was pulled further and further into the world! Kellison has created a unique world with such an interesting political system set in place, where the Gods like to be in control but also as hands off as possible. Terah can be a very relatable character, as most of us humans would also not know how to act if suddenly thrust into the world of the Gods in our mid-twenties! She is a very well-written main character, who does not realize her true potential, and I cannot wait to see how her character develops further into the story. I am not a huge fan of third-person writing, but it played out well in the book, giving us a great all-around picture of the different dynamics among the society and how a simple mistake by one can have a domino effect to many. The build up to the cliffhanger had me on the edge of my seat and I am anxious to dive into book 2!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The cover of this book is what initially caught my attention; it screamed bad*ss, headstrong FMC, and that is exactly what we get! I have to admit, the book was a bit slow to start for me, but as I kept reading and really got into the thick of things, I was pulled further and further into the world! Kellison has created a unique world with such an interesting political system set in place, where the Gods like to be in control but also as hands off as possible. Terah can be a very relatable character, as most of us humans would also not know how to act if suddenly thrust into the world of the Gods in our mid-twenties! She is a very well-written main character, who does not realize her true potential, and I cannot wait to see how her character develops further into the story. I am not a huge fan of third-person writing, but it played out well in the book, giving us a great all-around picture of the different dynamics among the society and how a simple mistake by one can have a domino effect to many. The build up to the cliffhanger had me on the edge of my seat and I am anxious to dive into book 2!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.