A review by twistingsnake
Merciless Saviors by H.E. Edgmon

adventurous hopeful fast-paced

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

2.5

As much as I loved the first book, I really struggled with this one. I feel like everything I forgave in the first was something I found tedious and annoying in the second. I fully understand why a pantheon of gods would spend their eternity trying to destroy our protagonist. Still, I was moved by the ending. As a queer person who struggles with dissociation and identity, there is something very real and raw about Edgmon's depiction of that experience. This is a clearly very personal piece and while I didn't like it very much as a whole, I can appreciate and respect that vulnerability.