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Ruthless Gods
by Emily A. Duncan
Review Note: this book was completed as an audio book - ymmv with the printed edition.
CW// possible light spoilers
Wow. Wow wow wow.
I almost gave up a fourth of the way in and I’m glad I pushed through.
Initially, I was a bit jarred each time the narration changed and a new character showed up. It felt like I was missing something - had I misunderstood the prophecy? Had I not been paying enough attention earlier? Was this a character that had been mentioned in Wicked Saints? Each new introduction added to the story ultimately (Tho, I’m a bit miffed Nadya decided to free Kostas. He was a drag and not a fun addition to the self loathing she already had going on. But in a way, it was an excellent device to reinforce why her internal monologue was so in turmoil over Malachiaz.)
The tensions are ratched up in this instalment as the group is all drawn towards the seat of the gods. It’s when they all are gathered together that the plot really hits its stride. Petty boundaries are put aside as they realise they are just pawns in a cosmic game of all-powerful eldritch horrors.
I’m excited to see where the author takes the final instalment when Blessed Monsters comes out!
As an aside, this book does get significantly gory - even more so than the initial one. If vivid descriptions of body mutilation are a trigger, I’d either skip or tread lightly.
Review on the audiobook - if I revisit this series in the future, I plan on reading a physical copy. The audiobook is fabulously done - the two narrators do an excellent job of infusing the dialogue with emotions and weight. I did however get lost in the weeds with the Eastern European accents - something I think was a good addition, but personally had me distracted from what was going on.
CW// possible light spoilers
Wow. Wow wow wow.
I almost gave up a fourth of the way in and I’m glad I pushed through.
Initially, I was a bit jarred each time the narration changed and a new character showed up. It felt like I was missing something - had I misunderstood the prophecy? Had I not been paying enough attention earlier? Was this a character that had been mentioned in Wicked Saints? Each new introduction added to the story ultimately (Tho, I’m a bit miffed Nadya decided to free Kostas. He was a drag and not a fun addition to the self loathing she already had going on. But in a way, it was an excellent device to reinforce why her internal monologue was so in turmoil over Malachiaz.)
The tensions are ratched up in this instalment as the group is all drawn towards the seat of the gods. It’s when they all are gathered together that the plot really hits its stride. Petty boundaries are put aside as they realise they are just pawns in a cosmic game of all-powerful eldritch horrors.
I’m excited to see where the author takes the final instalment when Blessed Monsters comes out!
As an aside, this book does get significantly gory - even more so than the initial one. If vivid descriptions of body mutilation are a trigger, I’d either skip or tread lightly.
Review on the audiobook - if I revisit this series in the future, I plan on reading a physical copy. The audiobook is fabulously done - the two narrators do an excellent job of infusing the dialogue with emotions and weight. I did however get lost in the weeds with the Eastern European accents - something I think was a good addition, but personally had me distracted from what was going on.