The Gist: Explore my End of Year Book Tag, diving into unread gems on my shelves, and my 2024 TBR priorities!
(more…)The End of Year Book Tag: 2024
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Book Review: The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne
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The Gist: The Hunger of the Gods deftly blends epic battles and rich character development, redefining fantasy tropes while exploring themes of loyalty and revenge.
Series: Bloodsworn Saga, #2
Release Date: April 12, 2022
Synopsis
THE DEAD GODS ARE RISING.
Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest.
As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own–and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance.
Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god.
Their only hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead…and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.
Ending
Cliffhanger
Representation
• wlw side character
• POC side characters
• POC side characters
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Knife, sword and axe violence
• Gore
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Enslavement
• Discussion of genocide
• Mutilation of a side character in the last book discussed
• Sexism
• Abduction of children
• Child abuse
• Torture
• Gore
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• Enslavement
• Discussion of genocide
• Mutilation of a side character in the last book discussed
• Sexism
• Abduction of children
• Child abuse
• Torture
Mature Themes
• Sex alluded to and discussed (not graphic)
• Swearing
• Alcohol consumption
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
• Swearing
• Alcohol consumption
• See Ending for HEA status.
• See Possible Triggers for Abuse and OTT sad parts.
Format: Paperback
Rating: 5-stars
(more…)My September TBR: Embracing an Ambitious Reading Challenge to Meet My 2024 Reading Goals
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The Gist: Join me this September as I dive into an ambitious reading challenge to hit my 2024 goals. From backlist treasures to new releases, discover how I’m combining my fall reads with my reading goals!
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(more…)My July TBR: Discover Strong Characters and New Releases
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The Gist: Discover my top book picks for July, including the thrilling fantasy The Hunger of the Gods and the captivating historical novel Great Circle, and get inspired for your summer reading!
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(more…)The Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag: 2024
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Quick Take: Explore my 2024 Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag, where I share my reading highs, lows, surprises, and progress on various book challenges, including favourite reads, anticipated releases, and goals for the year.
(more…)My Exciting June TBR: Epic Fantasy, the Best Nonfiction, and New Releases
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About: Explore my June TBR with a diverse selection of anticipated reads, including epic fantasies, compelling nonfiction, intriguing new releases, and feminist retellings like Kaikeyi and Babylonia!
(more…)The End of Year Book Tag: 2023
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Quick Take: Explore my End of Year Book Tag, diving into unread gems on my shelves, and my 2023 TBR priorities, including a book I’ve owned for ten years!
(more…)9 Books on My November TBR
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About: Explore my November TBR with nine anticipated reads, including Cassandra Clare’s adult fantasy debut and two holiday romances!
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(more…)Fall Reading Guide: Dive into 10 Captivating New Releases
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Quick Take: Cozy up this fall with my Fall Reading Guide, featuring 10 exciting new releases to keep you entertained as the leaves change, including the first-ever authorized novel to return to Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House world.
(more…)August Wrap Up: 25 Books Read
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About: Explore my August Wrap Up featuring 25 books with a 4.03-star average rating. Discover a long-awaited romance favourite and my mystery/thriller journey!
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