The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne

The Shadow of the Gods

The Bloodsworn Saga #1

John Gwynne

482 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Description

THE GREATEST SAGAS ARE WRITTEN IN BLOOD.A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction. Now only their bones remain, promising great power to those brave enough to seek them out.As whispers of war echo across the lan...

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Moods

adventurous 97%
dark 77%
tense 61%
mysterious 32%
emotional 30%
challenging 18%
sad 10%
funny 5%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 22%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 19% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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