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A review by isabeltavares
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Godkiller centers around gods and a world where they are not welcomed.
We follow Kissen, a godkiller in charge of killing gods who misbehave. Elogast, a retired knight who fought for the gods to be banished. Inara, a little girl who has a secret that could hurt her.
Three unlikely characters who must unite in order to survive the journey to the city of gods.
I've never read a prologue that completely drew me in as the one in Godkiller. The best part about this story is the writing that created intriguing characters with unlikeable decisions. A world that will crush your hopes and the ones who could give you hope, will most likely kill you.
It is a whirlwind adventure, with secrets to be learned and trust to be earned.
My main critique remains on the odd pacing between action and rest. It made me feel disconnected from the story because when things were reaching an interesting point, it slowed down and turned in another direction. This can also be said about the ending. I don't particularly enjoy cliffhangers but the end felt as if someone deleted the rest of the chapters.
You want to give the reader the best story possible, and I don't think we had it. The end was too disruptive.
Nevertheless, I will be reading the sequel if only to find out what actually happens.
We follow Kissen, a godkiller in charge of killing gods who misbehave. Elogast, a retired knight who fought for the gods to be banished. Inara, a little girl who has a secret that could hurt her.
Three unlikely characters who must unite in order to survive the journey to the city of gods.
I've never read a prologue that completely drew me in as the one in Godkiller. The best part about this story is the writing that created intriguing characters with unlikeable decisions. A world that will crush your hopes and the ones who could give you hope, will most likely kill you.
It is a whirlwind adventure, with secrets to be learned and trust to be earned.
My main critique remains on the odd pacing between action and rest. It made me feel disconnected from the story because when things were reaching an interesting point, it slowed down and turned in another direction. This can also be said about the ending. I don't particularly enjoy cliffhangers but the end felt as if someone deleted the rest of the chapters.
You want to give the reader the best story possible, and I don't think we had it. The end was too disruptive.
Nevertheless, I will be reading the sequel if only to find out what actually happens.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death of parent
TW: amputation, manipulation