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A review by ataleofcoffee
Godkiller by Hannah Kaner
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
So, this narrative is a blend of 4 main characters, and in a rich and historied world. Each Character is engaging and has their own sense of drive, motivations, and agency.
The opening paragraph really sets the tone, so if that doesn't hook you in, I'd say skip the book.
The general plot is about three humans and one god trying to sneak into a sealed city where the reigning King declared war on the God's and slew the God of war some years ago.
You have Inara, a young sheltered noble girl somehow tied to Skedi, the God of White Lies. He has no memories of how he was tied to Inara, and desires his freedom. Then there's Kissen, a Godkiller by trade, who's better nature has her want to aid Inara. And lastly there is Elogast, the retired Knight Commander after the war waged on the Gods, forced out of his quiet life as a Baker to go on one last quest for the King he loves.
The world is engaging, as are it's people, it's gods, and the struggles caused by both. It's got a captivating writing style that really drew me in and made the world pop.
While I wasn't completely surprised by the big twists in story they still felt good and earned. This is spent a lot of time traveling, but it's got decent pacing and breathing of life and character moments so the journey felt like I was taking in the land and its history and present while gaining more from the characters as well. The stakes were personal and high and came together in the end.
It looks like this is going to be the first of a Trilogy, so I'm not sure when I'll get to finishing it. (The second book is out as of now, but the third looks to be slated for April) This meant there was a cliffhanger, but a very solid one.The reader knows everyone's alive and motivated to press ahead, but there's still clear room for more mysteries and the major problems aren't fully solved.
I look forward to the next book.
The opening paragraph really sets the tone, so if that doesn't hook you in, I'd say skip the book.
The general plot is about three humans and one god trying to sneak into a sealed city where the reigning King declared war on the God's and slew the God of war some years ago.
You have Inara, a young sheltered noble girl somehow tied to Skedi, the God of White Lies. He has no memories of how he was tied to Inara, and desires his freedom. Then there's Kissen, a Godkiller by trade, who's better nature has her want to aid Inara. And lastly there is Elogast, the retired Knight Commander after the war waged on the Gods, forced out of his quiet life as a Baker to go on one last quest for the King he loves.
The world is engaging, as are it's people, it's gods, and the struggles caused by both. It's got a captivating writing style that really drew me in and made the world pop.
While I wasn't completely surprised by the big twists in story they still felt good and earned. This is spent a lot of time traveling, but it's got decent pacing and breathing of life and character moments so the journey felt like I was taking in the land and its history and present while gaining more from the characters as well. The stakes were personal and high and came together in the end.
It looks like this is going to be the first of a Trilogy, so I'm not sure when I'll get to finishing it. (The second book is out as of now, but the third looks to be slated for April) This meant there was a cliffhanger, but a very solid one.
I look forward to the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and War
Minor: Death and Trafficking