A review by chaptersofchase
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

5.0

Storytelling at its finest! 
Thank you, PRH Audio, for the gifted copy of The God of the Woods by Liz Moore {partner} 
 
Genre: Mystery 
Format: ๐ŸŽง 
Pub Date: 7.2.2024 
Pages: 490 
Star Rating: โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† 
 
โ€œHer voice, it seemed, had been continuously decrescendoing since birth, so that by age twelve, she could scarcely be heard.โ€ 
 
I was completely absorbed by the plot of this book, the characters, and all the vivid details that I did little else except listen to The God of the Woods for two days (itโ€™s 14 hours on audio, btw). I tirelessly tried to solve the mystery before Liz Moore revealed what happened, but it was no use. It was fantastic writing and a story I would return to again to pick up on all the little details I may have missed along the way. Whatโ€™s the last book that you reread? 
 
One of my favorite characters was Judyta. I rooted for her from the start and loved her ambition, even as those around her dismissed her for her naivety to the job. Out of all the characters that I encountered while reading The God of the Woods, I'd say that she showed the most growth. 
 
Audiobook Review: โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† 
The incredibly talented Saskia Maarleveld narrated the audiobook; she has also narrated Fire Lie Wins, The Rose Code, The Diamond Eye, A Short Walk Through a Wide World, Serpent & Dove, and many other novels. Liz Moore set the stage, wrote the script, and put everything together, but Maarleveld brought it home in one epic performance. I highly recommend checking out the audiobook and reading with your ears for this one! 
 
Read if you enjoy: 
๐Ÿ•๏ธ Summer camp settings 
๐Ÿ“ Complex plots 
๐Ÿ”€ Alternating timelines 
๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ Standout female protagonists 
๐Ÿงถ Unraveling multiple mysteries 
 
I recommend reading The God of the Words if youโ€™re looking for a complex mystery that will keep you reading until the early morning hours. 
 
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