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A review by 2treads
The Gods Below by Andrea Stewart
dark
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Stewart's #thegodsbelow kept me interested and engaged from start to finish. With several MCs that all added different dimensions to the plot and pacing, where loyalties, family, religious zeal, political and social standing weaving a hearty tale.
Hakara only wants what is best for her sister and works toward that everyday, but when they are separated, she makes certain decisions that could make the difference in reuniting. I love any story that gives me the many dynamics that come with families: obligation, guilt, sacrifice, love, loss, and grief. Add in the presence of gods and a maniacal play for ultimate power and worship, and Stewart has begun a series that if handled right can only get stronger.
I loved the way power is explored and exploited by characters for their own ends, how friendships form and evolve, how betrayal and bargaining can lead to finding one's own path.
Hakara only wants what is best for her sister and works toward that everyday, but when they are separated, she makes certain decisions that could make the difference in reuniting. I love any story that gives me the many dynamics that come with families: obligation, guilt, sacrifice, love, loss, and grief. Add in the presence of gods and a maniacal play for ultimate power and worship, and Stewart has begun a series that if handled right can only get stronger.
I loved the way power is explored and exploited by characters for their own ends, how friendships form and evolve, how betrayal and bargaining can lead to finding one's own path.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence