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A Norse Fantasy Epic
I love this book.
The story follows three similar, though different enough, protagonists as they adventure, hunt and fight their way across a post-rag... READ MORE
Fantasy writing at its best
So I’m quite possibly late to this party, having not read John Gwynne before, and reading a lot of other reviews on his other series, I figured this was th... READ MORE
Great read from start to finish
The Shadow of the Gods is a fantastic opening to a new fantasy series. There are 3 narrative threads that work together to build the world of this Norse in... READ MORE
The start of an epic series
Absolutely fantastic, a new take with a twist on the Norse myths we are all familiar with, couldn't put it down and can't wait on the next instalment
An epic start to a fantasy series
This is the first book I’ve read of John Gwynne’s, and it will not be the last. It took a bit to hook me, but I’m glad I persevered as it had lots of detai... READ MORE
Synopsis
This is a stunning special edition of The Shadow of the Gods, the first novel in the internationally bestselling Bloodsworn series from master storyteller John Gwynne.
This edition features: jacket with full artwork, four-color end papers, foil embossing on the board, and designed sprayed edges.
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 land of Vigrið, fate follows in the footsteps of three warriors: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn.
All three will shape the fate of the world as it once more falls under the shadow of the gods.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9780356528571
- Number of pages: 512
- Dimensions: 238 x 160 x 46 mm
- Weight: 740g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allGritty, weighty, and deeply satisfying
This is a brilliant, Norse myth/saga-inspired start of what promises to be a fantastic epic fantasy series. We follow three main characters (and their vari... READ MORE
One of the most anticipated fantasy releases in 2021!
“Death is our constant companion, a whisper in our ear, but when you see a friend fall…nothing prepares us for it, even though we’ve waded through a river ... READ MORE
Whether you’re a fan of fantasy books in general or just have an interest in Norse Mythology, Shadow of the Gods will be a great read.
Heavily inspired by Norse myths, if you’re already familiar with Norse figures and lore then you will find entering the world of Vígríð to be very easy, qu... READ MORE
Shadow of the Gods
It took me a while to get into this story, but once I was in I was hooked! John Gwynne has once again succeeded in creating a fantasy land, A fantasy land... READ MORE
If you're a fan of Fantasy and Norse Mythology this book will have you in a vice grip.
Fantastic. Thrilling. The boiling excitement that builds up before any fight had me shifting in my seat.
I actually planned to read this over the course... READ MORE
Believe the hype, candidate for book of the year
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Shadow of the gods is a Norse inspired fantasy epic boasting a large... READ MORE
The Shadow of the Gods is an epic, gritty fantasy. With an amazing start to this new series
An epic and brutally compelling new fantasy
The Shadow of the Gods is the first book I have read by John Gwynne. I did not know too much about this one, o... READ MORE
Different Take on Norse Mythology
This is an incredible fantasy book based on Norse mythology but with a completely different magic system and different gods and mythology,
The story cente... READ MORE
Awesome and Emotional Story
This book is incredible! I was intrigued because of the Norse-inspired world and it didn't disappoint.
The book follows 3 points of view: Orka, a huntres... READ MORE
Epic storytelling
The gods have fallen and the tribes of man still remember the horror. So they hunt and enslave those tainted with the old gods blood, but there are those t... READ MORE
Masterful
The story is the start of a new storyline that is not based in the same world as his previous books and is set in a Viking world, full of battle-hardened w... READ MORE
Fantastic, gripping, violent
Ist great
That's it really
A spectacular dose of Viking-flavoured fantasy.
John Gwynne is one of those special types of authors, an author who makes you remember why you originally fell in love with a specific genre and then furth... READ MORE
Fantastic
Shadow of the Gods is one of the most epic novels I have read in a long time. It is brutal, awash with gore, as it is a Norse-inspired historical fantasy s... READ MORE
An Excellent, Brutal Tale
'The Shadow of the Gods’ is the first book in John Gwynne’s ‘Bloodsworn Saga’, a new epic fantasy series inspired by Norse mythology. It tells an excellent... READ MORE
Wow just wow
I have no words to explain how much I love this book, it follows 3 main characters and I love them all for the own unique ways and battles they are having ... READ MORE
Brilliant
5 of 5 stars
My Five Word TL:DR Review : Brilliant
I absolutely loved The Shadow of the Gods, in fact it’s possibly the best book I’ve read in a long time... READ MORE
A Book for the Gods
So this was my first John Gwynne book.
It’s a Norse mythology-inspired, battle strewn epic. Filled with warriors, treasure-seekers, outlaws and runaways, ... READ MORE
There maybe hype, but it's all deserved
It's outstanding. Well of course it is it's Gwynne, I was expecting great things and I got even more than I could have imagined.
We're going into a new w... READ MORE
A great beginning to a Norse inspired epic fantasy
I've been a bit slow to get to read the new releases in main-stream epic fantasy but I'm glad I got to read this one.
This is my first experience of a Joh... READ MORE
Recommended
It's the first book I read by this author and loved it. It's the excellent start of a new fantasy series that kept me hooked.
I loved the style of writing,... READ MORE
A wonderful, enthralling Saga-tale
This book is a stunning example of a Norse-mythology inspired novel. From the very first chapter I was captivated by the storytelling.
As we met the three... READ MORE
Seriously Epic
Synopsis
The land of Vigrid still bears the scars of the gods’ extinction war. 100 years after their extinction, monstrous vaesan swarm over the world and... READ MORE
Amazing book
This book creates a world of wonder, with 3 characters who follows a similar path. The way JG writes draws you in from the start. Brilliant book, looking f... READ MORE
Verified Purchase
Grabs you by the scruff of the neck
A Norse-inspired world, outstanding characters, creepy critters (I'll say no more... plot spoilers), and a story that grabs you by the scruff of the neck a... READ MORE
Fans of John Gwynne will be pleased with this
I have read the entirety of John Gwynne’s output and feel that he has grown stronger as a writer from book to book. Shadow of the God’s continues that tren... READ MORE
What a fantastic read
What a fantastic read, from battle scenes to building character to the humour 5/5
An unapologetically brutal, seax-wielding, revenge-soaked journey through a vividly realised, Norse-inspired world.
What worked for me:The characters are exceptionally well developed throughout. The main cast forms clear, vivid impressions, while side characters never fe... READ MORE
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