Welcome to Litsy!

I bought the first two books of the #FallenGodsTrilogy last year on Independent Bookstore Day & was excited to binge the whole series! With multiple perspectives, this first book moves a bit slowly, building both the world and the main characters. Tough godkiller Kissen, ex-knight Elo and young Inara with the scene-stealing Skediceth come together here— the unexpected ending makes me so glad that I don‘t have to wait to see what happens next!

4.4⭐️ I know there‘s a lot of back-and-forth on whether this book is good. It‘s definitely different, it is not an easy read, but I loved it. The characters were good, it gets me in my emotions, the world building is on point. I thought it was great. This is my last book of the month and the second #HometownBookClub read for March.

3✨I had to restart it a couple of times, and was struggling with all the characters. I love the boldness of all the characters and I picture Skedi as a familiar like the His Dark Materials series. I can‘t say I was following along well with everything going on, but I enjoyed it in the end.

Read this as a Buddy Read with my bookish bestie and was totally stunned by the inclusivity of the story. I'd expected a typical fantasy setting with typical romance - but no. The characters are deep and they all have their own packages to carry. The world building is stunning and I can't wait to read the next part in this story.

I was unaware this was a part of a TRILOGY! Fortunately I already have book two… but book three isn‘t out yet… April 1st needs to arrive soon.

How dare my day job interfere with my reading. Rude

This was fun and the gods are so interesting. #roll100

Thank you @Nazgul93 for my #NLHS cant wait to start these books!!!! Thanks for hosting @WildAlaskaBibliophile

Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. I did not know this was the start of a trilogy when I began the book, I'm glad I found that out before I got to the ending. I wouldn't put this in irritating cliffhanger territory, a lot is accomplished, explained, revealed in this first book, but you can clearly see an overarching plot that has a ways to go. 1/?

Helping! ☺️

Squirrel-sized! 😆
OMG, cuuuuute. 🥹😍🥰

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This book was sent to me by a wonderful friend, and i really enjoyed it!! Amazing fantasy with super cool worldbuilding. Picture includes: the kitten who really wanted my attention when I was trying to take the photo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just as fun the second time as it was the first. Gods (old and new, wicked and maybe not SO wicked), knights, mercenaries, pilgrims, and secrets collide and unravel in this fast-paced, entertaining fantasy. And, now that I‘ve refreshed my memory, I can read the sequel!

Going with another reread this rainy morning because I have the sequel waiting in the wings…and I‘m expecting some book mail tomorrow which will probably interrupt whatever I‘m currently reading. 😬 I really enjoyed this one the first time I read it and am excited to refresh my memory and continue the story.

#RainyDayReading

OMG GO BUY THIS BOOK AND BE PREPARED TO READ IT IN ONE SITTING. *ahem*….sorry, but it‘s really really good! Well developed and characters with their own agendas, a bit reminiscent of The Witcher.

When I saw this cover, I couldn't resist reading it. Going in completely blind, I found myself quickly wrapped up in this adventurous story.

The story focuses mainly on four characters and their connection to each other as they navigate a world once ruled by many gods. Worshipping gods is now forbidden, but our four travelers desperately need help from the gods.

The characters are well-developed, and the action will keep you reading. 💚

Reading the tagged book while Pixel bird/people watches. Loving our chill time after a long morning walk.

#dogsoflitsy

Thank you @JamieArc ! I am so excited for these books. The stroopwaffles won't last long i know it. 😂 one of my favourite treats! My kiddo has claimed the blanket already.
Thank you @KateReadsYA #litsyfoundfamilyswap

Sietje can‘t believe the book has the audacity to touch her!

I absolutely love this cover, and the story was quite good too. A fantasy world with living gods who interact with their followers, accepting offerings and sacrifices and granting boons and blessings. Or curses. Three main characters- an orphaned girl, a soldier in disguise, and a godkiller, find themselves traveling together, each on their own quest.

March‘s #doublespin

I really enjoyed this new fantasy series. It felt quite original, taking place in a world where people have rebelled against Gods and because of this Godkillers are hired to deal with them. This definitely has Witcher vibes, but possible unpopular opinion - I liked it more. It was much more readable, but with strong world building. Also way better women characters. 4.5⭐️

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“Godkiller” started off very slow, however the backstory was well worth the wait. The world itself was very interesting, in addition to the plot, however the highlight of this book are its characters. The character arcs for Kissen, Elo, Inara, and Skedi were very well done and I always love the found-family trope. I look forward to seeing how these characters continue to develop throughout the rest of this trilogy.

“People make gods, and, for better or worse, gods make people. We show each other for what we truly are. Yearning beings, desperate for love, power, safety.”

- Aan

Enjoying the slowdown of the holiday season for the first time in years.

I decided to include in my monthly #BookSpinBingo list, books with fall vibes. I thought this book complied with that criteria🙄maybe only the cover☺️
I was surprised with this short YA fantasy novel. I liked the world, set in medieval time?, liked the characters and plot.
This world is “manipulated” I could say by the presence of gods. Any request, advice to the gods, has a prize, a sacrifice. But gods have limits, they can be destroyed, killed⬇️

I liked the narration and the lady Witcher vibes. For me, it started stronger than it ended - I preferred the pilgrimage to the climax. Also the romance was UGH.

Posted a new video on my channel today, it‘s a review for Godkiller by Hannah Kaner, come check out my thoughts if you‘re interested.

https://youtu.be/15RL1yrEmss?si=FSJdikosK1xP2GI5

This book just RAGED, full of anger and power and mystery. Very compelling characters, especially Kissen, whose mind heart hides behind a fierce exterior. Everyone in this book is not who they seem to be, and there are so many secrets and reveals that the plot just races by. A finely crafted world, with plenty to discover, and lots of questions left unanswered for the sequel — but you‘re left definitely wanting to find out. Definite pick!

Mixed feelings. Mainly because it was a comparingly long time to get through. That only some start and then the end had my undivided attention. I just didn‘t get it. Mystery felt it was trying too hard. I forgot some parts of a mystery within another. Intriguing revelation of an end might not be enough for me to continue to the second book. I like the idea of a world now without gods because they became to powerful. Yet now people want them back.

Started this ridiculously beautiful book today, and I‘m already hooked! Intriguing premise, alternating povs, and the promise of conflict to come…

Good, but not great. The plot moved quickly, but it took me a shockingly long time to get through. I just wasn‘t feeling it. Which is disappointing because I did really enjoy the characters, all three POVs.

Did I drop everything when my hold at the library came in? Yes I did. Was the 3+ month wait worth it? YAAAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved this.

This was a fun one—more please!!! In a world where human desires create gods & their faith & prayers sustain them, a terrible war sees the gods defeated at great cost & a new king rise. But rebellion stirs, the old ways persist & one young girl finds herself tethered to a god. Kill the god & she dies & that‘s no good. Along with a godkiller & former knight, the girl sets out looking for answers & together they find more than they bargained for. ⬇️

Starting this one next…

In a land where gods have been outlawed, godkiller for hire Kissen, whose own family was sacrificed to a fire god, is forced to help when a young noble girl fused with the god of white lies seeks her help. Together with a loyal knight turned baker they must journey to a war and god-haunted city for answers and aid. This immersive fantasy is filled with flawed, lovable, badass characters—and the audio narrator sounds like Game of Thrones‘ Ygritte!

This was a good read, Kissen's family was killed by a God. Now she kills Gods for money. A young girl seeks her out to help separate herself from a tiny God called Skedi. They end up running away and joined by a disillusioned Knight. They are all heading to a city where a huge battle was fought, each with their own quests.

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Having made lots of positive changes in Jan & Feb, I'm now spending the Spring undoing all my good work with luxurious book-buying sprees and cake-based errors.

My sister made TIFFIN, y'all. I'm powerless 😅😅😅

I loved characters but there were quite many POVs and it took some time to get into the book. The world felt amazing and I loved the beginning - the worldbuilding. This felt quite unique.

The thing I didn't like was pacing: the beginning was intriguing, then the biggest part of the book made me to lost interest and the ending was rushed.

#SeriesLove23 #BirthdayPixieReadathon #Pantone2023

The fifth & last #BookMail from yesterday now, is this GORGEOUS autumnal themed signed edition of Godkiller(I forgot to add the signature to the collage)It‘s absolutely stunning, from the dust jacket to the endpapers to the amazing sprayed edges. After fire god zealots kill her family, Kissen becomes a godkiller, travelling her world to bring gods to justice. Until she finds a god she cannot kill.

And the gorgeous edges! Again, SPOILERS for: Illumicrate January, Fairyloot YA January, Brandon Sanderson Kickstarter, and The Bookish Box ATOD

Just got in a TON of books! SPOILERS for: Illumicrate January, Fairyloot YA January, Brandon Sanderson Kickstarter, and The Bookish Box ATOD🥰🙌🏼

My Saturday afternoon read. Just started and I‘m enjoying it so far