Hannah Kaner

“Knowledge can bring pain in place of ignorance, terror in place of hope. Whatever place your strength has come from, it is still yours. You choose what to do with it.”

I fell in love with Godkiller and absolutely could not wait for this one to be released. I can say wholeheartedly that this book did not disappoint in the slightest. I normally am not a fan of second books in a trilogy because it's normally build up to the big action coming in the final book. However, this book DELIEVERED! show more I felt like something was happening on almost every page! Our group is split up. We start to learn that Hseth might not be as easily destroyed as we thought! We see gods start working together because they are concerned. One thing I liked about this one is how much more we get to learn about Elo, Inara and Skedi.

Elo is on a mission to destroy Arren at all costs and this causes his path to diverge some from Inara's. However, Inara and Skedi spend some time with Kissen's sisters and in the process we get to see the tension in the bond between Inara and Skedi... but most importantly we get to learn more about Inara and what she is. I loved getting to spend more time learning about the characters other than Kissen in this one. Don't get me wrong Kissen is amazing, but it was nice to see Inara start to grow into herself. Elo's struggle with separating the friend from the person who betrayed him is also this intense thing to watch unfold.

This book has plot twist after plot twist! I cannot express the number of times I squealed while reading! I adored it. The twists were just so perfect. I think they work so well to build up the narrative of the story. I loved that we got to see so many more gods in this story. It had a lot of action at the end and still so much was left unsaid that I look forward to seeing how the final installment plays out. So if I was to have one complaint about this book it's that I now have to wait to see how it all ends... I really don't know if I'll make it. show less

Oh my god! Look I normally hate and I mean hate starting unfinished series… not to mention usually I can’t handle a first book… but this book… this book was ultimate perfection. I honestly cannot think of a single thing that I didn’t absolutely love about this book. I mean it started off super strong and engaging and it really just kept going. Kissen might honestly be my new favorite female main character. I loved the dynamic the author created of a godkiller, a god, a little girl show more and a used to be knight all going on this quest together.
Each of them adds a remarkable element to the story and the layers and hidden depths unfold so beautifully. The story is really hard to put down and I have to say the last like 5 chapters really blew me away. I feel like the book creates the perfect level of world-building with the storyline progression. The story moves so fast and something is always happening. I honestly didn’t see the end coming and all it’s done is make me want even more.
Basically what I’m saying is this book is absolute perfection. I mean the concepts are amazing, the characters are diverse and well developed. The storyline doesn’t lag. It has shock and intrigue. Secrets and mysteries still to uncover. I really want to tell you one thing I didn’t like I swear I do…. So go read it now! show less

I just finished and feel like I need to process but also I need to say how amazing this book is! A god, the child he's bound to, a godkiller, and a retired knight find themselves joining paths on their respective quests. The god and child aim to be freed. The godkiller to protect the child. The knight turned baker to save his King. The world building is incredible, and I absolutely loved the characters. Loved that Kissen's disability is portrayed how it is. Excellent portrayal of PTSD in show more Elo. The ending?? I need the next book ASAP! show less

This review is featured on Behind the Pages: Godkiller

Kissen barely survived the sacrificial burning of her family. As her father pulled her from the fire, she lost a leg, and soon after, her father’s life in return for her own. Anger filled the void she felt from the loss of her family. Anger she turned towards the gods and dedicated herself to their destruction. Now a godkiller she takes jobs to eradicate them. Until she finds one god she cannot kill. Skedi, bound to the human girl show more Inara. To do so would be to harm the girl as well. And Kissen will not kill humans. Together they must journey to Blenraden, to seek out answers from the wild gods. But even the smallest request will cost them.

Kissen is a hard-edged and torn character. Due to her horrific past her mental health can be a challenge. To push through the hardest times she creates an angry wall around herself. When Skedi and Inara enter the picture, she regretfully takes them on and it will mark the start of her evolution as a character. Were it not for Inara, Kissen would have slain Skedi and moved on. Yet she has no choice but to try and separate the two first. And the more time spent with the pair, the higher risk she runs of growing attached.

Inara and Skedi make quite the duo as they travel to Blenraden. Despite warnings from Kissen, Inara sees Skedia as her best friend. It’s hard not to with the little God being her constant companion. But venturing out into the world will see their friendship and trust put to the test. One small taste of power can lead to craving more. And in the thick of want and emotion, the best people can make the wrong decision.

And amidst the stories of Kissen and company, there is one final character who slides into the plot. Elogast, an ex-knight, journeys to Belnraden to save his best friend. Having given up a life of battle to become a baker, he picks up his sword for one last quest. Yet the answer that waits for him, will be nothing he envisioned. It will turn his entire world upside down.

Godkiller will come full circle in a brilliant display of battle. The Gods are never easy to work with. They will always demand a high price. Each character will have to decide if the price is worth what they desire most. And for some, what the gods demand will rock their very cores. Readers who enjoy high-stakes dark fantasy should give this book a read. show less