This is the best fantasy book I have ever read in a long, long time. I read it a month ago and it stuck to my brain like glue. What a story, such characters and the writing style is so beautifully crafted. A masterpiece.

This is the first instalment in The Bloodsworn Saga series.

The gods once ruled this world but they fought each other into extinction and now man takes charge. Humans prove, again and again however, that they are not the species that should be ruling, as disputes over power, wealth, slaves, and land brings war to be once again glimpsed on the horizon.

Everybody will be tested, with fight, flight, or death being the only possible outcomes for them. The three individuals who centre in this story have already experienced their trials, in the form of all they have lost, and it has hastened them into early action. A once-noblewoman, once-mother, and once-slave are on three separate paths, with three separate adventures to be had, and three separate hopeful outcomes waiting for them at the end.

Either Viking-inspired fantasy stories are my favourite or ones penned by John Gwynne are. Either way, I absolutely loved my time within this world! The setting was so well-crafted with such rich detail that I felt myself mesmerised by the evocative descriptions and immediately transported into the story. The characters who featured there were also created with the same precision, which ensured they felt like real beings who I deeply empathised with, rooted for, and eagerly followed, at different junctures of their narratives.

Their three very distinct, but often overlapping, stories captivated me. Their desires remained universal ones, but there was an ingenuity shown for the directions they each took to get there. Many a foe, both human and distinctly otherwise, was overthrown and many a blood-thirsty tribe was joined to aid them on their journey.

Adventure awaited for the reader within these pages and the conclusion only hinted that a bigger one lay waiting for them in the next book. I'm already eagerly anticipating joining these characters there.

I know for a fact that this book will blow a lot of people away. Unfortunately for me, I just really struggled to connect to the characters and found the plot a bit hard to parse. I will definitely check out the next book in the series though as I thought the last 50 - 75 pages were really compelling.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Shadow of the Gods is a thoroughly gripping and blood soaked fantasy epic full of humour, wonder and atmosphere. It has easily become a favourite of 2021 for me.

The world building was phenomenal in this book and easily my favourite element, it took all the things I love about the TV show Vikings and puts a true fantasy spin on it all. I loved watching the magic system unfold across the pages, it felt like such an inventive twist on magic and how it's used in fantasy.

The action is tense, fantastically written and almost non-stop. The pacing of the book allowed me to fly through this in a few sessions.

Gwynne creates some truly memorable characters with this series starter. I bonded with Orka immediately, however, it took a while for me to fully click with the other two POVs. Come the end of the novel, I was fully obsessed with all three and I cannot wait to see where Gwynne pushes them next.

Honestly, I only have one complaint about this epic book. I wanted more page time from the talking creatures. I hope to get more from them in the sequel, which I am desperately awaiting!

Can we talk about the cover first? That’s what grabbed me and never let me go. I seriously just saw the cover and I didn’t even know what the book was about but I knew that I wanted to read it. For two simple reasons, one was the cover, it’s so gorgeous and you can really get the absolutely epic vibes from it. The second being that it was a John Gwynne book and I had been meaning to read anything by this author seeing as how many people were so in love with the previous series. Of course, I might have made a mistake by starting a new series that doesn’t have anything but the first book out but what can you do?

At first glance, this book pretty much has everything that I love in fantasy. Myths, gods, dragons, well-established characters and a world that feels real and so much more! Let’s talk about the characters and how well-written they are because we get three POVs, Orka, Varg and Elvar and they all feel so fleshed out and real. I was also pleasantly surprised to see how well-written his female characters are. I know, it’s a low bar but some people don’t even manage that. I really loved how complex and real each character felt, their life, their history and their relationships with other people felt so rooted in the world’s reality. The world felt real mostly because of the characters and their reactions to the things happening around them.

Let’s talk about world-building then, it’s so well done and atmospheric that even when I was reading it in the scorching heat of the summer, I could still feel like I was there in the cold. The way he writes the world and the gods and its history is so good! I felt very immersed and that’s what I want from a fantasy book. The world building is not so complex that a non-fantasy reader won’t be sucked into it and that makes it even better, in my opinion. The mythology is heavily nordic and it’s very obvious. The Ragnarök tale is very obviously the history of this world and its effects are shown so wonderfully. How it affected the people in the world and how they are now trying to make use of whatever the gods left behind. It’s such a people thing to do, isn’t it? To grab whatever the gods left behind.

There’s politics and there’s a bloody price to pay for freedom of any kind in this world and I was really happy to read along as the characters faced their trials and tribulations. Not in a nasty way, just…happy that it was so well done. The magical creatures in this also were so good and varied. It was so interesting to read about and I hope as we progress in the series, more and more things will pop up to make me love this even more.

Overall, I really loved the writing, the pacing and the characters. The world building isn’t too complicated but the world itself feels lived in, if you know what I mean. I can’t wait to read the next installment! next book when?

I absolutely loved this book! This is the first book I’ve read by John Gwynne and I will definitely be reading everything else he’s written.

This is a Norse inspired fantasy book that follows 3 main characters; a mother, a warrior and a slave. It is a very immersive book with the world building being very intricate but also on a grand scale. It is a world where Gods used to walk the Earth but were wiped out in a Great War that took place around 300 years before the time this book is set.

Gwynne’s character work is amazing, I found myself gripped and feeling like I was sharing in their experiences. The action scenes is where Gwynne really shines though, very gripping, fast paced and immersive, you can tell he really his stuff when it comes to ancient weapons and battle tactics.

Overall this was a great book and I highly recommend it. It’s a new favourite for me and I can’t wait for the sequel!

The Shadow of the Gods is set in a Norse-inspired world that used to be ruled by the Gods, who are now extinct.

Throughout the book, you follow three main POVs; Orka, Varg, and Elvar. Each character has their own individual storyline, but eventually, you start to see how they fit together. I found each perspective interesting but in particular I enjoyed seeing Orka’s character development. Her chapters kept me engaged and wanting to read more!

The ending… was quite simply WOW. This did feel like a “set-up” book for the rest of the series but I enjoyed the world-building and how immersive it felt, and I cannot wait for book two.

The only reason I hesitated to give this 5-stars is because I struggled with the number of side characters. I found it difficult to keep track of who everyone was, although I don’t think this will be as much of an issue when I come to re-read it.

If you’re looking for an epic fantasy filled with bloodthirsty battle scenes then I would recommend this. I’ve never read anything by John Gwynne before but I’m definitely interested in reading his other series!

The gods are gone, killed centuries before in a war amongst themselves that saw the gods turn on each other and the great dragon Rik-Lifa confined in a pit with nothing but corpses to feed on. At least, that is the legend, and anyone with a god’s blood in them is considered Tainted. They are hunted down and leashed, forced to work for the jarls and other powerful non-Tainted humans.
Elvar is a warrior with the Battle-Grim, mercenaries for hire, hunting Tainted but she soon becomes caught up in a plot with a mysterious group that is stealing children all over the land.
Orka’s son, Breca, is also among those taken, and she will stop at nothing to find him again. A seasoned warrior, Orka knows how to get information and will not hesitate to kill when the situation calls for it; there is no one she trusts more to get him back than herself.
As the two women hunt separately for the stolen children, their paths draw close together, but will they find the children alive or dead?
The Shadow of the Gods is the first book in John Gwynne’s new series The Bloodsworn Saga and is told through three different characters. Orka is a warrior turned trapper who has lost her son. Elvar is a mercenary hunting Tainted people, and Varg is a runaway thrall searching for his sister’s killer. Each of these compelling characters has different motivations, with only Orka specifically hunting the child snatchers. These motivations carry the story forward and give us a break in the main plot which is heavy.
This tale is strongly influenced by Norse mythology and history. My own interest in Norse mythology means I found the social structure and lifestyle of the characters accessible, but if this isn’t familiar to you, Gwynne gives excellent descriptions of the hierarchy backed up by situations to further demonstrate how the characters’ world works. This means The Shadows of Gods is a long and intense book, which is both good and bad.
On the positive, there is no doubting Gwynne’s storytelling skill. He weaves an epic tale of gods and mortals and magic, creating a vivid landscape. His own background as a Norse reenactor has brought an authentic element to the fighting scenes, elevating The Shadow of the Gods from other similar stories as it is full of gritty realism.
Gwynne also created strong female characters. As in Viking culture, women are considered equal to men and have a place in the warrior gangs. At no point do other characters think Orka cannot rescue her son because she is a woman. Elvar has earned her place in the Battle-Grim through blood. Both Orka and Elvar are front and centre of any fight, intelligent and cunning, and not hesitating when action is needed.
However, there are some downsides to someone writing on a subject they clearly love. Every time there is a battle, and there are many, the description is so rich each time that it ultimately loses its impact. In short, Gwynne spoils us. All the knowledge slows the pace, so the first third of the book is very beautiful yet contains little main plot action. And this tendency towards possibly more side story than needed continues throughout. An example comes later in the book when another character, Varg, is waiting to face a troll, a pause in his storyline that goes over a couple of chapters.
Those niggles aside, The Shadow of the Gods is an epic start to a new series full of violence and blood as well as companionship, love, and wonder. As with any story about prejudice, I found myself firmly on the side of the Tainted. No one can help their birth; they do not choose their parents, and so to be enslaved because of something your ancestors did years before you were born just strikes every nerve in my body. The Shadow of the Gods poses the nature/nurture question in relation to the Tainted. Are the Tainted antagonists because of the blood in their bodies or because they are being punished by those who aren’t god-touched for things they didn’t do?
This question and the explosive end has left me hankering for the next book. Highly recommended.

I loved the Nordic setting most of all, and some of the characters. The strange creatures and being thrust into an unknown world was super enjoyable. I cant wait to continue when the next books come out. Unfortunately, as there are so many characters perspectives that it rotates through each chapter, I found myself not caring about some of them. I did, however, enjoy how these perspectives came together at the end, and it felt worth it. I just wish that the nuggets and threads that tied them together happened earlier. This does make me super excited for the next books. I also loved how we were thrust into the magic system and we got an "ah ha" moment at the end.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher (Orbit) for providing me with an e-arc of this book! My opinions are my own.

First things first: just look at that cover! It's definitely one of the most stunning pieces of artwork I've seen in a while! I bought the hardcover before even starting the e-arc to be honest. Best decision ever!

Then let's move on to the book itself. This is the first book in an epic fantasy trilogy set in a Viking-like world. I feel like this is not one of those trilogies were each individual book has its own subplot, but rather there's one big story to tell and it just needs three books.
In this first part of that story we meet three main characters. Orka, a warrior looking for her stolen son; Varg, a brother looking to avenge his sister's death; and Elvar, a highborn young woman choosing her own path as a warrior. Each of their stories start small, and little by little you learn more about them. Only at the end of book 1 it becomes clear how their stories connect to eachother and how big the scope of this story actually is. There's a big difference between the first chapters and the last. I think it was wonderfully crafted!

However, I wouldn't say this is an easy read that captivates you throughout. It's rather slow-paced. Of course this helps with really getting a feel for the world in which the story takes place, but the problem for me was that we don't really get to know the characters and their feelings on a deeper level. It's a very plot driven book and if that plot moves really slow then I might just lose interest. Having said that, this is not a reason to skip this book. Seriously, read this one! The characters did eventually grow on me (especially Orka!) and I cannot wait to find out where their stories will lead them.

If this book feels a bit like a warm up to the next installments in the Bloodsworn Saga... Well consider me properly warmed up!

This is exactly the kind of book you expect and wish for when you pick up a fantasy novel! Well-paced, adventurous and gripping.

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, the excellent world-building and the well thought characters.
The author is a good storyteller and the cliffhanger at the end of the book made wish I could read the next book soon.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Received arc from Little Brown Book Group UK and Netgalley for honest read and review.
I have been a fan of Mr Gwynne since Malice and once again he does not disappoint.
Set in a completely different world with God's and Norse feel, this is a stunning start to another brilliant series.
His characters are all so vivid and the settings wondrous that you cannot help but get drawn in and want to stay there until the end.
This so far is my book of the year( only April I know), but I feel that this could be a brilliant series.

DNF @ 21%

Unfortunately I couldn't get into this really. I got 20% in based on the writing alone, which was very lyrical and enjoyable to read, but at 20% I couldn't have told you much distinct information about the three POV characters or their individual story arcs. I don't think this is necessarily an issue with the book itself, and more a case of the book not being right for me and therefore not holding my interest, as I have seen lots of people enjoy this story and I have no real issues with it.

Thanks to Orbit for the eARC.

Shadow of the Gods is the first book in a new series from Gwynne, and his first away from the world of the Faithful and the Fallen. It takes place in a viking-esque part of a world whose gods have recently died, and the world is gradually emerging from tribalism and remote settlements into wider government, at great pain to its people.
There are rumours of rare people who are descendants of the gods and under stress (or on command once they are trained) can enhance their physical abilities - strength, speed, fury etc.
We meet three characters:
- Orka, a woman with a mysterious past who just wants a quiet simple life with her husband and son, away from the ambitions of their countrymen
- Elvar, a young bountyhunter woman who, along with her fellow longboatmen are initially hunting one of the alleged gods' descendants
- Varg, a young man who has recently escaped slavery in unpleasant circumstances and wants to find what happened to his sister, seeking a magician to tell him her last moments

The three PoVs give us an excellent view of this world, and we see the beginning conflict from numerous standpoints. Varg, far from being a vehicle to deliver worldbuilding, is an excellently formed character who is trained in combat with spear and shield (and of course, Gwynne's trademark shield wall obsession).

The different PoVs also allow us to see one overall story developing, but building up from numerous subplots and quests.

The action scenes are excellent and plenty, as usual, both single combat trials and larger battle scenes against people and monsters. Where the Faithful and the Fallen had the "sword flicks sand in the eye" trope, which was overused, here we have the axe being used to hook someone's shield and yeet them out of the shield wall. This is less overused, and I believe a genuine effective battle tactic, but one that the reader notices regularly.

The mysteries of the world and the characters inhabiting it are revealed gradually enough to keep even this impatient reader satisfied. I admit to overthinking it and trying to guess how the stories might overlap/weave together and got it all completely wrong. There were times when I did mix up the quests of Varg and his boat crew, and Elvar and her boat crew, as they are very similar, but this is natural when such a large cast of characters is introduced.

An excellent thrilling adventure and one that effortlessly got me out of something of a reading slump (everything has felt like a chore for so long, but this was a delight every time I sat down to read).

I received a free copy from the publishers and netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Shadow of the Gods is an amazing beginning to John Gwynne’s new series The Bloodsworn Saga and I’m already full of anticipation and excitement for the sequels.

I believe that this novel sets up the story for the sequels and you can clearly see it from the way it's written. Having read Malice and the rest of the books in The Faithful and the Fallen I was ready for this. Naturally, the plot might seem a bit slow in the beginning until it starts picking up as it is establishing all of the characters and different plot points which I loved seeing.

TSOTG follows 3 main characters: Orka, a fierce mother who's ready to do anything for her family; Varg, an ex-thrall who's hunting for his sister's killer; and Elvar, a shield-sister of the Battle-Grim who wants all of her achievements to be her own.

I enjoyed reading about Orka the most because I loved her fierce love for her family and her determination. I loved seeing how even though she was set on a path, she was still somewhat willing to help these kids on their own path for revenge. I loved seeing their interactions.

I have to say that I loved the little hints sprinkled here and there about a certain thing in the book that ends up being very important. I managed to guess a few things and also completely missed it about others. I'm very interested to know more about Orka, especially her past because it sounds like she's had quite a life before she settled down and I'm really curious to know how it all happened.

Varg is also an interesting character whom I also managed to connect with. I loved following his story and his interaction with Bloodsworn. I want to know more about him and see if he'll manage to find what happened to his sister as well as adjust to his new situation.

Elvar was the most confusing character for me as I didn't really understand her purpose until later on. I'm actually excited to see how her story will progress and whether her values in life would change or not. I feel like even though she's already lived a dangerous life, she can still be quite naive about other things. After finishing the book, I understand the role she played in the story and am intrigued to see more of her.

The story is just beginning and I'm already excited for the sequel because what happened, especially at the end was truly epic. I loved the last chapter because I didn't expect it and I would love to see certain characters interact. And I can't wait to see what happens next.

Thank you to Orbit books UK for sending me an early copy for review!

After reading the blurb, you won’t be surprised to learn that this is a classic epic fantasy read, although the alternate world has some interesting twists in it, due to the previous apocalyptic event that tore it apart. Those who have survived are tough and resourceful – they have to be.

Gwynne has clearly thoroughly researched Nordic history and mythology and it shows in the immersive writing that gives a strong sense of the world, the clothing, food, weaponry and customs. I really enjoyed picking up these details through character actions and thoughts, rather than pages of information. But if you haven’t encountered this author before, do be aware that he drops in a lot of Norse words for articles of clothing, weaponry and food. If you find this tendency irritating, then this might not be the book for you.

We follow the fortunes of three main protagonists – two women and a man. Orka is a tough, experienced warrior who settled down with the love of her life to raise her son. But that was before a warband came through… Varg was raised as a slave and his beloved sister was the only source of light and love in an otherwise brutal life. Until she was murdered. Now he wants to find the killers and make them pay. Elvar is a young warrior who has risen through the ranks of a warband by her skill and courage, and has an interesting backstory that I won’t Spoil here. But as you can see – this is a brutal world, where might is right.

Gwynne’s plotting, characterisation and worldbuilding are all skilfully done – but what he does superbly well is describe battle scenes. This isn’t so much sword and sorcery, as slash and sorcery – using axes and knives as well as swords means that the close-quarters fighting is bloody and injuries are horrific. During the numerous fights and battles, I always had a ringside seat as to what exactly was going on and how the protagonist was feeling and coping, even as blows, stabbings and slashes were being traded. However, while the fighting was violent and bloody, at no stage was it gratuitous.

All in all, this was an engrossing story that kept me turning the pages until the end. And yes – about that ending… in common with many epic fantasy books, all the major plotpoints were left on a cliffhanger. So I’m hoping the second book won’t take too long to hit the shelves. Highly recommended for fans of epic fantasy in a Norse setting. While I obtained an arc of The Shadow of the Gods from the publishers via Netgalley, the opinions I have expressed are unbiased and my own.
9/10

Shadow of the Gods is one of those rare things, a piece of work that delivers utterly on its promise and hype. John Gwynne’s new series was one of the most anticipated fantasy releases of the year and after spending hours entranced by its world, it’s safe to say we’re at the start of something very special.

I am a recent acolyte to the Church of Gwynne but he is at the height of his powers in the Shadow of the Gods. It is brilliantly written in a richly-imagined world full of death, brutality and shield walls. Norse-inspired, Gwynne does world-building like no-one else and you are immersed from the very first page. In fact, as I was reading, a left-field comparison popped into my head.

Drake, the Toronto rapper and hip-hop megastar, is probably the last person whose name you’d expect to appear in a fantasy review, but Gwynne’s writing made me think of a lyric of his. On Lord Knows, Drake raps: ‘Bottom sixes and chains, and some bracelets and rings,

All of the little accents that make me a king’. The ‘little accents’ is the key bit here. Drake says it’s these things, the accoutrements that make him the king of rap, in the same way that kings have little pieces of gold on their wrists and fingers that mark out their wealth and influence. Applying this to fantasy, Gwynne does these ‘little things’ better than almost anyone. What makes him stand out as a master of his craft, an expert in epic fantasy, is the little drips of world-building that seem to be so effortless. His chains and rings are the way he uses terms like ‘thought-cage’ for the brain/mind, ‘deep cunning’ for something clever and ‘Heya’ as a means of affirmation. Again, it is a simple concept, things that might be taken for granted in the face of the plot, characters and rich history of the Shadow of the Gods. However, I believe that it is these little things that really help immerse you in the world and the fact that it seems so effortless to Gwynne really marks out his skill.

As for the story itself, the Shadow of the Gods is set in a broken, post-apocalyptic world filled with warring jarls and warbands as normal people, living hardy, mean lives, try their best to survive while surrounded by the remnants of the god-war. Greedy, ambitious men and women are a threat, as are hordes of delightfully imaginative and chilling demons known as vaesen. These monsters are literally the stuff of nightmares and come in all shapes and forms, from frost spiders that freeze and eat you to teeth-munching beasts that attack you in groups. To say that life isn’t easy is an understatement and it is under these conditions that our three main POV characters find themselves.

The first character I’ll be talking about is Orka and her struggles throughout the book. Let’s get this out of the way first, Orka is an absolute badass. Nothing is stronger than a mother’s love and the trail of bodies Orka leaves in this book is perhaps the greatest example of that ever. Orka travels across Vigrið and we see that she is a lot more than the simple farmer she is initially portrayed as. She is ferocious, brave, reckless and seemingly unbeatable in a fight. Out of all the characters, Orka’s arc, to me, feels like the start of something. More and more of her true self is revealed throughout the book and the end of the book heralds the beginning of Orka’s ‘true’ self, with the shackles off and the curtains drawn. I am very excited for the Orka we’re going to see in the rest of the series.

The second character, and my personal favourite, is Varg, a runaway slave, or thrall, who is desperately seeking for answers and vengeance after the death of his sister. His missing immediately makes me want him to succeed but it’s extremely satisfying watching him let down his barriers, learn how to fight and, more importantly, let people in for the first time. Varg is a great guy and it’s touching watching him interact and find friends for the first time. Of course, this being Gwynne, Varg has to go through tragedy, war and find somethings out about himself he never would have imagined. He’s well set to become a Corban-esque hero in the next installment!

POV number three is Elvar, a warrior in the Battle-Grim with a complicated past. Gwynne did a very good job with her characterisation, painting her as a combination of ambitious, naive, rebellious and loyal. Her motivations are a lot less noble than the other characters and she is focused on battle-fame and reputation. However, we soon realise that she too has a complicated family history that is driving her and this is something that I hope is explored more in the future. Towards the end, we began to get more depth from her and going forward I think there’s a lot of promise in her POV.

At 3 POVs, this was more contained than a typical Gwynne novel, but that didn’t stop him from introducing a huge cast of characters. I think he did a good job in making them all feel unique and different but a large cast, by its very nature, means some characters get mixed with others and it can be a bit confusing. No author I’ve read can match Gwynne’s propensity to introduce character upon character, killing some off as soon as they appear or forgetting them only for them to reappear hundreds of pages later. This can be a little tricky for some and I’ll admit I struggled with some of the more minor characters but overall, I think he manages the balance well.

As for the story, this is typical Gwynne and we see the various plotlines converging towards the end of the novel into what is promised to be a glorious and bloody confrontation that stretches the length of the world. We know all our main characters well by the end of the novel, various antagonists and supporting characters are established and we can see the story coming together. The ending was breathtaking and, as expected, immediately made me want to read book two. In that respect, it is the perfect opening book to a series.

A gripping, bloody tale set in a bleak world full of monstrous demons and brutal warriors, the Shadow of the Gods has twists, tension and enough lore to satisfy the purest of world-building aficionados. John Gwynne has laid a riveting foundation for the Bloodsworn Saga and I’m looking forward to the incredible story that is sure to follow.

After reading The Shadow of the Gods I was absolutely unsurprised to discover that John Gwynne is not only a Viking historical re-enactor, but a scholar of ancient Nordic epics. There is a level of depth to Gwynne's world building that A; sent me on a quest for the right translation of Snorri Sturlusson's poetry, and B; made me order as much of his back catalogue as I could work into my budget.

For lovers of epic fantasy, Viking warriors and shield-maidens, well-written characters, gritty, realistic violence, and a core that is somehow gentle and full of heart.

A worthy successor to the Viking Skuld's of old

This is an incredible fantasy book based on Norse mythology but with a completely different magic system and different gods and mythology,

The story centers around 3 main POVs and stories. First is Orka who lives a simple life with her husband and child - they live separate from other people and commune with nature and the spirits/creatures around them. She’s fierce and a great hunter who minds her business until trouble comes looking for her. Then there’s Elvar who is making a name for herself as part of a battle sworn crew that hunt tainted people and sell them to the highest bidders. Finally we have Varg who used to be a thrall, but joins the bloodsworn crew to get help in finding out who killed his sister. In the midst of all this are the tainted who are descendants of the gods who had an almighty battle that resulted in them all dying and breaking the world . The tainted are thus distrusted because they fought alongside the gods and helped destroy the world - they are hunted for their abilities and often sold as slaves.

There is a lot of action and connected threads between all the parties and the wider conflicts happening in their world. The characters are interesting and develop their own arcs. They are also morally ambiguous - it’s hard to tell who the good guys and bad guys are because they are all morally grey or blind to bigger machinations from more powerful people. Even at the end I’m questioning if the bad guys are actually bad when you think about it objectively. Lol this book really wraps you into their world and mindset - I was thrown for a loop by the time I got to the end in the best possible way.

It’s a big book but a very enjoyable read. 4.6 stars/5 for me.