HELLO! I am so excited- oh gods. I finally read Godkiller and let me tell you I was so loud in my own head the entire time because this book was everything I wanted and more. I went into it hyped and somehow it still managed to exceed every little expectation. It felt like someone took the soul of The Witcher, dipped it in ash and mythology, then said alright now we hunt gods instead of monsters. And it worked so beautifully.
The story drops you straight into this world where gods are not just worshipped but bargained with and feared, and I loved how naturally the lore unfolded. Nothing felt forced or overly explained. The world just breathes on its own and you sort of slip into it like stepping into cold water. Sharp and refreshing. It has this confidence in its atmosphere and it shows. And the characters oh my god. The trio is honestly one of the main reasons I loved this book so much.
Kissen is just phenomenal. Bitter, fierce, witty, stubborn, still carrying the burn scars of her past in every sense. She has dedicated her entire life to killing gods after everything she lost and now she is suddenly forced to travel with a girl who is literally tied to a god. The conflict, the tension, the emotional slow burn of trust. I loved every bit of her journey. Then there is Inara. This sweet, stubborn, frightened girl who is trying so hard to be brave. She is such a child sometimes but in a way that feels real. You can see her trying to hold herself together while carrying something way bigger than she ever asked for. And always beside her is Skedi, the little god bound to her. Creepy, cute, unsettling, and honestly one of the most interesting parts of the entire story.
Talking about the characters, we cannot forget our knight, Elogast of course. Brooding, gentle in his own quiet way, worn down by guilt and old wounds he never healed from. Every chapter with him feels heavy in a good way. He has this sad sweetness that hits you right in the ribs. His presence in the group balances everything. He is solid, dependable, and layered with more pain than he lets anyone see.
The dynamic between Kissen, Inara, and Elogast is perfect. Awkward, tense, unexpectedly funny, and then suddenly emotional. It feels like a group of people who have been hurt so differently but somehow fit together anyway. Also- about that twist (you know what I mean!). Oh my god. When the truth comes out, when the real finale behind the war and all that bloodshed finally gets revealed, my heart just broke for him. Imagine dedicating your life to a cause, fighting, killing, sacrificing everything, only to learn that it was all for nothing. Absolutely nothing. Every wound, every life he took, every friend he lost, every horrible memory he carries… pointless. You can feel the pain slice right through him. It changes the way you see him for the rest of the book. It makes him even more tragic, but also more human.
The trio dynamic is honestly one of the strongest parts of the book. Kissen’s sharpness, Inara’s innocence, Elogast’s quiet sorrow. They shouldn’t work together but somehow they do. The awkward conversations, the unexpected softness, the trust that grows so slowly. It feels real and messy and perfect.
The pacing is amazing too. You get tension, action, small emotional breaths, and then heavier moments that hit you in the chest. It flows beautifully. And the writing style is just gorgeous. Descriptive but not heavy. Emotional but not dramatic. It feels like stepping into this world and walking through it with the characters.
Overall, Godkiller was incredible. One of the best fantasy reads I have had this year. It gave me everything: action, emotion, beautiful writing, a twist that actually stabbed me in the heart, and characters who felt painfully real. I am already itching to pick up the second book. Truly an easy 5 star feeling in my heart.
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