The Gods Below is a new series from the author of The Drowning Empire Trilogy.
Synopsis
Two sisters become separated by a magical barrier, each joining opposing factions. A young clan member tries to save her family’s standing and livelihood. Another embarks on a dangerous journey to save his friend. All set in a world where ecological instability is rampant and magical gems provide godlike strength.
Review of The Gods Below
I loved The Drowning Empire Trilogy, so I thought this would be another great series from the same author. This book had a good start, but it seemed to drag on and on. It felt like an overlong introduction.
The characters were not as well sketched as in the other trilogy. One character is supposed to be a honed weapon in both body and mind, with the ability to change her persona as the situation demands. But I don’t think that translated onto the page all that well. Hakara and one of the gods had the best character development.
The magic system involving the gems was fairly unique but seemed a bit ineffective. One punch to the stomach and it’s over for the magic user.
I’m curious to see where this story will go, so I’ll probably still read the next instalment.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Expected Publication: 3 September 2024
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Thanks to Orbit for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
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