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The Hunger of the Gods

The Hunger of the Gods

Dark FantasyEpic Fantasy
Pages
656
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

The blood-soaked saga of Vigrið continues as the ancient gods return to reclaim their world. Elvar and Orka must navigate a landscape of shifting alliances and brutal warfare to protect those they love. As the dragon-god Lik-Rifa gathers her strength, the survival of humanity hangs on the edge of a blade.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

GrittyTenseDarkAdventurous
Multiple POVsFound FamilyRevengeBetrayalQuest

Genres

Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Fantasy Mythology

About the author

J
John Gwynne

John Gwynne (b. 1968) is a British fantasy author born in Singapore, where his father was posted with the Royal Air Force, and raised in England from infancy. He studied and later lectured at the University of Brighton before writing full-time. His debut novel, Malice (2012), the opening book of The Faithful and the Fallen, won the David Gemmell Morningstar Award for best fantasy debut. He went on to write the Of Blood and Bone series and The Bloodsworn Saga, the latter drawing on Norse mytholog...

Characters

All characters in The Hunger of the Gods

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read The Shadow of the Gods before The Hunger of the Gods?

    Yes, The Hunger of the Gods is the second book in the Bloodsworn Saga and continues the story directly from The Shadow of the Gods. Reading the first book is essential to understand the characters, world, and ongoing plot.

  • What mythology is The Hunger of the Gods based on?

    The world and pantheon in The Hunger of the Gods are heavily inspired by Norse mythology, featuring gods, creatures, and a cosmology that draws parallels to the Eddas and sagas.

  • Does The Hunger of the Gods end on a cliffhanger?

    The book concludes with significant plot developments that leave several character arcs and the overarching conflict unresolved, setting the stage for the next installment in the series.

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