The Hunger of the Gods: 2 (The Bloodsworn Trilogy)

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She is so unselfish with her fighting talents and uses every opportunity to push people away who are trying to help her because she does not want them to get hurt, or worse.

I think what sets Gwynne’s writing apart (aside from mind blowing world building), would be his incredible way of portraying exceptional characters. In The Hunger of the Gods, the story, conflicts, and missions of Orka, Varg, and Elvar converged in several sections. Consequently, the themes of loyalty, determination, morality, family, courage and leadership are at the forefront in this book!Other than the first three main POV characters of The Shadow of the Gods and one new POV or two supporting characters, I won’t mention any other characters’ names. I also wish that I had a big map of the world with statues of he characters that I could move along the map and see how everything come together because that’s simply how much I was submerged in the story. And just for fun, I predict the third book of the trilogy will be titled The Battle of the Gods or The War of the Gods. I think it will change the minds of those who really do not like to read fantasy or are on the fence.

We travel with them as they give us some insight into the "bad guys" and what they are planning for the future of Vigrid. That being said, I didn't mind the fact that we experience some other characters' journeys and it wasn't confusing as their stories intersect with the main characters much of the time. Each POV character has their own quest and cast of side characters to help them, and it grew very difficult to keep track of them all. How they honor their family, friends, responsibilities, own up to their mistakes, find humor, strength, and love in the darkest times, and how the best people look out for those being mistreated. The element of slavery or “thralls” instantly fills me with rage, and from the first book I’ve been hoping for an uprising or revolution.Orka (my fave), Varg, Elvar (a close second), Biorr, and Gudvarr set the tone and will do anything to achieve their goals in Vigrid. Before I start reviewing this book, I have to mention that this book includes a detailed “story so far” section, a glossary and a character list!