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Reading Summary: 30. April, 2024 (The Hunger of the Gods, Chapters 41-49)

Wasn't able to read as much as I'd have wanted. Such is life when one gets to go to work.

CHAPTER 41 | GUÐVARR A strong, shocking start. Guðvarr's capable of apologizing and admitting failure? Damn. It's also quite interesting that Guðvarr can recognize and feel thanks towards his aunt's help, even feeling responsible to return the good deeds. Also I think this might be the first chapter (that I noticed) where there's no mention of Guðvarr almost pissing or shitting himself, or having otherwise unfortunate reactions in his crotch area. Progress!

CHAPTER 42 | BIÓRR The godsfall isn't much of a godsfall if only like 2-3 gods died.

CHAPTER 43 | GUÐVARR Gwynne, please, I beg of you, why are we in his brain so much. Stop.

I'm having a hard time picturing the events of this whole shield-dance, but honestly this doesn't truly feel all that important so maybe that doesn't matter.

pg. 386 No joke, I wish Gwynne had cut that thought "I wish I was getting paid", because that is just an objectively funny thing to say about anything ever.

CHAPTER 44 | BIÓRR I do love the conversation between Rotta and Lik-Rifa. Exactly the type of genuine (at least genuine-seeming) affection and emotion that I've been wanting from her! It's also interesting that on pg. 391, it's mentioned only Kráka and Bjarn were quiet; even Breca is having fun, it seems!

pg. 392 Tannbursta… tannbørste… toothbrush…. Idk if I like it or not, but it is a little funny.

CHAPTER 45 | ORKA pg. 395 "Myrk's teeth drew back and she hissed at them" I mean I do hope you mean lips and not teeth, because those don't really tend to do that.

CHAPTER 46 | GUÐVARR pg. 407 I just cannot stop laughing at this man.

pg. 408 Im imagining Guðvarr's reaction is that bloated emoji face.

CHAPTER 47 | VARG Funny. Not much else happened. I honestly would have preferred the chapters to be more meaningful sometimes, and longer. It's becoming a little exhausting to have to jump this much between the different characters' heads without any payoff or time to get invested into their story again.

CHAPTER 48 | GUÐVARR I am getting second-hand-embarrassment just from reading "Guðvarr lurched to his feet, upending the table". I had to actually skip some lines just to avoid my face cringing into the fourth dimension.

pg. 418 Ughhhh and here I thought we finally left this bladder quirk behind. I genuinely don't think it does anything for his pitifulness when it's used so many times; mans probably got a medical condition at this point.

CHAPTER 49 | ELVAR pg. 424 Why is Gwynne allergic to question marks and the 'asked' dialogue tag? If it's a question, mark it so! Use tone indicators! More varied punctuation! Use mood and tone to make dialogue more impactful!

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John gwynne book series

Picture: The Hunger of the Gods by Marcus WhinneyĪlso, if it has been a while since you’ve read The Shadow of the Gods, Gwynne has included something handy and helpful for his readers, just proving even further that he cares about his readers. The scope of Lik-Rifa and Ulfrir in the cover arts is massive, and the realism looks downright stunning. Orbit Books and Whinney has created another epic and distinctive cover seller. If you somehow haven’t seen the cover art of The Shadow of the Gods and The Hunger of the Gods, do it now. Before I talk about what worked so well for me in this continuation, it is mandatory for me to give my praises towards the publisher-Orbit Books-and the cover artist: Marcus Whinney. The Hunger of the Gods, the second book in The Bloodsworn Saga, is my second most anticipated books-the first one belongs to The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson-of 2022. The Shadow of the Gods was one of the best books released in 2021 for me. So here we are again, another year and another book by John Gwynne, one of my top favorite authors of all time. The Hunger of the Gods tempestuous final chapters have successfully prepared readers for the grand conclusion to come. The Hunger of the Gods, the second book in The Bloodsworn Saga, is my second most anticipated books-the first one be ARC provided by the publisher-Orbit-in exchange for an honest review. 4.5/5 stars The Hunger of the Gods tempestuous final chapters have successfully prepared readers for the grand conclusion to come. and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.moreĪRC provided by the publisher-Orbit-in exchange for an honest review. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest.Īs Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own – and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance.Įlvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of thei The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne’s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne’s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeance.

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Rating: 4/5

Book Blurb: Set in a Norse-inspired world and packed with myth, magic, and vengeance, this epic saga follows a band of warriors as they face the wrath of ancient gods and change the shape of the world.Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest.   As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own–and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance.   Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her.  Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god.   Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . .and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth.  

Review:

The second book in the bloody brilliant saga by John Gwynne! The story is filled with magic, vengeance, and lore. The story picks up where the first book left off and now the Dragon-God Lik-Rifa is freed from her prison and is set about plotting for a new age of conquest. Our three main characters from the first book are now: Orka is still looking for her son and Varg is on the path towards revenge and Elvar has sworn her blood oath and must persuade the Battle-Grim to help her in her quest against the dragon god. Though the first book only had the three POVS this one has a few additional POV characters to add to the mix. This one has amped up the blood and action and definitely continues with the epic story that Gwynne has created! Definitely check it out if you love Norse-inspired stories.

*Thanks Netgalley and Orbit Books, Orbit for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

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The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne

New Review: The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne #fantasy #review #TheBloodswornSaga @OrbitBooks

Please note, The Hunger of the Gods is the second book in an ongoing series. I would strongly advise reading book one, The Shadow of the Gods, before proceeding further as what follows will likely contain minor spoilers. Consider yourself duly warned.  Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the…

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Review: The Hunger of the Gods by John Gwynne

Check out my 5 star review of, The Hunger of the Gods by @JohnGwynne_ Happy release day!!! Thank you @orbitbooks for a copy of this book!

Title: The Hunger of the Gods Author: John Gwynne Publisher: Orbit Published: April 14, 2022 Pages: 656 Format: e-ARC through Netgalley, Thank you @ Orbit! Goodreads Blurb “The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne’s acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic, and bloody vengeance. Lik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison.…

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Inspirasiku

Percaya nggak setiap orang memiliki peran tersendiri di lingkungannya? Ia meninggalkan jejak bagaimana sosoknya dikenang dan dianggap oleh banyak manusia. 17 tahunku punya cerita tersendiri, bagaimana aku memaknai tiap hal-hal kecil yang sampai sekarang aku ingat tetang kebaikan dan menjadikannya sebuah inspirasi untuk jadi manusia yang menjadi penebar kebaikan, entah sekecil apapun.

Aku akan mengingatkanmu bagaimana dan kapan, kebaikan itu tanpa sadar membuat aku berpikir panjang. Jadi, terimakasih tiap inspirasi dan kebaikan yang waktu itu kalian tinggalkan jejaknya. Merekalah inspirasiku: 1. Aura, yang mengajarkan memberi banyak kebaikan untuk banyak temen-temennya. = di masa – masa sulit dhea. 2. Bima, yang selalu peduli pada orang walaupun nggak pernah di respon, dan tetep ikhlas. Terimakasih dan maaf yah bim. = di masa – masa sulit dhea. 3. Tata, yang membuat sadar kerendahan hati itu sangat menyenangkan dan teduh. Ta, semangat ya! = di chat H-1 SBMPTN dan respon Tata di line. 4. Teh Junna, yang mengajarkan ramah tamah dan menebar kebaikan pada orang yang bahkan belum pernah ditemui itu sangat sangat menyenangkan. = di semua chat line dhea dan Teh Junna. :) 5. Dias, yang mengajarkan keikhlasan dan bagaimana menjadi sosok yang lebih kuat, thankyou luvs hihi. = 1,5 tahun. 6. Apri, yang mengajarkan baik ke orang yang dulu jadi musuh itu nggak telat. Sekarang Apri baaaaaik dan ramah, dhea senang. = semenjak ketemu Apri lagi di instagram dan jadi temen SAPPK dias. 7. Teh Saghita, menjadi peneduh bagi sekitar dan menjadi wanita yang bermanfaat adalah sebaik-baiknya perbuatan. Teh, makasih yah tumpangan kost waktu itu! = Akhir Mei waktu dhea nemenin Teh Saghita jam 9 malem ke ITB dan obrolan jam 3 pagi. 8. Kei, scroll tumblr ini aja ke bawah. Kei penyelamat beberapa detik insecureku. = di masa – masa sulit dhea. 9. Niken, ternyata menjadi pendengar itu jadi merasa sepert dibutuhkan ya. Walaupun aku responnya jelek jelek, tapi kamu selalu interesting mau cerita. Mengingatkan pentingnya memberi rasa “membutuhkan” seseorang. = Waktu niken lagi pengen pengennya cerita 10. Teh Iffah, tulisan itu berpengaruh terhadap pembaca ya? Terimakasih tulisannya sudah jadi reminder tiap dhea bingung harus apa, Teh. = di masa – masa sulit dhea. 11. Falih, menjadi pendengar dan yang peduli ke banyak orang itu menyenangkan ya, Lih? Pengen suatu saat bisa kaya Falih. = tiap obrolan ampas dhea dan saran falih. 12. Fiqor, belajar menghargai orang yang bahkan belum kamu kenal sepenuhnya juga penting. Dan itu bisa menyenangkan pihak lain. Pengen suatu saat kaya Fiqor. = Momennya tanya Falih aja yah. 13. Caca, makasih udah menginspirasi untuk peduli, baik dan pengertian ke orang lain tanpa mereka harus bercerita dulu sama kita. Jangan berubah yah, Ca! = di masa – masa sulit dhea. 14. Arindie dan Salsa, sebaik-baiknya teman adalah yang mengingatkan kita pada kebaikan dan jalan Nya bukan? Semoga Dhea bisa aplikasikan ke temen-temen lain yah. Makasih udah ada disini terus kalau dhea salah jalan. = dari kelas 10 SMA till jannah, inshaaAllah :) 15. Vino, menulis adalah sebuah kekuatan magis untuk mengubah pikiran orang yang mau membaca. Jadi, tetep nulis. = di wordpress. 16. Teh Tatang, terimakasih sudah kasihtau bahwa berbagi cerita pada orang yang membutuhkan itu penting teh. Love you! = di masa hardcore dhea sekarang 17. Alika, ini membuat gua sadar kalau ternyata manusia-manusia yang didepannya cuek itu banyak cinta di dalamnya. Makasih ya lik karena udah jadi orang baik! :) = tiap Alika bales line dhea. 18. Teman segeng (taulah), menjadi bahagia untuk menyenangkan memang. Tapi, membuat orang lain bahagia? Terimakasih sudah mengajarkan arti ikhlas untuk berbagi yah. = setiap hari 19. Rifat, menolong orang memang melelahkan. Tapi, sadar nggak sih pengaruh apa yang bisa dirasakan ketika kita hanya baru menawarkan bantuan saja? Gimana ngebantu? = Waktu ditawarin ke CCM buat install Adobe Premiere. 20. Aji, makasih yah udah membuat gua merasa dipercaya hihihi. = Waktu dulu Aji cerita trus bilang jangan bilang siapa-siapa 21. Adis, adis menjadi penebar semangat ke orang-orang tanpa ia harus bilang, sesederhana mencontohkan. = Waktu itu lagi demot, dan pernah liat story meja belajar + target Adis. 22. Ivana & Muti, pentingnya membuat orang merasa mikir 2x untuk jahat karena kita telah berbuat baik tanpa kita sadar. = Tiap hari liat Ivana & Muti baik ke semua orang. 23. April, belajar definisi ikhlas dari dia. Belajar banyak, apapun, semua, dari April. = Setiap kamu legowo atas keputusan dari Nya. Makasih yah, Pril. 24. Safira Smaradhana, yang meyakinkan gua kalau seharusnya sayang ke temen-temen itu cukup dijaga aja. Nggak perlu disebutin, hati juga yakin. Karena dengan itu, kaya bakal lebih kerasa aja. = Chat Safira yang udah lama nggak bilang kangen, padahal udah suudzon lupa. Dan berakhir nangis dheanya hahaha. Sayaaang! 25. Oye, belajar merasa bersalah ketika melakukan salah.. itu penting banget. = Waktu dhea ngambek ada yang ngajakin futsal tanding trus left grup, ditanyain “Mamah kenapa?” Lupa ya ye? Gue inget. Makasih udah ngajarin kebaikan! Sayang jugaaaa! 26. Rifa, mengajarkan arti kuat. Bukankah akan menjadi kekuatan pula bagi orang yang melihatnya? = Waktu 26 April, akunya nangis kamu malah bilang “Nih nih nangis nih ga suka gua”. Trus diketawain mama. Huft. 27. Ica Nadia, apa yang lebih membahagiakan ketika meminta tolong orang dan disambutnya dengan tangan lapang? = Ini baru aja kemaren aku minta tolong yang super duper ngerepotin. Terimakasih karena tidak menolak yah, Ca? 28. Bagus, terimakasih sudah mengajarkan tetap bersabar walaupun tidak dimaafkan. Seharusnya manusia memang sebaik dan sesabar itu yah. = Waktu diteror maaf tiap hari tapi dhea ga bales bales HAHAHA. Sampe sekarang sih? 29. Nana, manusia yang baik adalah manusia yang ingin terus berubah menjadi sosok yang lebih baik juga kan? Ternyata memang harus gigih dan kritis ya ukhti. = Obrolan malem tentang Allah itu baik. Makasih na selalu jadi reminder yang tidak terduga - duga. Jangan lupa bagi-bagi ya? 30. Gopal, Pal nggak usah ditanya. Gua sangat sangat kagum pada kebaikan dan kesopanan lu dengan banyak orang dan itu masih gua pelajari. Nuhun ya adikku. = Gopal sampe sekarang masih pakai “saya” 31. Hilmi Adyatma, saya masih nggak ngerti konsep berkorban dengan ikhlas untuk kebaikan banyak orang sih, Mi. Jadi, makasih udah ngajarin tanpa lu pernah tau. = Pikir sendiri berkorban apa. 32. Anum Intan Maulidi, “Kamu tuh dhe kalau ada apa-apa cerita.” = sesimple itu kebaikannya. Tapi makasih ya? 33. Agni & Omi, nggak sedeket itu sih sebelumnya tapi pertolongan dan teman yang baik itu selalu ada. Makasih yah barengannya dari Nangor ke Bogor kemaren!

Aku baru inget momen-momen ini aja. Tapi kalau besok bangun pagi inget lagi, aku langsung buka Tumblr dan edit. Makasih sudah memberi pelajaran sederhana di tiap momen yang mungkin kalian nggak sadar. Jadi, apa kalian masih mau menghabiskan tiap detik untuk menebar kebaikan? Kita nggak akan pernah tau, apa yang orang kenang ketika kita meninggalkan jejak di detik yang ia punya