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The Song of Godhunters #2
A Testimony of Blood
High fantasy inspired by West African Spirituality that follows a young musician drawn into battle between gods. Perfect for fans of S.A. Chakraborty, Joe Abercrombie, and Marlon Jame's Black Leopard, Red Wolf.
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First published July 17, 2025
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August 5, 2025
what an excellent sequel.
This book is packed full of action and heart wrenching moments between characters. a story of love and hate, of taking back what is theirs by right, of fighting for what you believe in.
we meet a new character Lethi, and while he is fighting on the side of the Palamine I couldn't help but care for him. he was one of my favourites, when I know I should hate him and what he stands for, but Rogba has created an complex character and things are not always as black and white as they seem.
but the plot moves on from the ending of The Dance of Shadows, and I couldn't be more entertained. I was pulled through these pages and I would blink, and 100 pages have gone by. it makes an easy read, though some of the topics may not be as easy to digest, especially when thinking out real world events.
Rumi continued to grow in this book. but I really enjoyed seeing more of the world that Rogba has built. it was exploring it in a way that made me entertained and want to know more.
this book pulled at my heart strings in the best (and worst) way, kept me glued to the book, and the last 200 pages were a whirlwind of action and heartbreak. I outwardly shouted reading this book.
I cannot wait to see where the next book goes.
This book is packed full of action and heart wrenching moments between characters. a story of love and hate, of taking back what is theirs by right, of fighting for what you believe in.
we meet a new character Lethi, and while he is fighting on the side of the Palamine I couldn't help but care for him. he was one of my favourites, when I know I should hate him and what he stands for, but Rogba has created an complex character and things are not always as black and white as they seem.
but the plot moves on from the ending of The Dance of Shadows, and I couldn't be more entertained. I was pulled through these pages and I would blink, and 100 pages have gone by. it makes an easy read, though some of the topics may not be as easy to digest, especially when thinking out real world events.
Rumi continued to grow in this book. but I really enjoyed seeing more of the world that Rogba has built. it was exploring it in a way that made me entertained and want to know more.
this book pulled at my heart strings in the best (and worst) way, kept me glued to the book, and the last 200 pages were a whirlwind of action and heartbreak. I outwardly shouted reading this book.
I cannot wait to see where the next book goes.
July 23, 2025
I just finished A Testimony of Blood and thought it was exceptional. The writing is sharp and well-paced, with world-building that feels both original and deeply rooted. It draws from West African mythology in a way that feels authentic rather than decorative, and the story carries real emotional weight without losing its sense of momentum. It’s thoughtful, layered, and stays with you. Worth reading.
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October 20, 2025It was exceptional - Payne is an exceptional writer that as with his first books captured my interest from start to finish. I did not want to put the book down and cannot wait to read his next book.
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