There is sooo much to unpack with this novel - the first in a new trilogy that combines the heft and talent of both May Dawson and Lacey Carter Anderson, names that will probably be familiar to you if you venture into the RH, PNR or UF worlds.
Starting off.... Norse Gods have been banished from the Mortal Realm, well, just five of them, the five most diabolical and dangerous. Those Gods have returned, taking the bodies of five ignorant, almost adults. At just 18 years old, this quartet of teenage angst now has to contend with family drama AND Godly interventions, all while trying to figure out their powers, stay alive in a world that wants them dead, and figure out their confusing feelings for each other. What could go wrong?
Told in First Person, with POVs from various characters, this book rocks along at a steady pace, daring the reader to keep up while throwing bombs of revelation and violence at the fledgling Gods. Forced to attend the 'reform school', God Fire Academy, they are juggling and struggling, each with baggage from their pasts, temptations for the future and an underlying sense of 'WTF just happened?' It's intriguing, a bit confusing and fairly unique - especially in a genre saturated with Academy romances. I'm eager to see what happens in Book 2, and where they can all possibly go from here.
*I received a copy of this book from the Author and am thrilled to share my honest opinion*
Pros:
~ Fast Paced.
~ Emotions feel real(ish)
~ Love the idea that the Gods may not be so great, or even kind.
~ There is mystery in the unspoken history that is being bounced around.
~ The Main Quartet of Characters are very, very interesting.
Cons:
~ Bit rushed in places, with certain actions moving forward without adequate explanation or description.
~ Mr. Time. This is not a 'con' - but I feel negatively towards him atm, so he goes in my 'ugh' folder. My feelings will probably change in coming books because... reasons (In other words: spoilers)
First Person, Multiple POV, Cliffhanger ending
Romantic Dynamic: MMMMF
Character Age Range: 18+
Rating: R