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Saga of the Broken Gods #2
Fall of Forgotten Gods
Against the wrath of the gods, what chance does humanity have?
For months, Hakon has searched for answers to the mystery of what happened during the Battle of Husavik. He's convinced the answers lie far beyond the explored boundaries of the six states, a rugged land guarded jealously both by dragons and the wild. His quest for answers might be the risk that finally ends his troubled life.
Like Hakon, Zachary is haunted by his memories of Husavik. He watches, helpless, as the frontiers of the six states crumble around him, the governors either unable or unwilling to take action. When he learns that his exile has been revoked, he must find a way to protect the people he has come to love.
Neither is prepared to face the return of an ancient enemy, a force stronger than the world has seen in ages.
As fate turns against humanity, they must race to uncover the secrets of the past if they hope to save the future.
For months, Hakon has searched for answers to the mystery of what happened during the Battle of Husavik. He's convinced the answers lie far beyond the explored boundaries of the six states, a rugged land guarded jealously both by dragons and the wild. His quest for answers might be the risk that finally ends his troubled life.
Like Hakon, Zachary is haunted by his memories of Husavik. He watches, helpless, as the frontiers of the six states crumble around him, the governors either unable or unwilling to take action. When he learns that his exile has been revoked, he must find a way to protect the people he has come to love.
Neither is prepared to face the return of an ancient enemy, a force stronger than the world has seen in ages.
As fate turns against humanity, they must race to uncover the secrets of the past if they hope to save the future.
369 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2022
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March 19, 2022
I came to the works of Ryan Kirk through his Nightblade series, and now have built up quite a library of his works. The majority of those are based around priests and swords, often with a Japanese feel to the background. The Saga of Broken Gods series though is very different, proving that Ryan can write exceptionally well in whatever genre or sub-genre he chooses to inhabit.
Fall of Forgtten Gods is the second book in a series that starts well and looks to be shaping up to move further ahead and possibly even introduce some expansion into other genres as it ends.
Consider a world where there are some heroes known as The Band who have unusual and exceptional skills and abilities, and who have already saved that world many times. In that world, dragons unexpectedly return to wreak havoc in places that have been peaceful of decades or longer, and the rest of the wild seems to be turning against the residents of the world at the same time - even at the cost of the lives of the animals which ignore risks to themselves in order to get at the residents throwing themselves against magical shields despite doing so will end their lives. When there are no magical shields in place, the wild swiftly terminates all the people and most often nobody survives.
What could be causing this turn of events? Who are these heroes? Could it possibly be that the actions of the heroes in saving the world before have led directly to the current dire situation? What can they do about it? Will the heroes survive? Will the inhabitents of that world survive, or will the dragons eliminate them?
You will have to read the book to find out, but if you like well written fantasy you won't be sorry that you did!
The only caveat - it is best that you read Band of Broken Gods first. You can read Fall of Broken Gods on its own, but it will be easier to grasp and make more sense if you come at the books in series order and therefore have a grounding in the way of the world and the protaganists involved.
I can honestly say that Ryan Kirk is in my personal top five of the new breed of epic fantasy writers (so excluding the likes of Tolkein from the old guard that came before) and I always look forward to his new releases most of which I have purchased with my own money. On this occasion, though, I was lucky enough to obtain an ARC edition in order to prepare this unbiased review.
Fall of Forgtten Gods is the second book in a series that starts well and looks to be shaping up to move further ahead and possibly even introduce some expansion into other genres as it ends.
Consider a world where there are some heroes known as The Band who have unusual and exceptional skills and abilities, and who have already saved that world many times. In that world, dragons unexpectedly return to wreak havoc in places that have been peaceful of decades or longer, and the rest of the wild seems to be turning against the residents of the world at the same time - even at the cost of the lives of the animals which ignore risks to themselves in order to get at the residents throwing themselves against magical shields despite doing so will end their lives. When there are no magical shields in place, the wild swiftly terminates all the people and most often nobody survives.
What could be causing this turn of events? Who are these heroes? Could it possibly be that the actions of the heroes in saving the world before have led directly to the current dire situation? What can they do about it? Will the heroes survive? Will the inhabitents of that world survive, or will the dragons eliminate them?
You will have to read the book to find out, but if you like well written fantasy you won't be sorry that you did!
The only caveat - it is best that you read Band of Broken Gods first. You can read Fall of Broken Gods on its own, but it will be easier to grasp and make more sense if you come at the books in series order and therefore have a grounding in the way of the world and the protaganists involved.
I can honestly say that Ryan Kirk is in my personal top five of the new breed of epic fantasy writers (so excluding the likes of Tolkein from the old guard that came before) and I always look forward to his new releases most of which I have purchased with my own money. On this occasion, though, I was lucky enough to obtain an ARC edition in order to prepare this unbiased review.
February 23, 2022
Another great book with great characters by Ryan Kirk. I would recommend reading the first book in the series before reading this one. You can read it without like I did. However, there were some character and history that would have made the book better had I read the Band of Broken Gods beforehand.
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April 2, 2022
one of Kirk’s best
full disclosure, i am a Ryan Kirk fan and read all of his books but this was one of his best. it has his classic action mythical powers but there is true emotion in this one. if you are a father this one will touch you.
full disclosure, i am a Ryan Kirk fan and read all of his books but this was one of his best. it has his classic action mythical powers but there is true emotion in this one. if you are a father this one will touch you.
August 16, 2022
Can't wait for the next story
I so enjoyed these 2 books,loved the characters and the story line little bit different. I do looking forward to the next instalment.
I so enjoyed these 2 books,loved the characters and the story line little bit different. I do looking forward to the next instalment.
April 30, 2024
Ryan Kirk keeps it coming.
Breathtaking. Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Terrifying pace.
Can't have enough of this. Love it.
On to the next one.
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Breathtaking. Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Terrifying pace.
Can't have enough of this. Love it.
On to the next one.
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December 15, 2024
Nice
Once more as I the first book this one the second book started out rated slow . It did pick up and ended up being a very enjoyable read. I can't wait to red the final book.
Once more as I the first book this one the second book started out rated slow . It did pick up and ended up being a very enjoyable read. I can't wait to red the final book.
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