"Godkiller" First Impressions *No Spoilers*

[SFFBC, Ancillary Mod]

Come talk about your initial, general impressions!

Please save all discussion of particulars, details from the story, character choices, plot questions, etc. for the full spoiler thread.

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[Melanie, the neutral party]

Happy February. Do your reading plans include Godkiller?

[CBRetriever]

I read it last September plus the rest of the trilogy afterwards

[Netanella]

I loved this fantasy novel and thought that Kissen was a great character! I am planning on reading the sequel this month!

[CJ]

I wasn't very into this one when I first read it a couple years ago, but I'll try to be open-minded with my reread it.

[Elizabeth]

Planning on starting in the next few days!

[Becky]

CJ wrote: "I wasn't very into this one when I first read it a couple years ago, but I'll try to be open-minded with my reread it."

What didn’t you like about it? ETA: Nevermind - I forgot this is the no spoilers thread!

[Kaia]

I have this out from the library and hope to start it soon.

[Felice]

I just ordered it from my local library.

[Banshee]

I actually started the book a year or 2 ago on audio after I heard it hyped a lot on Booktube. But even if I consider myself an audiobook veteran (out of necessity), I just didn't click with the narrator and put it on hold until I had a good reason to prioritise it on my all too long and slow moving eye-reading TBR. I started from page 1 again and fortunately, it was confirmed that it just wasn't the right format. I'm 20% in and I'm loving the novel so far.

BTW, I've been a member of this group for 7 years and it's the first time something I nominated actually won the poll. So I'm really glad I'm enjoying the book.

[Silvana]

Will start right after I finish my current book!

[Becky]

Banshee wrote: "I actually started the book a year or 2 ago on audio after I heard it hyped a lot on Booktube. But even if I consider myself an audiobook veteran (out of necessity), I just didn't click with the na..."

Banshee, I completely agree! I mentioned the audio in my review because I barely made it a “page” of the prologue before I noped out of the audio in favor of the ebook version.

[Olga]

I'm reading the ebook and about 20% in. Enjoying it quite a lot so far. A world full of gods is somehow appealing and I'm looking forward to finding out how they are dealt with.
Also, the MC who is female and badass even though she has a prosthetic leg is sooo cool.

[Kaia]

I started reading last night, and I'm enjoying it so far. Feels like it will be a pretty quick read. Thanks for nominating this one, Banshee! It's been on my TBR list for quite a while, and I needed the motivation to actually give it a try.

[Jackie]

Olga wrote: "I'm reading the ebook and about 20% in. Enjoying it quite a lot so far. A world full of gods is somehow appealing and I'm looking forward to finding out how they are dealt with.
Also, the MC who is..."

Badass FMC with a prosthetic leg...ok, now that does sound cool! It's on my TBR for this month now for sure!

[Beth]

Becky wrote: "Banshee, I completely agree! I mentioned the audio in my review because I barely made it a “page” of the prologue before I noped out of the audio in favor of the ebook version.
"

I did the same (via a preview), and maybe for the same reason. Too many unfamiliar-sounding names, too early on. I fell right into the text version, though, and am enjoying the prose and how the deities are depicted.

("span" as the simple past tense of "spin" doesn't sit well, but I'll live.)

[Silvana]

First three chapters are interesting. The writing's okay too, easy to follow and not too flowery or stilted.

[Silvana]

Jackie wrote: "Olga wrote: "I'm reading the ebook and about 20% in. Enjoying it quite a lot so far. A world full of gods is somehow appealing and I'm looking forward to finding out how they are dealt with.
Also, ..."

She reminded me of both Glokta from First Law trilogy and Geralt of Rivia.

[P.E.N.]

I’m really intrigued by the idea of a world where gods are tangible, political forces rather than distant metaphors. There’s something compelling about divinity being vulnerable or hunted.

Curious to see whether this story leans more into theology, politics, or pure survival.

[Aga]

Silvana wrote: "She reminded me of both Glokta from First Law trilogy and Geralt of Rivia."


Ooohhoho! I have a feeling l will love her.

[Silvana]

Aga wrote: "Silvana wrote: "She reminded me of both Glokta from First Law trilogy and Geralt of Rivia."


Ooohhoho! I have a feeling l will love her."

I hope you do! Currently reading book 2 now.

[Juliana]

Silvana wrote: "First three chapters are interesting. The writing's okay too, easy to follow and not too flowery or stilted."

My opinion too Silvana.
Picked up my interest.

[Aga]

Silvana wrote: "Aga wrote: "Silvana wrote: "She reminded me of both Glokta from First Law trilogy and Geralt of Rivia."


Ooohhoho! I have a feeling l will love her."

I hope you do! Currently reading book 2 now."

I loved the book. I’m waiting for the second one from the library.

[P.E.N.]

@Aga Glad you loved it! Kissen really carries the book, that mix of grit, vulnerability, and no-nonsense attitude makes her stand out in a world where even gods aren't untouchable.
The way the story treats divinity as something political and breakable is refreshing, it turns theology into a survival game rather than distant worship. Curious how the sequel builds on that (no spoilers, of course). What kept you hooked most in the first one, the world-building or the characters?

[Aga]

P.E.N. wrote: "@Aga Glad you loved it! Kissen really carries the book, that mix of grit, vulnerability, and no-nonsense attitude makes her stand out in a world where even gods aren't untouchable.
The way the stor..."

To keep it spoiler free, I will say both. The efficiency of the world-building was impressive but I liked the characters too.

[Mrs S E White]

i got the book gifted to me a couple of years ago, loved it, i am currently reading the second book in the trilogy.