This is the first epic story in a new series. It’s a whole series of 3 series, all interconnected, but I was told by the author this one was the best start. You apparently can read each series on its own, but if you are like me and really want a reading order, start here. I’ll put more info about the trilogy of trilogies at the end, for the curious.
A thousand years ago, humanity’s greatest heroes killed God.
Across the land of Helesia, the iron grasp of the Godless Kings is failing. Demons stalk the deep forests, monsters break free of their prisons beneath the World Vein, and terrors of the old world rise again.
Deep in the wintry village of Riverden, Renira Washer lives the dreary life of a laundry girl, dreaming of excitement and adventure. But in her blood, hides a secret: the angels are not all gone.
When a stranger from her mother’s past appears with a dire warning, Renira’s peaceful life is shattered and she’s thrown headfirst into a millennia old war between Heaven and earth.Only the Herald can ring in the Fifth Age.Only the Herald can bring the God back to life.
History is written in blood. The future is forged in holy fire.
Let me tell you: I LOVED this book! It has everything.
- A deep history, and mythology – even more so in the other series as I understand.
- Likeable young characters with a good coming of age story.
- Characters as old as dirt. Maybe older.
- Friendships and betrayals.
- Bad villains who you can still kinda relate to – the best villains there are.
- Characters who surprise you with who they really are. I love it when they feel organic and yet manage to catch me off guard.
- Mysteries, twists and turns.
- Adventure, action and thrilling fight scenes.
- Slow and thought provoking moments.
- Banter and humour for a nice balance.
I was immediately drawn into the story, and really blew through the whole, rather big, book in no time at all, when I didn’t even have much time to read or listen.I can’t recommend it highly enough, and can’t wait to delve into the others!
Age of the God Eater (main series)
Herald (book 1)
Annals of the God Eater (set 1000 years before Herald)
Deathless (book 1)
Archive of the God Eater (set 3000 years before Herald)
Demon (book 1)
