Gods of the Wyrdwood (The Forsaken Trilogy Book 1)

Name: Gods of the Wyrdwood (The Forsaken Trilogy Book 1)
Price: 4.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1169 reviews)
Author: RJ Barker

by RJ Barker

Literary Fiction Fantasy

4.4 (1,169)

4.4 stars from 1,169 reviews. Top 88% of Literary Fiction books we track.

566 pages~9.4 hr readPublished by OrbitPublished 2023-06-27

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Perfect for you if...

You love character-driven fantasy with real moral weight, where the protagonist's flaws matter as much as their heroism.
You appreciate intricate world-building that reveals itself slowly through action rather than exposition.
You want a story that balances brutal, visceral moments with genuine tenderness and spiritual depth.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced plots with constant action. This is deliberate and weighty, not a page-turner.
You're looking for black-and-white morality. Cahan's choices are murky and the gods themselves are indifferent and flawed.
You expect a standalone novel. This is book one of a trilogy and ends with threads left intentionally open.

About this book

Cahan is a Forester, skilled at navigating the dangerous forests of Crua. Once a warrior, he now lives a quieter life. When Udinny, a keeper of the goddess of the lost, needs to venture into the Wyrdwood to find a missing child, she asks Cahan to guide her through the treacherous landscape. In a world where land is constantly won and lost for uncaring gods and forests teem with monsters, Cahan faces a difficult choice between his past as a warrior and his present life. The consequences of his decision will affect his entire world. Gods of the Wyrdwood is the first book in The Forsaken Trilogy.

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$2.99 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $4.99 — 50% off peak. Price has dropped 15 times over the last 4 years. Goes on sale roughly every 66 days. Typically stays discounted for 402 days.

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Currently around #226K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,169 reviews

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