The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 1)

Name: The Shadow of the Gods (The Bloodsworn Trilogy Book 1)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (17508 reviews)
Author: John Gwynne

by John Gwynne

Fantasy Dark Romance

4.5 (17,508)

4.5 stars from 17,508 reviews. One of the highest rated Fantasy books we track.

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Last checked: May 25, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You want grimdark fantasy with three POV characters whose stories genuinely matter, not a sprawling cast where half fade into the background.
You love Norse mythology but find the usual retellings too safe. This has gods, but they're already gone, and their corpses are weapons.
You're after epic scope without bloat. Gwynne builds a richly detailed world but moves the plot forward at a pace that keeps you reading past midnight.

Maybe not for you if...

You need a protagonist to root for unambiguously. All three main characters are morally compromised, which is the point, but it won't appeal if you prefer clear heroes.
You're sensitive to graphic violence. This book doesn't flinch from depicting brutality, and it's central to the tone, not gratuitous window dressing.
You dislike slow-building world-building in the first act. Gwynne establishes the setting methodically before the plot fully ignites.

About this book

The Shadow of the Gods is set in a Norse-inspired world and begins an epic fantasy saga. A century has passed since the gods fought and drove themselves to extinction, leaving only their bones behind. These remains are said to hold great power for those willing to seek them out. As whispers of war spread across the land of Vigrid, three warriors find their fates intertwined: a huntress on a dangerous quest, a noblewoman pursuing battle fame, and a thrall seeking vengeance among the mercenaries known as the Bloodsworn. The choices and actions of these three will determine the fate of the world as it falls once more under the shadow of the gods.

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Currently on sale at $2.99 — 70% off peak. Price has dropped 19 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 84 days. Typically stays discounted for 2 days.

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Currently #1,537 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 81% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.5★ from 17,508 reviews

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