What Monstrous Gods, Rosamund Hodge
What Monstrous Gods, Rosamund Hodge
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What Monstrous Gods

Author: Rosamund Hodge

Narrator: Amber Lee Connors

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Storytide

Published: 03/05/2024

Synopsis

A rich and romantic new stand-alone fantasy loosely inspired by the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, from the New York Times bestselling author of Cruel Beauty! Perfect for fans of These Violent Delights and The Shadow Queen. Centuries ago, the heretic sorcerer Ruven raised a deadly briar around Runakhia's palace, casting the royal family into an enchanted sleep—and silencing the kingdom's gods.Born with a miraculous gift, Lia's destiny is to kill Ruven and wake the royals. But when she succeeds, she finds her duty is not yet complete, for now she must marry into the royal family and forge a pact with a god—or die.To make matters even worse, Ruven's spirit is haunting her.As discord grows between the old and new guards, the queen sends Lia and Prince Araunn, her betrothed, on a pilgrimage to awaken the gods. But the old gods are more dangerous than Lia ever knew—and Ruven may offer her only hope of survival.As the two work together, Lia learns that they're more alike than she expected. And with tensions rising, Lia must choose between what she was raised to believe and what she knows is right—and between the prince she is bound to by duty...and the boy she killed.

About Rosamund Hodge

Rosamund Hodge grew up as a homeschooler in Los Angeles, where she spent her time reading everything she could lay her hands on, but especially fantasy and mythology. She got a BA in English from the University of Dallas and an MSt in Medieval English from Oxford, and she now lives in Seattle with a mountain of books and the most beautiful dog in the world. Visit her online at rosamundhodge.net.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Suzannah Rowntree on March 31, 2024

Superb - a delectably dark and passionate fantasy for everyone who's ever grown up to question the gods they love. -- When I first read an earlier draft of this book it easily became one of my favourite reads of the year. WHAT MONSTROUS GODS has had a bit of a glow-up since then and I love it even mor......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on April 19, 2024

Not a book for an atheist, yet this atheist found things to admire in it - while also being completely unable to understand the main character's tumultuous relationship with her monstrous gods. Kick 'em all to the curb, I say. But the gods in this book are far from loving and abstract: they transfor......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 07, 2024

I've been sitting on this review for months, unsure where I stand with this book. I was expecting a more plot-heavy book when this is a character study. Lia is struggling with deep religious trauma and trying to forge her path with the gods. The two main religions are Catholicism and then polytheism......more

Goodreads review by Lexi on July 23, 2024

Sometimes a book becomes infamous because the author has shitty opinions and you find yourself wondering, OK but is the book good? ⭐⭐ Read more of my reviews and get tips on the best Enemies to Lovers books by checking out my Blog, Enemies to Lovers Source ⭐⭐ In this case, the author had several skele......more

Goodreads review by Janneke RS on May 03, 2024

It starts with a retelling, goes over in politics, and ends with theology. But it works together. You just have to read through, and then it starts to grow on you. Loved the characters. They have flaws, but are willing to not only to accept them but also to learn from them. Like to read more of her......more

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