John Gwynne Books

2 books on our shelf. Average spice 0/5, average darkness 3.5/5.

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The books

  1. The Shadow of the Gods

    John Gwynne · The Bloodsworn Saga #1 · complete series

    Spice 0/5 Darkness 4/5

    Norse-flavored and set in a land where the gods killed each other and their bones still litter the land. Three narrators: a mother hunting her stolen son, a thrall with a dangerous secret, and a mercenary. The shield walls are the best in the genre.

    • Gods and Mythology
    • Found Family
    • Revenge
    Content warnings

    Graphic violence, Gore, War, Human trafficking, Death of a loved one

  2. Malice

    John Gwynne · The Faithful and the Fallen #1 · complete series

    Spice 0/5 Darkness 3/5

    Corban is a blacksmith's son who wants to be a warrior, and a war between fallen angels is brewing behind the human kingdoms. Old-fashioned epic fantasy that takes a while to warm up. Book one is a slow build, books two through four hit harder.

    • Gods and Mythology
    • Found Family
    • Court Intrigue
    Content warnings

    War, Graphic violence, Animal death, Death of a loved one